Acquaintances Share News in Orono Journal Correspondence
Orono era December 11 reports Mr and Mrs Dave Hickey returning from Chicago. Daisy Giffin leaves Mt. Vernon Ohio after months with relatives. S S Buser improves but not well. Mrs S Owen shows progress. Brockway goes to Independence. Dan McCurdy and two sons visit from Muscatine. Anna Gay travels to Iowa City. Wm Hawkins attends Columbus Junction on business. Bowlby Morse and relatives mark Wm Morse's 36th birthday with gifts. Cone churches plan Christmas entertainments. Idle visits Muscatine recently.
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Orono
Dave Hickey
Chicago
Daisy Giffin
Relatves
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
S. S. Buser
S. Owen
Independence
Dan McCurdy
Muscatine
Anna Gay
Cone
Iowa City
Wm. Hawkins
Columbus Junction
Jno. Bowlby
R. Marks
Wm. Morse
Jerome Morse
Wolfe
Hill
Francis Hill
Jno. Morse
Northwest
Earl Idle
Local Jottings Promote Miona Flesh Forming Food
J J Havercamp reports a large rise in Miona sales with customers claiming it lives up to its promises. Muscatine residents appear healthier with fewer thin figures, attributed to Miona. He offers to pay for treatment if unsatisfied, touting Journal advertising on a no cure no pay basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hevercamp
Muscatine
J. J. Havercamp
Miona
Druggists urged to sell Miona with satisfaction refund
The notice directs leading druggists including J. J. Havercamp to sell Miona with a guarantee. If it does not increase weight or cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles, the customer is to be refunded upon simple statement. The A. T. Booth Co. endorses the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Infant Son Mourned by Smiths in Local Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Smith Jr mourn the loss of their infant son who died Wednesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday at 2 PM with Rev Levebe of Nichols presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lukenbach
J. P. Smith, Jr
Rev. Levebe
Nichols
Adams Notes and Social Visits in Local Scene
Adams reports show Wm Brown family recovering from the grip while Frank Huber of Fruitland visits Roy Lukenbach. Mrs R T Shannon and Mrs H Nirvan call on Mrs Wm Brown. Mrs E O Sunday of Rock Island visits sister Mrs M M Adams. Mrs C Adams and Estella Collier visit I Myers home. Mrs Bessie Kemp of Muscatine is mentioned.
Piles Guaranteed Cure Offered With PAZO OINTMENT
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles. If it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days the money is refunded. Price is 50 cents.
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A&a
Local social notes and small moves this week
Eliza visits Muscatine relatives as Scott Mills travels to northern Iowa. Hulda Munson and Anna Zolliner spend a Sunday with the Coxes. Rev Sheerer plans temperance lecture at Music hall this Sunday. Mrs Noble and daughter in law visit M F Hampton. Jacob Seiver ill then better. Nellie Murdock returns from Greenwood Missouri. E H Irwin trips to New Boston. Arthur McDonald family to farm father’s house next season. Mills daughter ill but improving. Ezra Fuller Jr and family move back to old Homestead near Illinois City. Lambert visit Thirtyacre in Muscatine. George Rick travels to Rock Island. T B Wilcox set to sell December 15 and move to Indian Territory. Walter Reed ships twenty eight hogs in New Boston for four cents each.
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Eliza
Frank Blanchard
Muscatine
Scott Mills
Iowa
Hulda Munson
Anna Zolliner
Wrayville
Joe Cox
Sheerer
Monmouth
Music Hall
Dick Noble
Chas. Noble
M. F. Hampton
Jacob Seiver
Nellie Murdock
Greenwood
E. H. Irwin
New Boston
Arthur McDonald
Ezra Fuller, Jr
Ilinois City
Elias Lambert
James Thirtyacre
George Rick
Rock Island
T. B. Wilcox
Indian Territory
Walter Reed
Endeavor society meets. local movements and visits noted
Keota residents report a Tuesday Endeavor society meeting at John Powell's home with refreshments. Several locals travel for family and business, including Mrs. Mabel Spicer returning from Springfield to notify a father’s death, and many others visiting kin or looking at land in Missouri, Anita, West Chester, and Appanoose County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Powell
Mabel Spicer
Eaton
Springfield
N11
Emanon Club
S. S. Wright
Washington
J. T. Webber
Columbus Junction
Wm. Fitzwilliam
Vallguardson
Isabella Palsher
Adam Smith
Boone
Elsie Smith
Nashua
Gene Smith
West Chester
J. R. Wilkin
Andy Faris
Mr. Cook
Missouri
Carl Cady
Appanoose County
M. A. Diverbiss
Anita
Emma Hagist
Colorado Springs
Mr. Miller
Muscatine
Island Sunday school plans Christmas program
Fruitland notes that the Island Sunday school is preparing a Christmas entertainment. The Fruitland Business College added students Margaret Contriman Frank Kemp Rosa Keifer Will Lindley and Delbert Smith. Rev C H Montgomery of Letts stayed overnight with D D Webster. Mrs Satterthwait of Corwin school visited home near Pine Mills. J J Lindsay has been housebound for several days.
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Fruitland
Island
Fruitland Business College
Margaret Contriman
Frank Kemp
Rosa Keifer
Will Lindley
Delbert Smith
C. H. Montgomery
Letts
D. D. Webster
Satterthwait
Corwin School
Pine Mills
J. J. Lindsay
Local notes and court officers listed in county chronicle
Carbuncle on his wrist and a sore thumb hinder chores. Rollo Simons moves to Fre donia. Oliver Heiniman on sick list. Ralph Harris visits Port Louisa with A F Kemp. D D Webster to Nichols for county business about Nichols Ditch. Pierce suffers a sore hand. Court of Honor elects officers for the year led by D D Webster as Past Chancellor and A F Kemp as Worth Chancellor with other officers and a three year director G G Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo Simons
Fredonia
Oliver Heiniman
Ralph Harris
Port Louisa Township
A. F. Kemp
D. D. Webster
Nichols
Nichols Ditch
Mr. Pierce
Court of Honor
Worthy
Worth
Sarah Craddock
Worthy Chaplin
Emma Shepherd
Theresa Strause
Vinnie Webb
Worthy Guard
Susan Hunter
Worthy Sentinel
Theo Drake
G. G. Shepard
Local Social Notes From Blue Grass Iowa Diary
Miss May Cassiday returns to Fairfield after visiting the Bohnsack home. Mrs. J. C. Watts attends Sun day school convention at Sweetland Center. Several Davenport visitors stop by for Sunday evenings. Henry Dipple moves in with his brother Adam. Nettie Richards enjoys a Sunday at the Carpenter home. J. C. Watts and son report hunting success. Bert Nettleton calls on friends. Mrs. Thorne shops in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Swan of Davenport visit at the Bohnsack and Watts homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Newbro's Herpicide Proclaimed The Real Test
Advert says Herpicide erases dandruff and halts hair loss by attacking the germ at the root. Letters from prominent people endorse its effectiveness. Describes it as a clear pure oil free dressing. Sold by leading druggists with 19 cents sample offer. Special agent Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp’s
Local organizations elect officers for the year in Wapello
A. M. Taylor Post No. 153 G A R elected officers led by Commander W C Saunders and trustees Dan Graham George Hayden and J C Farver. Relief Corps officers include President Mrs John Guthrie and Vice Presidents Mrs Beane and Mrs Martha Beane. Rathbone Sisters chose Lizzie Hurley as Past Chief and others for M E C and M E S. Wapello residents plan holiday events and note a rail property tax dispute involving Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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Tarlton Wilson
Fred Fielman
N. W. McKay
Dan Graham
George Hayden
J. C. Farver
N. Crutchfield
H. Beane
Relief Corps
John Guthrie
B. F. Wright
Martha Beane
Louisa County
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Harrison
Wapello Temple No
Rathbone Sisters
Protector
W. H. Garrett
J. W. Crutchfield
Schuyler Verdon
Elizabeth Garrett
M. E. Hoag
G. E. Shearer
Hill City
Kansas
Bananas Soon See Price Hike From Storms
A fruit trade note warns of a 10 to 15 cent rise per banana bunch by early 1904 due to heavy storms in the West Indies that destroyed many banana trees. Planters faced shortages as shipments halted, depleting U S warehouse stocks while islands continue supply.
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Italy
West Indies
United States
Wholesale and Retail Food Prices and Limited Goods List
A dense listing of wholesale and retail prices for grains, feed, produce, flour, staples, livestock, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish, fuel, and a cold remedy. Items include oats feeder 3 tc, wheat 50c, hay 6.00, butter 20–25c, eggs 20–25c, lard 10–12.5c, apples 3.00 per barrel, and hard coal 9.00.
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Graban
Reduced Holiday Fares on Nickel Plate Road Tickets
Nickel Plate Road offers round trip fares at one and a third for trips within 150 miles selling December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with return by January 4 1904. Dining cars offer meals 35c to 1.00. No excess fare. Chicago ticket offices 111 Adams St Auditorium Annex Depot LaSalle and Van Buren on Elevated Loop. Phone Central 2057.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago City
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
LaSalle and
van Buren Sts
Phone Central
Coughs Colds and Constipation Health Note
Residents warned that many cough medicines including popular brands may contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is promoted as safe and nonconstipating at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Foley
Havercamp’s
Homeseekers Excursions Ticket Sale Notice
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return twenty one days from date of sale. See Iowa Central ticket agents for rates or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Mina.
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Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minnearolis
Mina
Scandal Sparks Early Wind Aided Racing Rumor
A vague line hints at a scandal gaining momentum like wind feeding a racer. The metaphor suggests public reaction could amplify a minor issue into a larger controversy.
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Louise Eversmeyer
Iowa Avenue
W. D. Brannan
Corner Third
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J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
Muscatine, Iowa
West Second Street
T. P. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
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G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
J. Scott Richman
Ec. F. Richmen
Richman & Richman
A. Jayne
W. Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
P. Ingham
Thompson & Sons
East Second Street
Owa
Thos Brown
Roy
Brown
Lane
Illinois
First National Bank
Muascatine
H. D. Horst
Olds Block
J. W. Morgan
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Qld
Dor. D. P. Miller
Ss.mn
East Fifth Street
Oprrie
Cook
Musser & Co.'s Bank
Weet
Third Street
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Hi. J. Dean
Henry F. Lange
H. E. Wiley'’s
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
M. Hughes
J. R. Rewling
Chas. Page
F. P. Sawyer
S. M. Hughes
Muscatine Savings Bank
J. Carskadden
Kin
The
A. T. Booth Co
Nee Fan A
Evening Wisconsin CO
E. Battey
Max Giesler
Parrot Food
Bird Seed
Bird Biscuits
McBride & Cope’s
E. P. Day
Frank
Pearl
Opera House
A. G. Whittaker
Wapello
Steriing Remedy Company
New York
TRE Markets
E. W. Groves
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Cedar Street
M. W. Stirien
Conover
Adress Bob
Poland
China
Chas. Stone
Canary Singers
Cedar Rapids
3Rd Ave
Fulham Avenue
E. L. Cole
City
Iowa City Road
W. H. Holmes
Lucas Street
E. 5Th St
C. O. D. Grocery
East Hill
N. Rosenberger
E. 2Nd Street
T. D. Smith
West Third Street
Royal Pearl Button Co
J. Bilkey
Malta
Care Journal
Whistler
Carter & Whistler
First Clas
F. Journal
West Front Street
West 2d Street
Susie Battey
Avenue Or Second Street
Chas. Zelner
Corner Fifth
Mulberry
J. B. Walsh
St. Anthony's Hospital
Adeonedl Medical and
Aml
Chicago Medical Institute
Vti
Covent Garden
Greer County
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
Frisco
R. S. Lemon
Frisco System Immigration Bureau
St. Louis, Mo
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