Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier Tonic
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve stomach and digestive tonic with a unique record. Testimonials from G Morris of Annandale Minnesota and others claim relief from scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism and general weakness. Sold everywhere in liquid or tablet form Sarsatabs. 100 doses for one dollar prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
Ks. G. Morris
Annandale
Minnesota
Lupia McWuHee
Athol
Mass
Jessie Kraumer
Middle Grove
N. Y. Hood
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Sunday Dinners Highlight Commercial Menu Amid Local Notices
Sunday dinners at the Commercial feature roast turkey and chicken with trimmings for 25c. Readers report several local residents visiting Muscatine and Davenport for business, visiting friends, or moving. Community notices include sales events, guild activities, and church suppers, with births and errands noted among residents.
Ice Gorge Threatens Iowa River Region Near Wapello
Residents east of Wapello fear a rising Iowa river due to an ice gorge at the river mouth extending toward Yellow Bank's bridge above Oakville. The gorge formed from Mississippi River ice and has flooded much of the low land along this side of Oakville.
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Iowa River
Wapello
Yellow Bank
Oakville
Mississippi River
Excellent Concert At H Schmidt And Son Warerooms
Large Muscatine audience fills the H Schmidt and Son Co. ware rooms for an Epworth League concert to benefit the German Methodist church. Mrs. Gobble’s voice charms. Liszt Die Lorelei and Lenz by Mildach praised. Herman Schmidt Jr and others praised for piano, violin, mellophone and flute performances. pianola noted for becoming part of the solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Herman Schmidt
Julius
Carl Schmidt
Protesting Railways Government Ownership Debate
Washington notes from Feb 22 cover Senator Burkett's winter convocation address at George Washington University opposing government ownership of railways as un-American and dangerous. Senate leaders McCumber and Sherman commented on Washington's farewell, with Sherman denying campaign funding claims tied to the Holland submarine project. Indian appropriation totals rise to 9,826,000 dollars, up 1,610,000 from the House-passed bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Burkett
Nebraska
George Washington University
Sherman
New York
Congressional Committee
White House
Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
Senate
House
Lumber yard injury at Roach & Musser hrs
Frank Snyder sustained a leg injury when a pile of lumber toppled at Roach and Musser lumber yards yesterday afternoon. Dr. J. L. Klein treated him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snyder
Roach & Musser
J. L. Klein
When a Woman Looks Well and Feels Healthier
An article urges women to improve health and happiness through a home tonic recipe. It promotes Fluid Extract Black Haw, Bee Pollen, and Alpen Seal as a daily three-times-and-bedtime mixture, claiming it purifies blood, purifies complexion, and provides strength without alcohol.
Trials Set In Court As Docket Moves Forward
In district court Judge D V Jackson read the docket and set several cases for trial though no dates were named. Trautman v Trautman Seventy Six Township Telephone Co v Conesville Tel Co Lee v Monroe & Son Fischer v Independent School Dist and estate of William M Elliott listed. Deed of transfer filed with county recorder notes W D Avery et ux to John Tracy west fifty feet of lot 1 block 72 consideration 3000 dollars.
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D. V. Jackson
Trautman
Township Telephone Company
Conesville Telephone Company
Lee
Monroe & Son
Fischer
Independent School District
William M. Elliott
Hearst Addresses Independence League Meeting
Chicago delegates at the national conference of the Independence league heard William Randolph Hearst speak in the afternoon. He framed the league platform to return government power to the people and make their will supreme in primaries elections and public official control after election. He opposed money in elections except for literature meetings and legitimate appeals to voters. He urged the league to curb high finance and craft constructive laws supporting legitimate business.
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Chicago
Ill
National Conference of the Independence League
William Randolph Hearst
League
Hearst
Washington praised as noblest public character in modern history
Joseph M. Choate, speaking at the University of Pennsylvania, called George Washington the noblest public character in modern history and said a Hague Conference vote would name him. He dismissed fears over U S Japan tensions and asserted diplomacy can resolve issues.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Joseph M. Choate
University of Pennsylvania
Choate
United States
Japan
American car reaches South Bend in New York to Paris race
The American entry arrived in South Bend at 11 45 this morning as the New York to Paris race advances. Goshen to South Bend route had a difficult ride today with improving conditions after yesterday. Italian entrant Sarteri left Kendallville after a long rest and repairs continue on the French car.
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South Bend
Ind
Goshen
New York
Paris
Kendallville
Sarteri
St. Chaffray
Fisher Opens New Mulberry Ave Garage and Shop
George W. Fisher, noted auto man and machinist, opens a modern garage and machine shop on Mulberry avenue between Front and Second streets behind the City Feed Mill. He offers complete auto repairs, a full line of gasoline engine and motor boat supplies, and will specialize in boat engine service near the river. Calls welcomed. prompt service guaranteed.
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George W. Fisher
Gunzenhauser
Third and
Walnut Streets
Mulberry Avenue
Front
Second
Fisher
Muscatine
Mr. Fisher
Second Streets
Tourists Humble The Californian Champs In Stockton Clash
Muscatine basketball team defeated Stockton All Stars 44 to 24 in Stockton Calon Feb 22. The visitors dominated with strong teamwork and tight defense, chasing the Californian champs and handing them their worst loss in two years. Local fans witnessed a decisive, well executed performance by Muscatine en route to a clear victory.
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Stockton
Cal
Muscatine
Stockton All Stars
Vistors
All Stars
California
Washington Day Observed in City with Closures
Washington's birthday was quietly observed as a legal holiday with closures across banks, post office, and P. M. Musser Library. Mail service was minimal, reading room hours were shortened, and schools observed the day yesterday with programs. The Red Men lodge planned its annual Washington Ball for this evening.
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Washington
P. M. Musser
Red Men Lodge
Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie Field tomorrow
The funeral for Mrs. Abbie Field will be conducted tomorrow at 4 PM at the Old Ladies' Home with Rev. B. C. Preston officiating. The body will be interred beside her husband at Neponset Ill, at her old home.
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Abbie Field
Old Ladies’ Home
Rev
B. C. Preston
Washington's Day Speaks Of Lincoln At Cornell
Col Clark E. Carr of Illinois, former American minister to Denmark, told Cornell students that Lincoln never harshly used power. He praised Lincoln as just to adversaries and able to invite views without offense, describing him as both droll and serious and devoted to his political party.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Abraham Lincoln
Clark E. Carr
Illinois
Denmark
Cornell University
United States
Ananias Club
Lincoln
Poland China hog sale sets regional price record
J S Price offered 50 Poland China sows at the Bowman livery barn on East Front street. The first sow sold for 237 dollars and others brought similar high prices. The sale drew hundreds of attendees with brisk bidding and solid interest in Price's stock. Price is noted as a prominent stock grower, reflecting strong confidence in his offerings.
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Bowman
East Front Street
J. S. Price
Poland
Price
Iowa City Five Defeats Anamosa 18 to 10 in H.S. Basketball
Iowa City high school basketball team defeated Anamosa 18 to 10 last night here. The locals outplayed the visitors in every phase of the game. The contest was rough and hard fought with the Iowa City squad showing clear superiority.
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Iowa City
Iowa City High School
Anamosa
Des Moines Y M C A Five Heads to Sioux City Clash
Des Moines YMCA basketball team departed for Sioux City to face the Giants tonight in a game attracting state wide interest and local attention.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Giants
Assessment Suspension Tends to End Eight-Hour Law Era
The International Typographical Union will suspend its assessment starting next Saturday February 28 when the eight hour law is inaugurated. The assessment began at ten percent January 1 1906 and has been gradually reduced since.
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International Typographical Union
Miss Gypsy Messenger Hosts Leap Year Party
Miss Gypsy Messenger of Mulberry avenue entertained friends at her home for a leap year party. The decorated parlors featured cut flowers and red hearts with games and musical selections before refreshments. Guests included Misses Florence Steen Lulu Palmer Margie Meerdink Mabel Morgan Ethel Riemcke Gypsy Messenger Laura Porter Minnie Litz and Mr and Mrs Robert Riese plus Messrs Fred Johnson Wesley Schwalm Ralph Pontel George Von Dresky William Riemcke and Harlan McDermid.
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Gypsy Messenger
Mulberry Avenue
Messenger
Florence Steen
Lulu Palmer
Margie Meerdink
Mabel Morgan
Adam Klein
Ethel Riemcke
Gypsy
Report of the Condition of First National Bank Muscatine
Balance sheet for First National Bank of Muscatine Iowa as of February 22 lists resources including loans 316475.37. U S bonds 25000. deposits 194315 15. capital stock 85000. surplus 6000. profits 1460 46. liabilities total 4087 75. notes and deposits due to state banks and others. cashier I S M Hughes swears to accuracy before Notary Jake Chomverg on Feb 22 148.
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U.S
U. S
Tate
Sovvesnes
Associated Bank
State of
Iowa
Muscatine
I. S. M. Hughes
Ss. M. Hughes
Jake
Chomverg
G. Stein
W. E. Bliven
J. R. Reuling
County Medical Society to Meet Friday Evening
The regular monthly meeting of the County Medical Society is set for Friday evening at 7 45 in the secretary Dr F L Appels office. Dr G A Heidel will present on Anatomy and Histology of Epithelial Tissues and Dr E H King on Degenerations and New Growths of these tissues. A large attendance is anticipated.
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County Medical Society
F. L. Appel
The
G. A. Heidel
E. H. King
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid of First Presbyterian Church met in the church parlors with strong attendance and notable work completed. A social is planned for Friday, February 28 at the church parlors with refreshments served. All ladies are invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
U. B
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Dinner by W R C Ladies Draws Wide Support
A noon dinner hosted by the W. R. C. ladies drew strong turnout with over 150 meals served. A pillow sale followed and produced a neat sum for the event.
Fraternal Aid Association Plans Friday Box Social
The Fraternal Aid association held a meeting last evening at its hall. Five applications were received and favorably balloted on. A box social is scheduled for next Friday evening at the hall.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Electa Chapter O. E. S. No. 32 Regular Session
Electa Chapter O E S No 32 will meet at Ma sonic hall Monday evening February 24 at 7 30 o clock. Members urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
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Electa Chapter
Masonic Hall
Gold Medal Flour Sifted Ten Times Through Silk
Lucretia notes that Gold Medal flour is sifted ten times through finest silk as a detail shared with Eugenia in a concise household remark.
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Lucretia
Eugenia
Washburn - Crosby
Iowa Democrat and citizenship drink question
The Burlington Gazette asks the Iowa attorney general to rule if a Democrat may still drink alcohol and retain his citizenship, signaling a legal question about eligibility and civic status.
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The
Burlington Gazette
Iowa
Iowa City Man Horribly Mutilated in Yard Accident
Iowa City reports detail the death of Joseph Babbitt after a train decapitated and mangled him in Davenport yards while his wife collapses. The note covers other local deaths and legal fines, including E W Sies settlement and a fall death near Montana.
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Iowa City
Joseph Babbitt
Allerton
E. W. Sies
Sies
Davenport
Howell
Fred Engelthaler
Albert Hagen
Maurice Abrams
Rev
H. H. Abrams
Anaconda
Mont
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Fairport
A. B. Clapp
Crown
W. Guyer
Edgington, Ill
Wiss “Mowry
Sherrard, Ill
Samuels
Harry Schreurs
Oregon Street
F. O. Sanders
Sigourney
John Milhorn
William Cullip
Bayfieldeft
Julia Bilkey
Sycamore Street
L. M. Slater
Verda Wade
Frank van Dorah
Jack Wood
East Hill
Alberta
Lillie Fangmeier
Lucas Street
Victor
St. Katherine Guild
Trinity Rectory
Laura Willrodt
Chamberlain, S. D
Louis Angersbach
Iowa Avenue
Mark Bergen
Route 4
J. C. Coster
J. E. Kranz
Mrs
Amalia Schmidt-Gobble
Schmidt & Son Company
Sogres
Nebras
McCumber
North Dakota
D. V
Jackson
Pdeed
Roberts
Mulberry Ave
ING
Hawkeyes
Highland Park
Wwe Owe
Des Moines Y
Nebraska Varsity
Sioux City Giants
Shenandoah
William Jewell
Kansas City
Haskell Indiana
Concordia
Glasco
Salina
Newton
Lindsborg
Denver
Golden
Fort Collins
Longmont
U. of Colorado
Greeley
Cheyenne
Laramie
Provo
Utah
Logan
Salt Lake City
Watsonville
Santa Cruz
San Jose
City
Roosevelt
Col
Cornell
China
Bowman's
J.S
Lars
Messenger Home
First National Bank
Somes
Department of Agriculture
Grocers
Los Angeles
San Francisco
el Paso
Colorado
W. S. Underdonk
Rock Island Lines
Itowa Avenue
Second Ficcor
J. E. Stevenson
Rad
H. K. Simonson
L. W. Dutcher
University
Nancy Adams
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