This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
10
G W Garrett of New Boston and S N Grosjean of Letts visit Muscatine. Realtors, doctors, and merchants advertise services in Davenport and Clinton. Many residents travel, visit relatives, or attend business in Davenport, Chicago, West Liberty, and Rock Island.
A historical dental and medical ad notes Viper in the Stomach a dyspepsia case with liver and kidney issues. Electric Bitters claims to help such cases or no pay, offered by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 650c.
A runaway horse driven by Fred Boston Jr. tore through Iowa Avenue near Second Street, injuring Herman Schroeder who was thrown from his buggy. The incident damaged two buggies and three horses, with Schroeder sustaining multiple injuries while a Rock Island boss halted the fleeing animal before it reached the tracks.
Special orders from Colonel F W Bishop detail preparations for a Fort Riley camp in late August 1908. Officers and non commissioned officers from the 53rd and 54th regiments are named to report to Des Moines August 27 1908 and depart for Fort Riley Kansas for duties with Brigadier General Kerr. Cooks named to report August 24 1908 will accompany to Fort Riley under Captain Lucius R Holbrook Fort Riley Commissary.
The funeral services for Graham A. McGarvey, a former resident of the county, were held this afternoon at his home near Blue Grass. Rev. Tugh of Riverside, Iowa, conducted the services and interment followed.
A catalog of discounted footwear lists men women boys and children in patent colt blucher oxfords vici kid and canvas bal styles. Prices slashed from 1.15 to 3.75 with many items marked at half or near half value, including ladies pumps mccay sole oxfords and children's patent kid blucher oxford options.
The notices honor pioneer Mc Garvey who lived near Blue Grass and Eliza beth McGarvey as a devoted wife and schoolteacher. Also noted is Thela Pyeatte, three years old, who died after a brief illness, with family grief and funeral arrangements described amid mourning and flowers.
Mrs. Ella Garnes Vail died on Muscatine Island where she lived most of her life. A pioneer figure, she shared a long life in the Garnes family home and later the couple’s log house nearby. She was noted for firm convictions and a will to live, ten days before death hosting the island Ladies Aid Society and insisting on work. She helped organize the society and was its first member.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.