Local News Briefs Largely Social and Commerce Notes
Local items record a string of visitors and departures in Muscatine and Davenport including J A Rowan a Davenport business visitor and B F Snyder of Letts in Muscatine. Miss Josephine Wyant plans a Washington visit. Mrs B Wilson returns from Fruitland. J E Stevenson advertised money lending. Mrs Riese back from Davenport. Mrs Jesse Foster to Nichols. Mrs Bogard of Seattle visiting. Ethel Carpenter departs Kalona. Fulton and Curcin return from Chicago livestock show. J F Gaunt to sell Greenwood Duroc herd December 9 at West Liberty fairgrounds.
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J. F. Gaunt
Fair Ground Pavilion
West Liberty
Delicate garments cleaned to look like new
Wearing spotted and soiled clothes is discouraged as Schaefer will knock the spots. The most delicate garments are cleaned to appear like new.
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Schaefer
Grand Fur Sale One Day Only at Richter & Sons
T Richter and Sons furriers announce a one day sale at their store on Tuesday December 8 featuring a premium line of up-to-date furs and holiday selections with big savings. Call for details and appointments.
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T Richter & Sons
B. E. Lilly
Local society notes and loan offers from Davenport area
Wapello resident C L Lacey visited the city for business while several locals, including Miss Hannah Elfers and Miss Edna Smith, spent time with friends in Davenport. J E Stevenson promotes first mortgage farm loans as safe investments and invites calls at No 209 Iowa Ave. A Presbyterian Bazaar and supper is planned in Atalissa for Dec 11 and 2, with other residents traveling or returning from visits to Chicago, Wellman, and Washington.
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F. Stevens
Jule McCoskry
Washington
Presbyterian Aid Society of
Atalissa
Woodman Hall
Atalissan
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Ave
Help Wanted at Hannibal Shoe Co
Help wanted notice from Roberts Johnson Rand Shoe Co of Hannibal Missouri seeking fifty girls for stitching with pay while learning. Experienced workers earn 10 to 15 dollars weekly. options available for unemployed male family members. White for particulars.
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Hannibal
Roberts, Johnson & Rand Shoe Co
Hannibal, Mo
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Promotes Piles Cure
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns from steam or fire and claims it cures piles and other sores. The pitch promises a 25 cent bottle from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Don t Forget Handkerchiefs Swell line at Hine Bros
Customers flock to Hine Brothers store as a fresh supply of handkerchiefs arrives. The article notes the popular items are selling fast and highlights eye catching patterns and affordable prices.
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Hine Bros
West Liberty Man Dies at Quincy Ill Old Soldiers Home
John Henry Howell 73 died Thursday at the Illinois Old Soldiers Home in Quincy. A West Liberty native born January 13 1835 he moved to West Liberty in 1879 and spent the last years at veterans homes in Marshalltown and Quincy. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at the Evans home with burial at Oakridge Cemetery.
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West Liberty
John Henry Howell
Illinois Old Soldiers
Quincy
Ill
Howell
Huntsville
Iowa
Marshalltown
Illinois
Co. F
17Th Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Cavalry
Frank Evans
Evans
Oakridge Cemetery
Keota Hosts Visiting Families From Fairfield Eugene and beyond
Keota Iowa residents hosted relatives over the holiday weekend. Mrs John Roth and Edward of Fairfield joined Mrs F X Schaeffer and George of Eugene Oregon at the Droz home from Saturday to Tuesday. E A Hulse attended Sunday meetings in Ottumwa. Mrs Lyman Hinscill visited Waterloo with daughter Mrs Leon Belt. H P Newton visited Cedar Rapids with daughter Mrs John Ramsey. Don Hampshire of Washington noted in the roster.
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Leon Belt
Waterloo
H. P. Newton
John Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
Don Hampshire
Washington
Boys And Girl Arrested In Davenport Flight
Jasper Baer and Bert Johnson from Chicago and Miss Irene Snyder of Dixon Illinois were arrested in Davenport on December 5 after Johnson’s sweetheart was picked up while en route. Johnson’s mother had alerted police to Baer’s alleged influence and desertion.
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Davenport
Jasper Baer
Bert Johnson
Chicago
Irene Snyder
Dixon, Ill
Johnson
Snyder
Dixon
Baer
Buy Braunworth's Sunny South Shoes Today
A local ad urges readers to purchase Braunworth's Sunny South shoes today while noting a doctor may call tomorrow. The brief notice combines a sales prompt with a vague medical appointment cue.
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Braunworth
Sunny South
When He Is In His Prime He Must Save For Later
A reflection urges a young man to save money now, noting that age and accidents will end his ability to work. It explains that without savings, life’s basic needs will be scarce, and promotes a bank offering four percent compound interest on Iowa farm mortgages.
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J. E. Stevenson
Iowa
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J. A. Rowan
Gulf Coast
Texas
M. W. Stirlen
B. F. Snyder
Letts
Muscatine
Scott van Dyke
Fredonia
Josephine Wyant
West Fourth Street
Washington, Ia
Bestenlehner
B. Wilson
Fruitland
Robert Riese
Jesse Foster
Climer Street
Nichols
Mrs. Bogard
Seattle, Wash
Ethel Carpenter
Kalona
Gertrude Binhoff
W. H. Fulton
W. B. Curcin
Alaska
J. Richter & Sons, Inc
Chasers
Hirt & Fesler’s
Hirt & Fesler
Schaefer’s
Iowa Avenue
Silk Reefers
Phoenix Mufflers
C. L. Lacey
Wapello
Hannah Elfers
Grandview Avenue
F. N. Goodman
Minneapolis, Minn
Edna Smith
J. C. Sodini
Cal. W. Smith
Mabyl Vanatta
That
Lillian McAulay
Lyons
Bernice Ludlow
Velma Miller
Wellman
John H. Howell
Liberty
Feiande
Keota
Aliawiuum
Will Hoth
Myrtle Edgington
Cedar Falls
State Normal
J. L. Ramsey
C. M
Mary Skinner
A.W. Morgan
Citizens’ Railway & Light CO
Sopnta
Theresa
J.K. Tyler
Oph
E. 2Nd St
1St Trust and Savings Bank
Nat'l Bank
J. Carskaddan
G. Stein
R. K. Smith
Wm. Bokenkamp
West Second ST
Titus Loan & Investment CO
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