Various Local Movements and Travel in Muscatine Area
Dr. Pentzer visits East Second Street as eyesight specialists and residents travel between Muscatine and nearby towns. Rev. W L Clapp arrives from Fruitland, Henry Wasserman heads to New York on buying trip, and Mrs R C Ousley with Maud visit Cedar Rapids. Several workers and residents are noted traveling or returning from trips including Alberta Berry to Harper and Eva R Leonhard to Columbus Junction. References to local society include Misses Connell returning aboard the Dubuque from Davenport and Rock Island, and travels of E W Baker to Muscatine for a firemen banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M Johnson
Vivian
Europe
New York
East
Grace Hotel Graceful Choice in Chicago At Corner Jackson
Special notice invites Muscatine readers to consider living at the Hotel Grace in Chicago. It promotes convenient location at Jackson and Clark streets and claims reasonable prices for travelers or residents visiting Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grace
Jackson County
Clark Street
Cottingham Seeks Help in Ark and Praises Remedy
A J Cottingham of Lockland Arkansas visited Washing ton County to see his sister and suffered severe flux. He used Chamberlains Colic Vapera and Diarrhoea Remedy and recovered quickly. He wrote the manufacturers to commend the medicine, which is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cottingham
Washington County
Ark
Chamberlain
Cottingham
Lockland
America's Great Double Track Scenic Highway by Rail
The Lehigh Valley Railroad promotes a double track scenic route with limited time service. Trains run as the Black Diamond Express with stopovers at Niagara Falls on through tickets to destinations including New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Get What You Ask For Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Public notice warns customers to insist on genuine Cascarets with C. C. C. stamp and avoid bulk sales or substitutes. Retailers and druggists are advised to ensure authenticity to prevent fraud and deception.
Passengers and Local Visits Highlight Daily Rail and Community Notes
A stream of travelers includes Rev J B Parmarlee aboard the Western to Cedar Rapids and Mrs Edna Smalley bound for West Liberty for a short visit. New York visitors Mrs J R Beecroft Mrs Levens and Miss M C Beecroft change at the station en route to Lone Tree, while Misses Gertrude Moynahan and Minnie Mason return from a Dubuque steamer trip. Luc y Wilson leaves after visiting Miss Adelaide Klepper. Union services at court house square at 6 30 p m with Rev L B Hix, weather permitting move to United Brethren church. Mrs R K Cass departs for Denver after a year here. John Geiger of Letts, a longtime resident and reader since 1848, visits the city and former Bloomington Herald ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Beecroft
Levens
M. C. Beecroft
New York
Lone Tree
David Kirkpatrick
Court House Square
L. B. Hix
United Brethren Church
Mulberry
Sixth Street
Horseless meat market gag inspires shop sign joke
A witty quip imagines Bin the butcher displaying a painted car at his shop as a playful hint that he runs a horseless meat market. The line pivots on a pun between meat retailing and automobiles.
A Slight Misunderstanding Between Sousa and Nell
A brief exchange reveals a humorous misunderstanding about conductor Sousa and a car ride, with Nell recalling no memory of riding in his vehicle and Rell praising Sousa's musical leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rell
Sousa
Nell
Bleached and Dyed Hoax in Brief Trivia Exchange
Piquant quip contrasts hair color stereotypes with a quick joke about temper. A light, dated exchange notes a wife being both blonde and brunette, leaving the question unresolved.
Summer Boarder and Farmer Debate Mosquito Presence
A brief rural exchange shows a summer boarder questioning mosquito prevalence while a farmer replies that mosquitoes need not speak for themselves, indicating a lighthearted airing of pest concerns.
Twine Scarcity Baffles Farmers and Dealers in City
Local twine dealers report a severe scarcity with 15 000 to 20 000 pounds in city stock while farmers expect greater demand as corn harvest approaches. Prices hold near 14 cents per pound though Chicago sources fetch over 13 40, and Manila twine remains scarce amid heavy crop activity and import reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Iowa
Manila
Yucatan
A Wife Praises Mother's Friend For Easier Birth
A wife testifies to four pregnancies with severe pains in early births using chloroform, noting three bottles of Mother's Friend before her final birth. She describes the baby as strong and healthy and says she completed housework two hours before birth with only light pains, calling the remedy grand.
Mother's Friend Claim Promises Easy Pregnancy Labor
Advert for Mother's Friend a pregnancy remedy claiming to strengthen the body and intellect of the mother, ease morning sickness and nervousness, relax abdominal muscles for delivery, prevent breast engorgement, shorten recovery, and reduce labor pain, priced at $1 per bottle with a free illustrated book from The Brad Bradford Regulator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Bradli Regulator Co
Atlanta
Burlington Chicago Division Shakeup Names New General Superintendent
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad announces Fletcher C. Rice will become general superintendent succeeding J D Besler. William B Throop moves to Chicago division head, Hale H Judson shifts to Illinois lines, R M Kimber replaces Throop in Galesburg, and J Judson relocates to Galesburg. Changes effective August 1 with Rice to live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Besler
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
F. C. Rice
Illinois
Fletcher C. Rice
Illinois Lines
Burlington
John Besler
William B. Throop
Galesburg
Throop
Aurora
Chicago
Judson
Illinois General Division
Rice
Mr. Besler
Tragedy Ties Ada Faulkenburg Death, Husband Wounded
Pass through city report notes Ada Faulkenburg’s remains en route to Montezuma for burial after a Kansas tragedy at Argentine. Her husband shot her then shot himself, dying later, with his condition listed as critical. Relatives from Kansas City Wichita and Winfield accompany. Funeral set for Montezuma this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Faulkenburg
Montezuma
Argentine
Kan
Faulkenburgs
Kansas
Daisy
Maggie Faulkenburg
Kansas City
Jane White
Wichita
Maggie McDonald
Winfield
Modern Brotherhood of America Meets August Fourth
Regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America slated for Monday evening August 4 at 8 o'clock. Initiation, delegate appointments to district convention, and other business. Refreshments served. Members in good standing urged to attend. J. H. Cosgrove, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of America
J. H. Cosgrove
Letts Local Board Seeks Clothing for Des Moines Home
The Letts Local Board of the Iowa Children’s Home Society asks the public to donate garments or money for a box of clothing to be sent to the Des Moines home. Donations may be left at Ephraim Shellabarger’s residence between August 3 and 13 by order of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Des Moines
Ephraim Shellabarger
Weaver to Take Over as Internal Revenue Collector
Mr. Harvey O. Weaver traveled from Wapello to Burlington today to prepare for his new duties as internal revenue collector. He returned from a Des Moines convention early this morning and clerks at the revenue office have been preparing to turn over responsibilities. The transfer is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Harvey O. Weaver
Wapello
Office of Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Revenue Office
Clean Out Sale on Defiance Starch
Local ad announces Defiance starch at a bargain price. A 16 oz package will be sold, with a deal of 3 packages for 20 cents, promoted by Geo. W. Reuling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Overworked Women Told to Seek Help for Womb Troubles
An article urges women suffering chronic pelvic and nervous symptoms to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It describes recurrent backache, tremors, and misery, claiming the remedy can cure irregular periods, womb inflammation, and other female illnesses and offering free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Richard Dixon
Ricnardo Dixon
Farewell St
Newport
R.1
Dean Mra. Pinknam
Richard Orron
Lydia E. Pinkiain
Niagara Falls Excursion From Muscatine and Nearby
Special round trip from Muscatine to Niagara Falls for 12.15 with side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal. One night out, departs Peoria at noon, returns by August 18 with stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Sandusky. Buffalo to Cleveland steamers available without extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Iowa Central Ry
Muscatine
Sandusky
Put-In-Bay
Pullman
Peoria
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Chautauqua Lake
Bay
Buffalo
Cleveland
Eyrie Language School Course Offerings
English grammar composition literature and conversation art of language science great religions how to judge a picture mythology French grammar reading German grammar conversation. applications in August. full term starts first week in October. terms five dollars for three months in class.
Eureka Linton Extension Links Wheat Belt Rail Line
The Eureka to Linton railway extension will connect Eureka McPherson SD to Linton Emmons ND, passing through prime prairie wheat country once the world’s largest primary wheat market. The line is due to finish this fall, with five towns Greenway Zeeland Hague Stafford and Linton to be offered for sale in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Eureka
McPherson County
South Dakota
Linton
Emmons County
North Dakota
Greenway
Zeeland
Hague
Stafford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Journal
Abe
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
GRADU
Glover
Dr. Pentzer
East Second Street
W. L. Clapp
Henry Wasserman
R. C. Ousley
Maud Ousley
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Hackley
M. E. Church
Colfax
Alberta Berry
South Muscatine
Harper, Ia
J. F. Napp
Davenport
Irving Richman
Eva R. Leonhard
Columbus Junction
Anna
Katheryn Connell
Dubuque
Rock Island
E. W. Baker
Niebert
State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Helen Blair
Thomas Brown
Choice Western Lands
First National Bank
Sterling Remedy CO
Regal Repairing Company
Iowa Avenue
Scott Building
E.C. DeWitt & Co
Dewit
Coady & Morgan
Havercamp
J. B. Parmarlee
Edna Smalley
West Liberty
Gertrude Moynahan
Minnie Mason
St Paul
Lucy Wilson
Adelaide Klepper
Washington
R. K. Cass
Geo. D. Magoon
West Fifth Street
Denver
Col
John Geiger
Mr. Geiger
Bloomington
Geiger
Hobbs Sparagus
Terling Kennedy Co
National City Bank of
Tonn
India EK
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyna, Mass
Eyrie
Language School
Eureka-Linton Extension
North and
the Journal
C. B. Fuller
Ocean Hotel
Asbury Park
New Jersey
American Plan
Geo. L. Atkins & Sons
Hotel
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Broad St
James L. Patterson
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