Well Known Woman Passes Away in Wilton
Mrs Wm Johnston a longtime Muscatine county resident died at her East Wilton home at 9 15 this morning age 88 born Athens County Ohio November 30 1819 she came to the county in 1855 and leaves four daughters and two sons funeral arrangements not yet made. Frank Anderson dies in Rockwell City brakeman crushed between engine and cars son of Mr and Mrs W T Anderson Wilton family expresses sympathy Bertha Griffith Wilton reports death of Mrs William Johnston aged 87 years.
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Wilton
Wm. Johnston
Muscatine County
East Wilton
Johnston
W. G. Griffith
H. C. Perry
Hattie Johnston
A. E. Ford
Grinnell
Jeff Johnston
Ida Grove
Frank Anderson
S. H. Wise
Rockwell City
W. T. Anderson
Bertha Griffith
Pine Street
William Johnston
Dangerous abdominal surgery averted by new life pills
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as painless purifiers prevent dangerous abdominal surgery. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Colton Leaves Columbus Junction for Koehler New Mexico
F M Colton departs for Koehler New Mexico to join his wife and daughter Greta who remain to care for M W Klotz. Beatrice Klotz goes to Trinidad to teach music. Mrs Rifenberg travels to Courtland New York to reside with her elderly mother. Clergy and locals gather for Presbyterian service led by Rev Elliott. Pythian Sisters plan a minstrel show at the opera house with Fred and Mrs James assisting. Rev Arch L Graham leaves Keota after a few days with the Sprague family. Miss Madie Buchanan returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
F. M. Colton
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Washington
Oats
Arch L. Graham
Keota
Sprague
Madie Buchanan
Pyramid Pile Cure Promised in 50 Cent Box Testimonial
A Matapan man recounts twenty years of piles and pain and endorses Pyramid Pile Cure after trying a sample. The letter touts rapid relief, describes suppositories, and offers a free mailed sample from Pyramid Drug Co the Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan with purchase options for a regular 50 cent package.
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Piles
Massachusetts
George Hi. Bartlett
Mattapan
Mass
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Muscatine Area Notes Farm Stock Shipments and Social Visits
Events from Muscatine area include T Lee Duncan selling 90 red spring pigs averaging 263 pounds and W H Gelatt with John Lowe shipping stock to Chicago. Visitors include Mrs R C Butler and Burton en route to Minneapolis, and Frank Sellers from Cairo. A 5:40 am southbound train arrived about 10 am, and a Columbus City musical convention ends with a concert led by J R Dunham.
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Muscatine
T. Lee Duncan
Columbus City
W. H. Gelatt
John Lowe
Chicago
R. C. Butler
Burton
Minneapolis
Burlington
Galesburg
Frank Sellers
Cairo
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Wounds
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug for healing wounds sores burns or injuries with a 25 cent price point. Both parties in a shooting scrape are described as wounded.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Fredonia Social News Looks In On Local Visits And Ills
Fredonia notes a weekend of visits among residents. Dora Lee and daughter Mrs. Will Jones called. Mrs. Eugene Lyman visited Mrs. Ellen Snyder. several neighbors and kin are listed as sick or visiting, with moves planned to Moline and travels to Muscatine and Letts.
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Fredonia
Dora Lee
Will Jones
Columbus Junction
Jones
Eugene Lyman
Mt. Hope
Ellen Snyder
Will Knott
John Biebinger
Moline
Roy Littrel
Walter James
Leonard de Witt
Charlie van Dyke
Elizabeth Brown
Mary Mickey
Etta Littrel
Jim Snyder
Irma Blake
C. Powers
Ed Emmac
Illinois City
S. A. Crull
Earl Bedwell
George
John Tucker
Bard
Joe Reed
Sarah Blake
Cedar Bethel
Clarence
Eva Bedwell
Alta George
Jesse Mickey
Dave Gage
Sella Blake
Letts
Clarence Blake
L. G. Browning
Mae
Cotter
Hallie Carr
Cedar Rapids
D. D. Mapes
Percy Mayne
Court trial overgoes conflict in Knaack Steffin case
In Stockton district court Mrs. Adelia Knaack sues Henry Steffin for 5000 dollars over an alleged hammer theft claim. Steffin denies accusing her and cites neighborhood tensions and a goat dispute as background. The trial continues with both sides presenting testimonies.
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Adelia Knaack
Henry Steffin
Steffin
Mr. Steffin
Stockton
McColm Dry Goods Announces Special Sale
Special tomorrow and Saturday sales offer muslins sheetings ginghams and domestics at less than manufacturers prices with double stamps in all departments by McColm Dry Goods Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Letter Clarifies Mrs Nimtzowitz Departure Rumor
The East Second street resident Mrs. Jake Rosenberg received a letter from a friend of Mrs. George Nimtzowitz stating she has not yet left and does not know when she will. A misinterpretation spread by Mr Nimtzowitz blamed her absence on being in Russia and not coming to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Rosenberg
East Second Street
George Nimtzowitz
Nimtzowitz
Russia
America
Mc Colm Dry Goods Sale Teasers Friday and Saturday
Coats jackets skirts and furs offered at reduced prices for Friday and Saturday. Extra coupons available in every department tomorrow at Mc Colm Dry Goods Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Mci Colm Dry Goods Co
New York County GOP Endorses Hughes for President
The New York County Republican committee voted unanimously to endorse Gov. Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination. The body also endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration, with chairman Parsons and allies demanding a Roosevelt administration endorsement in any Hughes resolution.
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New York
Republican County Committee
Gov. Hughes
Roosevelt
Parsons
Executive Committee
Gov
Hughes
Dr Miles Heart Cure advertised as heart nerve remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a nerve and heart tonic that eases weak heart action and related symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. D Barron claims three bottles cured her stomach and heart trouble, with a money back guarantee on the first bottle via the local druggist.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
Chicago to head Chamberlin Kindt syndicate move
The Chamberlin Kindt theatrical circuit will move its headquarters from Burlington Illinois to Chicago Illinois. George Peck will transfer to Chicago as booking agent and manager of the Chicago office. W Scoville may replace Peck as Burlington theater manager. location for the new Chicago office is yet to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin-Kindt Theatrical Syndicate
Burlington
Ila
Chicago
Ill
Davenport Times
Georeg Peck
the Times
Chamberlin-Kindt
Kindt
Burtis
Sioux Falls
Lincoln
Omaha
Sioux City
Riverways
George Peck
W. Scoville
January clearance sale across all departments
McColm Dry Goods Co announces a storewide January clearance with double stamps on Friday and Saturday, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the sale across every department.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Taft Defends Philippine Policy at Tippecanoe Club
Secretary of War William H. Taft told the Tippecanoe club in Cleveland that progress in the Philippines and missionary work counter imperialist charges. Speaking at a McKinley memorial banquet, he defended the administration’s civilizing efforts and social political contact with the outside world, avoiding current political issues.
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Cleveland
William H. Taft
Tippecanoe Club
Philippines
United States
William McKinley
Blacksmith Levi Pontious relocates shop to Gunzenhauser Building
Levi Pontious moved his blacksmith shop from the City Livery barn near Cedar street to the Gunzenhauser building at Walnut and Third streets. The new location offers larger, better accommodations and will be ready for business Friday morning.
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Levi Pontious
Gunzenhauser Building
Cedar Street
Walnut
Third Streets
First Symptoms of Grip Treated With Lemon Honey Remedy
Early grip symptoms addressed with hot lemonade from California lemons and honey. Remedy noted to reduce fever and restore normal conditions by prompt use.
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California
Local Roundup of Visits Illness and Guests in Wilton and Clarence
Rochester residents report a quiet week with Mrs. Baker and daughters visiting Rev and Mrs Bloom in Wilton and meeting Rev. Bloom. A pneumonia case leaves Andy Spencer in serious condition. The McGillvrays dine with Grant Baker in Tipton and attend the farmers institute. The Wood family from Muscatine visit I C Wood. Dallas Sterner injured by a horse, Dr Winters from Wilton attends. Eva McGillvray visits grandparent T J Kelly in Wilton. Mrs. Charlotte Moss returns to Clarence after visiting in Wilton with her brother.
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Rochester
S. C. Baker
Gertrude
Genevieve
Wilton
Bloom
Andy Spencer
Chas. McGillvray
Grant Baker's
Tipton
Farmers’ Institute
Earl Wood
Muscatine
I. C. Wood
Dr. Winters
George Sterner
Dallas
Moline
Eva McGillvray
T. J. Kelly
Charlotte Moss
Clarence
McGillvray
McColm Dry Goods Ad Promotes Friday Saturday Sale
Special prices on muslins and domestics for Friday and Saturday. Double stamps tomorrow. Don't miss this sale. McColm Dry Goods Co.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Illinois City Social Roundup and Updates
Mrs. Kathryn Brayton is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Henry Morehead were Muscatine visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs John Brayton visited Stephen Brayton Sunday. Joseph Neely went to Rock Island Saturday. Mr and Mrs Elmer France and daughter Zola visited Muscatine Friday. Ladies Aid society plans a dinner at Mr and Mrs William Tyler’s on Wednesday February 5.
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Illinois City
Kathryn Brayton
Henry Morehead
Muscatine
John Brayton
Stephen Brayton
Joseph Neely
Rock Island
Elmer France
Zola
Salt Windmill Converts Sea Water in Far China
A crude windmill in distant China powers salt production by pumping sea water into shallow ponds. There the water evaporates and leaves salt behind, a curious device amid advancing mechanical progress.
Today’s Markets from Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade
Market report from Miner & Co notes open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and Hogs. Provides receipts and projected cars for wheat corn oats hogs with price ranges and variances and weekly trend, reflecting strong hogs and mixed grain activity.
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report
Chicago market figures show butter steady with creamery at 214 32c and dairies 20 28c while eggs hold at 21 22c.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry and New York Market Fix Prices
Chicago market shows poultry steady with turkeys at 19 cents and chickens at 11 cents. New York butter holds firm with factory and imitation creamery varieties and eggs at 24 percent for firsts. Live poultry in New York steady with chickens at 11 cents and turkeys 11, dressed prices 12 to 20 cents. Wheat May contracts at 1.0614 and corn at 6 9/10 cents.
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Chicago
New York
Chicago grain and commodity prices drift in early trading
Wheat and corn futures show small moves with May and July contracts quoted across multiple grain types. Reports list openings, highs, lows, and closes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley along with prices for related commodities such as lard, ribs, and various red and hard wheat grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Park May
Timothy
St Louis Produce Market Prices Report
Wheat May price quoted as ay Se. Corn at 57% and 57 ker. Oats at 50 142.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report
Peoria market notes from January 30 record corn No. 3 at 52 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Chicago Cattle Receipts Stable at 8000 Head
Cattle receipts totaled about 8000 with steady prices. Beeves range from 3.60 to 7.10, cows and heifers 1.70 to 1.60, and stockers and feeders around 2.60 to 4.
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Chicago
Local Market Prices for Farm Produce and Livestock
The list shows current wholesale and retail prices across grains, feeds, eggs, butter, meats, poultry, vegetables, fish, fruits, and flowers. Notable levels include corn meal 20 to 25c per sack, butter 20 to 27c, beefsteak 10 to 12 1/2c per lb, eggs 19 to 25c per dozen, and various live stock bids from Muscatine area buyers.
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Muscatine Produce Co
Chictens
Malaga
Doctor Shailenberger Visits Muscatine Since 1903
Dr. Shailenberger, the Regular and Reliable Chicago specialist who has visited Muscatine monthly since 1903, will be at the clinic for consultations and follow ups.
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Chicago
Muscatine Monthly
Doctor claims cures for chronic diseases on one day visit
A one day only medical service promises permanent cures for chronic ailments with no fee if not helped. Dr Scheilenverger, described as a highly successful specialist, advertises cures for catarrh bronchitis liver kidney neuralgic and heart diseases among many others and claims to operate with quick visit styles and guaranteed relief without detaining patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigot
Nervous Debility Symptoms Described in Historical Ad Card
A descriptive list details nervous debility with signs such as despondency, morning fatigue, tremors, irritability, sunken eyes, blurred vision, pimples, restlessness, weakness in the back, urinary changes, and lack of confidence. Sleeplessness and general energy loss are noted as core concerns.
Wonderful Cures by Dr. W. E. Shallenberger Chicago
Advertises cures for blood poison syphilis gonorrhea and related conditions. Claims to perfect old cases and not perform experiments. Offers free confidential consultation at 145 Oakwood Bird Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad¢resa
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Bird
Chicago
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County
Brooks
Marsha
C. E. Brooks
Wittich Bros
J. C. Smith
Wapello
Fred Cutcomb
8. G. Robertson
Mr. Cutcomb
Monmouth
W. H. Hughes
Frank Johnston
S. G. Robertson
J. R. Dunham
Court
Windy City
Chamberlin
Peck
China
Jan. C
Chicago Produce Market
Nichols
West Liberty
Griff Johnson
J. A. Nichols
H. L. Metcalf
Muscatine Markets
Dr. Shailenberger
Commercial Hotel
Iowa
BE. O. Burnside
East Second St
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