Local notes on residents traveling and visits
Braunworths notes, Henry Jayne leaves for Burlington on business, Mrs. Dan Biles returns from Burlington, Chas Sinnett takes stock to Chicago, Ira Carney heads to Iowa City for a candy job, and many others visit or depart. Ray Fesler and Murray to Washington to play against Brigh ton. Mrs. Holland returns from Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Biles
Burlington
Ira Carney
Cedar Street
Iowa City
Iowa City Band Sends Gracious Thanks to Muscatine Leader
Iowa City residents praised the City band during Fireman parade day. Band leader Charles Unash of Iowa City writes Prof Paudiet of Muscatine Ia expressing appreciation for the Muscatine band’s entertainment and hoping to repay the favor in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa City City
Paudiet
Muscatine
Charles Unash
Curiosity Leads to Dandruff Cure Promotion
A sensational pitch touts Newbro's Herpicide as the cure for dandruff baldness and hair loss. It claims to kill the dandruff germ and doubles as a grease free hair dressing, urging readers to try a 10 cent sample from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Ingersoll
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
Community expresses thanks for flowers after loss
The Perry family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and donations of flowers during the bereavement after the loss of their daughter and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Perry
Guard Against Germs with Miona Digestive Remedy
Wartime advice emphasizes stomach health as defense against disease. Miona is advertised to neutralize germs, improve digestion, and prevent acidity. Claims include relief from nervousness, headaches, and rheumatism. price 50 cents with a curing guarantee offered by J. J. Havercamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Stove Lid Thrower Turmoil Sparks Night in Town
Dude Slaven fought with Cheap John and Teddy Egan, throwing five stove lids through a window at their Sycamore street storeroom. He spent the night in jail for disturbing the peace as others caused a wild scene with liquor fueled disorder. Bulldog McDaniel was arrested on a ring theft allegation from Mrs. Winkler during a moving dispute. Moocher Clark and several vagrants were picked up for begging and confined to the bummery before being driven out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Teddy Egan
Sycamore Street
Dude” Slaven
Schaefer
Officer Billings
McDaniel
East Third Street
Carl Thurman
Sioux woman showcases shooting skills at Pawnee Bills show
Winona of the Sioux demonstrates audacious rifle and shotgun work during the Pawnee Bill exhibition, including shooting pennies and moving targets from horseback. Her backfield stunts and steady nerves challenge male stereotypes of firearm prowess. The article also notes local social visits and residents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
West Liberty Picnic Attended by Local Ladies and Parade
Miss Wilma Ady Miss Oda Romaine and about 12 young ladies held a lawn picnic on J. W. McElravy’s property. A town parade drew crowds with ponies dogs and a crowd pleasing show as a clear night followed a rainy forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Wilma Ady
Oda Romaine
J. W. McElravy
John Conley
Grace Turbet
Burlington
C. M.nichols
Columbus Junction
Ursula Maxson
Downey
George Beyers
William Mather
Springdale
Dr. Battey
Charlie Johns
Davenport
Clarence Hollingsworth
Baby
Muscatine
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A testimonial promoting Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female illnesses. It highlights Mrs. Pinkham’s experience with over one hundred thousand cases yearly, claims confidentiality, and urges women to seek personal advice from Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The letter from Mrs. Fred Seydel details childbirth delays and recovery after following guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fred Seydel
Smalley Promoted to Kansas Division Chief of Rock Island
Word comes that J. B. Smalley, longtime Iowa Rock Island superintendent, is promoted to Kansas division chief with headquarters at Topeka. Career path includes Milwaukee telegraph operator, Marion dispatcher, Des Moines division superintendent, and a pending Iowa successor likely C. W. Jones of Topeka. Smalley to depart for Topeka after Cleveland assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smalley
Iowa
Rock Island
Kansas
Topeka
Smalley
Milwaukee
Marion
Dubuque
Des Moines
Mr. Smalley
C. W. Jones
Cleveland
Weather summary for Des Moines region reports mixed crops
Des Moines Iowa reports a cool week with 5 to 7 degrees below normal and cloudiness. Rainfall varied from light in the north and east to heavy in the west central and south, benefiting corn potatoes pastures and vegetables. Hay oats and wheat harvest progress and early apple yields show varied results across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
City Clerk resigns in Fairfield Iowa
Fairfield Iowa August 1 J F Deardorff resigns as city clerk after years of service. Resignation accepted after brief discussion and will take effect once reports are finished. A successor will be chosen next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
J. F. Deardorff
Fire destroys Hahn tenement near city limits
A two story house on the Hahn farm occupied by William Downey and his family burned late yesterday afternoon. The roof was the first to catch fire, believed caused by a cracked flue, and the flames quickly destroyed the dwelling and all household goods. Downey had no insurance, Hahn's coverage was small, and total loss is estimated at 600 dollars. The fire whistle did not blow due to the building being outside city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hahn
Hahn
William Downey
Downey
Hahn Bros. & Co
Funeral of Mrs. Mackey Draws Persistent Town Turnout
The funeral for Mrs. C. H. Mackey, 65, held at her North Western Sigourney home, drew a large crowd including many locals and visitors. A one mile long procession accompanied the coffin to its resting place as Aspasia chapter O. E. S. and Rev. Philip Palmer led services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Wm. Richardson
Raymond
Mert
Minteer
Ottumwa
C. H. Mackey
Northwestern
Aspasia Chapter O. E. S
Philip Palmer
T. B. Hughes
M. E
Hughes
Virginia
Marion Richardson
Bert Richardson
Villa Jones
Keota
Bert Houscher
Cap. E. Miller
Frank Snakenberg
Jessie Gilbert
Wellman
Eva Parker
Lula
Weaver
Iowa
E. L. Dietrich
Marengo
Hoffman
Dietrich
Iowa County
Patience Beatty
Little Son
Troy
Missouri
Lynn
Will Hamilton
Delta
James Clubb
Lincoln
Ill
Schacht
David Heckle
St. Louis
G. E. Kleinschmidt
Robert Jugemheimer
Frederick
Lena Hoffman
Washington
Foster
Rescue of Children Promoted by New Discovery
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a remedy for children with a claim of many children rescued. Pricing listed at 50 cents and one dollar from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Jap. Rose
James S. Kirk
Braunworth
Henry Jayne
Chas. E. Sinnett
Chicago
J. C. Miller
Heinz Pickle Farms
Nichols
Thompson Lynn
Fairport
T. W. Glenn
Mamie Swartz
East Eighth Street
Bayfield
Harvey Willis
Legrange
Joe Lewis
Fourth and
Orange Streets
Laura Hyne
Marshall
Texas
Meath
Wast Fight Street
Fred Smith
Cloquet
Minn
Marsh Smith
Front
Cedar Streets
Smith
W. C. Tufts
H. H. Arnold
The
Globe
Joe Rexroe
St. Joe, Mo
Wm. Hermley
East Ninth Street
Ray Fesler
Murray
Brighton
Mrs. Holland
Lone Tree
Milo Rittenhouse
BAND
Miona
Dude Slaven
Limbo
Young McDaniel
Jackson
Will Pagle
North of Town
Allie McCann
George McCann
Phillips
Atalissa
West Liberty News
Wragyz Liki
Henry
WM. Downey
America
Bik
Santos Dumont
United Warriore
Squaws
Pappooses
Islane
Ceylon
Ban- Chhuria
Hillis
China
Aguinaldo
Trince Lucas
Russia
Philippines
Congress of All Nations
Havercamp’s
Exhibition Grounds
Dor. Walsh
J. BE. Walsh
Dr. Walsh
Tri-Cities
Walsh
McCullough
West Third Street
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
East Second Street
Sree
Rmitou
Michigan
Chaskavoir
Detrota
Amie
Dalec
Canedisa
Berolzheim
G. P. A. Manitou Steamship Co
Cricago
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