Local Candy Kitchen Draws Best in Town
Local notes record numerous residents and visitors passing through the city. Dr B Coffman Mrs B C Powell and others returned home after visits or business in this city. Several individuals announced travel to Iowa City Davenport Rochester Letts and Washington along with social calls and shopping in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Powell
Iowa City
Arthur Prattle
Rochester
G. E. Fell
Fruitland
Mary Tompton
Letts
Lezotte
Lee Richards
Fruitlang
Allen's Foot-Ease promises instant foot relief and comfort
The ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve nervous feet ingrown nails and toe pain and make tight shoes fit. It claims quick relief from sweat callous swollen tired feet with a cure. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents with a free trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, of! x
Ethelyn Van Riper Rescue Brings Island Camping to Close
A Geneva Island grotto mishap near Muscatine leaves Eth elyn Van Riper and Dewitt Van Riper immersed after stepping into a deep hole while swimming. Father Charles N. Van Riper rescues her. he then collapses ill, forcing an abrupt end to the outing. Florence Narvis and Mr. Van Riper’s daughter survived the incident, with Narvis later reaching shore. Mr. Van Riper, Heinz Co. manager, remained ill but recovering back in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Ethelyn van Riper
Charles N. van Riper
Mr. van Riper
Miss van Riper
Florence Narvis
Dewitt van Riper
van Riper
Miss Ethelyn
Miss Narvis
H. J. Heinz Company
Lame Shoulder Treated With Chamberlains Liniment
A historic notice states that a lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to free application of Chamberlains Liniment. It notes the liniment is prompt, effective, and agreeable to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sweden and Norway at Frontal Boundary Dispute
A frontier difficulty has arisen as Sweden demands a boundary line alteration between Jemtland and Trondhjem. Norway refuses to agree, signaling possible serious disagreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Norway
Copenhagen
Jentland
Trondhjem
Colored Quartette to Sing at Muscatine Church
The colored male quartette from Claflin University Orangeburg South Carolina will appear in concert at the Muscatine Methodist church on Sunday morning and evening August 15 and 16. A silver collection will aid the college, with no admission charged. Also noted is the upcoming wedding of Menzo Grady and Ruth Painter at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W B Ireland officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ireland
Musserville Methodist Church
Claflin University
Orangeburg
South Carolina
Oregon Street
Methodist Church
Menzo Grady
Ruth Painter
Children visit city shops to learn trades
Mulford Mission kindergarten pupils under Miss Emma L Freyermuth toured a bakery laundry shoeshop blacksmith shop and post office to gain practical knowledge. The 32 children observed how trades operate and will conclude the term Friday with a program by the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford
Emma L. Freyermuth
Rapid Progress in Haying and Harvest Across Southern Counties
Ideal weather last week aided haying and early harvests. Timothy seed harvest will begin in southern counties this week. Threshing of winter wheat has started with good quality and yield. corn growth is rapid, tasseling and sprouting underway. Shower on the 25th benefits eastern and southern areas. apples and plums show stress.
Samose Promises Healthy Flesh and Strength
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food that adds weight, strength, and vitality to thin and weak individuals. It claims rapid visible gains in a week or ten days, with tablets sold by A. W. Morgan of Muscatine under a money back guarantee, price 50 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A. W. Morgan
Wright Test Falls Under Bad Weather Conditions
Orville Wright, with President Taft and other dignitaries watching, made a two and a half minute flight in clear but unfavorable conditions. The endurance test of one hour scheduled for yesterday was postponed due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Taft
Canon
Jusserand
Rioting Breaks Out at Pressed Steel Car Plant
Rioting broke out at the Pressed Steel Car plant in McKee's Rocks near Pittsburg on July 26 as striking workers were allegedly fired upon by deputy sheriffs. No injuries were reported. The plant was surrounded by armed guards last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKee’s Rocks
Mrs. J. Kindel Attends Local Chautauqua Visit
Mrs. J. Kindel arrived in this city from Burlington this morning and will stay a few days to attend the chautauqua program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Krebs
East Second Street
Nichols
Charlies Wade
New Boston
Bellevue
J. Kindel
Burlington
Pickle Factory Thrives Amid Seasonal Rush and Labor Shortage
Heinz Pickle works run at full force across departments except tomato and ketchup, with tomatoes due next week. Cabbage season peaks as 12 to 15 teams haul in produce for kraut, while farms along Slough Road push cabbage to the factory amid labor shortages, and onions demand heavy cultivation. Local social notes report Gladys Miller visiting the hill from West Liberty and visits by Van Wagners and Lena Gerunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Lowe Jewelry Company
Hershey
Ziegler Canning
Canning Factory
South End
George McAvoy
Davenport
Junie Concannon
Edna
Concannon
Sampson Street
Edward Anson
Isabella
Evans Street
Emma Lembau
Nichols
Heinz Pickle
Fast Hill
Gladys Miller
West Liberty
van Wagner
Illinois
Alfred van Wagner
East Fourth Street
Lena Gerunder
Eastill
Montana
Foley's Orino Laxative Ad Claims Health Benefits
A. W. Morgan druggist promotes Foley's Orino Laxative for stomach liver trouble and constipation. The ad claims it sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver, regulates the bowels, and is superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. Try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
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Battle Creek, Mich
Kellogg
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake CO
Battie Creek
Mich
Candy Kitchen
First Mortgage
Iowa Farm Loans
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Ave
R. J. Wiley
J. K. Tyler
Oph. D
B. Black
H. L. Husted
White's, Cor. 3Rd and
Cedar
Florence Hysell
West Fourth Street
Iowa
Robert Biles
F. Leu
East Sixth Street
J. N. Dodd
Frank Malone
East Eighth Street
Washington
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Northern
Chebo
R. F. Church
G.P.A
E. and Mich. St
Rush St. Bridge
Chicago
W.b.corsets
Eingarten Bros
Muscatine County
F. M. Cooper
J. G. Kammerer
Geneva Island
South Muscatine
REW
Lowe Jewelry Factory
Mus
John Diereks
Omaha
Charles Fahran
Columbus City
Herry McMaster
Louisa County
Glenn J. Frick
Flora Lemkan
Bert Smith
Grandview
Philip King
Wisconsin Street
Frances Nietzel
Rock Island
William Hartman
Marie Anson
Milwaukee
Lydia Brandt
Timothy
Chappell
Wright Test Falls
Liten & Sons
Snow White Bakery
Clinton
Fairy Sodal
Valusie
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
East Hill
NING
W. A. Morey
New Rock
Wittich Bros
A. L. Pierson Cor
Mulberry Ave
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