Local residents travel and return from nearby cities
Mrs K Wall of Columbus Junction returned home after a visit with friends in town. Misses Kate Healey Margaret Healey and Helen Sneichen came back from Davenport on the steam er Helen Blair. Robert Hender of West Liberty visited the county seat for the day. Mrs O D Longstreth left for Iowa City to join her husband as they plan to move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wall
Columbus Junction
Kate
Margaret Healey
Helen Sneichen
Davenport
Helen .Blair
Robert Hender
West Liberty
O. D. Longstreth
East Hill
Iowa City
Speed Program at West Liberty Fair Promises Finest Entries
The Speed Program for the West Liberty fair runs August 18 to 21 and is billed as one of the association’s best. Fine stock entries are planned and families are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty Fair
Residents Make Morning Moves and Notices Across Town
Mrs W R Childs visits Keswick relatives. Art Chaudoin returns from Chicago on business. Miss Anna Baer sails to Pella Iowa to visit friends. Robert Seiler heads to Montezuma. Lindle and Dant promote Red River Valley excursion August 3 with one fare round trip. R Penton returns from Montezuma. John Hampe travels to Adams station for business. J B Boos leaves for Cedar Rapids taking his mother home at Carroll. Mrs S A Dickinson visits Columbus Junction. Major J Lawrence leaves for Ottumwa to lead volunteer post. Maud and Blanche Lane attend Mayme Kemptner and J A McCormick wedding. West Liberty fair set for August 18–21. Quote about changing opinions promotes A B C Family Tea 25c per package. Misses Lulu and Emma Kroh return from Bell Plaine after weeks with cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Dickinson
South Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Major J. Lawrence
Mulberry Street
Ottumwa
Maud
Blanche Lane
West Liberty
Mayme Kemptner
J. A. McCormick
Association
Lulu
Emma Kroh
Bell Plaine
Bessie
Anna Scott
Pine Street
Call for Trans-Mississippi Congress Delegates Issued
Mayor R S McNutt receives call for the fourteenth session to be held in Seattle August 1821 with delegates assigned by population Muscatine County and club. The congress aims to boost western development through irrigation railroads harbors and trade with the orient and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. McNutt
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Seattle
Washington
Mississippi River
Trans- Mississippi
Trans-Mississippi
Orient
National Congress
West
Department of Mines and Mining
Territories
Alaska
Merchant Marine
Consular Service
Preservation of Forests
Postal Service
Schiffmann Asthma Cure Claims Absolute Cure
Letters from users proclaim Schiffmanns Asthma Cure permanently relieves asthma hay fever and bronchial affections. A 14 year hay fever sufferer says the remedy ended his troubles after one package. Sold by druggists for ec and 1.00. Free sample via Dr. R Schiffmann Box 89 St Paul Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiffmann
Mary Zachery
Pleasant Hill
Frank Guilfoyle
Ridge Avenue
Roxboro
Philadelphia
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
Largest hay crop in Muscatine County says dealer
A local dealer reports Muscatine County has the largest hay crop on record with very good quality. Weather has been favorable for putting up hay and $6 per ton is the current market price. Corn planting is delayed by two to three weeks due to cool nights and uneven late crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
McCormick and Kemptner Wed in East Fifth Street Ceremony
J A McCormick and Miss Mayme Kemptner united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on East Fifth Street last evening. A large number of friends attended the ceremony.
Lum ber firm moves to new offices and wedding enlivens Muscatine
The Myra Hershey Lumber Co successor moves across Hershey Avenue to a new 750000 foot dry shed quarters in the same building. President Myra Hershey and officers renew advertising contract. At 8 pm J A McCormick and Mayme Kemptner wed at the bride’s parents home with 125 guests. Continuous reception and postnuptial home in 1102 Hershey Ave after August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Hershey Lumber Co
Hershey Lumber Company
Hershey Avenue
Myra Hershey
P. W. Francis
Fred Beach
A. S. Lawrence
John Stortz
Maxim's Maxim Trial Surprises Judges
Maxim the inventor faced a committee and claimed its gun’s power would fall short of its potential. The trial ended in a surprise victory rather than disappointment, given the overestimation. The ad then promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a germ killer for hair loss with a sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp’s
Milwaukee Rail Control Sparks Market Panic
The stock market slump is tied to a fight for control of the Milwaukee railroad as it completes a Muscatine line. Rockefeller reportedly sold holdings last summer to engineer a low price break and regain control. A syndicate holds 30 000 shares and a Vanderbilt Pennsylvania merger is rumored. outsiders managing the properties is considered unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad
Muscatine
Rockefeller
Rockefellers
St. Paul
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Vanderblits
Book firm Umscheid and Seiler changes hands
Seiler and Seiler will succeed Umscheid and Seiler as the well known book firm closes today to prepare invoices for the transfer. Edward Seiler and his brother Charles Seiler will compose the new firm. Umscheid plans retirement and has not decided his future options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiler
No Pity Shown. Guliedze tells of piles cure by Bucklen’s
F A Guliedze of Verben a Ala recalls years of suffering with a terrible pile condition and twenty four tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him and is praised for burns and aches. Available for 25 cents at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Guthrie
Alisa
Harmon Miller
Asheville
N. C
H. W. Miller
Owensboro
Zema-Cura
Zema-Cura CO
West 22d St
New York
F. A. Guliedze
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Havercamp
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any unsolved case. Includes testimonials, address to FP J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, and notes Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drauggist
Th. Hall
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Godfrey
We thank friends neighbors and the button cutters of Fred Bostons button factory for kindness during our bereavement. Mr and Mrs Chas Godfrey 403 Indiana St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boston
Chas. Godfrey
Indiana St
Cholera Infantum Cure Promoted By Remedy Ad
An advertisement proclaims cholera infantum a dangerous infant disease but says it can be cured with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It promises a certain cure when directions are followed and notes sale by all druggists.
Blood Balm claims curing skin and cancer through herbal formula
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for a wide range of ailments from skin sores and rashes to cancer. It promises purifying, strengthening blood, and relief from aches, with testimonials, 20 years of testing, and home care directions. Prices, sample offers, and mailing details are listed for Muscatine and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balin Co
Atlanta
Muscatine
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
East Second Street
Express
Authorized Pope Leo XIII Biography Offer
Prominent American author Mgr Bernard O Reilly, once Vatican Domestic Prelate, is presented as the pope’s official biographer with papal blessing. Cardial Gibbona and church authorities recognize the work as the sole official biography. Large illustrated set, generous commissions for agents, free elegant outfit from The Jolun C Winston Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo XIII
Mgr
Bernard O'Reilly
Vatican
Rome
Cardinal Gibbona
Jolun C. Winston CO
Dearborn St
Chicago
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McBride & Cope
West Second Street
W. E. Battey
Muscatine’s
John A Robbins
Fire Life and Accident Insurance
First National Bank
LOCAL
W. R. Childs
Keswick
Art Chaudoin
Anna Baer
West Sixth Street
Pella
Robert Seiler
Broadway
Montezuma
Red River Valley
Lindle & Dant
R. Penton
John Hampe
Adams Station
Western
J. B. Boos
Cedar Rapids
Carrol
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Corry & Vernentin Company
C. G. Shaw
Gress
County
Miss Mayme
Kemptner
East Fifth Street
Friends of the
Myra Hershey Lum, Co
Old One
E. G. Kemptner
W. L. Beatty
United Brethren Church
Harriet B. Kemptner
Joe Hartman
Mendelssohn
Bessie Dealing
Mandane
Henry Boldt
E. Hollowday
Mapleton
Nancy Preuty
Maxim's
Milwaukee
Lindle & Daut
B. B. BR
A. M. Lingo
Second Street
Ofice
Linge & Clapp
M. P. Goff
Switzer Electric Supply Co
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