Forger Dupes Hotels With Mock Boston Check
A smooth forger, using a Boston Dry Goods firm name, passed a forged $35 check on Frank Schaefer of the Commercial hotel. The payment was dishonored, but the con artist left certificates and letters claiming wider grafts in Chicago, Rock Island, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial
Frank Schaefer
Boston
L. Lowenstein
L. Lorber
Boston Dry Goods House
Schaefer
Morrison
Chicago
Rock Island
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Bloody Affair and Cure Advert for Dr King's Discovery
A wartime era medical ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery to stop a bloody lung hemorrhage and cure weak lungs coughs and colds at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store with prices 50 cents and 1.00.
River Bulletin Stage Helent Change Stations Feet Fert
Nearly stationary stages in the Mississippi will prevail from below Dubuque to Muscatine. J. M. Sherier, Local Forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Helent
Fert
St. “Peel
Ta Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Muscatine Beats Zeeland 77 to 36 in Grand Rapids
Zeelend locals suffer a lopsided defeat as Muscatine pounds Zeeland 77 to 36 at Grand Rapids. Kautz scores sixteen field goals and multiple free throws, earning star status while the Pearl City squad moves on in a long West Michigan trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison, Ill
South Haven
Mich
Holland
Zeeland
Big Romone Cs Sect
Grand Rapids
Muscatine
Pearl City
Michiganders
Kautz
Dr Hale's Household Ointment advertised nationwide
An advertisement promotes Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a quick and permanent cure for eczema salt rheum scrofula ulcers running sores and other obstinate skin diseases. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Foster News Briefs from Rock Island and Muscatine
Foster, Dec. 6. A son born Nov. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. John Schell of Bay Island. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Gillett visited their daughter in Rock Island. Miss Ethel Foster visiting sister Mrs. Joe Bowser near Muscatine. Mrs. George Freyermuth visiting sister Mrs. Mary Ahlischlager in Muscatine. School opened with Miss S. L. Jamison of Rock Island as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Schutte and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of Andalusia visited the Gillett home and attended Sunday services in Muscatine. Dr. Beadle returned from Missouri after caring for ranch. Rev. J. R. Spiller of Marston passed through en route to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
S. L. Jamison
Rock Island
Schutte
Roberts
Andalusia
JF. P
J. R. Spiller
Marston
Ruth M Shenk Dies After Prolonged Illness At Home
Ruth M Shenk daughter of Mr. and Mrs Howard M Shenk died last evening at their Hershey court home after days of suffering She was born Lone Tree Iowa October 29 1897 She attended public school five years until spring She leaves her parents one brother Gilmore and many school friends Funeral services will be Saturday at two o clock at the residence Rev J C Willits officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth M. Shenk
Howard M. Shenk
Hershey Court
Lone Tree
Iowa
Gilmore
J.C. Willits
Local Social News From Copperas Creek Area
Mrs W Bell and daughter from Buffalo visited sister Mrs O McNall from Sunday to Monday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Guy Brown from Muscatine and Mrs Lulu Sparks and son from Nichols. Otis and Meridith Noble hosted relatives. Ed MecNall hosted visits by Ed McNall’s family. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs J A Schell in Bay Island on November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
W. Bell
G. Rosenbaugh
Buffalo
O. McNall
Guy Brown
Muscatine
Lulu Sparks
Nichols
Otis and
Meridith Noble
Ed MecNall
F. Kaufer
Mary
G. Kleist
Wmn. Colberg
Edward Mewes
Moline
Wm. Hessler
Illnois City
George Fisch
Oo. Dolan
SS. J. Schell
Josie
J. A. Schell
Bay Island
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
A dated advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments. It cites Mrs J G Bryan of Woodbine Iowa detailing a long battle with back pain and gradual recovery after using the pills. The copy notes the pills build new blood and are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
J. G. Bryan
Woodbine
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Venner Impersonates King in Political Comedy Plot
The text describes a sensational theatrical plot where Venner, imitating the King, is recruited by Kahnburg officials to pose as the monarch. Hector flees, Venner leads the court, lowers taxes, opens the palace to the people, and faces comical peril while the real king is away on a secret mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Kahnburg
Hector
Venner
We Are King at the Grand Friday Evening
Lawrence Ewart stars in a bright comedy set in Kahnburg Germany. The plot follows efforts to dethrone King Hector a despot who has driven the principality into debt and oppressed its people. Gustavus Venner, a London Record correspondent, wanders into the realm as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ewart
Mr. Whiteside
Kahnburg
Germany
Hector
Gustavus Venner
London Record
Kahn
Doctor Shallenberger Visits Muscatine for Medical Clinic
Dr Shallenberger the regular and reliable Chicago specialist who has visited Muscatine monthly since 1903 will be at Commercial Monel Muscatine for a medical clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muscatine Monthly
Eminent specialist advertises cures for chronic diseases
A one day only visit schedule in December offers treatments for catarrh throat lung and nervous diseases with a promise of permanent cures and guaranteed results. The advertisement claims expertise from hospital and private practice across many conditions including eye ear nose throat cataract paralysis neuralgia epilepsy and liver kidney disorders. It also promises surgical services and special attention to eye and throat issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewlenverger
Lis
Wade
Grigor
Wonderful cures for blood poison and chronic diseases
Dr. W. E. Shallenberger offers free confidential consultation for curing blood poison syphilis gonorrhea and related debility he claims to perfect cures for cases neglected or treated poorly and says he cures many incurables thousands have died while seeking help but he can restore health at 145 Oakwood Blvd by mail or in person at his clinic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Bivd
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Aneeda
National Biscuit Company
F. N
Schaefer OF Commercial
Garland
Orlds
Michigan Stove Company
Detroit
Ill
McOuesten & Sawyer CO
Associated Banks
Mira Hershey Lumber
Tourists
Invaders
W. C. Kautz
Edward Prouty
A. M. Prouty
Foster
Town
Ten
Edith Warren
Comedienne
New York
Danderine
Miss Carroll
Materia Medica
Dr. Knowlton
Miss J. CA
Irving Ave
KROLL
Banderine
Knowlton Danderine Co
Girl of the
Sunny South
Ecaith
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
A. W. Morgan
W. Second St
G. A. Reemcke
Mulberry Ave
Oxy
Leysen
Shallenberger
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