Statements From Prominent People In Various Cities
A collection of letters from individuals in Birmingham Colorado Springs Syracuse and other cities praising Cooper's New Discovery and Cooper preparations as stomach medicines. They describe relief from indigestion stomach pain catarrh and related symptoms after using the products. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store notes they sell and explain the medicines to interested customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cooper
C. D. Mitchell
Avenue C
Birmingham
Ala
Cooper
J. O. Spradling
South Tejon Street
Colorado Springs
Colo
William Codier
Graves Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Mr. Cooper
Havercamp’s
Local notes mention visitors and travel through Muscatine
A string of brief local items notes William Stoner from West Liberty visiting friends in Muscatine and others like Mrs. Frank Fry Letts Miss Lillian Juel and Miss Leona Adams leaving for Letts Nichols and Letts. Various residents travel through or depart Muscatine en route to Davenport Washington Gladwin What Cheer and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stoner
West Liberty
W. B. Duprus
Washington, Ia
City
Davenport
A. M. Johnson
Alliance, O
MacVicar Withholds Prouty Support in Des Moines Rift
Des Moines April report says John MacVicar, boss of the new city administration, will not back Judge S F Prouty for Congress. MacVicar aims to aid J A Hull this cycle and build influence for a 1908 Congressional bid, forming a loyal city-machine to defeat Hull in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
S. F. Prouty
Congress
John MacVicar
Prouty
MacVicar
J. A. T. Hull
Hull
Poor- Iwan
Lucas Down
Flour Thieves Target Gold Medal Flour in Four Thefts
Four burglaries at Ramson the grocer in Westcamp New York this winter have centered on one brand, Gold Medal Flour. No money or till was touched, yet thieves left with flour during each break in, with the latest incident occurring April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcamp
N. Y
Kingston
Ramson
Democrats Nominate Local Officials At Cedar Center Caucus
The Cedar Center caucus nominated Geo Hawkins for assessor Mike Byrne for clerk H Maysenholder for treasurer L Verink and James Thomas for board. The report also notes local visits and family movements including John Idle’s Indiana trip and Charley Hawkins visiting with family from Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Hill
Cedar Center School House
Geo. Hawkins
Mike Byrne
H. Maysenholder
H. Verink
James Thomas
John Idle
Indiana
Charley Hawkins
Celia
Muscatine
Roy Maysenholder
Guy South
Columbus Junction
Art Dickey
Celia Gipple
Gertrude Haffner
James Small
Geo. Viner
Julia Blake
Myrta Gage
Letts
T. M. Brown
L. E. Parsons
Mary Maysenholder
Pauline Tyte
Social notes from Foster Illinois and surroundings
Mrs Frank Thomas and daughter Stella visited Mrs M McNall of Copperas Creek Tuesday night and Wednesday. Dr Morgridge of Muscatine IA called. Florence Ripley returned home after a week with relatives D L Ripley. Mr and Mrs Lee Freise of Sweetland visited Mr and Mrs G Anderson. W P Downey and Will Hannah returned from Millersburg after a funeral. A surprise party honored Miss Della Bowser on her fourteenth birthday with ice cream and cake. Jessie Bendle and Mildred Vanatta attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Freise
Sweetland
Della
Jessie Bendle
Mildred Vanatta
Motherhood and health in early 20th century view
A fragment discusses maternal health, noting that a healthy mother can better care for a baby while sickly or ailing mothers face greater challenges. It stresses rebuilding the mother's constitution and restoring her feminine system as essential to the childbearing period.
Lydia E Pinkham I Veget able Compound Seeks Women Help
A Victorian era advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restores health for weak women and aids pregnancy. Letters from Mrs. Gilmer and Mrs. Oliver praise cures for female troubles, noting successful deliveries and renewed strength after medical doubts. The copy extols decades of use and urges trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gilmer
West Union
8. C
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Visit at the home of Sade and Kate Kleist
A Sunday gathering occurred at the residence of Sade and Kate Kleist, with informal social activities noted by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade and
Kate Kleist
Delicious Lemon Pies Made Easy with OUR-PIE Preparation
This ad touts OUR-PIE Preparation for simple lemon pies at low cost. It promises mouthwatering results with no fuss and quick preparation, product sealed in air-tight packages, guaranteed under Pure Food Laws, available at grocers for 10 cents.
Half Holiday For The Arsenal Men
Davenport April 14 Through Congressman Dawson influence Rock Island arsenal workers will receive a half day every Saturday for three months in summer July August and September shops will close at noon Saturdays for rest and recreation Dawson personally urged the President and the latter indicated approval and said the request would be granted barring unexpected developments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
A. F. Dawson
Rock Island Arsenal
Dawson
Navy Yards
Olive Branch Social News Roundup
Olive Branch column notes visits and social calls around Muscatine. Mr and Mrs Will Eisele traveled to Muscatine. Chas Pantel and family hosted guests while pantel relatives visited. George Pantel and Nicklas families made local and Muscatine trips. John Tanfield and Lucie Tanfield visited Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Will Eisele
Bury
Muscatine
Carl McKee
Chas, Pantel
Chas
Pantel
Minnie
August Johnson
Harry H. Young
George Pantel
Henry Wickart
Democrats Plan State Ticket Meeting at Des Moines
County chairmen of the Democratic party will meet at the Savery hotel in Des Moines Thursday at 2 p.m. to confer with the state central committee and select candidates to allow their names on the June primary ballot. J. G. Van Lent and I. S. Pepper of Muscatine are expected. aims include a strong ticket and a hard campaign to capitalize on Republican dissensions. Other potential leaders mentioned include J. M. Parkins and Herbert Boise. Wade is not seeking the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Democratic Party
Savery Hotel
State Central Committee
J. G. van Lent
I. S. Pepper
Muscatine
Iowa
State Committee
J. M. Parkins
Herbert Boise
Horace Boise
Wade
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Riverside notes on plays visitors and local changes
Riverside report lists Lone Tree home talent play success and a string of local life updates. Mentions Miss Gertrude Dautremont visiting Mrs. John Barnett, Julia Debrie recovering, birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Geo Stephan, J L Swift on legal business, Mrs M E Rose visiting Iowa City, Mary Younkin visiting, Mrs Arthur Herring improving, Mrs Frank Mills recovering after surgery, Mrs Anton Shebek ill, Jos Wombacher called to Washington for a brother's illness and Rev Perry's death, church meetings at U B church led by Rev Petry and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Lone Tree Home
Gertrude Dautremont
John Barnett
Julia Debrie
Wm. McLaughlin
Geo. Stephan
J. L. Swift
North English
M. E. Rose
Iowa City
Chas. Carr
Mary Younkin
R. Younkin
J. L. Meeks
Arthur Herring
Frank Mills
Anton Shebek
Jos. Wombacher
Washington
Perry
Union Dale
U. B. Church
Petry
Do You Digest What You Eat Do You Digest What You Eat
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a reliable digestives laxative for stomach liver and bowel ailments. Hon George C Rankin endorses it as a helpful tonic for impaired digestion and recommends it for households. The ad claims guaranteed results and urges readers to buy a 50 cent or 1 dollar bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Washington, D. C
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup CO
Theater couple win $4700 in tights dispute
Henrietta Lee Morrison and Charles Morri son won $4700 damages in New York Supreme Court after theatre manager Hurtig & Seamon discharged them for refusing to wear tights. Jury found breach of contract and deducted earnings after dismissal from the total asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henrietta Lee
Henrietta Lee Morrison
Supreme Court of New York
Miss Lee
Charles P. Morrison
Hurtig & Seamon
Peter Munson Sustains Severe Hand Injury on Farm Saw
Peter Munson suffered a painful saw accident while working on the Joseph Brossart farm, a few miles north of the New Era church. His hand was cut a three inch gash on the back between the wrist and finger joints and he was immediately taken to Muscatine for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Munson
Joseph Brossart
New Era
Mr. Munson
Muscatine
Campaign Boost Described By Sioux Rapids Press
The Sioux Rapids Republican Press quips that Mr. Hamilton's platform is ideal and a wheelbarrow would aid his campaign, illustrating a lighthearted local take on candidate support.
Hampton Recorder Deflates Hamilton Candidacy Claim
The Hampton Recorder warns that Mr. Hamilton has no possible path to a nomination and urges voters not to be misled by his candidacy. The remark frames the political contest through skepticism about his chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hampton Recorder
Advert for 4EMO and ZEMOTONE germicides
A promotional notice asserts no skin disease can withstand the germicides 4EMO and ZEMOTONE, claiming they destroy disease germs and always cure. The blurb credits E. W. Ros Med. Co. of St. Louis and lists A. W. Morgan at 1107 West Second Street as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Ros Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Fry
Cal. W. Smith
Lillian Juel
Wilton
Nichols
W. Ross
Leona Adams
Dewey Avenue
Robert Bennet
Montpelier
Roach & Musser Sash and Door Company
E. Weiss
Atalissa
Bertha Hoyt
Fruitland
Joseph Semple
Mark Quinn
East Front Street
J. A. Mason
Durant
Miss L. Weiss
James Gordon
Ottumwa
Richard H. Crone
Near
George Somerson
Coal Valley, Ill
Win Blanchard
Gladwin
S. E. Tisor
Bard, In
W. O. Wilson
Cypress Street
Rock Island
Jefferson Club
Harper House
Ayer
Atlas
Marquette
Chicago
Virginia
Business Center
Bright
New Stears
Reynolds
Rush and
Ohio Sts
W.b.corsets
Eingarten Bros
Iad
Wacvicar
MR. Prouty
Crimp
New City Administration
Congressional Place
Foster
Ead
Arsenal
Democrats
Menich
Des Moines Hotel
Wike
Jayne
DR. D. Jayne
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