Bond Approved for Internal Revenue Chief Kemble in Burlington
Collector John M. Kemble reports official notice of bond approval and an upcoming transfer on May 1 under the new bond. News notes seven stamp offices will send in supplies for rechecking, with offices to close the following week. Repeal of war taxes lists numerous duties and reductions including spirits, tobacco, and cigar taxes.
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Internal Revenue
John M. Kemble
Burlington
Davenport
Clinton
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Muscatine
Kemble
Washington
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Supreme Health Cure
An advocacy notice urges readers to use Paine's Celery Compound to restore strength and health, warning against unreliable pills and nervines. It claims the remedy restores exhausted nerves, purifies blood, and builds a run down system, urging readers to choose the genuine product with its name on bottle and wrap.
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Dr. Phelps
Paine
Estates face legacy tax for pre July 1 1902 deaths
The text states that estates of individuals who died before July 1 1902 are subject to the legacy tax even if distribution occurs after that date, and liabilities or red accrued prior to repeal are unaffected.
Bad Day on the River Delays Captain Blair at Keithsburg
Captain Blair remained at Keithsburg with the Helen Blair as river conditions worsened. He reported hazardous navigation and near wrecks near the Keithsburg bridge, with high waves and ice breakers, forcing an unscheduled stop for the night before reaching the city around 10:30 this forenoon.
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Blair
Keithsburg
Helen Blair
Eithsburg
Local Tonics Guarantee Refunds for Cough Medicine
A group led by Nesper & Co announces a refund guarantee on Green's Warranted Sq. up of Tar and a 5-cent bottle to prove satisfaction. Signatories include J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow and J. T. Keuchmar.
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Nesper & Co
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
W. B. Barkalow
J.T. Keuchmar
For Sale A 3 Story Business Building in San Jose
A three story commercial building is offered for sale at 213 East 2nd Street with potential for investment. The listing notes an associated address Fr Gerdes 51 No 6th Street in San Jose California.
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E. 2Nd Street
Gerdes
No. 6Th Street
San Jose
California
Case Settlement in Daw son v Wilson Ends abruptly
Court observers gather as Nellie Dawson versus John W. Wilson for 15000 damages ends in settlement with both sides withdrawing petition and answer. Proceedings shift to Peter Bigalow versus David Brunson with jury selection continuing from a lower court.
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Court House
Nellie Dawson
John W. Wilson
Peter Bigalow
David Brunson
Button Cutters Union Holds Large City Meeting
The Button Cutters Union of this city met at Lange's hall and aims to become one of the largest unions. About 150 of roughly 7 to 800 local workers have signed the charter, with signup open until mid May. Regular Tuesday meetings begin, plus a smoker next week. Officers include William Hillmer president and J W Rost vice president. trustees are Rufus Jones Morris Concannon and Joe Freeman. Delegates to Trades Assembly and Label League named.
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Button Cutters Union
Lange's Hall
Uny City
Button Workers’ Union
William Hillmer
J. W. Rost
Tieo. Schneider
Tieo. Schneider. Financial Secretary—Soame Amlong
Mason Reck
Rolly Summitt Outer Guard
Ed. Huber
M. R. Thompson
Rufus Jones
Morris Concannon
Joe Freeman
Trades Assembly
Soame Amlong
Lone Harker
Clyde Potter
George Schneider
Jacob Bieber
Label League
George Royster
O. C. Wilson
Joe Phillips
Fifty Years with the Journal A. T. Miller Remembers Start
A. T. Miller of South Muscatine marks fifty years as a Journal reader. He recalls pulling the Washington hand press lever as a boy for five cents and notes the shift to the Hoe press. Miller, a long resident and Civil War era veteran, remains robust and proud of the paper’s progress.
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A. T. Miller
South Muscatine
Journal
Washington
Miller
Tme
P. E. O. Society Founder From Muscatine Highlighted
Chicago Record-Herald profiles the P. E. O. society with photos of its organizers. Mrs. C. L. Stafford of Muscatine is named as one of the original seven organizers. The group formed in 1889 at Iowa Wesleyan University Mt Pleasant and now spans Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas and other western states.
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Chicago Record-Herald
P. E. O. Society
Muscatine
C. L. Stafford
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Chicago
Wood Family Thankful For Kindness During Illness
The Wood family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during their father Daniel T. Wood and John Wood’s illness and passing.
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Daniel T. Wood
John Wood
Passover Observed as Hebrew Year 5662 Begins in Wis City
The observance of Passover begins with Monday evening services led by Rabbi Bleeden in Wis City. Families light the Sabbath lamp and gather for the traditional Seder, recalling the Exodus and praying for Israel's restoration and the Messiah. The 14th of Abib marks the lamb sacrifice, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs served for seven days.
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Wis
Bleeden
Israel
Pharoah
Elijah
Temple
Jerusalem
Columbus Junction news round up April 23
Wilson Sidwell passes through from West Branch. Archie Welton will finish school elsewhere. A Christian Endeavor Society forms at Reformed church. Three Italian gentlemen performed music on the streets. Mrs. R. Klotz listed as sick. Columbus City commencement set for next Friday. Velma Gray and Hattie Wagner visit Mrs. E. B. Tucker. Veda Clark leaves Safeguard for Marengo Republican. Mrs. W. P. Paugh and Mrs. F. G. Coffin travel to Muscatine. Local interest in a boy violinist Florizell concert at Muscatine tonight. L M. Lane of Floral Studio mentioned.
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Columbus Junction
Wilson Sidwell
West Branch
Archie Welton
Missouri
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Reformed Church
R. Klotz
Columbus City
Velma Gray
Cedar Falls
Hattie Wagner
Grandview
E. B. Tucker
Veda Clark
Safeguard
Marengo Republican
Marengo
W. P. Paugh
F. G. Coffin
Muscatine
Florizell
L M. Lane
Floral Studio
Letts Opens Thursday Gallery Branch This Week
Letts announces a new photograph gallery branch opening in Letts with weekly Thursday hours. The space will be open each Thursday moving forward, inviting visitors to view contemporary photography in a dedicated gallery setting.
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Letts
National League Baseball Results and Schedule Note
Yesterday's results show Boston 7 New York 3 and Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 1 with Pittsburg 4 Cincinnati 3. Today games include Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Pittsburg. Western League opens at Colorado Springs Denver Omaha and Des Moines with optimistic outlooks for minor league season.
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New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Baltimore
Washington
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs
Denver
Omaha
Des Moines
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el Paso
G. M. Gould
Eagle Iron Works and Foundry
Chas. Miller
Prop
East 6Th St
Peter Olson
RAO Opera Hse
Florizel
Reuter
Marvel
Drrction
Chamberlin
Kinot & Co
William Owen
J. W. McConnell
Camilla Reynolds
Owen Company
Othello
Sycamore Street
Finest Running Rose
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Florist
Mulberry Street
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