Eliza News From Aug 9 Highlights Local Moves
Mrs Sam Williams and cousin Miss Nellie Murdock left for Columbus Junction for several days at the chautauqua. Mrs Chas Munson of Wrayville visited her daughter Anna. Loueva Kelley of Cedar Rapids visits relatives nearby. Noble Bros shipped a car of hogs from New Boston. Nellie Louck Jessie and Elsie Swisher returned from Aledo where they attended normal. Mannon No 2 and Eliza played with Eliza winning 12 to 8 at Mannon. Mrs Olive McDonald returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Sam Williams
Nellie Murdock
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua
Chas. Munson
Wrayville
Anna
Loueva Kelley
Cedar Rapids
Noble Bros
New Boston
Nellie Louck
Jessie
Elsie Swisher
Aledo
Mannon
Mannon No. 2
Olive McDonald
Visitors and relatives touch down across Iowa towns
The week saw several residents traveling between towns and visiting kin. Orla Wilcox and Mahalia Louck spent time with relatives in Chelsea and Joy. Milton Boruff of Pomeroy visited his brother A. J. Boruff, while John Brock et al. from Muscatine spent a weekend with A. L. Brocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Muscatine
Orla Wilcox
Chelsea
Mahalia Louck
Milton Boruff
Pomeroy
A. J. Boruff
John Brocket
A. L. Brocket
Local social notes from Ainsworth Iowa area
Ainsworth Iowa social roundup reports Miss Shirley Dawson returning from Muscatine to her aunt Mrs. Caple, visits by the Walker, McCreedy, Easter and Olds families, travels by Bert Barrow and Dr. Martin, and other small movements including Mrs. Caple visiting relatives in town and Mrs. T J Easter's return from Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Shirley Dawson
Harry Caple
Muscatine
Martha
Grace Walker
Effie
Ella McCreedy
Columbus Junction
M. L. Olds
Bert Barrow
Fairfield
W. T. Trotter
Martin
Washington
T. J. Easter
Riley
Burlington
Lula Coon
Newton
Watertown
Alma Miller Returns Home After Visit With Cousin
Alma Miller travels from Washington to her home Monday after a visit to her sister Grace and parents Mr and Mrs Col Pearson. She spent several days with her cousin Vera before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Mrs. Col. Pearson
Alma Miller
Washington
Vera
Mannon Notes Roundup of Visits and Events
Aug 9 report from Mannon lists visits by John and Mrs Miller of Eliza to daughter Mrs Kerck, D O Blaisdell's Keithsburg trip, travelers Essington Smith Booth and Misses, Cora Nelson and children from Joy visiting relatives, and local socials. Surprises for Tom and Leslie Mason prior to their move, plus community outings and Sunday school plans for Aug 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannon
John Miller
Eliza
S. Kerck
D. O. Blaisdell
Keithsburg
Kate Essington
Champaign
Ill
Miss Smith
Chicago
Carrie Booth
Joy
Cora Nelson
Wm. P. Shirkey
Bessie Crapnell
Aledo
Leslie Mason
Rock Island
Tom
Robbie Laird
Cleon Mason
Carlton Bear
Monticello
Ned Mannon
New Boston
Epworth League
Hollis Pullen
Laura Mason
James Stevenson
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets at Mrs William Marclf Home
The Whites Prairie Lutheran church Ladies' Aid gathered at the home of Mrs William Marclf on Thursday. A large Wilton Presbyterian Sunday school picnic occurred at the campground on Tuesday with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
William Marclf
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Wilton
Henry Maurer
Willie
Edward
Walter Maurer
Iowa City
Maurer
Edward Maurer
John Maurer
May
Edna
Harry
Henry
Fred Walter
Cedar County
George Freeland
Wilton No. 1
Mud Creek
Anna Frieden
Muscatine
Family Reunion Binds Haskins Group Marking 40 Years
A Henry Mayd home gathering in Haskins Iowa united the Boyd family including Mrs Jennie Dean Mrs Julia Flynn Mrs Bel Fagan Mrs Agnes Swales and Grace Fisher with son Pat Boyd and sons in law O P Dean John Fischer and Arthur Swaies Eleven grandchildren attended as the couple celebrated forty years of marriage. Other relatives and visitors noted include Mr and Mrs Thomas Harding Irene Glaze in Zainesville Ohio and Jack Quinn and family in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Iowa
Henry Mayd
Jennie Dean
Muscatine
Julia Flynn
Ottumwa
Bel! Fagan
Ralston
Agnes Swales
Conesville
Grace Fisher
Gladwin
Pat Boyd
O. P. Dean
John Fischer
Arthur Swaies
Deborah (Tobin) Boyd
Zainsville
Ohio
Blackburn
Ada
J. P. Wallace
Washington
Jack Quinn
Local Social Notes From Oakland Area
Oakland residents and guests are listed with weekend visits and trips. Names include C L McConnas, M R McKean, Milton Wolfe, Will Morse, Willie Hoben, Chas Eden, Rev W E Stockley, Mary Eden, Mrs Hine, D L Lee, Frank Goldsberry, Clarence Tuttle, J C Orr, Henry Hoben, Albert McKee, Lizzie Baker, Will Baker, Dora Shoop, and Mrs Hines. One injury reported from a fall from a hayload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
C. L. McConnas
M. R. McKean
Dora Shoop
Mother
Hines
Sweetsland News Roundup Fares and Local Visits
Louis and Anna Crull returned to Kellogg after two months with sister Mrs. Fred Klepper. The Standard Bearers to be hosted July 11 by Glen and Clark Miller. Susie Leverich, visiting from Rock Island, Illinois, returned home with Lizzie Martin. Joe Klapper and Ed Davis’s visit referenced. Rev. Day of Des Moines preached at M E church to a large crowd. Mrs. Henry Holtz left for Letts for a short visit and chautauqua attendance. Ray Miller, five, mentioned in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetsland
Sweetland
Louis
Anna Crull
Fred Klepper
Kellogg
Glen and Clark Miller
Susie Leverich
Rock Island, Tit
Lizzie Martin
Joe Klapper
Ill
Ed. Davis
Rev. Day
Des Moines
M. E
Henry Holtz
Letts
Ray Miller
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as cure all
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the greatest remedy for stomach and digestive troubles. It promises instant relief and prime function, offers refunds if no benefit, and notes a booklet and free sample for first-time users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Caldwell
Jo Stal
DR. Caldwell B
Local Social Notes from Sweetland and Nearby
Reports from Sweetland and surrounding area detail neighborhood happenings. A child sustained injuries when a spring wagon cut his car. Dr. A R Klein treats him. Mrs Bell Taylor returns to Muscatine after four months with Mrs Emma Weiker. various residents attend cha utauqua at Columbus Junction.
Summit Notes and Visits From Nearby Residents
The corn grows fast with a rain hoped for. Miss Mildred Rogers of Sevastopol visited Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Maher. Mrs. W. Crowe spent Saturday in Muscatine. J. Gettert suffered a fire loss affecting his buildings. Miss Mary Maher, studying in Muscatine, resumed schooling at home with Mr. and Mrs. Feely in Wilton township hosting her. Laurence Dwyer of Muscatine spent Sunday with relatives in Summit. Mrs. Frank Kelly visited Summit friends. The sick list appears in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Mildred Rogers
Sevastopol
Jas. Maher
W. Crowe
Muscatine
J. Gettert
Mary Maher
Laurence Dwyer
Frank Kelly
Maher
North Prairie
Jake Gettert
Chas. Fried
Lancaster
Elizabeth Greiner
Anna
Cora Ringgenburg
Wilton
Edna Greiner
Elizabeth Myrtle
Abram Greiner
Iowa City
Billy Crowe
Kansas City
Mildred Rodgers
S. M. Hoskins
Margaret
Portland
Ore
Atlas project teams visit Drury township residents
Foster Illinois August 9 John McCutcheon of the Iowa Publishing Co with J G Britton of Andalusia are touring Drury township residents to promote a new county atlas. They called on D Kleist and F P Gillett on Wednesday. Mrs Henry Freyermouth and her daughter were mentioned in the visit.
Hyomei: a claimed cure for hay fever gains backing
The ad heralds Hyomei as a safe home remedy after failed treatments, promising relief from sneezing and watery eyes. J F Forbes of Mee Cook Nebraska testifies to its efficacy, while J J Havercamp offers a money back guarantee. The complete inhaler outfit costs $1 with refill bottles at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyomei
J. F. Forbes
Mee Cook
Nebraska
White Mountains
J. J. Havercamp
Farm town social and church gatherings in Iowa and Illinois
A series of social visits and events are noted. Miss Josie and Mrs Fraunt of Muscatine enjoyed a pleasant gathering at T Watson's home on Wednesday. Mrs T Watson and Mrs R Briars visited Henry Freyermouth in Shilo Iowa. The Baptist Sunday school picnic at Foster grove drew good attendance and a tidy amount. The Sunday school convention at Pine Bluff opened with three sermons. Sadie Kleist visited cousin Blanch Drugg at C E Chase home in Moscow Iowa. Walter Drugg of Webb City Missouri visits his cousin Fred Kleist in Foster. Elizabeth Reynolds of Rock Island visits her son Frank in Wrayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Josie
Fraunt
Muscatine
T. Watson
R. Briars
Henry Freyermouth
Shilo
Foster Grove
Pine Bluff
Sadie Kleist
Blanch Drugg
C. E. Chase
Moscow
Walter Drugg
Webb City
Fred Kleist
Foster
Elizabeth Reynolds
Rock Island
Frank
Wrayville
Local Ties and Visits Highlight Aug 8 Morning Sun
Morning Sun notes numerous social visits and travel reports. Hannah Martin visits Homestead Pa while Bert Marshall stays with family in Monmouth NL. Ora Wilson and Ora Paisley make moves between Monmouth Burlington. A millinery stock sale at Oakville by Hunerlich Sisters is announced. A child born to J. K. Latta and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Martin
Homestead
John Armstrong
Bert Marshall
Monmouth
Jas. Gregory
Hunerlich
Miss Stephens
Oakville
Jessie Winters
Chicago
Gertrude Baird
Ainsworth
A. H. Hewitt
M. A. Hopkins
Creston
Yarmouth
Ora Wilson
Fire ruins hit North Prairie area barns and farm structures
Aug 8 report from North Prairie describes a massive weekend fire at Jake Gettert’s property. Several barns corn cribs granaries and outbuildings burned with farm machinery destroyed estimated loss runs high. House saved by quick work. cause undetermined though blamed on a possible hobo.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted At Havercamp’s
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for cuts and injuries. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store is shown as the seller with a price of 25e. The copy emphasizes stopping bleeding and healing wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Havercamp
Hazel Dell Social Roundup Involving Local Families
Hazel Dell residents hosted guests J. G. Powell and family Sun. Aug. 8. Henry Krueger’s Tuesday evening gathering drew a good crowd and refreshments were served. Mrs. Yates of Rock Island visited J. G. Powell’s family and then returned home with her granddaughters Sylvia and Lucy Powell for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher traveled to Muscatine on Friday and Saturday respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
Dave Vanatta
J. G. Powell
Henry Krueger
Yates
Rock Island
Sylvia
Lucy Powell
J. B. Fisher
Muscatine
Mrs
Thomas Fisher
Local Chautauqua Draws Area Visitors and Berry Bounty
Boston Avenue notes a week of chautauqua attendance. Miss Hattie Duncan of Allerton Iowa visits with her niece and nephew Waldo and Wilma Morrison from Corydon, staying with sister Mrs James Fox. Mrs H H Devore and Mrs M Harmon of Davenport also visit, as does Mrs C Young. Blackberries promise another abundant crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Avenue
Chautauqua
Hattie Duncan
Allerton
Waldo and
Wilma Morrison
Corydon
James Fox
H. H. Devore
M. Harmon
Davenport
C. Young
East Buffalo Visit From Aledo Family
East Buffalo notes Aug 8 Mr and Mrs L N Lewis and family from Aledo spent Saturday night and Sunday with W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
L. N. Lewis
Aledo
Heredity Laws Tied to Scrofula and Constitutional Remedy
The passage asserts hereditary disease like scrofula is invariable and passed from parents to children. It claims the blood is fundamentally diseased and must be strengthened by a constitutional remedy to restore robust health.
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Cleveland, C
Brownell St
Louise Cohen
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta. Ga
Local Social Note From Buffalo Prairie and Surrounds
C Kimball and wife of Buffalo Prairie. Miss Cressie Murdock stayed with aunt Mrs Clark Ramsey south of Aledo. Miss Lila Fox visited Francis Marston. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bull and family with Sime McCormick. Mary Dormidy of Sherrard visited Otis Kimball. N G Elliott installs a new furnace. Eanes Bulls hosted a well attended Saturday society event. Lila Fox and Frances Marston visited Estella Elliott.
Pomeroy Hears News From Neighbors In Aug Visit Roundup
Pomeroy Illinois residents share visits and events from Waterveliet Michigan to Aledo and Moline. Included are Thresher activity by I Rickey and sons and F D Crawford at an opera. Rev Wiley will preach at Pomeroy M E church with a reception to follow. The drowning of Shirley Alford prompts community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ill
G. A. Emerson
Waterveliet
Mich
J. W. Harr
John Parkinson
Aledo
Caverly
Frances
Moline
Eliza
Paris Noble
Joy
A. Soppa
Chas
Shoppa
Jetta
A. Shoppa
Wiley
Pomeroy M. E
Sanby Holmes
Prince
Bertha Gritten
Chas. Retherford
C. J. Bear
Monticello
M. C. Boruff
Shirley Alford
J. A. Alford
Mr. Alford
Tiskilua
Electric Bitters Promised Cure in 19th Century Ad
Widely advertised as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments. The claim states the product is prevent ed and cured by Electric Bitters at 50 cents with a guarantee, sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Lone Tree Social Notes with Local Moves and Visits
In Lone Tree on August 9 Mrs A N Kalb Lola and Charlie visited Mr and Mrs Younkin and headed to Mediapolis where Kalb becomes railroad station agent. Wattles of Muscatine and Colorado visitors drop by. Family moves include Prof Huffman moving in and Pauba family relocating to New Mexico. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs J H Lingo. Grace Shibley due back from Denver and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
A. N. Kalb
Lola
Charlie
Younkin
Mediapolis
Kalb
Montezuma
Henry Jayne
Muscatine
Prof. Huffman
Pauba
New Mexico
Whitaker
Fragmentary Time Notation From OCR Shuffle
Vague string of times including 22 a.m. 54 a.m. 03 p.m. 732 p.m. 749 a.m. 752 a.m. 116 p.m. 13 p.m. appears without clear context or events to summarize. The text seems to be garbled OCR fragments lacking identifiable people places organizations or actions.
Fragmented OCR Weather and Time Fragments From Local Page
Unclear OCR text shows time stamps and scattered letters, indicating a damaged newspaper snippet. No clear event, names, organizations, or places are readable.
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E. C. Miller
A. R. Klein
Henry Unkel
Melpine
William Moots
Rev. Morrison
Keosauqua
Ora Paisley
H. L. McLain
Milton
Nellie Hensley
W. J. Bryan
Zella Edwards
W. A. K. Campbell
Little York
J. C. Brown, Jr
Coppock
Margaret Childs
Aurora
J. K. Latta
Arthur Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
Wm. Hoffman
Wm. R. Jayne
P. Ingham
E. 2Nd Street
J. Carskeddan
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H. D. Horst
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W. 2Nd St
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Richman & Richman
Roy C. Brown
Olds Bidg
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Notary Public
Thos. Brown
Silinois
Fred
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PB. H. King
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