River Tales of Diamond Jo Founder Reynolds Pioneer Steamer Line
Rivermen recount the rise of Diamond Jo founder Joseph Reynolds born in Vermont who moved west in the 1850s. He earned his nickname after branding hides with a diamond and Jo, then built a vast Mississippi river trade expanding to Davenport and St Louis. He partnered with Phil Armour and won a high stake game to secure his hides, ultimately amassing a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatihe
Joseph Reynolds
King Midas
Reynolds
Vermont
Mississippi
Fulton
St. Paul
Dia
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Oxen Improves Itching and Protrusion
Advertisement announces PAZO OINTMENT offering a guaranteed cure for piles with itching burning and protruding symptoms. It claims relief in 6 to 14 days and offers a refund if it fails. Sold by druggists for 50 cents.
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Dr. Jenner
Rocklet
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Diamond Jo Reynolds Makes Million on River and Rail
The narrative follows Diamond Jo Reynolds who narrowly avoided building a boat, then profited hugely when steel soared in price. He and his wife lived simply, renting rooms in Fulton and McGregor. After a river fortune, he went west to Hot Springs, built a swamp railway, earned vast profits charging high fares, and later bought and found a bonanza gold mine in Arizona, dying with several millions to his name.
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Reynolds
Fulton
McGregor
Diamond Jo
Hot Springs
Malberne
Malbern
Arizona
To Cure a Cold in One Day Comes new Bromo Quinine Tablets
An advertisement promises a rapid cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Each box bears FE F. W. Groves signature and costs 25 cents. The copy pledges a refund if the remedy fails to work.
Letters remaining unclaimed at Muscatine post office
List of unclaimed mail for week ending December 1 1903 includes men Andrew Almeskjer George Bennett Mr Brown Eliza Sears Cox Walter Godfrey Brinkley Harris C A Kennedy H E Lang Francis F Lawless F E Meyers Geo Miller Chas Moore Chas Quinette Ray Sheets Rev Mr Slimka Samuel Steinmetz Dr S J Stone and women Mrs Columbia Deems Mrs Ann P Headley Mrs M Johnson Emili Kige Miss Bessie Mnutthies Miss Mae Nolte Mrs C S Shephand Mrs Zora Walters Miss Effie Wyrick plus Hear Anton. Prompt callers must say advertised. President? P M Burk.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Andrew Almeskjer
George Bennett
Mr. Brown
Eliza
Sears Cox
Walter Godfrey
Brinkley Harris
C. A. Kennedy
H. E. Lang
Francis F. Lawless
F. EF. Meyers
Geo. Miller
Chas. Moore
Chas. Quinette
Ray Sheets
Circus Draws Crowd But Converts Few to Religion
A local report notes a circus event attracts attendees yet fails to convert interest to religious commitment, highlighting limited impact on faith outreach.
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Endorsed by New Smyrna Mayor
John J Havercamp publishes Vinol praise from Hon C G Hesse mayor of New Smyrna Fla stating Vinol rebuilds the system cures stomach troubles and builds vitality. He endorses the product as the greatest cod liver oil preparation and guarantees it will restore strength and appetite. Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
C. G. Hesse
New Smyrna
Fla
Vinci
Nature
Hesse
Havercamp’s
Four Muscatine lodges elect officers at regular meetings
The G A R Moderna Woodmen Masons and Knights of the Maccabees elected officers at last night’s meetings. Odd Fellows nominated Monday and will elect next week. Iowa Lodge No 2 Masons named W M W J Dean J W H C Madden Sec S L Johnson Treas C H Gobble. Muscatine Camp Woodmen elected Venerable Consul Charles Kern and other officers. K O T M No 9 elected officers for the year including Sir Knight Past Commander E G O’Brien and Sir Knight Commander R B Freers.
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Muscatine
Moderna Woodmen
Masons
Knights of the Maccabees
Odd Fellows
Iowa
J. W
H. C. Madden
S. L. Johnson
C. H. Gobble
Muscatine Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Charles Kern
Noah Fultz
J. A. Leyda
J. L. Giesler
A. L. Harker
E. G. O'Brien
R. B. Freers
E. T. Allen
J. W. Hahn
H. H. Fack
Chas Opel
G. D Lezotte
L. A. Freers
Theo Kindler
Henry Kindler
W. Dittman
Sentinel
L. J. Heberly
Picket
John Mucha
The Struggle for Union Lecture at Musser Library
Professor W. C. Wilcox of Iowa University will discuss The Crisis in the Struggle for Union in his talk on the Convention of 1787. It is the third lecture in the Six Critical Periods in American History course, given under public schools auspices and drew good attendance.
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W. C. Wilcox
University of Iowa
P. M. Musser Public Library
Hamilton Brownell Former Muscatine Resident Dies in Keokuk
Hamilton Brownell a former Muscatine hardware dealer and Keokuk insurance man died after a six week illness at his Keokuk home. Born in Muscatine aged sixty one he spent early life here as a Second Street merchant. He married Grace Carver in 1873 in Keokuk and they had son Leighton. Survived by his wife son two sisters and two brothers.
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Hamilton Brownell
Keokuk
Mr. Brownell
Muscatine
Second Street
Grace Carver
Leighton Brownell
J. J. Smith
Chicago
Annette Brownell
Fillmore
Edward F. Brownell
Ruth McEnery Stuart Publishes Delightful Christmas Tale
Ruth McEnery Stuart's new book presents the story of George Washington Jones in a charming Christmas gift format. The narrative blends humor and pathos with a delicately artistic style, evoking Dickensian tenderness, with decorate cloth, illustrations, and a price of $1.
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Ruth McEnery Stuart
George Washington Jones
Henry Artemus Company
Philadelphia
Charles Dickens
Temperance Reformers Target Railroads and Western Electric
A Temperance reformer notes railroads centered in Chicago prohibit liquor or tobacco on duty and most major western businesses, including the Western Electric Company, ban not only liquor but cigarettes and "playing the races." He argues business interests now justify controlling or avoiding widespread addictive habits.
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Chicago
Western Electric Company
West
Typhus Scourge Continues in Butler With Four Deaths
Four deaths and twenty five new typhoid cases reported in Butler Pennsylvania mark a worsening epidemic. Over fifty volunteer nurses and many physicians have arrived to care for the sick.
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Butler
Parker Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Sigourney
Capt and Mrs J T Parker of Sigourney mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Manning currently hosts ten saloons serving a town of about 1400 residents.
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J. .T Parker
Sigourney
Manning
Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Recovery For Suffering
A promotional early 20th century ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural cure for chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets aid digestion, rest the stomach, and restore health with physician endorsement and a 50 cent price.
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Stuart
Buffalo
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Dr. Fenner
St. Vitus
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Allen-Clark Drug Co
Akron, O
River News
Mond Jo
St. Louis
Phil Armour
Davenport
James Osborne
Hudson River
Mae
Evening Wisconsin CO
Tlwauare
R. H. Russell
New Smyrna, Florida
Vinol
John J. Havercamp
Resi
Inent
van Nostrand Saddlery Co
Culver St
City
Anna Webb
Batterson’'s
Lincoln School
Sherman Street
W. C. Spotswood
Mobile
Alabama
Goop
Louisa County
Wyman
Columbus City
N. Rosenberger
Oak Street
Inquire
7Th St
C. O. D. Grocery
East Hill
Business Center
East Third Street
Orange and Fifth
C. A. Peck & Co
T. D. Smith
West Third Street
W. H. Hoopes & Son
J. Bilkey
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co.'s
Brookbank Pony Farm
West Front Street
C. M. Harrigan
Burlington Road
Associated Home Comfort Clubs
S. Madison St
Mary Kane
Boston
5Th and
Geo. W. Fultz
Woodlawn Avenue
Chestnut Street
S. G. & P. Stein Furniture Co
West Second Street
Emerson
C. T. Gremmel
Lincoln
The
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
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