Physicians Discuss Cooper Theory in New Orleans
The New Orleans Item reports doctors divided over L T Cooper's stomach health theory and his proprietary medicines. Some physicians note patient improvements in chronic liver kidney and stomach issues and offer cautious support while others doubt proprietary remedies. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes and sells Cooper medicines nationwide.
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New Orleans
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
United States
Havercamp
Local residents visit and travel around city affairs
Local items list residents and visitors from Nichols Davenport Wellman and DeWitt. People such as F H Schmidt, Ray Wilson, Mrs Bert Hine, Mr and Mrs Harry Reeves, Mr and Mrs J L Jones, Dr A B Clapp, Miss Anna Webb, Anna Hodlister teas advertised, and many others depart for Davenport Nichols Wellman and Iowa City for business and visits. Continuous notices of travel and social calls fill the day.
ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Pimples
An external use liquid called ZEMO claims to quickly and permanently cure eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the skin surface and destroying them. The ad directs readers to E. W. Rose Med Co of St. Louis for samples and lists A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street as a seller.
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ZEMO
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
Second Street
E.w.ros Med. Co
West Second Street
Y. W. C. A Notes Invite Health Minded Women and Girls
Women and girls are invited to a free health class by Mrs. W. G. Robertson on Saturday January 18 at 4 15 PM. The former Monday club will reorganize this evening at the Y W rooms with new members welcome. A Sunday meeting for women is set for 3 30 PM at the Y W rooms. Juniors should attend classes tomorrow afternoon and a junior party is planned for the near future. Saturday evening at the Y W rooms offers a cordial gathering with all welcome.
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W. G. Robertson
Y. W
Muscatine Council Reads City Reports January 1908
City council reviews reports from the marshal, collector, sexton and others. Marshal M. J. Flannery notes six arrests in January and 62 travelers in the bummery, while the collector tallies December 1907 funds across several funds. Sexton reports 15 burials for the period ending January 14, 1908.
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Bummery
M. J. Flannery
Muscatine
Iowa
Sexton
M. O. Neidig
City Engineer Report for Muscatine January 14 1908
City Engineer presents January 14 1908 collections and permits issued in Muscatine. Permits include Citizens' Railway and Light Co. five permits totaling ten dollars and William Bokenkamp one permit for two dollars.
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Muscatine
City of
Citizens’ Ry. & Lt. Co
William Bokenkamp
Fat Women and Housework Remedy Promised for Quick Weight Loss
The article argues housework is the best exercise for fat women and promotes a home remedy mix of Marmola, Fluid Cascara Aromatic, and Syrup Simplex with after meals and bedtime doses. It claims the regimen reduces flesh safely, requires no dieting or exercising, and is inexpensive and readily available.
City Weighmaster Reports December to January Transactions
City Weighmaster J Rosenmund submits December 15, 1907 to January 13, 1908 totals for 624 loads weighed at ten cents each amounting to 62.40 dollars. The report includes street repair payments for Sycamore fronting Mira Hershey's building and related city engineer notes. Frank Ashcraft paid 29.10 and John Redmond processed one permit with no collection.
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Kane
Briggs Tere
Omiand
Dee Walle Ee
SNL
RUS Bee
Boes
Dome US
Ns Bree
Weer
Atari
Oes
Sycamore Street
Mira Hershey
Frank Ashcraft
Muscatine
City
Iowa
Co. J. Rosenmund
City council weighs new licenses to offset saloon revenue loss
Aldermen debate licensing various city activities to replace saloon revenue. The council tasks the city attorney to draft opinions on legally collectible licenses and backdated fees, while officers consider taxing dog ownership and other businesses to raise funds amid budget strain.
Muscatine Council Debates Primary Law For City Elections
City council discusses the primary law and its effect on holding a legal election on the first Monday in March. City Attorney Stapleton proposes a written opinion, but aldermen insist the primary law cannot be altered and may be superseded by the city charter date. The last regular meeting of the council concludes with ongoing debate over spring election procedures.
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Holmes
Stapleton
City Recorder Monthlys Report and Finance Committee Figures
At the regular city council meeting held last evening the City Recorder's Monthly Report was presented. The report lists receipts for the month ending January 15, 1908 including cemetery lot sales, dog tax, license fees, and other general fund items with totals and bond coupon details from multiple Imperial districts.
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Muscatine
City of Muscatine
City Recorder's
Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestive Relief
Claim Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest all foods and cure stomach disorders. The ad links digestion to mood and brain function, urging readers to try the tablets for 50 cents and receive a free sample by mailing their address to F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Bldg
Marshall, Mich
City Finance Committee Report January 1908
City Finance Committee meets in regular session per City Recorder Gustav Weis. Aldermen present: Ep pel Holmes Sander. Absent: Richards. Ald Eppel presides. Bills examined and found correct and recommended for payment from designated funds and appropriations.
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Gustav Weis
City Recorder
City Recorder's
City Finance
Eppel
Holmes
Sander
Ald. Richards
Ald
Ald. Holmes
Ald. Sander
F. J. Eppel
Fragmented Farm Ledger Receipts Include Names and Sums
A long list of company and individual payments appears, showing amounts for items like electrical supplies, telecommunication services, cordage, tools, and burial fund allocations. Names include Jackson Electric Supply Co., Mississippi Valley Tel. Co., Thompson Bros. Co., and Iowa Telephone Co., with totals and scattered small charges.
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Jorge
B. C. Stocker
Ieee
Jos
R. T. Wallace & Son
H. Schmidt & Son Co
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Bcs
Hvid
Brandenburg
Bond Bros
Ates
Lowa Telephone Co
Grady Bros
Pine Dee
W.G. Block Co
Dngcarre
Thor Woos
Edward Holman
John Haifleigh
Jackson Electric Supply Co
Mississippi Valley Tel. Co
App'n
Ponetploees
Portrel
Goa
H. App’ N de Soes
Sexton
Nester
A. Bartemeier
Iowa Telephone Co
Fire Fund
Bedbert Grog
Mississippi Valley Tel
Champion Hose Co
Cone
Iowa Telephone
Muscatine Lum. & Box Co
City Tambor
The
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
McBride & Cope We
Geet Sn
Nccwccone
Sane Tiormam
Cis Cease
John Morris
Ces
Frank Welch Ee
Bridge Fund
Sewer Fund
Macomb Sewer Pipe Co
Edward Hoffman
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F. H. Schmidt
Nichols
Ray Wilson
Davenport
Graff
Bert Hine
West Liberty
Harry Reeves
Fairport
Will
J. L. Jones
Las
A. B. Clapp
A. A. Diercks
Evan Street
Anna Webb
West Eighth Street
Wellman
Hollister
John Elder
J. C. Coyner
Nelle M. Johnson
West Third St
Christian Kindler
Helen
Kindler Avenue
David City
Neb
Esther Stellrecht
Lows Avenue
Hodllister
Rocky Mountain
Havercamp’s
M. Isaacson
East Fifth Street
Chicago
P. B. Mockmore
Wilton
Choice Farm
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
J. E. Smith
Tena Trautman
Cal. W. Smith
Iowa City
Edward Gremmel
Mrs. T. B. Beitel
Orange Street
Titus, Ia
Fred Mapes
William Metzger
Culver Street
Rubio
Edward Mockmore
S. J. Morris
DeWitt, In
W. S. Chenoweth
Henry Jayne
North Mulberry Avenue
Viusentine
Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
Council
MULCT
Engin
Eer
City Weighmaster
John Redmond
J. J. Ryan
Leo
Chly
City Council
Montaly Report
Finance Committee
A. H. Klepper
J. E. Elliott
H. Dallman
Tena Elfers
Geo. Elfers
Theodore Gettert
Theodore Steen
Total Com
General Fund
Tek
Isb Aes Ee
S. D
el Cane
Longley, Low & Alexander Makers
Anson Clothing Co
Good Clothing
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
ED. Pinaud
New York City
John Ryan
Cleveland Vapor Lt. Co
Road Dist
Home Savings Bank
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