Local residents ride Western and Milwaukee to visits and chores
Frank Schleck travels to Lone Tree by Western to visit relatives. Lena Neirse of Nichols returns home from normal. Mrs. Rathbun leaves Milan for Gibson to visit relatives. Miss Ethel Browning and Miss Kate Anwyl with others arrive by Western or Firefly for visits and shopping. Various residents attend Chautauqua and conduct business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schleck
Lone Tree
Lena Neirse
Nichols
E. Rathbun
Milan
Gibson
J. W. Huif
Kalona
New Roster of Iowa Guard Ranks Officers Across State
The Iowa National Guard releases General Order No 14 detailing the complete roster and officer rankings. Major David S. Fairchild of the 54th leads as ranking surgeon, with several officers and noncommissioned staff positions noted and anticipated changes after the next gubernatorial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
54Th
Dalzell
Fairchild
David S. Fairchild
54Th Regiment
Niddleton
Davenport
Reinemund
Muscatine
Middleton
Bishop
Harry Kern
Charles A. Frack
W. S. Norton Beiriz
George Lyckhardt
Amon
Ralph Othmer
Watered Promise Iowa Basin Study Finds Groundwater Potential
The United States Geological Survey reports that the region including Iowa Minnesota and northern Missouri sits atop a major artesian basin with abundant groundwater. The study notes widespread poor boiler waters despite some wells producing high quality water for all uses and outlines ongoing interstate investigations to map depths and conditions for industrial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Minnesota
Missouri
United States
Middle West
Iowa Wells
Geological Survey
Mrs Snel Foster Praises Eclipse Naphtha Soap
Mrs Snel Foster of City writes a testimonial praising Eclipse Naphtha Soap for removing a large grease spot from a carpet. She says she never used better soap and urges friends to try it. For sale at all grocery stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Naphtha Soap Co
City
Eclipse Naphtha
Snel Foster
Special Atlantic City Excursion From Peoria by Big Four
Special annual excursion to Atlantic City and seashore resorts on August 2 1906 via Big Four route New York Central lines. Round trip from Peoria 19 dollars and 50 cents with return limit of fifteen days. Stops allowed in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on return. Fast train with standard sleepers and coaches leaves 12 00 noon. For details contact local Big Four agent or H R Daly T P A Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Big Four
New York Central Lines
Peoria
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
H. R. Daly
Main Street
John Theiler Heads To Burlington On the Firefly
John Theiler left last evening for Burlington aboard the Firefly to attend to several business matters over a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Missel
Clark
John Theiler
Burlington
Columbus Junction group attends Muscatine chautauqua
A large delegation from Columbus Junction visited Muscatine for the chautauqua and promoted the Columbus Junction event scheduled for August 1 to 9. Attending were J. A. Sprague secretary Rev. J. R. Vance director Rev. Kendrick entertainment committee J. B. Johnson E. E. Griffith and T. Lee Duncan advertising committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. A. Sprague
J. R. Vance
Rev. Kendrick
J. B. Johnson
E. E. Griffith
T. Lee Duncan
Homeseekers Excursions Offer Round Trip Tickets
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Mrs H C Stark and children go to Wilton for visit
Mrs H C Stark and her children were aboard the Wilton train last night bound for Wilton to spend a few days visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Stark
Wilton
Mrs. Kellogg Praises Lydia E. Pinkham in Letter
Denver woman Mrs. Sarah Kellogg credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a long tumor after seven months of use. She urges other women to seek the remedy and notes Pinkham’s ongoing free guidance from Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kellogg
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Drowning of Louis Schauder Jr Shocks Local Community
Report from Muscatine states Louis Schauder Jr formerly of the city drowned yesterday in Rock River while boating at Jack Cowden’s camp on Big Island. He and Peter Schaum ran a Davenport business near the National hotel before returning to Iowa. Schauder yelled of a cramp as the boat capsized and survived assistance. the body was recovered around 4 pm and an inquest found accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schauder, Jr
Rock River
Schauder
Second
Chestnut Streets
Muscatine
Davenport
Peter Schaum
National Hotel
Jack Cowden
Big Island
Panic Averted by Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad
An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store urges panic subsides by curing constipation with Dr. King's New Life Pills. The claim is that relief prevents serious issues like peritonitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Esc
Havercamp
Special Niagara Falls Round Trip From Peoria
Special annual rate of 8.50 for a round trip from Peoria with return limit twelve days including sale date. Stopovers allowed on return at Westfield for a side trip to Chautauqua Lake. Tickets honored on C and B line steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo and include side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal. First class coaches standard sleepers and a through fast train depart at noon. For details contact a Big Four agent or H R Daly T P A Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Westfield
Chautauqua Lake
C. & B. Line
Cleveland
Buffalo
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Big Four
H. R. Daly
Main Street
Postmasters Meet in August Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa State league of fourth class postmasters schedules a two day meeting in Des Moines August 28 and 29. Leave of absence is granted for Iowa postmasters to attend and railroads offer half fare due to the state fair.
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Iowa State League
National League of Postmasters
Des Moines
Postal Department
Iowa
McKay
Ben S. Bussey
Chelsea
A. R. Miner
Bussey
F. H. Howard
Moneta
J. H. Marriott
Long Grove
Town
Post Office
S. E. Cain
Hudson
Louis A. Bassett
Charleston
A. G. Gilger
Colo
Nellie Crowe
Clermont
Mary E. Hart
Cordova
Geo. P. Burgess
Graham
O. Z. Wellman
Arlington
R. H. Borrey
Palmer
W. O. Bock
New Albin
National League
F. W. Jameson
Ashton
F. M. Taylor
Batavia
J. J. Haverly
Center Point
O. M. Corrigan
Bayard
E. A. Graves
Carrison
Julia N. Mann
Baxter
Henry Luiken
Steamboat Rock
Albert Gaskill
Dawson
Mayor Norris Hurt in Train Yard Accident at Moline
Richard M. Norris mayor of Nichols was struck by a slowly moving train in Silvis Moline railroad yards Wednesday night and sustained a dislocated hip and severe facial injuries. He was taken to the city hospital while two companions escaped with minor bruises and scratches and proceeded to Chicago with the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Norris
Nichols
Moline
Mr. Norris
Chicago
Silvis
One Cent a Mile to G A R Encampment Tickets
Iowa Central offers transport to Minneapolis for the National Encampment at one cent per mile with return fare to August 31 and extension to September 30 on 50 cent fee. Tickets available via agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central
St. Paul
L'Mit
A. B. Cutts
Gentle Buccaneers Kept Laws and Loyalties Aboard
The account notes buccaneers kept Sunday worship, blessed their voyages, and shared loot in a communal pile. They swore not to steal spoil, with marooning for theft, and formed lifelong partnerships with comrades who shared all things. Love for a partner was often the sole tender feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masetfeldi
August 8 Dr Newell Dwight Hillis
August 8 Dr Newell Dwight Hillis scheduled to speak with public attendance noted. August 9 Bishop McCabe expected to address attendees at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
Bishop McCabe
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Sam
Dr. McNutt
Henry Long
Grandview
Mrs. Arthur Strong
Idea
Iowa Avenue
J. F. Chandler
Wapello
Chautauqua
Katherine
Elizabeth Cresswell
B. Snyder
Cranston
Milwaukee
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
Ethel Browning
Bert Willtrout
Myrtle Currier
Roach & Musser Sash & Door Co
Co. A. Pike and Sons
River Junction
Ella Clark
W. W. Ellis
Sigourney
Z. W. Hutchinson
Chas. Green
Barger’s
Mulberry
Elizabeth Hudson
West Liberty
East Fourth Street
R. E. Zimmerman
Iowa City
Kate Anwyl
Lilian Owens
Maibel Morgan
West Third Street
Great Basin OF
Artesian
Dis
Atlantic City
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Hershey Ax
Mms
Louis Schauder
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Leysens Shoe Store
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Verely
Moline Railroad
Wneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Columbus
C. A. Towne
Prof
Tyenaga and
Holden
Corn Man
Dr. McArthur
W. I. Nolan
W. A
Dr. Howard
Judge Wade
Mabel L. Conklin
Dr. W. F. Crafts
Nat M. Brigham
F.a.neidig
Hohlier Bros. Piano Tuners
Business College
Kautz’s Bakery
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Thompson Bros
J. E. Stevenson
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