Wilton Train to Add Extra Trip on Rock Island Line
An order issued to Wilton local agent W S Underdonk makes the Wilton train run an additional trip daily between this city and Wilton. The schedule adds departures at 6 25 am and 10 15 am with returns at 8 20 am and 4 45 pm, improving connections with No 63 and aiding Muscatine merchants and branch residents. A Milwaukee change note follows with no official notice yet.
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Wilton
W. S. Underdonk
Rock Island Road
Muscatine
ELOPING CHICAGO WIFE CAUGHT
Rock Island police intercepted G. F. Landers and Mrs. Fred Frazer of Chicago while they eloped on a Rock Island train headed for California. The husband and mother pursued and boarded the same train. An exchange on approach at Englewood led to a clash before officers intervened. The woman, about 21, initially left with her husband and mother, but promised to run away again within a week.
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Rock Island
G. F. Landers
Fred Frazer
Chicago
California
Landers
Englewood
Milwaukee Train 103 Arrives Delayed, Time Card Says Change Likely
The Milwaukee passenger No 103 arrives at 7 19 instead of 7 00 as published. With the new timetable card issued, officials expect the late arrival to become permanent.
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Stimulation
Advertisement for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cleanse and stimulate the bowels without irritation. Sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street in the local area.
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A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Many Children Rescued By New Discovery for Coughs
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds as a guaranteed remedy. Claims rescue of many children with prices 60c and 1 at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
Puls Departs for Home From City Visit
A. J. Puls, who has been attending to business here for several days, left for his home in Dubuque last evening.
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A. J. Puls
Dubuque
If you are anxious to sell your property there is always a buyer
Real estate note invites contact with John A. Robbins promising buyers for sellers seeking quick property sales.
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John A. Robbins
Kaiser Sawmill 15 Forged 10 Shut Down
South Muscatine Lumber Companys sawmill closed down due to log shortages and high freight costs. The notice says workers may find jobs in Wisconsin mills at $40 a month plus board, and outlines plans to convert the Muscatine plant to a veneer operation by next spring.
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Kaiser
South
Muscatine
Wisconsin
John H. Kaiser
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Mississippi River
Minnesota
C., M. & St. P. Railway
John H. Kaiser Lumber Company
Eau Claire
C., R.L. & P. Railway
Record rainfall in Muscatine could break monthly record
Mrs J P Walton reports unusually heavy rain in Muscatine with .22 inches yesterday and .42 inches this morning. Since the first day this month total rainfall reaches 8.68 inches, ahead of the 68 year high of 9.15 inches in 1876 while further rain is predicted. Crops suffer as cabbage heads burst and fields wash out, gardens damaged.
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Muscatine
J. P. Walton
Volunteer Weather Recorder
Heinz Farms
Grape Nuts Benefits Outlined In Food Debate
An article argues against heavy starch foods and promotes Grape Nuts as pre digested starch. It claims cereals support digestion reduce bowel trouble and aid mental strength through phosphate of potash from grains. It cites ten day usage as proof and references The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Afternoon Lecture on Making of an American Draws Crowd
Dr. E E Sparks spoke to a large audience at the Chautauqua Auditorium on the making of an American. He urged the home and school to instill willingness to serve and toil, honesty, and obedience while criticizing lax moral suasion and stressing practical citizenship in public and private life.
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Chautauqua
E. E. Sparks
Whitney Quartette
Beigin
Sparks
Morality and Education Shaped as American Character
A discussion contrasts the outside form with the inner soul and argues education alone cannot cure ignorance without forming true American character simultaneously. It emphasizes education as a specific remedy for ignorance, not a universal cure.
Electric Bitters Advertised At Havercamp’s
When eyes are dim tongue coated appetite poor bowels constipated Electric Bitters beat all cures at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. 50 cents.
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Havercamp’s
Warner Confesses Murder After Second Victim Dies
New York on July 25 Frank H Warner a former hatter realizes his act after his second victim Esther Nerling is dead and his companion John C Wilson dies following a flight from police Warner was wounded by a crowd and two officers are suspended for failing to arrest him.
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Frank Warner
New York
Frank H. Warner
Warner
Esther C. Nerling
John C. Wilson
Wilson
Bingham
Wealthy Armenian warned of fatal threat by band
Boston July 25 Moses H Guiesian a wealthy Armenian merchant said he received a postal card from New York warning he would be fatally harmed. The note claimed his brother had fatally hurt H S Tavshanjiay a New York rug importer and warned Monday would bring his death. It said he is a millionaire and gives nothing to the party. Committee of Revolution.
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Boston
Mass
Moses H. Guiesian
New York
H. S. Tavshanjiay
How Is Your Stomach These Hot Days
Awful hard on stomachs these hot days. Every little thing eaten seems to upset them. A simple mix from the drugstore may tone them up. Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Prosene Compound one ounce Sherry wine half a pint. Take a teaspoonful in water before meals and at bedtime.
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Whitney Brothers Concert Co
Cake Muscatine Journal
Abraham Lincoln
Edwin
Erle Sparks
Chicago University
LaSalle Corbell Pickett
Sen
Pauchet
Robert M. la Follette
W. S. Underdone
Milwaukee
Ecru
Munsing Union
Anson Clothing Company
East Second Street
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Kaiser Sawmill
Ali
Committee of Revolution
Opera House
Albert Shoppa
Quinn
East Second
the Home Tea Co
Swan
Wagner Bros
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