Local notes include visitors and travel through town
Dr John Tillie left for a short professional visit to Nichols. Mrs Christian Fowler of Fruitland and several others spent time in the city yesterday. J F Zybarth of Nichols was a business visitor. Robert Shannon, chairman of the board of supervisors, returned home to Nichols after meetings here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tillie
Nichols
Christian Fowler
Fruitland
G. W. Chapel
Chicago
Washington
Henry Heuer
Wilton
Christopher Heuer
John F. Zybarth
J. C. Strause
J. B. Smith
Keota
Mary Baker
Long Pine
Neb
E. D. Doty
Oak Street
J. E. Stevenson & Son
Hershey
Robert Shannon
Board of Supervisors
Union Meeting for Women at Hoopes Hall
South Muscatine pastors announce a mass women’s meeting next Sunday at Hoopes Hall. The event, under South End churches and YWCA sponsorship, features Ellen Marshall of Chicago and Avelda Bates of Preston as singers and Marshall as speaker. All city young ladies invited.
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South Muscatine
South End
Hoopes Hall
Ellen ©. Marshall
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Avelda Bates
Preston
Mulford
Marshall
The Royal Chair Comforts with Adjustable Back
The Royal Chair is a roomy Morris chair with a no slip back. A finger press on a small button under the right arm adjusts the back up or down and it stays in place until pressed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Muscatine Gets New Dynamo at South End Plant
A more powerful dynamo will be installed at the McKee and Bliven Button factory to boost electricity. The new generator has shipped and will be put into operation once received. The current dynamo already powers plant lighting adequately. Frigid weather forms thick ice on Muscatine slough and area ponds inviting skating as local children clear snow for fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee & Bliven
Muscatine
Million Women Praise Mrs Miller Home Remedy
Over a million women report cures from Mrs Miller's mild home treatment sent free to sufferers. Letters from Dover Louisiana and Pickens Alabama express renewed health and strength. Mrs Cora B Miller Kokomo Indiana invites sufferers to mail a coupon and prove the remedy at her expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bailey
Pickneyville
Ala
Cora B. Miller
Kokomo
Ind
Model Factory Opens With Fifty Machines in Muscatine
The Model button factory in South Muscatine will open tomorrow morning with fifty machines in operation after a successful test this afternoon. The plant aims to solve the labor question by providing ideal conditions and sanitary setup for workers. A church quartet led by Miss Avelda Bates performs tomorrow, and a collision on Park avenue injures George Elfers, dislocating his left shoulder.
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Muscatine
Mulford
Avelda Bates
Miss Bates
Frances Nietzel
Fred Ellman
Arthur Springborn
Park Avenue
East Hill
George Elfers
South Muscatine
Fred Bast
E. B. Fulliam
Revival to Close Next Sunday in South Muscatine
Revival meetings in South Muscatine churches will end next Sunday instead of December 14 as planned. Leaders expect a larger turnout and more conversions with a special closing night. Afternoon men’s meeting likely to be very energetic and fruitful.
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South Muscatine
Charles Schmalz
Otto Quandt
John Diercks
J. S. McKee
John Richley
Letts
South End
James Nollard
San Francisco
Cal
Thomas Mid-dleton
Clarke Fidler
Near Fruittend
Busi
There Is Some One Near You Cured By Mrs Miller
A national promotional notice claims Mrs Miller offers a home treatment that cures women after doctors fail. It urges readers to send a free coupon to receive a remedy, promising rapid relief and wide endorsements from grateful ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrs. Miller
Room Only For The Well
An appeal by Mrs. Miller of Kokomo offers a home treatment said to cure thousands of women. The message urges immediate action to end suffering and fulfill duties in society, school, church, and business, claiming many patients were once told hopeless cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
No Money Needed for Cure of Women’s Ailments by Mrs Miller
A 19th or early 20th century appeal from Mrs Miller offering free treatment for female diseases and piles. She has given large sums for medicine and promises another 50 cent remedy box and an explanatory book to any sufferer who writes. The notice urges immediate response by mail.
How To Cure Any Case Of Piles
A promotional claim asserts a universal piles cure with a remedy for piles and female ailments. It promises rapid, safe, lasting relief from burning itching and pain and offers a free treatment upon request.
Why Men Desert Their Wives The Home Remedy Offer
An article argues eight in ten wives cite female weakness in divorce with sick, neglected homes fueling unrest. It promotes Mrs. Cora B. Miller’s home remedy as a cure and invites readers to mail for free advice and treatment.
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Cora B. Miller
Put Your Faith In Mrs Miller Medicine Ad Claim
An advertisement touts a home treatment for female diseases or piles claiming universal success with over a million women backing it. It urges readers to mail in a coupon and try the remedy on their own accord, asserting it will relieve ailments.
Noted Divine Endorses Mrs Miller Home Remedies
Rev P G Roscamp D D Presbyterian minister testifies aloud that he and his family have greatly benefited from Mrs Cora B Miller's home remedies and urges the general public to try them. The notice asks readers to send the coupon without delay.
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Cora B. Miller
Free Treatment Coupon for Mrs Miller’s Home Remedy
Coupon offers a full sized 50 cent pack of Mrs Cora B Miller’s Mild Home Treatment. Fill in name and address on dotted lines and mail to 7462 Miller Bidg Kokomo Indiana for delivery in plain package.
Social Notes Record Arrivals and Visits From Iowa to Indiana
Mrs Elizabeth Harper returns home after visiting her son in Cedar Rapids Miss Edith Marvin of Valparaiso Ind departs for Chicago for the holidays Richard Owens of Winfield Ind arriving in the city and visiting his brother Edward Knud Kneller of 1969 Hershey avenue plans a trip to St Louis Mr and Mrs C Lilly of Fredonia Ind depart after a brief Musserville visit.
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Elizabeth Harper
Cedar Rapids
Edith Marvin
Valparaiso
Ind
Greiner
Chicago
Richard Owens
Winfield, In
Edward
Hoopes
Knud Kneller
Hershey Avenue
St. Louis
Mrs. C. Lilly
Fredonia
Musserville
Reports on Empress Health Are Misleading
From St Petersburg December 8 reports alleging a crisis in the empress health are dismissed as unfounded by officials. The empress has suffered a two year nervous breakdown and venous inflammation but remains not critical and attends routine dinners and season events per telegram updates from Livadia.
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St. Petersburg
Livadia
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Moline
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Fred Bunde
Gladwin
M. J. Gingerich
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E. H. King
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Earth
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Mrs. Miller
Divine
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