Local visits and departures noted in area residents
Residents from Wilton and Cedar Rapids travel between cities visiting friends and returning home. Several individuals including Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson Miss Emma Joslin and John Robertson depart for Mt Vernon Iowa while Miss Clara Millar resumes school duties. Dr Thomas Electric Oil and Dean’s Ointment are advertised for farm injuries and itching sores with sponsor quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Wilton
Mrs
Will Wallace
City
Emma Joslin
John Neibling
Cedar Rapids
Clara Millar
Mt. Vernon
Dudley Impersonator Edward Evans Forgery Saga Unfolds
Davenport Iowa January report traces J J Dudley alias Edward Evans from West Liberty to Independence for forging and selling a 3000 note and mortgage. Dudley already jailed for 700 swindle against W C Putnam. a 100 reward stands for his arrest.
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West Liberty
Independence
Davenport
Iowa
J. J. Dudley
Scott County
W. C. Putnam
J. B. Truax
C. E. Kiff
Dudley
Edward Evans
Spangler Sunday School Honors Satterthwaite With Bible Gift
Officers and teachers from Spangler M. E. Sunday School entertained at Cyrus Satterthwaite’s Fairview home on January 1. A guessing contest crowned Miss Alice Shoemaker winner with 34 correct of 50, followed by Miss Blanche Purcell and Mrs. J C Stuart. An oyster supper, peaches and cake preceded a token Bible gift to the host for his year as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangler M. E. Sunday School
Cyrus Satterthwaite
Fairview
Alice Shoemaker
Blanche Purcell
J. C. Stuart
Satterthwaite
Local Riverside items note suppers and ice work
Riverside reports the Red Cross lodge plans a Friday supper and the Woodmen a Saturday supper. Farmers are cutting ice on the Iowa river. Emma Cruz is sick. Mr. Evans returns home to finish repairs before grinding meal next week. Mrs. Cline remains in critical condition after a Christmas wagon accident. A farmer refused 79 cents a load for corn. a purchased car costing less than 70 cents signals a 20,000 bushel local glut held for higher prices.
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Riverside
Red Cross Lodge
Iowa
Emma Cruz
Evans
Cline
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertising and endorsements
A 100 reward offer for untreatable catarrh claims and endorsements for Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co advertises, with West Truax Wa lpine Kinman Marvin endorsers in Toledo. Cure taken internally and sold by druggists at ten dollars per bottle, with testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Grace Hotel Chicago Ad Promotes Convenient Stay
Special notice invites Muscatine readers to consider the Grace Hotel in Chicago. Located at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street, it is pitched as the most convenient and reasonably priced option for visitors to Chicago. The message urges guests to stay there on next trips.
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Chicago
Grace
Jackson Boule
Clark Street
Governor Sir Henry McCallum Greeted by Red Bay Fisherman
Ainslee's Magazine recalls Sir Henry McCallum governor of Newfoundland landing at an east coast harbor. A grizzled fisherman welcomes him and asks about his purpose before offering tea. The stranger identifies as the governor and responds with quiet dignity. The fisherman notes it is a fine job if he can hold it.
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Ainslee
Newfoundland
Henry McCallum
Ile
Sam’ Lewis
Red Bay
Henry
Somersby Harbor of Words Descriptions of a Poet
In Somersby England residents describe Alfred Lord Tennyson as a quiet man who seemed half asleep with half closed eyes and a constant gaze. An elderly woman recalls his hairy long beard and unclean appearance while her husband adds that he looked like a tramp walking dusty roads seeking lodging in Brigg.
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Somersby
England
Tennyson
Alf
Brigg
Boy learning manners in icy car door clash
In a November Philadelphia Record item a boy left a car door open to cool air. An old man scolded him, then softened when the boy revealed he grew up in a barn and that seeing a jackass reminded him of it. The exchange ends with a confession and light humor.
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Philadelphia Record
Humorous 17th Century Coin From Hamburg Sale
A rare 1679 Danish raid commemorative coin sold in Germany features a joke legend. The inscription reads that the king of Denmark visited Hamburg and to see his achievement one should view the other side, which is blank.
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Germany
Hamburg
Denmark
Daggett’s wit helps Brooklyn election post
The tale of Seth Low offering three candidates for Brooklyn elections ends with Al Daggett replying with three lines naming Charles Henry Cotton. The quip secures Cotton’s appointment as election commissioner, illustrating Daggett’s acuteness and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Daggett
Kings County
N. Y
Seth Low
Brooklyn
Mr. Daggett
Charles Henry Cotton
C. H. Cotton
Henry Cotton
Mr. Cotton
Mrs Jones and Mrs Robinson Highlight Fad Endurance
A dialogue in which Mrs Jones proclaims her admiration for her husband of twenty years while Mrs Robinson expresses surprise. The exchange, quoted from the Boston Transcript, underscores long standing domestic devotion and social chatter about marital fidelity.
Golf reminiscence from Bunker and Seum
Bunker recalls enjoying golf before taking it up seriously and stopping later. Seum teases whether he still plays. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Press as a light sports moment.
Mild Case Exchange Reveals Doctor's Bill
A brief cartoon caption shows a wife asking a doctor if her husband is gravely ill. The doctor replies, in a witty twist, that the issue is simply a bill of about $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stickum
Local News From The City And Surrounding Areas
Local items note M C Hayes travels to Columbus Junction and Fred D Miller travels to Keota on business. Davenport visitor Frank Reinecke calls on friends. Roadmaster John Nugent surveys B C R N territory. Y M C A banquet guest Judge Selden P Spencer stays with J Scott Blackwell family. Mr and Mrs L Burris transfer cars en route home from Davenport. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for digestion and indigestion prevention.
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Selden P. Spencer
St. Louis
J. Scott Blackwell
Mrs. L. Burris
Riverside
Davenport
Dream Balm Promises Restore Voice and Hearing
L G Brown of Granger Ohio reports two years of use of Dream Balm for catarrh. He says his hearing is fully restored and speech clearer, noting his occupation as a town teacher. Trial size costs 10 cents. full size 50 cents. Ely Bros mailing offer from New York.
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Ely Bros
L. G. Brown
Granger
Warren St
New York
Fred McDougal Heads Home From City Visit
Fred McDougal, who has spent two weeks visiting his old home, departed last night on the midnight train for St. Joseph Missouri where he is currently located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rogers
George Patrick
Harlan
Iowa
Kate Wilton
Fred McDougal
St. Joseph, Mo
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