East Hill paper campaign 13 launched by society
The Ladies Aid of Park Avenue M E Church launches its annual old paper drive to aid church work. A committee including Ruth Macdonald John Powell M O Briggs Charles Brenner and Eli Selman was appointed. Last year nearly a carload was sold and they aim higher this year. Paper will be collected periodically from various sources. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fick's Monroe street home next Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen ladies attended yesterday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue
M. E
Ruth Macdonald
John Powell
M. O. Briggs
Charles Brenner
Eli Selman
Edward Elliott
Sherman Street
Fick
Monroe Street
East Hill
William Bush
Bush
Weiershaeuser
Cone
Howell
Fisher
Young
Miller
Rann
Gordon
Local News Briefs From Muscatine
Will Burns leaves for Seattle to settle there. Mrs. C. Wainscott returns home from shopping in the city. A. Burns departs on the Firefly to Davenport to visit friends. Braunworth promotes easy high grade work shoes at 1498 Washington. T F Gleason travels to Davenport on Maccabee lodge business. Slaughter's Candy Store features chocolates and bon bons. Mrs. A. W. McCune of Decatur returns home after visiting son Robert in South Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Burns
Arden
Davenport
T. F. Gleason
Washington Street
Maccabee Lodge
A. W. McCune
Decatur, Ill
Robert McCune
South Muscatine
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Sores and Burns
Advertising copy notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a healing wonder for sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Harriman Critiques Tariff and Policy in Chicago
Edward H. Harriman arrived in Chicago and gave interviews on railroads and policy. He argued that tariff revision and a good currency law would have prevented the Landis decision and wasteful prosecutions, and avoided hostile legislation against railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Landis
Roosevelts Support Aids Africa Diamond Jubilee Drive
Bishop Hartzell announced at the Newark conference that ex President Roosevelt would actively support a national campaign to raise three hundred thousand dollars for the Methodist Episcopal church mission work in Africa marking the diamond jubilee celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Hartzell
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roosevelt
Africa
Manly Wisdom Cautions Against Judging Neighbors
A Chicago News aphorism warns that a man should not borrow the scales of Justice to weigh a neighbor's faults, urging restraint and fair judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Quick Wedding Rush to Catch The Firefly Train
James B. Lockwood and Laura Brown wed Wednesday at 4 18 in Judge H S Howe's office to beat the 4 25 arrival of the Firefly to Washington. Lockwood of Noble Indiana and Brown of Washington hardly had time for explanations before the ceremony and departure for their future home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James B. Lockwood
Laura Brown
H. S. Howe
Judge Howe
Mr. Lockwood
Noble
Miss Brown
Store Changes Hands in Settlemire Brothers Sale
The grocery store at 309 East Second Street formerly run by Settlemire Brothers has been sold to Henry A. Scheetz. He expects to open Saturday morning with a full line of staple and fancy groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settlemire Brothers
East Second Street
Henry A. Scheetz
Scheetz
Millinery opening and local notices in Columbus Junction
Mrs Schmoker hosts a week of millinery sales with pattern hats for ladies and misses. Local brief items note Harry Smith 13 of Fredonia appearing before a Wapello judge over an industrial school placement, deemed not a crime. Wire of travels, visits, and society events across Columbus Junction, with no violence.
Pruitland Notes of Families and Moves
Fruitland Iowa April 1. Mr and Mrs Frank Kemp spent Sunday with relatives at Letts. Mr and Mrs D D Webster were Muscatine callers Thursday. Mrs A J York and children move to Keithsburg Ill to join Mr York who is in charge there. L L Webster of Muscatine spent Thursday evening with his brother D D Webster. Mr and Mrs Clint DeCamp of Muscatine spent Sunday with Bert DeCamp. Elmer Demaree of Eldon was calling on friends here Monday. Mr Reaguet of Davenport was transacting business here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
Frank Kemp
Letts
D. D. Webster
Muscatine
A. J. York
Keithsburg
Ill
York
L. L. Webster
Clint DeCamp
Woman miraculously cures indigestion with Mi o Na
Mrs. Carrie Vanaman of Bridgeton New Jersey credits Mi o Na with ending years of stomach trouble and weekly doctor visits after only half a box. She reports weight gain from 100 to 149 pounds and ability to resume housework, praising the remedy and its 50 cent price at Havercamp's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Carrie Vanaman
S. E. Ave
Bridgeton, N. J
Havercamp
Marmola Tablets Promise Quick Weight Loss Plan
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe alternative to dieting and exercise. It claims users can lose a pound daily and offers a large case for 75 cents, with the Detroit Marmola Company or any druggist supplying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Company
Detroit
Mich
Illness Strikes W. A. Cobb. Visitors Visit Davenport Family
W. A. Cobb was quite ill after leaving home this morning. Edna Hartman arrived from Davenport to visit her parents in Columbus City. Ed. Goldsberry moved with husband to a nearby house with help from Cone. A Schmoker returned from her parents near Wyman. her father is seriously ill. Modern Woodmen paid $1,000 life insurance to Mrs. C McCarthy for her son Florence. Phoebe Morgan came back from Iowa City after a week there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hartman
Blanche McBride
Davenport
L. L. Hartman
Columbus City
Ed. Goldsberry
Cone
Hannan
A. Schmoker
Frank Jewett
Wyman
Woodmen Lodge
C. McCarthy
Florence
Phoebe Morgan
Iowa City
Sister Mary Edwina Quarantined as Diphtheria Closes School
Diphtheria outbreak at St. Matthias Convent prompts two week school dismissal. Sister Mary Edwina, instructor for fifth and sixth grades, is ill but resting easily. quarantine extends to all convent members to protect children. Opening date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edwina
St. Matthias
Sister’s Trick Reverses Coffee’s Harms With Postum
A sister secretly replaces a coffee cup with Postum, leading to dramatic health gains for a coffee addict. The narrator notes improved strength color and eye clarity, credits Postum as a nerve strengthening life saver, and urges others to try a ten day trial. The letter praises Postum and mentions The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Pkys
Wellville
Spring Elevates Golf Club Interest in Geneva
With spring, Geneva Golf and Country Club members anticipate a busy season after a dues reduction and higher membership cap. Muscatine hosts a well equipped grounds and convenient location, drawing new applicants to secretary R. L. Thompson. Golf remains a favored outdoor pastime with tennis croquet quoits and clock golf offered. The ladies enjoy clubhouse use for receptions with a caterer on site and meals at reasonable rates on summer evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertises Health Benefits
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy provides a tonic for spring health. It purports to purify blood by stimulating the kidneys and helping elimination of impurities, and it promises renewed life and vigor. A. W. Morgan endorses the product as pleasant to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Local Notes From Predonta and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Jane Reynolds returns home after a two week visit with her daughter in Letts. Several residents, including Mrs Frank Kemp from Rose Hill and Mrs Joe Reed, visited friends and relatives in the area over the weekend. W C Brown is reported quite ill while Jesse Wagner and others traveled for work and relocation. Lou Dallmeyer shipped cattle and M R Edmondson hogs to Chicago. Continuous local visits and short trips mark the week in Predonta and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Jane Reynolds
Frank L. Roper
Letts
Frank Kemp
Rose Hill
Joe Reed
George Soloman
Mary Jones
Jack Foster
Elva
Muscatine
W. C. Brown
Sam Burkes
Davenport
Lou Dallmeyer
M. R. Edmondson
Chicago
Adams Items and Local Movements Report
Mrs Nick Ross returns home after a week with friends in Muscatine. Jos and Arthur Mapes in Lone Tree on business. John Burk begins home study in pharmacy with books arriving Wednesday. Mrs John Nugent visits relatives in Nichols. Mrs Jake Lukenbach recovering from Bellevue hospital operation. Pearl Adams visits Nichols with Mrs C E Duncan. Mr and Mrs Andrew Cochran visit Roy Cochran home north of here. C McKibbon travels to Alta Vista. Roy Lukenbach calls on business in Muscatine. John Nugent makes a business call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Fred Mapes
Howard Rice
Lyle Rice
F. A. Adams
C. C. Adams
N. Boss
Dm Nichols
Clark Hazlett
Muscatine
Adams
John Passmore
St. Paul
Hazel
H. N. Ryans
Joseph Mapes
George Smith
Nichols
Local residents and visitors frequent Muscatine area
Fred Mapes and neighbors report multiple trips to Muscatine and surrounding towns. The Cedar river bridge work continues with piling installed. Several residents including Mrs. Howard Rice Mrs. F A Adams and families plus Mr and Mrs C C Adams and Hazel visited over the weekend.
Nichols Local Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses
Rev Shirley spends week in Des Moines while Freeman Elder visits Downey. YPCE S program drawn. Several locals travel to Muscatine Letts West Liberty Cone Marble Rock. Bessie Borgstadt improves slowly. infant of George Rector dies. Frankie Heath undergoes serious operation last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Rock
Fred Nash
Iowa City
Ida Nash
James Elder
West Liberty
Mable Colbert
Nichols
Harry Coyner
Alice
Muscatine
George Rector
Frankie Heath
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East Hill Ladies
Committee
Hawkeye
Ida Criner
Hershey Hospital
F. H. Little
Fast Hill
J. T. Crow
Beggs Street
E. E. Mull
Ottawa
Ella Hess
Brookstreet
Will Burns
Seattle
Wash
C. Wainscott
Fairport
Braunworth
Slaughter’s
Vious Records
Settlemire Brothers Grocery
Henry Scheetz
Columbus Junction
Harry
Jane Smith
Ottumwa
Morley
Buchanan
Michigan
Monmouth
Neal Paschal
Kansas City
Ruff Paschal
Des Moines
Stanley McFarland
Missouri
W. E. Whetstine
Southern Iowa Editorial Association
Commercial Club
Harve Tedford
Lenox
John Tedford
Hendrickson
Carr’s Corner
C. M. Fulton
F. E. Thompson
Burlington
Thompson
Drakeville
Wesley Bemis
James McKee
Mollie McCullough
Effie Darling
Winfield
Pruitland
New Jersey
Mi-o-na
Walnut and
Second Streets
Bell Phone
W. A. Cobb
Ann
Suc
Tion
James Lee
Wapello
Marian Murrey
Cairo
Eva Bedwell
Fruitland Friends
Jas. Kemp
Eric Brown
Perry Kephart
Louime EN
Eacw
New American Bottle Company
Streator
Illinois
H. J. Speaker Company
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Avenue Viaduct
Milwaukee
Great Northern Elevator
Superior
Wis
Cargill Elevator
Duluth
New LaSalle
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co
Chicago City Hall
Corn Products Mfg. Company
Argo
U. S. Reclamation Service
U.S. Navy Department
North Chicago
Hennepin Canal
Mississippi River
Minnehaha, Minn
Iowa
Central
DePue Bridge
I. C
St. P
Q. Ry
R. I
Illinois Central R. R C
N. W. Ry
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
Marquette Building
la Salle, Ill
W. G. Block CO
Frank Elder
Susie Nichols
Maples
Jennie Hendrix
Margaret Nicola
Lou Smith
Mayme Foley
Leona Heintz
John Elder
Marie
Harry Brown
Katie Will
Downey
F. H. Elder
Fred
Carl Felton
H. J. Brown
Towny
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
W.g.block -Co
DR. Sullivan
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