Jury verdict favors Pioneer Pearl Button Co over Clyde Woods
In a case from the Mad Creek area, the Pioneer Pearl Button company defeated Clyde Woods with a verdict of 120.21 dollars for the plaintiff. The trial spanned two days with five hours of jury deliberation after evidence was presented yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Pearl Button Company
Clyde Woods
Samuel Woods
sLicncer Pearl Button Company
Little Button
Mad Creek Bottom
Disputes Move to Court Over Noted Debts and Damaged Watermelons
Frank Hummell and Joseph Nyenhuis appeal to the district court to contest a $32 note. Nelson Graham, who won a judgment against Rock Island Railway for damage to a carload of watermelons, must continue his case in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hummell
Joseph Nyenhuis
Nelson Graham
Rock Island Railway Company
Wilton Women Elect Officers and Report on Activities
The Wilton Iowa Women’s Club met with Mrs Addie Ross on Wednesday with lessons on The Education and Priesthood in Spain and a reading How We Saw a Spanish Bullfight by Mrs Brown. New officers were elected President Mrs F A Maurer Vice President Mrs Thomas Raynor Secretary Mrs C C Brown and Treasurer Miss Amelia Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Allen
H. H. Johnson
Davenport
Lulu Barton
Muscatine
J. W. Miller
Atalissa
J. P. Marclf
Christ Martin
Chillicothe
Thomas McSwiggin
M. E. Church
P. A. Schmidt
Ollie Hains
Durant
W. R. Reid
John Osmers
Geo. McCoy
Wilton
H. SB. Ayres
Biglar
Bigler
Edinboro
John F. Bigler
Edinboro Normal School
Latchaw
Wilton College
Thomas Moley
Jacob Vauble
F. C. Wickes
James Henley
Andrew McFadden
Lyle
P. Moylan
H. ©. Nicalous
Peter Bouland
Harrisburg
Neb
C. Holzhauer
State Food Inspector Warns Buyers on Rattling Eggs
State dairy and food official Mike Flynn urges caution when buying eggs. He explains a rattling egg indicates loss of freshness, though packed or storage eggs may still be edible. He warns sellers may overprice nonfresh eggs and vows prosecutions for deceptive labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Flynn
M. E. Flynn
Dairy and Food Department
Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Papes Diapepsia End Stomach Distress Aid
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion gas heartburn dyspepsia and sour stomach. It promises relief within five minutes and asserts the remedy enables hearty meals with no next day stomach misery.
Marionettes End Bill With A Riot At Family Theatre
A riot of merriment greeted the Family theatre last night as Manager Brockman opened the weekend bill. Harvey and his marionettes headlined, with Archie Faulk delivering standout song and stories and Elliott West offering novel scarecrow dances. Willomine Bowman, elegant and versatile, plus engaging moving pictures, kept audiences highly pleased.
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Family Theatre
Brockman
Harvey
Marvel
Harvel
Archie Faulk
Faulk
Elliott
West
Muscatine
Willomine Bowman
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted By Doctor Account
Dr Redwell details a case of chronic dyspepsia cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after four boxes. He reports relief from acidity bloating and improved appetite with weight gain and describes the product as harmless and safe for children and invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Redwell
Egg packing habits favor market power over freshness
In spring and early summer when egg prices drop country folks store eggs in cellars for winter resale at high prices. Large commission houses keep eggs in temperature controlled stores, implying better preservation. The eggs originate from the country, leading to questions about freshness.
Retired Farmer Dies in Muscatine at 81
Nicholas Freyermuth died at his home 409 East Fourth street Muscatine at 6 pm after a two week illness. He was eighty one years old and had spent most of his life in Bloomington township on the Tipton road before moving to Muscatine two years ago.
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Nicholas Freyermuth
Muscatine County
East Fourth Street
Freyermuth
Muscatine
Bloomington Township
Tipton Road
Coveted Letter To Be Awarded At School
High school athletes may receive the coveted M for contributing to two winning halves in football or participating in three basketball games. Principal True plans to award the honor to all deserving students, including those in a debate if eligible.
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Muscovey Ducks
True
Local Social Notes from Foster Illinois Dated December 8
Mrs John Morse hosts friends Sunday at Foster Illinois. Frank Reynolds family visits with son James of Rock Island. Curtis Foster hosts in law parents for dinner. Floyd Rickett and Elsie Gillett visit Gillett family. Eleanor Kleist returns to Muscatine dressmaking school after weekend at home. W C T U meets Ed McNall Thursday afternoon. Dr Norton makes a call near Wrayville Friday. Local ladies attend Pine Bluff preaching Sunday. Carl Witt to sell Wednesday December 8. W R Bowser to sell Saturday December 10 on L McGreer farm.
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L. McGreer
Fred Faulkner
Gladys Faulkner
Fred Bainer
New Boston
Union Church
Eliza
Eliza Creek
George Harrison
James Howard
Pine Bluff
Kranz
Albert Martin
John Mills
Peter Brower
Harry Prouty
Little Rhoda
Harry
Thanksgiving Dinner At Magallen Mills Home
A Thanksgiving meal was hosted at the Magallen Mills residence by Mrs. Faulkner and her daughter Gladys. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Melne and daughter Hazel of Foster, and Mr.
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Bay Island
Magallen Mills
Faulkner
Gladys
James Melne
Hazel
Foster
TYZ feet remedy touted by Mrs Crockett tale
An advertising item lauds TYZ for sore feet claiming rapid relief and lasting cure after years of pain. It features Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville recounting stair climbing after a second treatment and urges readers to send for more boxes from Walter Tuthner & Co. in Chicago.
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Tyz
Walter
Neterea & Co
Dodge Bldg
Chicago
Constipation remedy advertised to a wide readership
The ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a proven laxative for constipation and related ailments. It claims long market presence, offers free samples on request, and lists endorsements and contact details for Dr. W. B. Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Local families share holiday news and notable changes
Thanksgiving visits mark the week with several relatives gathering in Eliza and Pine Bluff. Death of a two month old child shocks the community. services held at Union church Eliza Creek cemetery. Local business changes note Gus Kaiser and Claude Heizer purchasing the general merchandise store from P. C. Hart.
One Day Cold Cure Claim by E W Grove Ad
An old advertisement touts a universal cold cure and laxative called Bromo Quinine with the claim its signature is E W Grove and that it works worldwide in a single day, priced at 265c.
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E. W. Grove
Revival and social notes from Nichols Iowa
Miss Marie Regan from Iowa City visits Nichols with Doran family. Rev. Richards conducts business in West Liberty and Rev. Shirley calls on locals. Mary Doran from Wellman visits. J J Nolan ill, Alvin Stephens also ill. Two weeks revival starts at Methodist church next Sunday night with inviting all. Mrs. Quimby ill with pleurisy. Measles illness of Mayme Foley improves slowly. Leona Hintz teaching the intermediate. Special lecture on Revivals by Rev. Richards set for Thursday evening. Lyric Glee club presents program to full house at the opera house Saturday. Third lecture of course to be Jan 16. R T Shannon in Muscatine on business. Harry Felton and wife welcome baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Stephens
John Stephens
Methodist Church
William Quimby
Mayme Foley
Leona Hintz
Rev. Richards
Lyric Glee Club
Opera House
R. T. Shannon
Muscatine
Harry Felton
Community notes from Illinois City tell of visits and travel
Elmer Schutte and wife stay with Mrs. Schutte's parents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fisher. J Fagan of Texas visited his sister Mrs. W L Baker. Mrs Lizzie Sedam and Mrs Ellen Morrow visited Mrs Liza Sedam. Mrs Elmer France and daughter Zola visited Mrs France's mother in law Mrs William France. The Bakers visited Muscatine. Philip Fisher left for New Mexico on business. Tyler's sale postponed due to bad weather. T Morehead gathered chickens ducks and turkeys. E L Sheppard and family from Muscatine spent several days with Mrs Schnell. William Schutte visited home.
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Illinois City
Ill
Elmer Schutte
E. L. Sheppard
Muscatine
Schnell
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