Local Residents Take Trains to Iowa City Des Moines Fair
Local notes list Miss A Healey and many residents boarding trains to Des Moines West Liberty and Rock Island for the fair and brief visits. Travelers include Mrs J G Henderson Mrs J H Carl Miss Marie Schmidt and Miss Helen Boyle with several others attending events and visiting relatives. A special Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M communion is announced for August 24 with Brethren urged to govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Mark
Wilton
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Theatricals of Merchandizing at Muscatine Lecture
Cornell spoke to Muscatine retailers on the parallels between storekeeping and theater, urging displays and window work to excite desire rather than push sales. He illustrated a warm, inviting window scene and cited real national examples to show how merchandising aims to attract patrons and shape buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Eye care and spectacles by reliable oculist
Dr Shaffer offers treatment for catarrh nose throat chest and chronic diseases. Office at 208 Iowa Ave near U S Express. Glasses fitted with satisfaction guaranteed. Do not buy from traveling vendors. visit the reliable oculist and get adjustments during office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Iowa Ave
U. S. Express Office
Open letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington testifies how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. The publisher notes publish more letters to support the column claim of the remedy's efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs Mary Dimmick Pinkham Advice Says Life Saver
A Lynn Massachusetts physician’s recommended Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound helped Mary Dimmick of Washington DC after doctors warned surgery was needed. The letter praises Pinkham and urges other women to seek advice, noting many letters on file.
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mars
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Mary Dimmick
59Th
East Capitol Streets
Washington, D. C
Rock Island Sunday School Convention Set for Sept 18 19
The twenty ninth annual Rock Island County Sunday school association meeting will be held September 18 and 19 at Memorial Christian church Rock Island. Delegates from each school vote on county matters while pastors and workers are invited to attend sessions and receive a hospitality packed program with noted state workers attending.
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Rock Island
Marion Humphreys
J. C. Hazard
Rock Island County Sunday School Association
Memorial Christian Church
Third Avenue
Fifteenth Street
O. W. Lawrence
Second Avenue
The
Christian Church
Cordova
Window Display Psychology and Perceived Value
A discussion on how storefront setups influence customer impressions. Luxurious displays with limited items convey high value, while crowded shelves signal cheapness. The example compares hotel lobbies, prescription boxes, and cigar prices to show how presentation shapes perceived price and desirability.
Foster News Roundup From Foster Illinois
Foster Illinois August reports social visits from Andalusia and Buffalo Prairie. Miss Bessie Gillett returns from Buffalo Prairie. Watson sisters and Kate Foster stay with Rev C L Flanders in Oquawka. Dr J H Beadle attends infant with heart issues. baby improving. Builders Baker Ellsworth of Illinois City construct seven room house for John Bowser. J H Foster visits Peoria and Galesburg. Pife Bluff M E church lunch hosted by Mrs Dan Foster draws strong attendance. T will be given at the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Arizona Watson
Kate Foster
Oquawka
C. L. Flanders
Galesburg
Ill
J. H. Beadle
Muscatine
Foster
D. A. Kleist
Baker and Ellsworth
Illinois City
John Bowser
J. H. Foster
Peoria
Pife Bluff
M. E
Dan Foster
Local Social Roundup From Conesville and Nearby
Conesville notes show R G Tipton moving into the Reformed church parsonage formerly vacated by Wm Rowe and visits from Iowa City cousin Lillie Nelson. A picnic at Cone Lake honored several young women including Abba OConnell Hilma Strand and Lillie Nelson with other local happenings and visits from relatives and friends.
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Conesvi'le
R. G. Tipton
Reformed Church
Wm. Rowe
Lillie Nelson
Iowa City
Bessie McKee
Hilma Strand
John Gunderson
Galva
Ill
Jack Thornton
Illinois
Cone Lake
Abba O'Connell
Moline
Byron McKee
Elmwood
Creigerome
Sadie Tompkins
Muscatine
Grace Chapman
Hazel Orr
Hazel
Wm. Daniels
Sylvia Foster
Richard Gay
Washington, D. C
Albba O'Connell
Queer Sensations Cited as Signs of Dangers Cured by Electric Bitters
An old advertisement claims queer sensations in stomach back or bowels indicate danger and promises Electric Bitters can cure them for 50 cents from Hevercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Hevercamp
Local storm destroys corn and daily life continues
Laurel Hill reports a fierce wind and electric storm Sunday that crippled corn crops, while residents share routine visits and travels. Henry Angerer and family attended Cedar County log rolling in Durant, others visited Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Spokane. several locals toured by car and attended social events.
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Laurel Hill
Henry Angerer
Durant
Peter Rininsland
Muscatine
Albert Praull
Will Murphy
Harvey Frymeyer
Hulda Weiersheuser
Wilton
James Cockshoot
Cedar Rapids
Christ. Klebey
F. Smith
Roy Smith
Iowa City
Frank Cummings
Henry Roman
Gertrude
Lone Tree Social News Update
Residents and visitors in Lone Tree report short trips and family visits. Highlights include W H Younkin returning from Chicago, Blanche Crane visiting from Iowa City, Lottie Carter from Parnell, and J W Canney planning to move to Dakota after a claim. Local trips to Morning Sun, Iowa City, and West Liberty fair are noted.
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Lone Tree
W. H. Younkin
Chicago
R. L. Harris
H. Buell
Dr. Brock
C. A. DeLane
Blanche Crane
Iowa City
Will Brown
Kansas
A. H. Brown
Ed. McCollister
Pleasant Valley
Kelso
Lottie Carter
Parnell
W. S. Potter
J. W. Canney
Dakota
West Liberty
Oklahoma
Cranston News From Aug 24 Details Townsley Visit
Cranston Iowa reports John S Townsley of Xenia Kansas a former member of Company A 11th Iowa Regt visiting old friends and comrades. Veterinary Surgeon Pax on Columbus Junction was in town on professional business last Monday. J W Barkman recovering from a blood poison in foot from a rusty nail. Mrs Dewitt and daughter Hattie with relatives in town this week. M J RhatiehWS Hunter.
Local travelers and business trips noted in region
John Harvey Mrs Ed Emmack Fran cis Idle and Fanny Hawkins left Wednesday morning for iPerlee Iowa to attend the Christian church annual conference. Carl and Harry Meeker transact business in Ottumwa this week. George Meeker did business in Lone Tree on Tuesday. Miss Pearl Fry left Wednesday for Nichols to visit her brother Bert. Oscar Chapman and wife of Montezuma Iowa visit Mr and Mrs Joseph Meeker. Glen Epperley loads a car of watermelons for shipment to Minneapolis Minnesota.
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John Harvey
Ed. Emmack
Francis Idle
Fanny Hawkins
iPerlee
Iowa
Carl
Harry Meeker
Ottumwa
George Meeker
Lone Tree
Miss Pearl Fry
Nichols
Bert
Oscar Chapman
Montezuma
Joseph Meeker
Glen Epperley
Minneapolis
Minn
Local notes from Orono and vicinity
Floy Gladys and Beulah Eliason from near Letts spent Tuesday at Henry Krider's. A barn move near the house is in progress for Will McCormick with work by Mr. Allen of Columbus City. Henry Vail of Muscatine bought watermelon patches nearby. Community visits include B L Metcalf and son Clarence from Nichols. The Junior League meets Thursdays at the Reformed church in Conesville.
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Alec. McCullough
Port Alien
George McVey
M. J. McKee
Iowa City
Nan Grffiin
Ohio
D. C
Harry Abbott
Henry Krider
Nichols
the Reformed Church
Conesville
Local Socials and visits from Toolesboro and area
August notices list residents and visitors: Mrs. John O Hayes travels to Bright Colorado to visit sister Mrs Della Stewart. Mrs H C Brock of Rochelle Illinois visits. Mrs George Hook and daughters Alma and Ruth visit Joy Illinois. Mrs Mary Gordon leaves for Kansay after visiting Sterans. Charlie James travels to Ft Madison to visit sister Mrs Albert Prichett. Mr and Mrs John Smire visit Muscatine. John Wale Frank Matthews Will Sillick and Walter Jamie attend Galesburg Illinois races. Mrs M Gellie returns from Keithsburg Illinois after two weeks.
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Frank D. Throop
Colorado
East Second St
J. Greenblatt
J. G. Henderson
Warden
J. H. Carl
Crawfordsville
Marie Schmidt
Helen Blair
H. G. Shoemaker
Ideal Printery
Iowa Avenue
W. L. Hunt
Edith Althaus
Sweet Mary
America
C. T. Gremmel
M’fr
G. D. Baker
Helen Boyle
Bertha Hoyt
Fruitland
Louis Miller
Marengo
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
L. McKitrick
Sigourney, In
Dr. McNutt
D. W. Brown
Dubuque
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Hershey
Manitou
Frank
Fort. Charlevoix
Petoskey
Harbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Buffalo
Duluth
Mary Dimimick
Rock Island County Sunday
Rock Island County
J. S. Sullivan
G. W. Tipton
Bessie
O. H. Meredith
Geo. Houck
Morris
Astor
New York
Foster, Ill
F. P. Gillett
Andalusia
Buffalo Prairie
Bessie Gillett
Ira Boney
Aoe
Catlin
St. Louis
West
Bagk-Aghe
A. Wi. Chase
Cranston
ORONO
Toolesboro
Home Tea Co
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr
Hohier Bros Piano Tuners
Business College
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