Cooper's medicines gain ground in city reports
Banner reporters hear supportive accounts from locals who credit Cooper's preparations with curing stomach ailments rheumatism and bladder and kidney trouble after short term use. Residents like B B Lasater and Mrs T J Smith speak of improved health and gratitude as Cooper's visit nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Banner
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
B. B. Lasater
North Fourth Avenue
T. J. Smith
Hudson Street
Havercamp's
Local residents depart city after shopping and visits
Graff sells drugs. Several residents including Mrs J T Paullins Mrs J Heiniman and Miss Louise Marshall travel to Letts Fruitland Wilton and Keota after visiting in the city. J F Marshall Edna Poole and others leave for home locations while Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea ads appear amid notices of visits and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Paullins
Letts
City
J. Heiniman
Fruitland
Louise Marshall
Wilton
Lizzie Berk
Heaith
Hollister
Havercamp
City Recorder’s Monthly Report Read Before Council
City Recorder Gustav Weis presents the December 15 1907 month end receipts in Muscatine Iowa. Revenue includes sale of cemetery lots and public debt coupons totaling 37.50 and 247.50 respectively, approved by the city council at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Muscatine
Gustav Weis
Consolidated city services and district tax items listed
The record shows charges for railroads telephones telegraph and other city services including improvements grading sewer fire gas and electric light bridge water and sinking fund with totals for several districts and the county auditor A S Lawrence. A separate notice promotes Dr Hale's Household Ointment claiming cure for skin diseases with first application relief and availability at drug stores or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams NY.
New Stock Yards Debate Spurs City Council
James Giesler of the Commercial Club urged Muscatine aldermen to back the railway company’s new stock yards near Washington Street. He cited regional yards, pledged jobs and population growth, and estimated $15,000 to $20,000 weekly earnings from livestock commerce, stressing the site as most suitable for local factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giesler
Commercial Club
Washington Street
C., R. I. & P. Railway Co
J. P. Squire & Co
Boston
Mass
Muscatine
Burlington
Missouri Valley
Giesler
Illinois
Chicago
Mad Creek
City Finance Committee Report For December 17 1907
City Finance Committee met in regular monthly session at 8 p m. Alderman Eppel chaired with Aldermen Holmes Sander and Richards present. Absentees none. Bills reviewed found correct and recommended for allowance and payment from designated funds and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder's Office
City Finance Committee
Alderman Eppel
Holmes
Sander
Richards
Cleveland Vapor Lt. Co
Huttig Mfg. Co
City Recorder
Ald. Holmes
Frank J. Eppel
Financial appropriation list from Muscatine county ledger
A dated accounting of payments and appropriations including Engineer's pay, police and eight aldermen allowances, and various local suppliers such as Muscatine Lumber, Muscatine Fuel, and Corry & Vernentin Co. totaling around $690.00 with many entries listing small disbursements and bank credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tec. Company
Muscatine County
Dauts& Whitmer
Thompson Bros. Co
Enacy A'S
Corry & Vernentin Co
Wiles & Adams
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
al Ete
Mgurer
Sss
Bae A
First Trust & Savings Bank
B.c. Fe
Detective Pub. Co
ALSRA
Muscatine Fuel Co
PEW
Herold
Arrests During Last Month Highlight City Finances
City records show a total collection of 942.20 with only five police arrests in the past month, including two intoxication cases. Marshal Flannery reports five arrests, with charges spanning intoxication larceny and related fines. bum housing remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Flannery
M. J. Flannery
Tax Levy Statement for Muscatine 1907
Certification to the Mayor and City Council that the 1907 Muscatine taxes for real and personal property have been placed on county tax books and apportioned into funds. valuations listed include lots totaling 433,245 and 1,240,850 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Time for lunch? A dyspepsia cure in ad copy form
Dense promotional text claims dyspepsia and indigestion plague eaters and offers Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure. It asserts tablets digest 3,000 grains per dose, ease belching and bloating, and invites readers to send for a free sample before purchasing at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
East Wapsie Social Notes Reach West Liberty
W H Protzman moved his household goods to West Liberty this week. Alfred Marolf and wife with two children returned home after visiting in Muscatine. Dora Fickler visited her sister in Iowa City. Protzman’s sale on December 14 drew good prices. Mrs Melvin Brown of Cedar Valley visited the Marolfs. Horace Hawker visited relatives in Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
W. H. Protzman
West Liberty
Alfred Marolf
Muscatine
Dora Fickler
Iowa City
Protzman
Sal
Melvin Brown
Cedar Valley
Horace Hawker
Wilton
Railway Yard Construction Scrutiny In Progress
A railway company faces scrutiny over yard construction at this stage. Officials review safety and efficiency implications as work proceeds, with engineers and inspectors examining planning, materials, and oversight to ensure compliance and timely completion.
Local News From Millersburg Illinois Front
Reports from Millersburg detail a recovering child with croup, rheumatism cases, and visits among residents. Birthday festivities at Ruth Egbert's home include an opal ring gift. Nearby travelers and guests visit Aledo, Viola, Concordia, and Coal City with hospital and church events noted. A Christmas cantata and regular church services are planned and a Ladies Aid meeting is recorded. A new baby boy blessed news from Eliza accompanies local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Ill
Marsh Summers
Croup
Anna Neely
Harley Cady
Myra Cady
Joy
Watson Farmer
John Epperly
Aledo
Hugh Howard
M. D. Murdock
Ruth Egbert
Kansas
L. R. Hyett
Mary Bingham
St. Clair
Aaron Smith
George Morris
Coal City
Indiana
O. Haver
Denver
Colo
Santa
Grippe
Presbyterian Church
M. FE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
S. A. Miller
Charles Holmes
Eliza
Conesville Social Notes Highlight Visits During Holidays
Frank Himmelreich of Alberta Canada spent Friday with aunt Mrs. F B Gay. John Black returned from Muscatine after visiting a niece and Sunday meetings. Mr and Mrs John Buser and family visited in Burlington. Grace Stickney visited Muscatine for meetings. Myrtle Foster returns from Iowa City for holidays. Byron McKee comes from Missouri to spend holidays. Will Hawkins and sons visit Davenport. Elsie Owens from Morning Sun plans to stay winter with sister Mrs W A Mincher. S W Jones returns from Muscatine after Sunday meetings. Zula Abbott wins silver medal at Cranston A B church contest. Glenn and Della McCullough attend Louisa County teachers meeting. J C Gay travels to Muscatine for Sunday meetings then Moline visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Frank Himmelreich
Alberta
Can
F. B. Gay
John Black
Muscatine
John Buser
Margaret
Merlin
Paul
Burlington
Grace Stickney
Myrtle Foster
Iowa City
Byron McKee
Missouri
John
Will Hawkins
Harold
Wayne
Davenport
Elsie Owens
W. A. Mincher
S. W. Jones
Zula Abbott
Cranston A. B
Glenn McCullough
Della McCullough
Morning Sun
Louisa County
J. C. Gay
Moline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graff
F. Kaufman
Dr. Clapp
East Second St
J. F. Marshall
Wapello
Faye Ayres
Rocky Mountain
E. L. Paschel
Columbus Junction
William Rahmiller
Bard, In
Grace Schwartz
Park Avenue
Keota
Willam Barkalow
Atalissa
Edna Poole
Bert
New Hampshire Street
Ellen Lackey
L. F. MacColm
A. L. Johnson
E. H. Barnes
Edward Gamble
Jib Tildebrand
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Ainsworth
Time of Fruitland
W. L. Childress
Edna Kelly
Charles Wade
New Boston, Iil
William Hysell
West Fourth Street
Shinzles
Sasa
Dooss
Portland
Atlas
Marquette
ED. Pinaud
New York City
City Recorder's Monthly Report
Jesse Oaks
Jacob
Consolidated City Railroads
A. S. Lawrence
General Fund
Sexton's Payroll
Iowa Telephone Co
J. A. Bartemeier
John Tillie
Graff's Pharmacy
John Nicolay
Paul Geibel
Iowa Tel. Co
Jake Diercks
A. A. Keath
J. F. McBride Hi. Bishop & Son Sewer Fund
Nyenhuis Bros W. D. Goldsberry
John Hoffman John Morris Bridge Funds
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co
City Lumber Yard
Mira Hershey Guy
Schmidt & Tracy Ee
Longley, Low & Alexander Makers
Anson Clothing Co
Od Clothing
Red Wing
la Crosse
Dubuque
le Claire
Mississippi
Tiome Savings Bank
East Second Street
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Ceie
J. Carl Barnard
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