Local Notes and Travel Highlights Across Davenport Muscatine
Father J S Grieser returns from Green Bay vacation and J S Ensign visits Davenport brief. Mr and Mrs R B George attend Chautauqua in Columbus Junction then Washington. Muscatine claims a 300 worker surgical instrument factory. Davenport-Democrat notes annexation. T C Beamer family visit from Clinton to Muscatine, old Davenport residents. Mrs Judish Muscatine and Mrs Dillon Detroit guests in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. George
Columbus Junction
Washington
Muscatine
Davenport
T. C. Beamer
Clinton
James Quinn
Mississippi Avenue
Moonlight on steamer and river notes appear in local items
Local notes record visitors and travel to nearby towns, boat and train movements, and a boat accident. Mentions include Mrs. Will Houx of Cedar Rapids visiting, Capt. Will Dillaway with a fishing party, and W. D. Peck in Columbus Junction. The river stage is 6.6 feet, with a one inch fall. The Banner Lodge meeting is announced for 8 pm at 513 East Seventh. Continuous travel details and social updates fill the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Houx
Cedar Rapids
John Morgan
East Fifth Street
Banner Lodge
Mollie Wiles
Fast Seventh Street
Forming League Near Muscatine for Next Baseball Year
Towns near Muscatine push to form an Iowa South Dakota league. Manager Myers of Waterloo endorses an eastern division with Burlington Ottumwa Keokuk and Oskaloosa and notes Sioux City may join or stand as a rival franchise. Independent teams will field strong squads in any case with Waterloo anticipated to field a team next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Myers
Waterloo
Burlington
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
Ft. Madison
Mississippi
Sioux City
Ft. Dodge
Boone
Marshalltown
lowa-South Dakota
Fort Dodge
Manchester
Charles City
Vinton
Hampton
New counterfeit $10 note spotted with Hendricks portrait
Secret Service reports a new counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate from the 1891 series. The note imitates the design with a Tillman register and Hendricks portrait and appears printed from plates or photo mechanical methods. Three specimens observed carry the number 7 019 348.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Tillman Register
Hendricks
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claims Endorsed by Local Druggists
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo are vouched for by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and C Hall. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price six dollars per bottle, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &O
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Cured of Asthma Claims by Schiffmann's Cure
Testimonials from Mary Berg of Floyd Knob s Indiana and a Virginia mother describe dramatic asthma relief after using Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. A seven year old boy allegedly recovered quickly after trying the remedy. Sold by all druggists at 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Berg
Floyd Knob
Ind
Schiffmann
D.C. Harris
Elbow P. D
Iowa Manufacturers urged to form state group in Des Moines
S. M. Leach calls Iowa manufacturers to organize a state association during the state fair week in Des Moines. He notes lack of a coordinating body for manufacturing but cites strong interest and aims to boost exhibits at the St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. A meeting is set for August 25 at Rees hall to form the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
S. M. Leach
Adel
Iowa
Leach
Department of Manufacturing and Machinery
Louisiana Purchase Commission
State of
Iowa Commission
Rees’ Hall
Sixth
Locust Street
A. C. Hutchins
F. R. Conaway
Commission
Advert for Havercamp's A B C Tea promotes beauty
A short health and beauty pitch touts Havercamp's A B C Tea for a blooming complexion. It promises visible facial improvements with new uses and lists a price of 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Interurban Line Bid Tied to Burlington Control
Herbert T. Beatty of the Iowa Securities company is in Burlington with plans to take over the city street railway and electric light plant by September 1. The move would link Burlington with a broader interurban system to Dubuque via Muscatine and Davenport, with further construction from Davenport to Clinton and Clinton to Dubuque under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Dubuque
Muscatine
Burlington Journal
Herbert T. Beatty
Burlington Street Railway
Beatty
Iowa Securities Company
Davenport
Clinton
Journal
Walsh
Davenport-Clinton
The Death Penalty Promoted by Arnica Salve Ad
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it prevents fatal outcomes from burns sores ulcers and piles. The copy urges readers to keep the salve handy and cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store selling it for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Iowa State Fair Excursion Tickets Discounted
For Des Moines Iowa August 21 to 29 the Iowa Central offers one fare round trip excursion tickets good to return until August 31. Attractions and exhibits promise to surpass prior years. For details contact agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinés
Des Moines
Iowa Central
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Muscatine Reader
Mrs J W Lowry of 513 Cedar St testifies after 25 years of gravel rheumatism backache and dropsy she found relief using Doans Kidney Pills. She reports reduced swelling and pain after trying two boxes from Havercamps pharmacy and urges readers to remember the brand Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lowry
Cedar Street
Dean
Havercamp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Schedules for Steamer Helen Blair Davenport Burlington
The steamer Helen Blair runs to Davenport on Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 a m returning each evening. For Burlington the schedule is Monday Wednesday Friday at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
Davenport
Burlington
The Banker Who Always Takes Note
A concise observation of a banker noted for consistently recording every detail. The description highlights meticulous record keeping as a defining trait.
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Round Oak
P. D. Beckwith
Dowagiac
Mich
Jacob Fisch & Sons
W. £. Battey
West Second Stroat
Muscatine’s
West Second Street
John A Robbins
Fire Life and Accident Insurance
M. Andrews
Letts
J. S. Grieser
St. Mary's Church
Green Bay
Wisconsin
J. S. Ensign
Will Dillaway
Herman Gremmel
Maiden Lane
Iowa City
Harry Wibber
West Third Street
Chas, Heller
Mulberry Street
C. A. Peck and Son
W. D. Peck
Nellie Brazel
West Fourth Street
Bayfield
Frank C. Shinabarger
Sam Jones
L. B. Hix
Eagle Grove
Martin Wickey
Bidwell Road
Cr. C. Smith
West Sixth Street
Chicago
Mrs. Smith
Fred Norwood
George Street
Brighton
Iowa Telephone Company
Eldon
Guy Alexander
Towa Avenue
Jule McCoskry
Rock Island
McCoskry
Northwestern Railroad
Northwestern
Council Bluffs
Ayer
Bankers Life
State Department of Contracts
E Has. H. Gobble
Association
Anson
Manufacturers’ State Association
Sep
Tember
O.c
Mewut
North Dakota
Montana
Oregon
Great Northern Railway
Illustrated Bulletin
Max Bass
Whitney
Pass & Tkt Agt
Clark St
J. Paul
Minas
Weat Hill
4Th St
Ywite Broadway Park
Daniel Hayes
Cherry St
Richards
J. W. Richards & Son
W. G. Block
Agt
Minnesota
Muscatine Ltr. & Box Co
Fast Second St
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