Wilton fair week notes and local travel
Dick White attends the Wilton fair this week while Miss Gusta Lehmann travels to Davenport for a day of shopping. Mrs. Dave Holiday plans a visit to Ossian for time with her sister Mrs. John Spillman. Accidents on farms cause injuries. remedies and local movements are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusta Lehmann
Davenport
Dave Holiday
Ossian
Iowa
John Spillman
Mary Fahey
Wilton
Nellie Downer
Edith Butler
Livermore
Hodges
West Third Street
Kalona
Pile Cure Ad by J. J. Havercamp
An advertisement by J. J. Havercamp touts a remedy called Rector a great pile cure with a free pile pipe included. It promises samples free and a positive written guarantee no cure no pay 50 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
The Steel Strike and Workers Health
An article discusses the Steel Strike and labor unions, focusing on health risks from accidents and contamination. It promotes t o do antiseptic powder as a preventive measure, claiming it cleanses wounds and relieves pain for 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Steel Trust
Wilton fair crowd gathers in Davenport region travel notes
Numerous residents and visitors travel to Wilton for the fair including Henry Butz Eddie Schmidt Miss Josie Wyant Miss Maud Cannarr and many others. The report also notes business ads and local transport like the Firefly and Western trains with several households relocating for events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Wyant
Wilton
Maud Cannarr
Muscatine City Council Approves 1902 Budget and Levy
The Muscatine city council held a short session to approve a 404 mills tax levy for the coming year and a detailed 1902 appropriations ordinance. The measure covers salaries, city services, police and fire maintenance, water bonds, street and sewer work, bridges, and road district costs, with adjustments and account allocations finalized. The meeting adjourned after routine motions and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Water Works
Barney Schmidt
Ald. Engel
Champion Hose Company
West Eighth Street
Ald. Schenck
East Second Street
East Fifth Street
Mad Creek
Ald. Richards
Rainy Oakland Needs Relief Amid Local News
Oakland Iowa Aug 21 rain is needed badly for the town. James McBride travels to Omaha for his brother John’s sudden death from gas suffocation. He returns after attending funerals for his father and a niece. Miss Essa Morse plans to attend Columbu Junction school next year. Local dog owners urged to muzzle or tie up after dogs killed Mrs Hine’s dog. Various social visits and church services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
James McBride
Omaha
Neb
John
McBride
Essa Morse
Columbu Junction
Eithre
D. L. Lee
Grant Kennedy
Lone Tree
Vernie Solomon
Dora Shoop
Julia Hines
Big Spring
Lew Yocum
J. G. Morse
Illinois Humane Society praised for decades of service in Chicago
Muscatine Humane Society president Phil J. Mackey received the Illinois Humane Society’s thirty-second annual report. The article lauds the Chicago organization for 32 years of work aiding animals and protecting children, cites notable supporters, and notes its Wabash Avenue home opened in 1895. It mentions a Des Moines convention planned for workers and urges local encouragement for the Muscatine society’s continued efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil J. Mackey
Muscatine Humane Society
Illinois Humane Society
Illinois
Chicago
Philip D. Armour
J. Ogden Armour
F. H. Beckwith
Emmons Blaine
Franklin McVeagh
Luther Laflin Mills
Wm. Penn Nixon
Fred W. Peck
John B. Sherman
Otho S. A. Sprague
Sydney
Mackey
The
Muscatine Society
Grace A. Cooper
Iowa
Des Moines
Taking no Chances First Caddie Dialogue
A brief exchange from the Ohio State Journal shows a cautious tone as two caddies discuss equipment and readiness for a day of play. The first asks about a breastplate and muzzle while the second vows to avoid risk and proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Postum Receives Family Endorsement From Massachusetts Family
Mrs A E Moubje of Lynn street Maken Mass reports coffee caused nausea and stomach pain for her son-in-law and dyspepsia for her son and herself. After abandoning coffee and using Postum Food Coffee they all say they were cured and praise the product, noting proper preparation yields a delicious drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
A. E. Moubje
Lynn Street
Maken
Mass
Pleasant View News Briefs and Local Goings On
Pleasant View notes Lew Leib erknecht is ill. Many attended Woodmen’s day at Muscatine. Lew Krahl and party camp at the river timber this week. Clark Cocklin adds a windmill. Jim McGill builds a new barn. J. P. Stineman and wife visited Columbus Junction. P Hase and Geo Walter Sr and Mrs O McDaniel were Muscatine visitors. Mrs Lewis Leib erknecht and children visit Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murcatine
Lew Krahl
Clark Cocklin
Jim McGill
J. P. Stineman
Columbus Junction
P. Hase
Muscatine
Geo. Walter, Sr
O. McDaniel
Lewis Leiberknecht
Wiconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Journal
Tuy
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
W. E. Battey
John A. Robbins
Dick White
Lewis
Fred Butler
Missouri
Roy Hendrix
Ellis P. Butler
Henry Butz
Eddie Schmidt
E. L. Kempner
Sadie Hess
Bess Knight
A. J. Oliver
Henry Heinz
Will Luellan
Clara E. Balloff
Grace Biglow
Iva Chiles
Frances Walker
Bert Fry
Nichols
City
Harry Springer
Winfield
Rose Rice
Tipton
G. M. Titus
Dr. Thomas
E. R. Lacy
Mabel
Leonard Nevens
W. W. MacQuesten
KE. J. Richie
Little Falls
Minn
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
Richard Mulho
Fulham and Miller
Margaret Klein
Pr. J. L
Lena Klein
Pine Street
Iowa City
Council
Board of Health
Bert C. Benham
City Recorder
Cold's
Muscatine Electric
Grand Opera House
Hay
May
Martina
Fox
Philo Hay Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Newark
N.J
U.S
Purro Hay Specarities Co
N. J
Keuchman’s
Havercamp’s
McBride & Cope
Nesper & CO
Riemcke
Mulberry
Coady & Morgan's
Humane Society
P. J. Mackey
S. G. Stein
Exposition
Take West
Grant Avenue
Grant
Hershey State
W Francis Pres
Henry Jayne
Pres
L.G. Burnett Casaise
Fr Rershey
Mira Hershe W. Francis
Eary Jayne
Kb Burnett
Geneva
Cook, Musser
Banking and
Iowa Ave
Muscatine, Iowa
Pleasant View
Lew Leiberknecht
Choice
F. Giesenhaus
East
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Philadelphia
James L. Patterson
Mead
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