Local residents visit and conduct business in city
E Williams of Wapello and J A Clark of Letts were in the city on business yesterday. Miss Dot McSwiggen of Wilton visited the Flannery home. Mrs Mort Sullivan of Wilton stayed with her mother on Spring street. J Mason of Durant and Thomas Agar Jr of Montpelier called on business. R L Leech of Winterset visited friends. I F McAllister of Cedar Rapids returned home after a stay. The Philathea Bible class of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans a 7:30 pm meeting with full attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot McSwiggen
Wilton
L. P. Flannery
West Fourth Street
Mort Sullivan
D. O. O'Keefe
Spring Street
Thomas Agar, Jr
Montpelier
I. F. McAllister
Cedar Rapids
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Lemons Aid Grippe Cure Avoid Sugar Use Honey Instead
In California, lemons are touted as nearly essential for treating grip. The advice warns against sugar which offsets the lemon’s remedial value and recommends honey as a superior sweetener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Uniform Rail Rates Set Across Iowa by State Commissioners
State railroad commissioners and railroad representatives in Des Moines reached a 22.5 cent uniform freight rate for four key commodities furniture paper brick and agricultural implements across the state from river points on the Mississippi to all other points. The agreement begins with the short line Burlington to Council Bluffs and the long haul Dubuque to Sioux City both at 22.5 cents, reducing the former Davenport to Council Bluffs rate from 23.5 cents. The move establishes a state wide precedent and could extend to other commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mississippi
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Sioux City
Davenport
Frantic Women and Organic Disturbances
An article notes that disturbances of the female reproductive system can affect nerves and mood, causing irritability and misery to the affected woman and those around her, and suggests relief is possible through treatment.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised Relief
Letters from readers describe severe female troubles and nervous exhaustion improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Wood of Christiana Tennessee claims dramatic relief and renewed vitality. Mrs Wallace Wilson of Thompsonville Connecticut reports restored health after doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
Christiana
Tenn
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Facts for Sick Women Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Forty year old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard cure for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities and backache It invites sick women to write for advice and lists Lynn Massachusetts as the address for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
West Liberty Social Roundup Sees Town Moves and Visits
Mrs. Susan Watson and daughter Phila return from Hastings Nebraska after an extended visit with Mrs. T. B. Parker. Mrs. G. W. Franklin leaves Cedar Rapids after several days with relatives. Many locals travel to Atalissa Iowa City Des Moines and Muscatine for visits and events. Several residents suffer illness including pneumonia and tonsillitis while others depart for work or professional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Susan Watson
Phila
Hastings
Neb
T. B. Parker
G. W. Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Will Comstock
L. M. McGuire
Inez
Atalissa
J. M. Martin
West Fourth Street
George Black
T. M. McCarthy
W. B. Stucker
Iowa City
A. Bowie
James Black
Alice Moore
Bowie
Spencer Ayers
Son le Roy
Pleasant View
Andrew Tow
Norway
West Branch
Chas. Mather
C. S. Martin
Muscatine
I. D. Potter
Webb
Detroit
Mich
Perry
W. A. Heck
W. H. Shipman
Chicago Flyer
Chicago
Walter Bailey
Arthur
Rheumatism remedy recommended by A W Morgan
A. W. Morgan endorses Rholoids as a reliable rheumatism remedy available in globule form with no unpleasant taste. The company offers a free trial, and the regular $1 size is sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Rholoids Company
Washington, D. C
West Second Street
Local Cement Convention Brings Attendees to Des Moines
A. Kemble heads to Des Moines for the Iowa Cement Users’ fourth annual convention with many Muscatine dealers joining. The gathering runs from tomorrow to Friday noon at the Savery Hotel and Essex building. Governor Albert Cummins speaks Thursday as delegates hear papers on concrete, cement tile, bridges, and farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kemble
Des Moines
Iowa Cement
Savery Hotel
Essex Building
Sixth Street
Albert Cummins
H. H. Stip
M. V. Dodge
Ames
A. O. Anderson
Lake City
T. H. McDonald
E. M. Stevens
D. P. Falls
Waterloo
Healey Family Moves to Joe Vanaits Farm in Ardon
Ardon Iowa residents report Mike Healey and family arriving from Chicago to settle on the Joe Vanaits farm. Neighboring news notes include Jeanette and Kathryn Lee visiting Burlington, calf shipments from Kansas City, and Vernon Legler’s return after eighteen months in North Dakota. A funeral at High Prairie chapel for Highland Brickenridge is mentioned, along with local social visits and stock shipments to Chicago and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
Mike Healey
Chicago
T Hey
Joe Vanaits
Jeanette
Kathryn Lee
Burlington
David Webster
Kansas City
Vernon Legler
North Dakota
W. M. Riggs
Riggs
Highland Brickenridge
High Prairie Chapel
Joe Maholn
Olathe
Kansas
A. D. Timberlake
R. J. Altekruse
Elmer Eichelberger
Adam Wigim
J. T. Downer
John Baker
Louis Downer
David Lezler
Joe
Louie Byrne
F. M. Ferguson
Davenport
Bert Milholm
Muscatine
Henry Dethoff
Hugh Wigim
Dot McSwiggin
Wilton
Concord Notables and Local Move In News Briefs
Concord Iowa notices report Jno Bliven assisting Singleton and McKee with ice and various social visits. Henry Wagner buys Maxon farm near Fredonia for March 1 occupancy. several residents remain ill or recovering from pneumonia and measles while others visit relatives in Letts Fredonia and Overton Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Jno. Bliven
Singleton & McKee
Jno. Barker
Dr. Hubbard
Columbus Junction
Maudie George
Edna Carey
Robert
Robert McDaniel
Fred Wagner
Maxon
Fredonia
Rheuby Wagner
Chloe Blake
Jesse Coolidge
Harry Carpenter
Overton
Neb
G. B. Lowe
Harve Ritter
Letts
Isaac Wagner
Smuel Littrel
Kelley
Will Dunham
Littrel
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Home Relief
Public notice-style ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy for piles lasting years. It claims rapid relief of swelling constipation ulcers and fissures with a no charge trial sample before purchasing a 50 cent box from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Visitors From Bayfield at Andrew Healey Home
Ralph Healey of Bayfield and another Bayfield resident were Sunday visitors at the Andrew Healey residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Healey
Bayfield
Andrew Healey
Grip Epidemic Alarms Cities Prompt Remedy Promises Cure
Editorial warns of a gripping fever sweeping large cities with high mortality and calls Piso's Cure for the Cold as a dependable early remedy. It asserts cold weather and exposure worsen risk, but treatment can prevent progression and hasten recovery by addressing the respiratory tract.
Kalona area notes funeral visits and local moves
In Bralona Kalona Iowa on February 18 J H Bonham and Wm Smith attended E H Fry's funeral in Wellman. Miss Della Tomlinson stays home sick this week while Lizzie Tice teaches the intermediate class in her absence. J P Yoder Joe Shetler and Ely Hochtetler shipped stock to Chicago. Ed Gingerich from Goshen Indiana visits then heads to Clarion. P J Huff sells his meat market to C M Long Kinross. Many locals ill including Thede Frederick Mrs W W Miller Mrs Owen Rogers Mrs Levi Twyer Mrs John Brown Mrs Bonham and B F Hochtetler. Chas Kempf visited Iowa City over the weekend. Ethel and Edna Allen at home Saturday. Ed M Wortz also at home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
J. H. Bonham
Wm. Smith
E. H. Fry
Wellman
Della Tomlinson
Lizzie Tice
J. H. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Marian Bunker
J. P. Yoder
Joe Shetler
Ely Hochtetler
J. P
Joe
Chicago
Ed. Gingerich
Amos Gingerich
Goshen
Ind
Clarion
Joe Swatzendruber
Ben Swatzendruber
Seward County
Neb
P. J. Huff
C. M. Long
Kinross
Thede Frederick
W. W. Miller
Owen Rogers
Levi Twyer
John Brown
Bonham
B. F. Hochtetler
Chas. Kempf
Iowa City
Ethel
Edna Allen
Ed. M. Wortz
Funeral attendance and local visits noted in Iowa City area
The report lists individuals attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary Manatt and Mrs. Yoder, with Dorothy Manatt of Iowa City present. Marion Kepler and family attended the dedication of the new M E church in Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Jim Grady and son visited Kalona area friends and relatives. Sherman Sleichter was home from Saturday to Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
Dorothy Manatt
Iowa City
Mary Manatt
Marion Kepler
M. E
Jim Grady
Kalona
Sherman Sleichter
Electric Bitters touted as blood tonic in ad
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters enriches poor thin blood and strengthens the weak, offered at 50 cents by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Eczema Now Curable by ZEMO Medicine
Eczema is now curable with ZEMO a scientific external preparation that stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing skin diseases. Eczema yields quickly and is permanently cured by this remarkable medicine available at All Druggists. Write for sample E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo Sold by A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
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Ayer
Ayer Co., Manufacturing Chemists
Lowell, Mass
E. Williams
Wapello
William Nelson
Ira Reeves
Fairport
Choice Farm
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
J. A. Clark
Samuels
A. B. Clapp
W. H. Harris
East Sixth Street
Low Tree
J. Ong
Roach & Musser Sash and Door Company
Lucile Rosenberger
Oskaloosa
N. Rosenberger
Anna Foley
Mary Foley
Arden
J. Mason
Durant
R. L. Leech
Winterset, In
William Weber
City
George Hagerman
East Fifth Street
Laura Porter
Clinton
Linder’s Delicatessen
West 2Nd St
J. J. Healey
Nichols
James Healey
Lee Mishler
Miss Bertha
Cal. W. Smith
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Atlas
Marquette
Eingarten Bros
Rei
Se N. Ve
COM
Missioners Meeting
Lucy Pickering
Guy Manatt
Rade Carpenter
Ottumwa
Ken
Ortha Manatt
Los Angeles
Cal
James Rice
Missouri
Springdale
E. Ady
Iowa
Des Moines, LA
van Camp
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Bralona
Henderson Drug Co
E. Second St
J. H. Mundt Carriage
St. Ament
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