Excelsior Hose Company Celebrates 32nd Anniversary
The Excelsior Hose company marked its 32nd anniversary at the hose house on Third Street last evening. More than 150 members and wives attended along with city officials including Mayor Asthalter and Fire Chief Deutschmann. Certificates were awarded for twenty and ten years of service, followed by a banquet and dance in a hall decorated in red and white.
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Excelsior Hose Company
Hose House
Third Street
Diercks
Fred Walton
Asthalter
Deutschmann
Hagerman
Martin Flannery
J. J. Ryan
L. J. Horan
Stapleton
John Vetter
Hy. Freyermuth
Wm. Schmidt
Con. Toohey
Jno. Fuller
Aug
Ankle
Jno. Butz
Chas. Quandt
Jno. Freyermuth
Henry Liebbe
Jacob Weggen
Herman Raethz
Otto Horst
Anton Schrautemeyer
Lawrence Curry
Ben Kurtz
Geo. Thauren
M. E. Fahey
Dan Fogarty
M. J. Flannery
Frank Smith
Levi Pontious
Cedar Street
Gunzenhauser
Walnut
Third Streets
Pontious
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for lung issues
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for weak lungs coughs and colds with a price of 50 cents and 1.00. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets the remedy.
Mill Manager Killed in Bailey Flour Mill Disaster
John Hutchinson, manager of the Bailey Flouring mill in Council Bluffs, was fatally injured when his clothing was caught in a shaft. He was pulled into the machinery and crushed, with his body badly mangled as he struck the timbers.
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Council Bluffs
John Hutchinson
Bailey
Reynolds Wins Iowa State Checkers Championship
Reynolds of Nichols captured the Iowa state checkers title after three days of play in West Liberty. Rob Roberts of Perry finished a close second. Brice Fy Reynolds led the field with 64 points and defeated last year’s champ Smith in head to head play. The next tournament will be held in Perry, Iowa.
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West Liberty
Reynolds
Nichols
Iowa
Roberts
Perry
Brice Fy Reynolds
Jennings
Des Moines
Wasson
Marshalltown
Brunner
Dudley
Allee
Newell
Stone
Davenport
Swemn
Smith
One Day Cold Cure Ad by E W Grove Signature
An old advertisement promises a world wide cure for a cold in one day under the signature of E W Grove. The laxative bromine quinine product is marketed for 25 cents and touted as the remedy.
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E. W. Grove
New Sewing Society Organized by Royal Reserve Ladies
The Royal Reserve Sewing Society formed yesterday at Mrs. John Herwig’s Roscoe Avenue home. Officers: President Mrs John Herwig, Vice President Mrs Fred Lewis, Secretary Mrs James DeForest, Treasurer Mrs E B Lewis. Next meeting Feb 11 at Mrs Albert Thompson’s home 606 East Fifth Street.
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Royal Reserve Ladies
John Herwig
Royal Reserve Society
Roscoe Avenue
Royal Reserve Sewing Society
E. B. Lewis
Albert Thompson
East Fifth Street
Davenport Saloonkeepers Plan Shortened Weekend
Davenport saloonkeepers anticipate a February 22 24 shutdown under new rules and discuss a unified plan to reopen at least one day, with a meeting possibly called to decide on Saturday or Monday operations.
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Davenport
Two germicides claim to cure skin diseases nationwide
An advertising note from E. W. Row Medicine Co St Louis touts ZEMO and ZEMOTONE as impervious to skin diseases both internal and external. It claims the products destroy disease germs and always cure and lists A W Morgan 107 West street as a seller.
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E.w.row Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West ‘and
Etreet
Purification Feast Observed in Catholic Church Candlemas Traditions
February 2 marks Candlemas or the Feast of the Purification in Catholic practice. The day honors Mary’s purification and Jesus presentation, includes blessing candles, a procession, and a papal blessing in Rome. Customs varied in England Scotland and even across America, with old weather superstitions tied to the date.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Christ
Simeon
Israel
Rome
England
Scotland
America
West Liberty observes sixth anniversary of Lotus Chapter Eastern Star
West Liberty January 31 The Lotus Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its sixth anniversary at the Masonic hall with Mrs Hat tie Polders as mistress of ceremonies. Rev Geo Furniss gave the invocation and a burlesque play The Milkmaid's Convention featured a cast of 23. An elegant repast followed for about 20 guests. Mrs C G Pratt left for Princeville Ill to be with her mother seriously ill. Clarence Hollingsworth of Downey visited town for business. Mrs Fred Tharp returned from...
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West Liberty
Institution of Lotus Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Hattie Polders
Geo. Furniss
C. G. Pratt
Rocky Mountain
Princeville
J. T. Cheesman
Clarence Hollingsworth
Downey
Fred Tharp
Great Physiologist Endorses Digestion Tablets Not Diet Alone
A columnist explains digestion rests the stomach and discourages overworking it. He promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy, claiming they aid digestion, reduce symptoms, and are prescribed by physicians. The ad notes the product price and offers a free sample from the F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart _Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Sale of forty-two horses highlights Gibson sale at Downey
P N Gibson conducted a successful horse sale at his barn drawing buyers from Mechanicsville Davenport Washington Fairfield Iowa City Nichols Muscatine Atalissa and West Branch. Forty-two horses sold with top price 362.50 for a team and 200 for the roadster. Next sale scheduled for February 29.
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Mechanicsville
Davenport
Washington
Fairfield
Iowa City
Nichols
Muscatine
Atalissa
West Branch
Gibson
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
John Conley
Fourth Street
R. H. Chase
Ward
Ace Brisbine
Downey
Harry Wallingsford
W. H. Birkett
South Prairie
Messrs
W. L. Black
Wm. Wiese
Henry Wildasin
George Bannick
Wilton
Bert Metcalf
Henry Shumberg
George Kyle
Geo
Nicola
D. Dean
J. Dean
Henry Brown
Frank Pike
Ed Brown
Hank Kane
P. N. Gibson
P. H. Green
The
Christian Church
Jeffries
Cedar Rapids
Pearl Propst
East Third Street
Olga Anderson
Nellie Shaver
Emma Armrod
John Close
Gertrude
Calvary Lodge
Joe R. Hanley
Men Cross Frozen River On Foot After Ice Thickens
Two men walked across the river from shore to shore yesterday afternoon as the ice finally bore a man's weight. This marks a rare crossing after sustained cold conditions thickened the ice for travel.
Farm Auction Near Muscatine Iowa With 180 Acres
Auction set for February 3 1908 at 10 o clock. Dale Patterson of Fairport Iowa offers 180 acre Eastern Iowa farm with 80 acres tilled 15 acres timber running water schoolhouse near mail route telephone in house and new buildings. Terms require 1000 cash and 7300 left on farm for three years at 4 percent. balance due February 10 1908. Auctioneer Griff Johnson.
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Muscatine
Durant
Summit
Iowa
Chas. Patterson
Fairport
Col
Griff Johnson
Bates
Wapello
Louisa County
Seamon
Second
Spring Streets
Commercial Bank
Hare & Hale
Pascual Brothers
Great bargains in Iowa farms for home or investment
Real estate firm P. & Johnson & Co. advertises improved Iowa farms of 40 to 370 acres near railroad towns. Listings claim prices from a dollar per acre and up, with rural route access and telephones. Claim to save buyers up to 50 percent and invite readers to request a large farm list.
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Iowa
P. &. Johnson & Co
Eluon
Reliable Loan Co
Bell Telephone
Illinois
Ilinois
Reliance Loan Co
Muscatine
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J. Vanatta & Son
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Hahn Bros. & Co
H. M. Bartlett
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Law
Frank Zimmerman
Mulberry Ave
O. Stoker
Fusa
H. M. Barnett
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Owen Kk. Vance
Hent
W. 6Th St
Ridcnt Sons
Maiden Lane
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S. G. Stein
McKee & Bliven Button Co
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East St. St
Cherry Shoe Store
Wm. Hoffman
4Th St
Muscatine and Vicinity
Station O
New York
Clean Comb Co
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T. Journal
H.C. Wittmann
Green St
J. Greenblatt
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Haifleigh & Co
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Boyd Transfer Co
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