Local Grocery Listings Note Public Market Hubs
The journal lists various city grocers including Hurlbut Grocery Mast Jad Oieeatize Tapers Bro Busch Drug Store Hershey Ryoung Vine Chayka's Grocery West Fl Feutler Grocery Lorene Bros Grocers and private exchanges. Publisher Tamber ante ne No D Throop and Betty Sabacing head the operation with a composing room on Malling root.
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Throop
Sabacing Altor
Betty
Society
Fdenc
Malling Root
Fe Dreier
Canal toll dilemma faces United States over Panama question
The Sioux City Journal warns the United States stands between arbitration with Great Britain and maintaining current canal law. It argues arbitration risks losing a convention, while standing pat risks world dishonor for ignoring signed treaties. The piece cites Clayton-Bulwer and Hay-Pauncefote pacts, neutrality goals, and fear of Congress repealing the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Toms Corner
Sioux City Journal
United States
Journal
Great Britain
Congress
Edward Grey
USA
Tilwer
Jonden
Teswatian i
Thoes
Suez
Canal
Edward Gray
Lonsiderne
Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine Journal
A reminiscence column recalls Fifty Years Ago with Colonel Kincaid of the Thirty seventh Regiment receiving a splendid sword and sash from commissioned officers and sergeants Captain Bwizay delivering a speech and the Colonel responding movedly Forty Years Ago notes urgent reforms for city fire protection and a gathering of Muscatine County Agricultural Society directors at the courthouse Train scenes recall a four mile to Davenport trip with a lengthy snook train and yardmaster Shamitrayatt Wig supervising the push
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Kincaid
Mata
Bwizay
Chicago
Muscatine
Davenport
Shamit Rayatt
Freight derailment on Muscatine Western at Games City
Twenty years ago a mishap occurred on the Muscatine Western near Games City last Saturday when an I barge of Conductor Strawn derailed four freight cars, three empty, leaving the engine and pushcar on the track. A brakebeam drop lug was believed to cause the accident.
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Muscatine
Strawn
Games City
Puscar
Ten Years Ago Pleasant Evening Host and Guests
A Wednesday night gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Luumberg on Mulberry street featured Trignds games with three car a vons occupied. The evening ended with Masentine leaving for Logay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Luuomberg
Qn Mulberry Street
Masentine
Debatable Arbitration Treaties Critique of U S Policy
The text argues against compulsory arbitration under the Clayton Bulwer and Hay Pauncefote treaties with Great Britain. It claims the U S should not surrender its rights to interpret treaties and calls the refusal to arbitrate a weak stance. It criticizes negotiations as foolish and suggests the nation compromised its own dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Town City Feuds and Public Safety Echo in Iowa Letters
A collection of opinion snippets and brief notices from Cedar Rapids and nearby cities. The pieces critique local Republican stance toward Iowa City and the university, praise Des Moines Davenport and Muscatine for business ties, recount a fatal auto accident in Dubuque, condemn reckless driving, and note a call for public action. Also quoted are remarks attributed to Gov. Cale Blease and editorials from Dubuque Times-Journal, Webster City Review, and Mason City Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Republian
Cedar Rapids
Lows City
State University
Polici
Cedar Repids Republiican
Iowa City
Davenport
Des
Molnes
Des Moines
Muscatine
Clinton
Town school laws face near unanimous call for revision
Ottumwa Courier notes Germany discourages dollar diplomacy by banning marriages of diplomats to foreign heiresses. Cedar Rapids Gazette reports near unanimity on revising town school laws at the next general assembly session, though many think lawmakers may do nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Germany
Helresses
Cedar Rapids
General Assembly
Washington News and Views on Armament and Politics
Nation's Capitol dispatch discusses increased army appropriation for field artillery at Rock Island Arsenal, Stimson’s warnings on inadequate material, and pushes for military pay reform. It notes General Crozier’s support for scientific management and reports on Maurice Connoly, congressman-elect from Dubuque, with background from Georgetown and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, TV
Rock Island
House Military Committee
Stimson
Local Society News From Conesville and Nearby
Mrs Tas Singleton returned home after a visit with her daughter in Okurmwa. J F Thomas of Howard Kansas visits old friends with daughter and Miss Sylvia Meath. Public schools reopen after vacation with no scarlet fever cases. Various residents travel, visit, and host. Montgomery to preach at M E church. Merle Colbert wedding to Towney Brown performed by Rev C H Montgomery. Christmas programs prepared by M B and Reformed Sunday schools. Artie Trautman expected home from Indianapolis for medical treatment.
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Concavilla
Deco
Tas. Singleton
Allen Weil
Okurmwa
J. F. Thomas
Howard, Ikansas
Thomas
Sylivia Meath
St. Johin
Kansas
L. P. Breeden
Dollie Cecil
Chester
Charlie
Edrick
Newton
Ottumws
Floy Guason
Letts
John Bradshaw
Glen Traviman Cane
Oakdale
William Nolind
A. W. Jones
Trey
Montgomery
M. E
Menry Colbert
Merle
Towney Brown
Jud Brown
Nichols
C. H. Montgomery
Colbert Place
Brown
M. B
Reformed
C.H. Montgomery
Tom Maxwell
Miss Lorena
Arong
Columbus Junction
Artie Trautman
Indianapolis
Indiana
Richard Ghewn
Nita
Lester
Iowa City
Alma Chown
The Iowa Calendar States Bachelors Still Single
A fragment mentions Representatives Woods Kennedy leading a delegation and avoiding romance in Washington. It notes their bachelor stage and the need to act to avoid becoming old bachelors. A contrasting claim on chronic stomach trouble discusses Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure, with a testimonial from P H Beck of Valetes Michigan praising relief after use.
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Iowa
Woods
Kennedy
Washington
P. H. Beck
Valetes, Mich
Chamberlain
Lone Tree Visits and Local Travel Notes
A brief local item notes Dee, 12-W, 5B, visiting his mother in Lone Tree after a long business run, now farming. Kirchner left Tuesday for Morning Sun from Harfield, Minn, after days at his farm. Mrs. George Stoneburgher rode to Burlington to visit her ill daughter Fay Suild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Dee
Local Homes and Visits Highlight Seasonal Notes
Mrs. Morae spent the day in Muscatine while Bliss Riggs was home from Muscatine over Sunday. A Sunday school program and Christmas tree were planned for Christmas Eve. Mrs. McNuts ended a visit with her parents and departed for Brighton. Mrs. A C McCluskey hosts her mother from Waterloo. Will Crawford visited sister-in-law Mrs Volace Klotz in hospital Town City after a serious operation. Charlotta Potter returned from Mediapolis to see her father Dr Will Potter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clie
Grover*Taylor
J. ‘Morae
Tusday
Muscatine
Bliss Beulah Riggs
Muscaline
Robert McNuts
Dire
William Kelno
Brighton
Cola Dir
A. C. McCluskey
Waterloo
Will Crawford
Volace Klotz
Town City
Charlotta Potter
Will Potter
Mediapolis
J. E. Santer
Tigton
Saney Phitt
Nicolaus
Davenport
Sam Whipwer
H. P. Mason
Misa Teresi
Smith
Moscow
Mrrs
M. B. Lumbar
Alte
Harry Nicolaus
Cevery
Lysle Bramhaugh
Bart Whitmer
Will Looney
Nellie Duncan
Rank Kuhas
Jens City
Mary Smith
J. Perkay
Sarah Horn
Grinnell
Ity
Henry Lutare
Horn
Gringell
Beauregard
Mancazine
West Liberty social notes mention visits and gatherings
Mrs Elnora Nichols and daughter Mise Nellie return from an eight week visit to Mrs Bertha Jack in Chicago. Local residents host and visit relatives in West Branch and nearby towns. Society programs, club meetings, and various family movements are listed with names and places including Lawrence and Iowa City.
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West Liberty
Elnora Nichols
Mise Nellie
Bertha Jack
Chic
Eago
Fastman
Jones
Ana
Lin Birkith
West Branch
Meadames George
Andrew Alderson
Iowa City
Rex Branson
Weat
J. M. Scott
Magentine
Florienature Society
R. Propst
Lawreay
Mark Twaii
J.T. Hollingsworth
George Fitch
Dora Wagner
Potter Daioe
Kate Atkins
D. Nattzgar
A. Beedle
I. B. Sanders
Grinnell
Glenn
Meadamés
Robert Brock
Hemmingway
Town City
Misa Eva Buell
Kensington Club
Columbia Street
Marie Boy
H.C. Nighols
Wite Rgived
Columbus Junction News Briefs and Local Names
Local items note a surgery in Davenport for an unnamed patient, and hopes for recovery. Daisy Ocondor has died. relatives separate siblings across Davenport and Des Moines arrangements. The Russell family announces guardianship changes as children relocate. River pipe work for Rot Island water project progresses with more materials arriving. Presbyterian church women plan their annual bazaar and market day on December 24 south of Gelatt’s millinery glove. New meeting sessions at U P church in Columbus County attract forty visitors. A presbytery session and store hours shift to Christmas closures. Charles Johnston is listed among Columbus residents.
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Columus Junction
Des
Duncan
Davenport
Haseen
Ovonnor
Daisy Ocondor
Leonard
Mre
Russel
Harry ‘Rissel Ud
Des Moines
Farol
Andreen
J. J. Russel
Rot Island
Gedar Razidé
Presbyterian Church
Gelatt
New’s Corferente
U. P
Columbus
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure
An old advertisement touts Papa's Cold Compound as a quick cure for head colds and grippe symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours ends the illness and relieves headaches sore throat nasal discharge and feverish symptoms, urging readers to buy a 25 cent package from their druggist.
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Papa
Lima
Jose Ae Emia Paattu
Arly Els
aAdy
Syrup of Figs Adclaims Digestive Remedy and Purifier
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a natural cleanser for stomach and bowels. It claims modern diets clog the system and promotes using the product with Senna and Elixir of Senna from The California Fig Syrup Company. It warns against imitations and urges readers to rely on the genuine preparation.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Letts Community News Bulletin From December
City visited Darlington Tuesday evening to see relatives. Biles Darling Shearer left for Cedar Falls to resume school work. Mrs John Carpenter visited from Buffalo to see her seriously ill grandson. Miss Anna Logan of Muscatine attended. Letts residents visited Muscatine to view a wig fire. Ernest Cirte toured Des Moines for sights. Hannah Hendrix works at the Hendrix home. Minnie Leiberimacht and Minnie Harrison ill or assisting. Harold Krall treated for appendicitis, Rugger McCleary injured ankle. Christmas visit by Christia Turkington of Winfield. Katie Smith attended Christmas visitors. Mr and Mrs P F As visited Moline. the couple then traveled to Concord and Muscatine, planning a winter trip west.
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Letts
Ernest Cirtie
Beg Moines
Hannah Hendrix
Meury Hendrix
Ava
Minnie Leiberimacht
Minnie Harrison
Migs Milered
Harold Krall
Lewis Kraul
Rugger McCleary
Christia Turkington
Winfield
T. J
Wilton Notes and Social Roundup in Iowa Church
Wilton Iowa society brief listing church meeting details Miss Clara Dodge from Tender and Mestua, visits by several locals to Davenport Muscatine Oskaloosa and Grinnell, plus a family dinner hosted by M B Lumbar with guests including Harry Nicolaus and others. One private medical note on Sam Whipwer’s gallstone operation and recovery.
Local girl improves after tonsil operation in Iowa City
Sarek Ticktin returned to Tows City after spending time with friends in Iowa City. She had traveled there Monday for an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids and is reported to be improving nicely.
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Iowa City
Sarek Ticktin
Tows City
Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipation Ad
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent for constipation and easy to take. It promotes them as mild and gentle, claiming they are for sale by all dealers with the ad urging use for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Aria
Ida Nash and Laura Nash travel to Des Moines for two weeks
Ida Nash and daughter Laura left Sunday for Des Moines to visit relatives and friends for the next two weeks. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs Ben Swickard and George Kile, were in Muscatine for business or calls this week. Roads near Nichale have been dragged and are in good shape, with locals tending to errands in Muscatine and West Liberty.
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Siebels
Dee
Ida Nash
Laura
Des Moines
Thera
Ben Swickard
Muscatine
George Kile
Levening
M. Mamillon
George Nicole
West Liberty
Nichale
Lee Nash
Mario
Alice Nash
George Umescheta
Margaret
Entine
I.E. Hesser
Mattie Abbot
Joan Healey
al. Mates
W. D. Trautman
Theodore Neil
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