Clergy and locals ride trains in regional business and visits
Rev W L Clapp travels on the 7 58 to Washington for a few days. Rev J B Schweirtert of Wapello arrives and heads to Illinois for church work. R W Durkee rode the 7 58 to Sigourney on firm business. L Urdangen of Riverside visits over Sunday returning on the Western. Mrs James Harris of Sweetland travels on the Western to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Charles Ruthenberg, clothier of Wapello, was in the city on business, leaves on the M N & I at noon. J E Van Camp of Sweetland Center rides the 7 58 to Burlington for business. Ads claim blood tonics and strawberry extract as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Schweirtert
Wapello
City
Illinois
R. W. Durkee
Sigourney
L. Urdangen
Riverside
James Harris
Sweetland
Cedar Rapids
Charles Ruthenberg
M. N
J. E. van Camp
Sweetland Center
Burlington
Rev. Zimmerman
Davenport
Auction Sale at Fell Store in Fruitland
The stock of goods from T. E. Fell of Fruitland will be sold at auction by Sheriff J. D. Stuart starting today at 1 PM and continuing to 10 PM each day until the stock is gone. Sale held at the Fruitland premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Fell
Fruitland
J. D. Stuart
A Word to Real Estate Agents Offers Land Boom Hints
A circular promises guidance on where the next land boom will occur and how real estate agents can profit. J. F. Merry, assistant general passenger agent of the Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Iowa, invites inquiries for the mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, Ia
Constipation Remedy Ad And Local Visits Highlight Page
An advertisement for Cas carets Candy Cathartic claims natural action for bowel issues. The page also notes visitors in the city including Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elliott from West Liberty and Ed. Long, plus locals attending trains 7:58. Dr. Charles M. Robertson visits family in Cedar Rapids area.
Muscatine's Own Regiment Reunites for September Gathering
Roster and history of the Iowa infantry unit known as Muscatine's Own. Describes its formation at Camp Strong on Muscatine Island, departure for battle in 1862, the sorrow of farewell, and the mustered regimental list headed by Colonel S. G. Hill. Notes a split train near Wilton and subsequent garrison duty at Cairo before next installment.
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Iowa
Camp Strong
Muscatine Island
Ogilvie
Commercial House
Muscatine City
Muscatine
Cedar County
Cedar
Shiloh
Adjutant General
H. B. Hendershoot
S. G. Hill
J. H. Rothrock
Henry O'Connor
Why Don't You Buy a Home in Muscatine Real Estate
A sales pitch urging readers to invest a few hundred dollars to buy a home of Titus and Jackson on long and easy terms. The notice touts Muscatine real estate as a safe purchase and urges homeowners not to miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Muscatine
Coffeeless Cure: Doctor Credits Postum for Health
Dr W J Allison of Heber Arkansas long a coffee drinker credits Postum Food Coffee with curing indigestion and boosting his health. He notes a 19 pound gain in four months and reports a Illinois woman improved to normal strength and gained 40 pounds after using Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Allison
Heber, Ark
Illinois
Postum
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It describes Eustachian tube inflammation causing hearing loss and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are sent free. sold by Druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. Hall
Colored Circles Social Notes Mention Illness and Visits
Mrs Mary Bains remains very ill at home. A M E church ladies concert netted a neat sum and will lead to a cantata soon. Forest White breaks ground for a new house foundation. Mr and Mrs I P Johnson hosted events for Mrs burryl Harsh of Chicago and Mr and Mrs N L Black of Washington. Several gatherings follow with Rev P P Taylor and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bains
Forest White
I. P. Johnson
Burryl Harsh
Chicago
N. L. Black
Washington
P. P. Taylor
Mesdames Watson
Grooms and Woodson
Samuel Barnes
A. Seabrooks
Fulham Avenue
Dr. Townsley
Burrul Harsh
P. P
Florence White
Busie
Davenport
No democratic daily in Des Moines says capital paper
The Des Moines Capital asserts no need for a democratic daily newspaper in Des Moines and that such a paper could not succeed. The statement marks an official position on local press competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Odd Sled Sitters and Church Pew Jitters Riddle
A boy can sit on a sled six inches square tied to a sled moving nine miles an hour but can't sit on a sofa five minutes for a dollar. A man can sit on an inch board and talk politics for three hours but in a comfortable church pew for forty minutes he gets nervous and twists and goes to.
Mannikovs and butter cause unexpected collapse
A fragment describes a man who pouches tobacco with juice running down his chin, feeling fine until a hair in the butter knocks him out completely.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Slogans Warn Fraud
The advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the slogan C. C. C. on every tablet and warns buyers to avoid bulk sales and fraud, directing readers to look for the famous mark and buy from all druggists.
Sister Lou Marries and Moves to Kensington Flat
In St Louis Republic dialogue characters discuss Lou’s marriage and her new Kensington flat. Mabel mentions the wedding. Miss Jellus confirms a flat but not its location. The exchange hints at a social note within a local urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Sister Lou
Kensington
Jellus
St. Louis Republic
Prosperity vs Adversity Debate From The Chicago Post
Quote exchange on prosperity and ruin framed as a wry view of fortune. One speaker argues prosperity ruins more people, but prefers it to adversity for its enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hain
Chicago Post
No Progress About Him At The Old Stand
A Philadelphia Press column notes ongoing business at the same location with no sign of change. The exchange highlights persistence and continuity in the old address despite chatter of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Baron of Ideas Jokily Teased Over Title
A conceited journalist asks what title he would receive if literary men were titled. His senior quips Baron of Ideas as a terse reply.
Iowa Leads in Land Improvement Among States
Iowa tops the nation with more than 86 percent of farm lands improved. Illinois is next, followed by Indiana with over 77 percent. The findings reveal Iowa's lands are highly uniform for farming purposes.
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Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa Democrats Active as Observed by Pilot-Tribune
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes considerable truth in the report that Iowa Democrats are active. It says the activity helps keep the Iowa Democrat and national Democrats in a state of great activity to determine their position.
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Storm Lake
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Uneeda Biscuit
Daily Journal
P. M. Mulser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
Robinson
McBride & Cope’s
John A. Robbins
Insurance
W. L. Clapp
Burdock
Fowler
Sterlin
Remedy CO
New York
Lewis Otto
Herman Otto
Clark Smith
Keokuk
Ed. Long
Crawfordsville
el Paso
Gist
Hawesville, Ky
Paul Brandt
Newell Avenue
D. I. Manrose
R. A. Holmes Printery
Charles M. Robertson
Annie
Nellie Robertson
West Third Street
John O'’Melia
Dean
Delda McCoy
Vera Mason
Wilton
Linn
Harry Hutchinson
Z. W. Hutchinson
Mulberry Street
Oskaloosa
Will Hyde
West Liberty
John B. Hudson
R. B. Baird
Thirty-fifth
F. L. Dayton
H. Lofland
C. L. Chambers
S. M. Cobb
E. C. Reigart
F. W. Evans
S. Manly
J. H. Phillips
W. B. Keeler
R. Hawley
J. A. Kyrk
A. John
C. S. Porter
W. M. Stewart
G. C. Burmeister
J. Mayer
C. Kranz
W. Dill
W. A. Clark
H. Hoover
Co. E
F. W. Doran
W. C. Kennedy
P. F. Anson
A. A. Snyder
G. W. Baxter
G. W. H. Lucas
Co. G
S. H. Dixon
L. F. Crietz
Abe Shane
Co. H
J. Flanagan
G. H. Spencer
P. Hyde
Co. I
W. D. Conn
B. F. Randall
J. A. Evans
Co. K
H. A. McKelvey
W. M. Dugan
Cairo
Ills
Harnier
S.S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Hershey Lumber Co
the Journal
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co
East Second Street
California
Via
Great Rock Island
G. PL & TA
Rls&pay
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
A. C. Shaw
Clark St
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