Local People of Muscatine and Nearby Cities Visitations
J L Coder a business caller in Arden. Various residents and visitors pass through Muscatine including Dr Cal Smith and Mrs Homer Vincent of Letts. Attendees include C A Carpenter of Columbus Junction, James O Toole from Chicago, and G A Merrill of Cedar Rapids. Regulars travel to Letts, Nichols, Davenport, and Chicago for brief visits and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Vincent
Letts
C. A. Carpenter
G. A. Merrill
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Stranger Found Dead in Iowa Barn Near Wapello
A stranger employed briefly on the Haschar farm was found dead in a corn crib on the Ant Williamson farm near Wapello. He had appeared intoxicated after visiting the Williamson home and was later found dead. coroner’s inquest not held due to clear cause. Burial held in town after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Ant Williamson
George Haschar
Will Williams
Williamson
Haschar
C. P. Wagner
Bryan boosters energize Illinois delegates in Denver convention
Lee P. Loomis reports from Denver on Illinois supporters for William J. Bryan at the convention. John K. Harvey promises Bryan victory while Jerry Sullivan draws attention at Iowa headquarters. The piece notes J. Ham Lewis and local Denver humor around the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee P. Loomis
Denver
Colo
William J. Bryan
Illinois
Salem Way
Salem
Bryan
Salem Town
John K. Harvey
Albany
Harvey
Iowa
Sullivan
Electric Bitters Advertises Dyspepsia Cure
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitters from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a remedy for dyspepsia described as a Viper in the stomach, claiming help for liver and kidney troubles with a money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Violent storms predicted by Washington forecaster Foster
Forecaster Foster of Washington D C warns of three major disturbances this month with warm and cool waves crossing the Pacific slope and eastern states. He expects frequent showers, possible severe storms near July, and a peak July temperature around 90 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Great Central Valley
Meridian 90
Mrs. Kincaid Relative Reveals Family Link
The note identifies Mrs. Martin as a sister of Mrs. Kincaid of West Fourth street, highlighting the family connection through Mrs. Kincaid’s sibling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kincaid
West Fourth Street
Martin
Kincaid
Col John I Martin Noted Figure at Convention
Col John I. Martin of St. Louis is highlighted as a key figure at the convention and is of special interest to Muscatine residents because he is the brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Central Division
Rock Island Lines
Muscatine
Fairbury
Neb
Mr. Brown
Rock Island
Keokuk
Des Moines
A. J. Barger
Western
Col
John I. Martin
St. Louis
John M. OBrien Jr Seeks Sterling Bryan Second Place
John M. OBrien Jr of Muscatine praises the Oklahoma delegation and their platform while worrying an eastern candidate without the true Sterling Bryan mark may be named for second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. O'Brien, Jr
Muscatine
Oklahoma
John
Sterling Bryan
Mark
Spectator Tricks Stir Oklahoma Senator Owen Lobby Scene
In the Brown Palace hotel lobby a speaker posed as Senator Owen of Oklahoma while A L Warner of California addressed the crowd. The real Owen avoided the scene as locals cheered the impersonator and debated Oklahoma bank laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Oklahoma
Brown Palace
Pepper
Murray
House of Representatives
A. L. Warner
California
Los Angeles
Senator Owen
Warner
Keystone of thrift and success offered by Hershey State Bank
Thrift anchors success in business, home, and society and saving is essential. The message urges opening an account with Hershey State Bank with 4 percent interest on savings accounts and time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey State Bank
Pepper Helps Iowa Delegates Enter Convention Hall
County Attorney Pepper has aided Judge Wade in securing access for Iowa visitors to the convention hall amid ticket shortages. Pepper and others assisted many Iowa delegates and national committeemen, enabling entry that would have been prevented by tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
Denver
Judge Wade
Second District
Chicago
Iowa
Mr. Pepper
Local Notes from Ainsworth and Surrounding Visits
Ainsworth Iowa residents share recent travels and visits. Henry Hunt and two children spent the Fourth in Winfield while Susie Trotter visited Fairfield with relatives. J L Coon and baby visited S C Pearson in Newton. Fern Potter returned to Danville after a visit here. Miss Lelia Paul traveled to Colorado with her grandmother for the summer. Dr and Mrs H B Hamilton returned home after a trip Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Murphy
Ft. Madison
T. C. Murphy
N. S. Ditmon
Muscatine
Ditmon
H. A. Plitt
Ollie Foster
Rock Island
Ill
Burrel Foor
Cone
Joseph Boltz
Morning Sun
Col
J. W. Garner
Columbus Juncetion
James Mullen
Washington
J. C. Cresswell
Wilton Junction
Minnie Thomas
A. D. Morrow
John Schafer
Henry Hookey
Moscow
O. Reed
Eva Reed
Keota
J. W. Richardson
Tingley
H. B. Hamilton
Local Visitors and Farewell Travel Highlight Community Notes
Over the past six weeks in Chicago and surrounding towns, residents such as Henry Rhodes of Marion Iowa and Grace Cunningham from Cedar Rapids visited relatives in Ainsworth and nearby. Alma Johnson of Monmouth and Mildred Hardin of Sabine Pass are also noted among travels and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chicago
Henry Rhodes
Marion
Edward
Grace Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
T. J. Easter
Crawfordsville
John Sharp
Alma
Keota
Maud Bronson
Josiah Harding
Dr. Hewins
Davenport
Ainsworth
Alma Johnson
Monmouth
Ill
James Clegg
Bert de Harpporte
Minneapolis
Minn
John de Harpporte
M. P. Lewis
Pekin
Mildred Hardin
James Matthews
Sabine Pass
Tex
Julia Tripp
R. S. Dix
Blanchard
T. J. Nicholson
Charles Morrison
A. J. Laird
S. B. Sands
Colorado
Ruth Butler
Morning Sun
Prairie Grove Notes on Weather and Local Events
Rains delay hay and corn fieldwork in Prairie Grove. Allison Kirby and George Kirby picked cherries. Miss Greene of West Liberty chosen to teach the fall term starting late August. Funeral of Mrs Henry Hiatt. Miss Vesta Croxen drowned near Atalissa. Residents visited relatives and attended church. Josephine Pinney recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
Allison Kirby
West Liberty
George Kirby
Miss Greene
Dr. Heek
Harold Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Charles Deforest
H. T. Swart
Henry Hiatt
Atalissa
Arch James
John McCann
Josephine Pinney
Jesse Swart
Martin Black
Earnest Hawker
Co. E. Dice
Vesta Croxen
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
J. L. Coder
Arden
Cal. W. Smith
M. Doran
Nichols, In
James O'Toole
L. A. Denham
Nichols
A. M. Cavett
Near Summit
John Robey
Keswick
Willia Robey
Roselawn Avenue
A. L. Pierson
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Colonel Hare
H. J. Denham
Hanford
Cal
Walter Harker
Thomas Agar
Montpelier
G. W. Gause
Fred Davidson
E. E. Davidson
Mary Comenitz
S. M. Overholdt
Columbus Junction
Ben Stuerberger
Minnie Hirschman
Omaha
Helen Blair
A. Siegel
Dorothy
Rose Siegel
G.&pstein Furniture CO
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
Dan” Hamilton
Sigourney
Seventeenth Street
Union Depot
Savoy
J. Ham Lewis
Iinois
J. Ham
Castoria
Lider
What Is
New York City
Centaur
Pac
CEDAR
THE
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Northport
Traverse City
Chicago and Mackinac
Michigan
Manitou
Missouri
R. F.church
P.A
E. End Mich. ST
Rush ST. Bridge
We-ave-ton-sing
Roaring Brook
Harbor Springs
B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
New York
Thrift
the Keystone
Hershey
State Bank
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