Davenport Notes Highlight Local Socials and Travel
A crowded list of visiting relatives and travelers fills the Muscatine pages. Frank McKibben visits from Davenport and Miss Gussie Plitt from Wilton drop in, with other callers including Rock Island and West Liberty residents. Steamers Quincy and Du buque carry residents to Clinton St. Louis and St Paul while local sailings see Downe r Hawley nuptials and a Geneva Island retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
St. Paul
St. Louis
Muscatine
Journal
Clara Balluff
Charles Balluff
Mildred Elliott
Iowa Telephone
West Liberty
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements Reach Davenport Reader
Davenport metalworker Edward Buck, of 723 Perry Street, shares how Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney trouble after cold settled in his loins. He reports improved urine color after one box and complete relief after two. Readers are urged to visit Havercamp's drug store to learn more. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Dean
Edward Buck
Perry Street
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Doan’s
Refund guarantee for Green's Tar Syrup bottles
The undersigned promise to refund money on a 5 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and offer a 25 cent bottle with satisfaction guarantee. Names listed include Nesper & Co., J. J. Havercamp, G. A. Riemcke, W. B. Barkalow, and J. T. Keuchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesper & Co
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
W. B. Barkalow
J. T. Keuchman
Miriam Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers No. 27
Miriam Lodge No. 27 I O O F installs officers Miss Elizabeth Pfeifer N G Miss Sarah Milkey V G Miss Harriet Miller Sec Miss Maud Smith Fin Sec Miss Elizabeth Scott Treas Mrs Ola Bailey R S to N G Mrs Josephine Hackett L S to N G Mrs Ellen Ashcraft R S to W G Mrs S A Clifford Ward Miss Anna Aderman I G Mrs Josephine Gresham O G With aides led by Mrs Lizzie Priester installation praised for high standard and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Elizabeth Pfeifer
N. G
Sarah Milkey
V. G
Harriet Miller
Maud Smith
Fin
Elizabeth Scott
Treas
Ola Bailey
R. S
Josephine Hackett
L. S
Ellen Ashcraft
W. G
S. A. Clifford
Ward
Anna Aderman
Josephine Gresham
O. G
Miriam Lodge
Lizzie Priester
Fuel bids sought by school board for 1902 03 year
Bids to A K Raff secretary board of education by 7 30 p m July 25 1902 for 500 tons of La Salle third vein soft coal or equivalent and 50 cords second growth hard wood. Delivered to city schools as needed. Board may reject any or all bids. G O Morgridge president J M Appel chairman Fuel and Light Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Raff
Board of Education
la Salle
G. O. Morgridge
J. M. Appel
Fuel and Light Committee
Grocers Form 5 Million Dollar National Combine
A vast grocery consolidation is forming in the central states led by Frank C. Letts of Muscatine. The National Grocer company will begin with 5 million capital and aim to control major wholesale houses in Iowa Missouri Kansas and beyond with Chicago as a central distribution hub. Local conditions are not expected to be affected initially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Frank C. Letts
Muscatine County
Marshalltown
New Jersey
Harlow H. Higinbotham
National Grocer Company
Western Grocer Company
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Minnesota
National Concern
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
National
Western Grocer
America
Combine
Amos Musselman
Musselman Grocery Houses
Grand Rapids
Mich
William Phipps
Phipps-Pennoyer Grocery Company
Saginaw
Harry Higinbotham
H. S. Griggs
Jackson
H. N. Higinbotham
Harry Higginbotham
F. C. Letts
William G. Phipps
N. M. Getts
Frank J. Buckley
H. L. Spencer Company
Oskaloosa
Letts-Spencer Grocer Company
Witchita
Kas
Marshalltown Grocer Company
Kansas City
Albert Lea
Minn
Spencer-Letts Coffee Company
Kidney and Backache Cure Promises Free Consultations
A medical advertisement touts Dr Fenner as a lifetime specialist for kidney disease and rheumatism noting a patient testimonial. It claims cures for kidney and backache issues and female troubles with free consultations and distributes a cook book and drugstore sales point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Local rivalries spark sharp competition in county affairs
The passage notes that local concerns would face strong competition, with Mr. Letts a leading figure in the affair and multiple relatives living in the southern part of the county and near Letts and Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Columbus Junction
Library Board Praises Miss Zoe Faddis Organizing Library
The P. M. Musser Public Library Board of Trustees writes a letter of high appreciation to Miss Zoe Faddis of Chicago for six months of library organizing work. They note the library is among the best in the state and thank her for selfless service and extra hours. The board offers to refer her to potential employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser Public Library
G. M. Titus
E. L. Jayne
J. G. van Lent
G. Stein
W. D. Burk
J. J. Engel
E. L. Mahin
Wm. C. A. Busch
C. R. Mieser
Summer Outings on the Grand Trunk Railway System
Descriptive pamphlets and rates for top continental resorts are available from Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. and T. A. at 135 Adams St Chicago detailing summer travel by the Grand Trunk Railway System.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Geo
Cooling Diet Ad Promotes Grape-Nuts And Postum
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts with cream fruit and Postum Food Coffee as a summer nutrition plan. It claims reduced body heat, improved digestion, and steadier nerves versus coffee while inviting readers to use recipes in package booklets.
Rainy Spell Visits South Cedar a Pleasant River Outing
Rain covers South Cedar Iowa as residents note hollow potatoes and good corn for the season. A 35‑strong crowd visited the river, found it high, then gathered at David James’ for ice cream and cake, ending with a cheerful evening. Walter Phelps of Muscatine visited his sister Mrs. H M Rockafellow. Vera Miller left for Wilton after a few days with her sister Mrs. A T Smith. H H and H W Rockafellow families spent Sunday with relatives in Springdale. A H Floyd and family called on friends Sunday.
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South Cedar
David James
Walter Phelps
Muscatine
H. M. Rockafellow
Vera Miller
Wilton
A. T. Smith
H. H
H. W. Rockafellow
Springdale
A. H. Floyd
Position in Sleep
The piece explains that sleep positions are habitual and involuntary. It notes hands arms feet and legs settle into familiar arrangements each night and resist deliberate changes. Attempting new postures provokes restlessness until old patterns resume.
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Land of Nod
Borrowed articles reflect respect for others rights
The passage notes that returning borrowed items shows regard for others and refinement. It observes city households accumulate a rotation of lent objects such as books, umbrellas, recipes, and small crafts, with borrowers often keeping items beyond their need, a selfish laziness the owner cannot endure.
Struck by hay fork accident near Sweetland Center
Henry Unkel, living near Sweet land Center, was injured yesterday afternoon while haying. A fork pulled from a carrier toppled toward him, striking his head and causing two deep scalp lacerations. He sought medical attention in the city where the wounds were stitched.
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Henry Unkel
Sweetland Center
Ink Stain Remedy for Shirts with Chlorinated Soda
Clerks who spill ink on shirts risk lasting brown marks after washing. Apply chlorinated soda immediately, rub in, then rinse with water. The stain vanishes almost instantly, preventing permanent damage to linen.
Amitability Roles in Friendships
Quote from Holmes notes that close relationships raise the need for honesty tempered by courtesy. It asserts that intimacy increases accountability to speak truthfully and respectfully rather than permitting harshness.
Weather and crops in Geneva as rain aids growth
Rain and mud hinder travel yet crops show promise in Geneva Louisiana. Cora corn stands knee to shoulder high and blooms with good color, suggesting a better yield than last year. The river road is crowded by the railroad while a young supervisor defends public interests. Mrs. David Browning recovers from a carbuncle under her arm. Mrs. G H Stiles visits sister Mrs. Howard Chandler at Park Place, in poor health.
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Geneva
Cora
David Browning
G. H.stiles
Howard Chandler
Park Place
Steam heating to be discontinued by Citizens' Power & Light
Citizens' Power & Light Company informs Muscatine patrons that steam heating will be discontinued as contracts have expired. H. T. Fiske, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Citizens’ Power & Light Company
H. T. Fiske
Low Rate Excursion to Clinton Announced by Diamond Jo Line
W G Block, Diamond Jo general agent, received instructions from Isaac P Lusk G P A that excursion tickets to Clinton and return can be sold for 1 25 for the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association meeting. Sale runs July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Block
Diamond Jo
Isaac P. Lusk
Clinton
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Paine's Celery Compound Praised In Pain Relief Claims
A historical advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as life saving for the sick and despairing. It cites John W. Boyd of Mishawaka Ind describing severe rheumatic pain and lack of relief from physicians, claiming recovery after using half a bottle and returning to work gaining weight and feeling well.
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Paine
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Daily Journal
P. M. Mulser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Tod
Robinson
McBride & Cope's Drug Store
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
Dr. Pentzer
Fast Second Street
Frank McKibben
Gussie Plitt
City
Miss Howe
Z. W. Hutchinson
Oskaloosa and
Sigourney
Geo. Nicolaus
Charles Holzhauer
Kate McQuaid
Rock Island
Ryan
Mark Quinn
Louise Rembacher
Portland
Ore
W. S. McKee
Ida Nichols
Fannie Peabeck
Quince Coder
Bert Johnson
Harry Crull
Bert Collins
Ray Hildabrand
Murrell Brown
Clark Coleman
Wapello
Frank Coleman
South Muscatine
T. J. Hoopes
Bessie Jarvis
E. Salisbury
el Paso
Sedalia
August Deidrich
Montpelier
Wm. Lowery
Louise Bradley
Waterloo
Margie Hawley
Downer-Hawley
Corry & Wymentin Co
Louis Mack
Denver
Colo
Deiderrich Sauer
Mr. Sauer
Adams
Caroline Brown
Dennis O’leary
E. K. Tyler
Miss Hedges
Dave Randleman
Cedar Rapids
E. L. Morehouse
Dubuque
Springfield
Ben Jackson
John J. Havercamp
Martin Havercamp
Geneva Island
N. F. Jackson
Myrtle Townsend
Henry, Ill
Mrs. Jackson
Paul B. Seevers
S. L. Waide
Arthur
S. L
Front Street
Clara E. Batterson
Pentzer
Grocers
Central West
Thijs County
letts-Fletcher Company
Letts-Spencer, Smith Company
Mason City
Letts Grocer Company
St. Joseph
Havercamp's
the Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hunel
Cal
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
South
Ilolmes
Paine’s
Regal Repairing Company
Scott
EV. Brandenburg
Paint Man
California
Omaha
Burlington Overland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountains
J. Francis
General
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