Local Residents Pass Through Muscatine in Brief Visits
Miss Daisy Lieberknecht of Letts and William Fisher of Illinois City stopped in Muscatine yesterday for shopping and business. Mrs. J. Van Horne and daughter Lulu, also of Letts, visited friends, while Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Phillips of Davenport arrived to spend a short time with friends. Mrs. W. P. Cassidy left for Iowa City to see her daughter, Mrs. Murphy. Wood orders are being taken at Hut Tig Mfg. Co. C. S. Kincaid and family returned home from Davenport after a visit with their son Fred. William Duiker and family of Western Wisconsin toured Muscatine en route to southwestern Iowa. Dr. A. B. Clapp advertises eye, ear, nose and throat services at 205 East Second St. Ollie Kile of Nichols returned home after visiting Muscatine. W. A. Pye was in Muscatine visiting friends and returned to Wilton at 3:20 p.m. Rev. J. F. Spriggs of Keokuk left after a stay with local Seventh Day Adventists. William Timmerman of Lone Tree, who bought property here, departed after visiting with Henry Husen on Culver Street.
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W. P. Cassidy
East Fifth Street
Iowa City
William Timmerman
Lone Tree
Muscatine
Henry Huesen
Culver Street
Riverside
F. H. Moss
Ida
Chas. Mapel
Kalona
Jennie Ott
Wm. Ott
R. R. Lytle
Great Falls
Mont
Rudolph Stolley
Clint Peters
Carnduff
Saskatchewan
Canada
J. G. Fesler
Julia Debrie
Davenport
R. Morrison
C. J. Whitlock
Chamberlains Salve touted for fever sores and skin care
A promotional note claims fever sores and chronic sores should be kept healthy with Chamberlains Salve. It is said to be superior for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases and is advertised as available from all druggists.
Baptist Men's Oyster Supper Announcement
Baptist men announce an oyster supper on Tuesday December 15 from 5 to 7 PM. Oysters coffee and light fare cost 25 cents. Everyone is invited to attend.
Senate Dolliver bills regulate future securities in rail and telecom
Senate introduced a broad measure by Senator Dolliver affecting interstate transportation and telephone and telegraph companies. The bill would require full reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission on new security issues, allow reviews of asset and liability relations, and declare noncompliant issues fraudulent. A House tariff commission bill proposing fixed tariff ranges and fourteen year terms was also introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tarif Commission
Fowler
New Jersey
Congress
Commission
Drafting Period Delayed by National Baseball Board
The National Baseball Commission postponed until January action on Eastern and American Association demands for higher classification. The delay lets minor leagues oppose the bids and present arguments. The American League awarded the 1908 pennant to Detroit and accepted NL’s rule limiting drafting period to early September.
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New York
National Baseball Commission
Eastern League
American Association
Detroit
National League
Riverside Birth and Closing Notice
Riverside Ia Dec 10 A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John H Younk on Dec 1 The piece notes that H F Steele will have a closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John H. Younk
H. F. Steele
Piles Cured At Last By Pyramid Pile Cure
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure claiming relief from bleeding itching and protruding piles after years of suffering. It offers a free trial package in plain wrapper and notes a fifty cent price at drug stores along with testimonials from users including W B Langley of Atlanta. Advertises Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Langley
Atlanta
Address
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshal, Mich
Kokomo Woman Offers Free Home Remedy for Women
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has funded free treatment for female diseases and piles, sending packets and a guiding book to applicants. The program has drawn over a million requests and continues, with a 50 cent home remedy box mailed free of charge to respondents who write to the Miller Building in Kokomo Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Miller
Miller Building
Kokomo
Indiana
Fortunate Texan Seeks Cure Promises Malaria Relief
A Dallas resident praises Dr King's New Life Pills as a sure cure for malaria and biliousness priced at 25 cents F E W Goodloe reports Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the outlet for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Goodloe
Dallas
Texas
Dr. King
Havercamp
Surprise on Mrs High’s Father in Andalusia Thebes
In Andalusia Illinois on a recent Friday evening Mr and Mrs High hosted a surprise for Mrs Highs father. A sizeable crowd attended despite river ice hindering crossing. Charles Dollarhide of Davenport attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ill
Andalusia Church Attendance and Local Events Noted
Last Sunday in Andalusia saw good church services at the Baptist church. Miss Oldham remains in Davenport hospital with her condition improved since the last report. A large delegation is expected at the dinner hosted by Mrs. George Spickler next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Baptist Church
Oldham
Davenport
George Spickler
Brig Gen Henry Jackson Dies at 71
Brigadier General Henry Jackson retired and died at Leavenworth Kansas aged 71. A veteran of the Crimean War Civil War Spanish American and Indian campaigns he resigned as a lieutenant in the English army and later joined the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry in 1863. He rose through the ranks to colonel in 1901 and retired in 1904 with the rank of brigadier general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Leavenworth
Kan
Henry Jackson
Jackson
America
Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry
Inspecting Official Accounts in Johnson County
Johnson county board of supervisors will have the books and accounts of retiring officials inspected. The move is urged by the retiring officers who say their records are in order and want a clean exit from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
O. K
Board to Enlist Expert Accountant for Audit
The board will hire J. A. Runkle of Cedar Rapids as expert accountant to perform the allotted audit task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
J. A. Runkle
Cedar Rapids
Cure Coughs and Weak Lungs with Dr. King’s Discovery
An ad from Havercamp's Drug Store promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for decaying lungs and weak sore lungs. It markets a remedy at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Morgan refuses interview at Chicago banquet
Pierpont Morgan, worn from a day of declining to be interviewed for publication and dodging photographers, sat at the banquet board of the Chicago Association of Commerce last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Pierpont Morgan
Chicago Association of Commerce
Yoakum Discusses Our Country and Our Railroads
B F Yoakum, chairman of the executive committee of the Rock Island Frisco lines, discussed Our Country and Our Railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Yoakum
Rock Island-Frisco Lines
Pamela Be Sure To Use Gold Medal Flour
A directive urges use of Gold Medal Flour for a recipe project. The message mentions Pamela and emphasizes selecting the brand for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela
Isab
Delevan Smith Party Draws Notable Attention
A note on the prominence of the Delevan Smith family, whose members are repeatedly mentioned among social circles, signaling high regard and distinct status in local society.
Leach’s Oil of Pine Cure Promoted for Coughs
An advertisement touts a home remedy claiming a half-ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine two ounces of Glycerine and a half pint of Whisky mixed will cure a curable cough and break a cold in 24 hours. A teaspoonful every four hours is advised, urging readers to ask for the genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound by the Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Honey Moon Trail at Grand Opera House Disappoints
The Honey Moon Trail at the Grand Opera House last evening drew a fair audience but fell short of the usual high standard. Harry Stone and Alma Youlin head the cast with supporting turns by Marty Stone Bert Baker and Olive Vail. The review notes uneven acting and music though some numbers drew applause and the production of George Ade’s The County Chairman promises a nostalgic, gently satirical rural portrait Sunday night.
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la Salle Theatre
Grand Opera House
Harry Stone
Alma Youlin
Adams
Howard
Marty Stone
Perkins
Barlow
Bert Baker
Dennis Mason
Mason
Hemmingway
Olive Vail
George Ade
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Danderine
California
Knownton Danderine Co
Chicago
White Rock Cigars
Havana
Mucha, Mig
Daisy Lieberknecht
Letts
William Fisher
Illinois City
J. van Horne
Miss Lulu
W. H. Phillips
City
Huttig Mfg. Co
Mrs. C. S. Kincaid
501
West Fourth Street
Fred Kincaid
William Duiker
Wisconsin
A. B. Clapp
East Second St
Ollie Kile
Nichols
W. A. Pye
Wilton
J. F. Spriggs
Keokuk
Wakefield
Wakefeld’s
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Weingarten Bros
Peada
Eo. N. F
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Sen
Ance OF Securities
and Telegraph Companies En
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Gen. Jackson
City Lumber Yard
Bell ’Phone
West Second Street
Miss. Valley
Morgan
Smiths
Tony Front
Delevan
Gough
Stone
Antioch
Mr. Ade
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