Local News Roundup of Visits and Travel
Local items report numerous residents traveling for business or visiting relatives. Henry Jayne heads to Burlington for io business matters. Chas Linn to Chicago with stock cars. Ira Carney leaves for Chicago to work with a candy company. several residents visit or return from nearby towns and states including Wellman Bayfield Marshall and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jayne
Burlington
Dan Biles
Buel
Chas. E. Linn
Chicaxeo
Iowa City Band Thanks Muscatine Leader for Entertainment
The Iowa City City band leader Charles Unash thanks Prof Paudiet of Muscatine for royally entertaining the Iowa City group during Fireman parade day. He expresses personal appreciation and hopes to show thanks more fully at a future time.
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Iowa City
Iowa City City
Paudiet
Muscatine Band
Muscatine
Charles Unash
Dandruff Cure Promises from New Bro’s Herpicide
Curiosity and faith draw crowds to hear Robt Ingersoll. The ad touts Newbro’s Herpicide as the germ killer for dandruff and baldness, claiming it also acts as a grease-free hair-dressing. Sample offer 10 cents. sold by Havercamp’s Drug Store. B F Perry and family express thanks for flowers after the loss of their daughter and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Ingersoll
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
Perry
Guard Against Germs with Miona Digestive Remedy
In war the guard is vigilance. for individuals the stomach acts as the guard against disease. Miona strengthens digestion to neutralize germs and improve nutrient absorption. It promises faster flesh gain, reduces nervousness and acid-related pains, with a guarantee from J. J. Havercamp. Price 50 cents, costs nothing unless it cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Brawl and arrests mark rough night on Sycamore Street
Dude Slaven fought with Cheap John last night drawing a disturbance charge and a potential jail sentence. Bulldog McDaniel was arrested after allegedly taking a ring from Mrs Winkler during a move and later claimed his sister gave it to him. Moocher Clark and several vagrants were rounded up and housed at the bummery before being driven out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Teddy Bean
Sycamore Street
Dude” Slaven
Schaefer
Officer Billings
McDaniel
East Third Street
Carl Thurman
Clark
Columbus Junction
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted
A long promotional piece praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best cure for female illnesses. It highlights Patient testimonials, secrecy and trust, and urges women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice. It claims over one hundred thousand cases yearly and asserts the remedy's superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Female Sioux sharpshooter headlines Pawnee Bill show
Winona of the Sioux tribe demonstrates rifle and shotgun skill at Pawnee Bill's Wild West exhibition. She shoots pennies and moving targets while on a galloping horse, claiming distinction as the only woman performing such stunts. The act emphasizes precision and nerve, contrasting with typical feminine expectations and thrilling local audiences.
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Pawnee Bill
Herve
West Liberty notes bustle around parade and guests
Miss Wilma Ady and Miss Oda Romaine led a picnic on J W McElravy’s lawn with about 12 young ladies. Local residents visited Burlington, Columbus Junction and Davenport, while families prepared moves and hosting duties. A parade drew crowds with ponies dogs and a well received show under clear skies.
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West Liberty
Wilma Ady
Oda Romaine
J. W. McElravy
John Conley
Grace Turbet
Burlington
C. M.nichols
Columbus Junction
Ursula Maxson
Downey
Springdale
Victor
Frank Carsons
Iowa City
M. Nichols
John Homer
Moline
Choral Club
George Beyers
William Mather
Dr. Battey
Charlie Johns
Davenport
Clarence Hollingsworth
Baby
Muscatins
Railroad Chief Smalley Promoted to Kansas Division
Word from Topeka reports J. B. Smalley promoted from Iowa division superintendent to Kansas division superintendent with headquarters at Topeka. He began as a Milwaukee telegraph operator and rose through dispatcher and chief operator roles before leading Des Moines and Dubuque divisions. Successor in Iowa likely C. W. Jones of Topeka. Transfer pending his Cleveland trip.
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J. B. Smalley
Iowa
Rock Island
Kansas
Topeka
Smalley
Milwaukee
Marion
Dubuque
Des Moines
Mr. Smalley
C. W. Jones
Cleveland
Weather Summary From Des Moines Weekly Climate Report
Des Moines Iowa August a week averaged 5 to 7 degrees below normal with cloudy conditions. Rainfall was light in the north and eastern central regions but heavy in west central and southern districts benefiting corn potatoes pastures and vegetables. Hay harvest proceeds oats in shock with good yield. spring wheat harvest begun with general favorable reports. Corn advancing and pastures providing ample grazing. Apple crop has declined though early varieties yield well in some areas.
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Des Moines
City Clerk Resigns in Fairfield Iowa
Fairfield Iowa August 1 J F Derdorff resigns as city clerk after years of service. The resignation was accepted after brief discussion and will take effect once his reports are completed. A successor will be chosen next week.
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Fairfield
J. F. Deardorff
Fire consumes Henry Hahn tenement near Sigourney
A house owned by Henry Hahn on the Hahn farm just outside Sigourney burned late yesterday afternoon. The Downey family occupied the home and lost all possessions with no insurance on the house contents. The fire started on the roof, possibly from a cracked flue, and spread rapidly as fire crews could not reach it before the roof and walls collapsed. Nearby residents reported the blaze outside the city limits and the absence of a city whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hahn
Hahn
William Downey
Downey
Hahn Bros. & Co
Many Children Rescued by Dr Kings New Discovery
Advertising copy notes many children rescued by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Product priced at 50c and 1.00 presented by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in a period style promotion.
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Marshall
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Ray Fesler
Murray
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Brighton
Mrs. Holland
Lone Tree
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Miona
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Young McDaniel Ils
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Jackson
Will Pagle
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George McCann
Phillips
Atalissa
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Wm. Richardson
Raymond
Merida Minteer
Ottumwa
C. H. Mackey
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T. B. Hughes
M. RE
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Virginia
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Bert Richardson
Villa Jones
Bert Houscher
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Frank Snakenberg
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Weaver
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Marengo
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Iowa County
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Lincoln
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St. Louis
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