Mrs Laura Golden Dies in Spartansburg Pa
Laura Belle Pearson Golden of Muscatine born October 1 1858 died December 9 1903 at her Spartansburg home after a stroke apoplexy She was a Muscatine high school graduate Episcopal church member and a prolific writer with many magazine articles and verses She leaves a husband Lorenzo D Golden and is interred in Spartansburg cemetery O E S lodge to establish in Letts and Muscatine Masons attend banquet in Letts
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Laura Belle Pearson Golden
Joseph Pearson
Muscatine
Spartansburg
Laura Bell Pearson Golden
Spring Street
Muscatine High School
Lorenzo D. Golden
J. A. Lyons
Prevents Barber's Itch With Sandholm's Eczema Cure
An Iowa advertisement explains barber's itch as facial eczema caused by unclean shaving gear and contaminated towels. It urges tepid water and Castile soap followed by Sandholm's Eczema Cure after shaving, recommending the product and noting availability from H. C. Thiesen of Muscatine, Iowa.
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Sandholm
H. C. Thiesen
Muscatine
Iowa
Harness thief bound over after hearing
Newton Edwards faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Eversmeyer on a charge of taking a harness from Sheriff J. B. Stuart’s barn earlier this week. He waived examination, was bound over to the grand jury, and jailed awaiting trial after bail of $500 could not be posted.
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Newton Edwards
J. B. Stuart
Court of Justice
Christmas gift ideas from Hine Bros and Hirsch Vetter notice
Mutual agreement announces F. C. Vetter withdraws from business with Leo H Hirsch Co effective December 16 1903. Leo H Hirsch Co signs the release. The notice suggests shopping with them for Christmas gifts.
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Leo H. Hirsch & Co
F. C. Vetter
J J Fuller Shows Fine Christmas Window Display
J J Fuller presents an appealing Christmas goods window at 217 East Second Street. Hine Bros. promotes the display highlighting festive wares and seasonal decor.
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J. J. Fuller
East Second Street
Hine Bros
Notice to Settle Debts Before Business Retires
All persons indebted to me will please call and settle as I retire from business January 1. F. Giesenhaus.
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F. Giesenhaus
Homesteakers Excursions One Way and Round Trip Tickets
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit is twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A B Cutts Minneapolis Minnesota for rates and information.
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Homestekers
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Hine Bros Show New Hat Shapes for Holidays
Hine Bros announce the newest shapes in stuf and soft hats for the holidays while others plan to display them in the spring.
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Hine Bros
Marriage Invitations Issued in Knoxville for Simpson Bonebrake
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Howard Edwin Simpson and Carrie Esther Bonebrake at the bride's mother Mrs Bonebrake home in Knoxville Iowa on Wednesday December 30 at 2 o'clock The couple will reside in Cambridge Mass after January 25 at 1673 Cambridge street Cambridge Mr Simpson formerly supervised Columbus Junction schools. Local notes report oratorical contest judging at Parsons College with Rev J R Vance and E B Tucker contributing thoughts.
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Columbus Junction
Howard Edwin Simpson
Carrie Esther Bonebrake
Bonebrake
Knoxville
Iowa
Cambridge Street
Cambridge
Mass
Simpson
J. R. Vance
Fairfield
Parsons College
E. B. Tucker
Vance
Franc Hale
Wapello
Columbus City
Hale
John May
Chas. Stephens
Haskins
C. H. Stephens
Miss Pearl
Hine Bros Sarr Offers Smoking Jackets and Vests
Local retailer Hine Bros presents a line of smoking jackets and fancy vests as part of fall fashion offerings. Sarr showcases may attract shoppers seeking formal and upscale wardrobe pieces.
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Hine Bros
Illinois City Community Notes from December
Grove Road travelers reach Davenport and Rock Island via Muscatine on business then visit Carbon Cliff. Charley Danner underwent a third surgery with poor recovery. Charley Sedam returns home from Iowa work. Elder J W Frizzell preaches in Rock Island parsonage and Hazel Dell, then returns via Muscatine. Mrs Bennett of Ohio visits with sister, departs. Rev Shephard and Milton Shannon hold meetings at Hazel Dell and Cole schoolhouse.
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Ilinois City
Illinois City
Grove Road
Davenport
Rock Island
Muscatine
Carbon Cliff
Charley Danner
Charley Sedam
Iowa
J. W. Frizzell
Fine Line of Boxed Suspenders at Hine Bros.
Dec. 17. Great Christmas preparations in this city. Jersey Cream flour makes fine Christmas bread. Buy a sack of C. J. McWilliams, Conesville. Milwaukee cut-off completion aids Cone with additional trains. W. S. McKee may spend Christmas in Muscatine. Toys of all kinds at the Racket, Conesville. Preparations for next season's melon crop underway. acreage expected to rise.
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Cone
Jersey
C. J. McWilliams
Conesville
Milwaukee
W. S. McKee
Muscatine
Democratic Senators Debate Panama Canal Status in Senate
Senator Hoar leads a debate on information the President holds about Panama during treaty negotiations. Gorman and Foraker challenge the administration, while the piece notes cordial sparring and questions of open transit and national honor amid broader civic details of Columbus Junction.
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Washington, D. C
Hoar
Senate
Republic of Panama
Colombia
Gorman
Panama
Mr. Loomis
Aldrich
Foraker
Hear
Enterprising Southeast Iowa Town Rebuilt After Fires
This young Louisa county town, the last in the county besides Gladwin on the Milwaukee cut-off, lies at a crossroads of the Great C., R. L. & P. system. J W Garner platted it in 1870, and despite two destructive fires, rebuilt with improved designs and materials to become a leading Southeast Iowa city.
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Louisa County
Gladwin
Milwaukee
J .W. Garner
Iowa
Notice of Cash-Only Grocery Business
Notice to the Public announces a change of ownership for the father's grocery business starting January 1 with a plan to conduct a strictly cash business under C. A. Giesenhaus.
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C. A. Giesenhaus
Meeting of All Redmen Tonight Elect Officers
All Redmen are requested to attend this meeting tonight for the election of officers. Per order Sachem.
Christmas shopping buzz across city stores
Thiesen's promotes choice perfumes white pine and turcough syrup for cold relief and holiday goods. Barnard's advertises diamonds opera glasses while Bond Hardware offers Christmas toys and holiday stock. Hirt and Fesler push Christmas gifts with Seiler Bros featuring Xmas books.
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Thiesen
Finer neckwear showcased this season
This season presents a standout display of neckwear with richer fabrics and sharper cuts, highlighting the era's fashion emphasis. Bold patterns and refined materials lead the collection, signaling a shift toward more luxurious details in daily wear.
Passion and prejudice delay action on urgent matters
The phrase emphasizes how bias and strong feelings push important decisions to the future, risking negative outcomes. It highlights the danger of postponing responsibility when timely choices could prevent harm and improve results.
Uneasy lies the head of the minority stockholder
A brief remark notes the pressure felt by minority stockholders in corporate governance as they face limited influence and potential financial risk within the company. The line underscores tension between majority control and minority rights in business structures.
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Uneasy
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Newstar
MY Titus
Spartansburg, Pa
Episcopal Church
New Lodge of
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Der
Washington
Masons Banquet
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Letts
F. L. Bills
A. L. Lindner
Dedica
Washington Commercial Club
G. M. Titus
Walter Ayres
John Alexander Young
George E. MacLean
State University
John N. Irwin
Calvin Manning
Daniel N. Hamilton
D. J. Palmer
Geo. R. King
Furniss
West Liberty
al] Russell
Jayne
Lottie Wilcox
F. N. Wilcox
Walter Hannon
Ruth
I. C. Freeland
T. L
Jas. McKee
Callie
Oren Meredith
R. C. Butler
Omaha
Sarr
Special
Toben, Malone & Co
Panama Canal
Odd Fellows and
H M. Letts
South Hill
Oak Street
Peoria
Malone Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Cotter
West Second Street
Thiesen’s
Barnard’s
Thiesen's
Hirt & Fesler’s
Bond Hardware Company
Xmas Books
Seiler Bros
F. Giesler
Join A Robbins, Fire Life and Accident Insurance
Firsrt Cratiional Bank Room
Muscatine Optical CO
Ubbers
Leysen
Piamonds
Swan Jewelry Store
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