Disease fears and quarantines loom in city amid cases
The city counts four cases with strict quarantine. Homes of Frack Stepanek and Fritz Wegmiller were isolated. Families keep children from school. calls to doctors are avoided. Read also notes on local notices, train schedules, and community items including lime sales and Masonic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frack Stepanek
Fritz Wegmiller
Alvenes
Alonid
Ceder Rapids
Carviergs
Postville
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
Insights on character and reform in a rural echo
The piece contrasts two types of dissipation and urges reform via state teacher certification while urging humility and self-examination. It cites Danish dairy efficiency, notes Masonic district events in Davenport in June, and ends with a local sales pitch and a stray sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Joe Trigg
Newton R. Parkvin
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Davenport
Cold season tips warn of lingering second chill
A short health bulletin notes the first cold this season may ease with early treatment, but a second cold tends to linger longer and be more troublesome, urging precaution. It recommends Scott's Emulsion as both preventive and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott's Emulsion Promises Cold Prevention and Healing
An early 20th century ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for colds, claiming it prevents illness and, when contracted, reduces inflammation, heals throat and lung membranes, and drives the cold out. The fragment references T. & Bowe and York, with publication garbled.
Heart's Desire and a World Wanderer Tale Preview
A serialized tale by Sir Walter Besant features David Leighan, an outcast returnee, and the loyal lovers George Sidcote and Mary Nethercote, amid themes of love, gold, and chivalry. The article also notes mail delivery updates, local events, and community notices including travel schedules and social tidbits from Decorah and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Néyy
Sonia
David Leighan
Dealra
Hag
Sir Walter Besant
George Sidcote
Mary Nethercote
Weelk
Ecuo
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Berg's Clothing Store
DeLaval Separator
Winchester
T. Gray
Calhoun
Brog
Oelwein Register
Bro. Robinson
Cemetery Association
Lapis’ Camirary Association
Woodman Piblo
Decorah
Higin
Masons
Masonic Fraternity
Elgin
Ava
Honzen
Jaen
Oelwein
Scott's
WEW Mail Service
Cedar Rapids
Clara
Meta Miller
Benedict. Miller
Flanders
South Dakota
Madison
Chris. Miller
Joseph Butler
Lena Hoter
Millitery Emporium
Butler
West Union
Elgin Grounds
thuttone-Lewellees
Sul
George Grenaph
Gunderson & Monnahan Ie
Arthur Vi
Monatry
Otrik
Mashlenthatex' Bros
West
Nay Connor
Annie Benson Ward
Tows
Obs
Iowa Undertakers Association
German Baptist Church
Clermont
Nantats
David
Israel
Chas. Holzer
Orth Wilson's
Lima
Calla
Undertaker
C. L
Freiburghaus
Towa
Nsw
Iowa
E. W. Hidinger
Yale
West Alan
Bell
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