Witter on Yellow Fever and the South
F M Witter argues yellow fever is mosquito transmitted not a general plague. He recounts Mobile Biloxi and New Orleans cases, cites Reed Guiteras and Paris Pasteur Institute, explains Stegomyia fasciata biology and control measures to stop spread, and urges prompt diagnosis and mosquito screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Witter
South
Witter
Muscatine Journal
Mobile
Ala
Nashville
Montgomery
New Orleans
French Market
Jackson Square
Biloxi
Miss
Union
Boards of Health
Walter Reed
Colaborers
Havana
Cuba
Sur
Iowa
North
United States
Pioneer Stephen Hunt prominent Louisa county citizen dies
Morning Sun Iowa reports the death of Stephen G. Hunt at his daughter Mrs D Hamiltons home on August 26. Born August 27 1824 in Wayne County Indiana he would have turned 102. He moved to Des Moines and then Louisa County and left nine children including M G Hunt of Aurora Illinois and John C Hunt of Green Ridge Missouri. Funeral Monday 2 30 pm conducted by Rev F W Adams at the family home with interment Elmwood Cemetery. Several relatives and visitors are noted with regional addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen G. Hunt
D. Hamilton
Mr. Hunt
Wayne County
Indiana
Des Moines Co
Louisa County
Josephine N. Curran
M. G. Hunt
Aurora
John C. Hunt
Green Ridge
Missouri
Sophrona A. Bell
William P. Hunt
Sarah C. Hamilton
Morning Sun
F. W. Adams
Methodist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Walter
Ill
Ed. Gerke
Burlington, Il
Bell
J. Hunt
Miss Grundy
Sadie Butler
Ruth
A. J. Laird
Ainsworth
Ea Gray
Superior
Neb
R. Robinson
Nesbit
J. P. Nesbit
Ilinois
NeNie Sterrett
United Presbyterian
Church Park
J. R. Willson
A. M. Willson
Colorado
Town Central Ry announces summer round trip fares to northern points
The Town Central Railway will sell daily summer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to northern Minnesota and Dakota points with a return limit of October 31. Low round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis available daily after June 1. For details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Mina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Central
Minnesota
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
A. B. Cutts
Mina
Warning on improper meals prompts stomach distress
A period warning explains that overhasty or hearty eating harms digestion. If ignored, the stomach slows, food ferments and gas forms, leading to trouble. The remedy urged is to start a safer, quicker process of returning to normal digestion.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Instant Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will immediately help the stomach and urges readers to try it with a money back guarantee. It offers dollar and half dollar sizes and a free sample via a postal card request from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Wapello District Fair Opens with Full Stock Departments
Wapello Iowa August 30 opening day of the Wapello District Fair shows stock departments and floral exhibits at capacity with clean first class attractions. The fairgrounds fill with crowds as entries close Wednesday noon and weather remains ideal for a large turnout. Thomas Cross moves back to Louisa county and plans to rent a local farm next year. Clerk B F Ogden issues a marriage license to Henry Diller and Lina I Allen. D S Buffington of Columbus Junction visits Wapello on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Floral Hall
Thomas Cross
Missouri
Louisa County
B. F. Ogden
Henry Diller
Concord Township
Lina I. Allen
Columbus City
D. S. Buffington
Columbus Junction
East Buffalo Community Notes Including Births and Visits
Elsie Kim ball is on the sick list this week. Will Elliott and wife welcome twin babies born Sunday August 27. A. W. Murdock made business calls in Eldorado Saturday. Agnes and Lizzie Kelly visited sister Mrs Otis Kimball. Florence Mallette from Reynolds visited Veril Marston last week. M J Kelly leaves September 4 for Denver to visit nephew Will Flaharty. Floyd Hessman twins born Friday August 25. Edgington academy opens fall term next Monday. A W Murdock stayed with John Bridgeford Friday night near Wilton Ia. Will Kaneman and wife visiting friends in Montana. Misses Ida Seaver Lois Marston Lizzie and Mary Kelly at teachers institute in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Elsie Kimball
Will Elliott
A. W. Murdock
Eledto
Agnes
Lizzie Kelly
Otis Kimball
Florence Mallette
Reynolds
Veril Marston
M. J. Kelly
Denver
Colo
Will Flaharty
Floyd Hessman
Edgington Academy
John Bridgeford
Wilton
Will Kaneman
Montana
Ida Seaver
Lois Marston
Lizzie
Mary Kelly
Teachers Institute
Rock Island
Dr King's New Discovery For Consumption
Frightened many suffer lung trouble and seek relief with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption sold at Havercamps Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and one dollar.
Damages Sought Over Dog Attack in Moscow Farm Dispute
Henry C. Pate files in district court for 5000 damages against William Walker over injuries from two dogs on Walker’s land. Pate, a Moscow farmer, says a bull dog and a St Bernard, allowed to run at large, mauled him on a Sunday in July 1905, causing fourteen wounds and one month of disability.
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District Court Today
Henry C. Pate
William Walker
Walker
Moscow
Defentals
Pate
West Liberty Notes Include Visits and Travels
West Liberty Iowa news recounts C L Romine business trip to Lone Tree. Miss Preda Baker travels to Cedar Rapids for a visit. Mr and Mrs John Minteer of Reynolds Illinois stay with J F Gaunt east of town. Will Miller and Joe Lemon go to Des Moines for the big fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
C. L. Romaine
Lone Tree
Preda Baker
Cedar Rapids
John Minteer
Reynolds
Illinois
J. F. Gaunt
Will Miller
Joe Lemon
Downey
Des Moines
Janney
Mary
H. C. Nichols
Muscatine
Gertie James
West Branch
Ralph Barclay
Mason City
Special train service announced for August 31 and September 1
All aboard for a two day rail run with departures from Muscatine Fruitland and Grandview at 10 a m 10 20 a m and 10 45 a m. The trip to Wapello departs 11 10 a m returns 6 30 p m arriving Muscatine 7 40 p m. Round trip tickets priced 75c from Muscatine 50c Fruitland and 30c Grandview.
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Muscatine
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
G. B. Birch
Chas. Howard
V. P
Masonic Meetings Schedule Listed for Local Lodges
The notice lists meeting times for Masonry groups including Washington Chapter No 4 R A M regular convocation on the second Friday monthly with officers A W Scott and L Johnson. Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M regular meeting first Tuesday evening monthly with H J Dean and S L Johnson. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday with H J Dean and W H Graff. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday at Stein’s music hall with S L Johnson and G A Riemcke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Washington
R. A M
A. W. Scott
M. E. HP. L. Johnson
Iowa
A. F
A. M
E. C. W. H. Graff
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein's Music Hall
L. Johnson
G. A. Riemcke
Muscatine Aerie 815 Meeting Notice
Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets every Tuesday evening at o clock in Yeoman hall over Fischs hardware store. We always welcome. Cc F Gordon W P M P Gof W Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Oo. Ee
Muscatine Aerie No. 815
Yeoman Hall
Fisch’s
F. Gorden
W. P
P. Gof
Muscatine Homestead No. 236
Jacob Fisch & Sons
East Second Street
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle Meeting Notice
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Fisch's hall East Second street. All visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. Dr. C. J. Hackett president Elma Scott secretary.
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Maccabe
P. m
Grorem
J. B. Vanatta
Sue Browning
Muscatine Castle
Fisch's Hall
East Second Street
C. J. Hackett
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge No
Second Street
Wm. Hingst
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Muscatine Court
Jr. Woodman Hall
J. B. Reay
J. C. Coster
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Mr. Stanwood
Gus. Senmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A. A. Hall Shammo
Ung
E. Cc. Maxson
FE. P. Day
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
Martha A. Cosgrove
Geo. Patrick
Iowa Legion OF Ee
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammehal
C. E. Crew
C. Hopkinsom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fac Simile Signature of
New York
Bears
Mr. Witter
Mississippi
Castoria
Centaur
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Richman & Richman
Iowa Avenue
J. E Stevenson
Neidis
E. P. Day
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Wiiness
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Wapello Fair
East Buffalo
Dam
William
Myrtle Homer
Ethel Potter
Ringling Bros
E. C. Cooper
Sycamore
W. F. Cooper
Maxson Avenue
Cyrus Upham
Santa Barbara
California
Hendrickson
Hepenstall
Harold Nichols
Tipton
Ed. Cooley
Iowa City
Will Eliot
Harry McCann
Springdale
Ray Whitacre
Clara Comfort
Washington, Ia
Edna Rupe
West Liberty News
Lion Coffee
Grocers Everywhere
Woolbon Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
THE
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Phote
Hershey Avenue
Society
L. Pyeatt
M. P. Gof
W. 2Nd St
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
EK. of P
K. P
C. C. A. L. Lindner
K. of R
Bankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
Woodman Ball
T. R. Gladstone
J. F. Mosbier
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Minnie Barnerd
Emma Hoefflin
Maggie Klindolph
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitier
V. C
J. A. Leyda
O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Pearl City Lodge
Reguias
Fisch Hall
J. W. Richards
Louise Maisenbach
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