Opening Night Carnival Draws Huge Crowd Despite Rain
A record Muscatine crowd attended the Modern Woodmen carnival opening, praising New Parker Amusement features and acts like Venice City Royal Italian Band. Rain halted the Loop the Loop and Beautiful Bagdad, while Damm family acts and Katzenjammer Kastle drew steady visitors at Haymarket Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Woodmen of
America
Messrs
Raver & Darnaby
New Parker Amusement Company
Bagdad
Haymarket Square
Signor
G. B. Lombardo
Venice City
Royal Italian Band
Frumenty Revival in Maltabased Malta-Vita Health Food
The piece recalls ancient Frumenty and explains Malta-Vita as a modern, nutritious reworking. It traces wheat processing from soaking to gelatinization and malt sugar production, praising its digestibility and high bone and muscle support. Sold by grocers for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Hutchison
Country News Roundup From Wapello to Millersburg
From many correspondents this country page covers local happenings from Wapello West Liberty Montezuma and Millersburg. Readers learn about people you know and the latest on area events and everyday life across the county.
Hagen buth farm sold to Adolph Gatzke in Illinois
J D Hagen buth sold their farm at 105 dollars per acre to Adolph Gatzke. Nine town girls enjoy a week at Beasley's lake. Mrs Caroline Stratton of Buda Ill visited daughter Mrs Alice Barkalow. Chautauqua meetings at Columbus Junction were enjoyed by attendees. Mrs Eugene Stratton and child visited and returned to Moline. Halbert Heberling met brothers John and George in Peoria. Mabel Miller of West Liberty visiting Grandpa Miller. Farmers welcome rain improves corn prospects though Cedar Valley wind damaged some. Lightning killed two cows for Mr Gertz in Cedar Valley. A new Lutheran minister preached, unnamed, for charge. Logan Gladfeltn er of Peoria visiting sister Lizzie Hiatt.
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Talissa
J. D. Hagenbuth
Adolph Gatzke
Beasley’s Lake
Caroline Stratton
Buda
Ill
Alice Barkalow
Columbus Junction
Eugene Stratton
Moline
Halbert Heberling
John
George
Bloomington
Peoria
Mabel Miller
West Liberty
Miller
Cedar Valley
B. J. Embree
George Embree
Ady
Will Hardin
Gertz
Logan Gladfeltner
Peoria, Ill
Lizzie Hiatt
Rockafellow sisters visit Muscatine carnival
Misses Maude and Clara Rockafellow visited Muscatine on Sunday to see friends and attend the carnival. Mr. Hinkhouse bought the Boyd Eves farm for 100 dollars per acre. B. Boyne was a Wilton visitor Friday. A. Morgan visits at the Bowman home. Most farmers are through threshing.
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South Cedar
Foster Ill. Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Miss Louisa Drugg of Stratford Iowa visited sister Mrs D A Kleist in Foster. Ladies and children fished the Fourth slough. Dr P C O Haver returned from Millersburg. Chas and Fred Ruthenburg were in Foster. Mrs Robert Bryers and daughters left for St Louis after two weeks here. Mrs D A Kleist and Kate planned a Moscow visit with friends. Mrs Ida Swanson arrived from Moline to spend a few days.
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Foster, Ill
Louisa Drugg
Stratford
D. A. Kleist
P. C. O'Haver
Millersburg
Chas
Fred Ruthenburg
Foster
Robert Bryers
St. Louis
Saturday Caller Visits Mrs Zollner Home
Dr. B E Eversmeyer of Muscatine was a caller at the John Zollner home Saturday while days with her sister Mrs A Ander son are noted as the other fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
B. E. Eversmeyer
Muscatine
John Zollner
Local Residents Begin Summer Travels and Visits
Ainsworth and surrounding communities report residents traveling and visiting across the region. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Barnes left for Salt Lake City for two weeks. Mrs. Martin returned to Chicago. R. W. Thompson and L. E. Trotter visited friends in Washington. Mrs. Dan Maloney of Iowa City stays with her sister Mrs. John Adams. G. M. Northcutt of St. Louis visits E. M. Funston. L. E. Trotter returns to Ames after vacation. Miss Lillian Olds visits Washington. Mrs. Lula Coon returns to Newton. Mrs. A. R. Clegg and Nellie sail to Quincy. F. D. Harding visits Columbus Junction.
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Ainsworth
T. H. Barnes
Salt Lake City
Martin
Chicago
R. W. Thompson
L. E. Trotter
Washington
Dan Maloney
Iowa City
John Adams
G. M. Northcutt
St. Louis
E. M
Rumors of a wedding in local community notes
Oakland notes visitors from Flagler and nearby households. Mrs. Mike Quinn and children visit the Dyche and Boyd homes. Milton Wolfe and family at John Baker's. Talma Sellers declines Baker school. Vinnie Bennington visiting Clarence Tuttle. Albert McKean family at John Bebb's. A good rain benefits corn, and sympathy extends to Will and Mrs Cline for twin baby loss.
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Oakland
Mike Quinn
Flagler
Col
Dyche
Will Cline
County Board Proceedings Recap with Finance and Claims
Proceedings detail payments and claims across county departments including jail, courthouse, farm, bridges, and roads. Items cover utilities, stationery, repairs, insurance, labor, supplies, and various bridge and road work costs, with multiple individuals and firms listed for services and expenses.
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Journal Pub. Co
News-Tribune Pub. Co
Proceed
Cbs cdAsehde
Baeoe Nes
Conway-Porter Ptg. Co
C. H
C. H. Staeeeeeeee 20.50 F. A. Neidig, C. H. Stationery
Corry & Vemnentin C O
BU Geo. Thompson
Citizens Ry. & Light Co
Batterson Stores
Hives Ab B.ed i
Cash
Thompson Bros
A. B. Thorman & Co
W. Renling
Henry Kneese
H. C. Schoemaker
Expense Dubuque
PD. Webster
Expense
SRS Cree Cote Net
Sbi
Sbecvintioss
J. R. Hanley
Wilton
CSC
Iowa Tel. Co
M. N. Bond
Thos. Brown
C. H. Insurance
West Liberty Index
Wilton Advocate Review
Deutscher Anzeiger
Record Printing Co
Sta- Corre
C. H. Stationery
Conway-Porter Pty. Co
C. H. Sta Kemble & Kemble
Ins
R. H. Everemeyer & Co
J. D. Stuart
P. Day
D. D. Webster
M. Bernick
R. T. Shannon
W. H. Fishburn
Huttig Mfg. Co
Dry Goods Co
Bartemeier
Beware of Summer Germs Mi-O-Na Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Mi-O-Na tablets taken before meals to prevent summer illnesses by improving digestion. It claims the product soothes irritated mucous membranes, strengthens the nervous system, and prevents germ-caused bowel trouble. It promises symptom relief and a money-back guarantee from J. J. Haverkamp if it fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Alley of Local Courthouse Expenditures and Noted Cases
Coroner court records list costs for inquests and witnesses, including Dr. F L Appel and J M Duncan. Township notices show burying and eviction actions with R J Wiley and Theo Jones cited in State vs. cases.
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Howe
Major Whitt
L. M. Woods
Chas
Winters
M. Woods
Florence
McQueen
Peter OA i. Ccdaste
Cade Seaveee Ao
L. M
M. Duncan
W. Eversmeyer
J. M. Duncan
F. W. Eversmeyer
Pat Quinn
Theo. Jones
Fred Lehew
R. J. Wiley
Ell White
Theo. Jouves
Mort Ey
State
Karl Krakenfield
R. J. Wiley, Const
Eessee
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted As Safety Against Consumption
An advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cure for coughs and colds and a guaranteed defense against consumption, urging readers to trust the product over unknown preparations. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Havercamp
Half Rates to Des Moines for Iowa State Fair Trip
The Iowa Central offers excursion tickets at one fare round trip for Des Moines Iowa from August 24 to September 1 1905 with return valid until September 2 1905. For details on rates and train times contact agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Central
Maple City Self-Washing Soap Cuts Wash Day Time
The Maple City Soap Works of Monmouth Illinois unveils Maple City Self-Washing Soap a white bar that cleans effectively without fading or damaging fabrics. It promises to eliminate rubbing and halve wash day time by following printed directions enabling a quick laundry routine and preserving garment life.
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Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Maple City
Vacation Tours 1995 Rail Excursions Herald Low Fares
The Iowa Central announces summer 1995 round trip excursion rates from Elrick Junction to St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Portland Ore and California with varying sale dates and limits plus a special one fare plus two dollars to Hot Springs Ark. For full details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Portland
Ore
California
Hot Springs
Ark
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
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Abbiline
Parker Amusement Co
Mile
Roseare
Casino de Mars
London
Lizette
Beautiful Bagdad
Apollo
Europe
Katzenjammer
Matterhorn
Geneva
Electric Theatre
Damm
Parker Amusement Company
Ferrell
Sultana
Mme
Barnette
Katzenjammer Kastle
New
Ola
Young
Copperas Creek
O. McNall
Illinois City
Frank Thomas
Anderson Reynolds
Benton Reynolds
Sarah Reynolds
Elizabeth Reynolds
Rock Island
Frank Reynolds
Wrayville
Nellie Hesser
John Mills
Eliza
Wm. Reynolds
Dolan Bros
Fred Mewes
Emma
Lewis Kliest’s
Lueva Kelly
Cedar Rapids
A. Reynolds
Edward Getz
Morton and Fairbury
Henry Hampton
J. C. Hesser
D. C. Hessman
Ferdinand
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Wapello
Monte
Montezuma
the Journal
Getters
Atalissa
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Board of Supervisors
County Farm
J. W. Eells
Posts
Esoees
A. Brooks
McBride & Cope
Stohr & Freund
Morgridge & Norton
Med
Reinemund
B. Klepper
Grady Bros. Blacksmith
Teva
MecColm Dry Goods Co
Ashton Flour & Feed Co
Kranz
Jos. Bilkey
Star Clothing Co
Colin Mercantile Co
van Gent & Hahn, Groceries
Mackey’s Model Clothing House
Ricurune
Vacase
Hinkel & Flannery, Groceries
Bee
J. A. Bartemeier
J. H. Mundt
Geo
W. Reuling
GO Nice
H. F. Bodman
Standard Ol! Co
Wilson Shoe Store
McQuesten & Sawyer
Boston Store
A. D. Ferry & Co
Insanf. Moreridge & Norton
Insane Hospital
M. Dean
Insane
J. Stuart
Mary Leonard
J.D. Stuart
Hannah Retrola
Mt. Pleasant
Bridge Claims
J. A. Bartemeter
C. H. Anderson
Lbr. & Box Co
R. Cone
S.c
C. S. Kincaid
Pontel and
Holling
M. B. Purvis
Wapste
Deweese
Svnee
C. SS. Kincaid
Fairport
J. M. McLaughlin
S. Henderson
City Lumber Yard
G. Scott
Rte
Wilson Lbr. & Fuel Co
Owen Carpenter
Geo. Mittman
Stuart & Noble
Decatur Bridge Co
T. BR. Horton
A. P. Fuller
Nadine
Justice Claims
Elite Steam Laundry
BR. Freight
Anson Clothing Co
Geo. B. Fisch
Bartett Bros
J. Fisch & Sons
Alibee & Bernick
Montpelier
A. F. Dramm
Max Kretschmer
Wapsie
Burns Case
Muscatine Township
W. Cherry
Chase Frank Bowman
G. A. Heidel
Coroner's Court
F. L. Appel
Umibanhauer
Archie Tyler
Renj. Beach
B. Habay
Sharer
Earl Wimer
Doudece
F. T. Beveridge
J. E. Walsh
Dr. Walsh
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Walsh
Orrick
McCullough Building
West Third Street
Society
Masonic
A. W. Scott
L. Johnson
A. F
A. M
EB. C
Bankers Reserve
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Sue Browning
Muscatine Castle
Flach’s
J. Hackett
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge No
Second Street
Wa. Hingst
M. W
H. S. Howe
BE. H. Dolsen
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
L. Pyeatt
M. P. Goff
W. 2Nd St
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
E. P
Iowa Avenue
J. B. Reay
C. C. A. L. Lindner
K. of R
Shelby Norman
Bankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
Woodman Ball
T. R. Gladstone
J. F. Moshier
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Minnie Barnard
Emma Hoefflin
Maggie Kiindolph
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
G. A. R. Hall
M. D. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
F. A. A. Hall
Shammo
BE. C. Maxson
FE. P. Day
Major Johns
Grand Army OF the Republic
Amanda Frack
Belle Dunhan
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitier
V. Cc
J. A. Leyda
O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Funcampment
M. BS. A. Rend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
Martha A. Cosgrove
Geo. Patrick
Rei
Pearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Fast Second Street
J. W. Richards
Louise Maisenbach
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
C. E. Crow
GC. Hopkinson
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