Local Notes on Visits and Commerce in Muscatine
Mrs L B Hendrix of Letts returned home after shopping in the city. Miss Zona Nichols of West Liberty arrived to visit Muscatine friends for a few days. Wallace Busch, visiting Muscatine, left for Davenport yesterday. The Candy Kitchen serves ice cream candy and sodas. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by J K Tyler Oph D. Office 116 E 2nd. Sleepy Eye flour advertised for biscuits.
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J. K. Tyler
Oph. D
Zona Nichols
West Liberty
Muscatine
Wallace Busch
Davenport
Jos. Beckey
Mulberry Avenue
Letts
B. F. Muhs
Arthur
City
J. W. Hahn
West Sixth Street
Flossie Foster
Cedar Rapids
Doris Cramer
Lucas St
Nichols
Esther van Zyl
Lucas Street
White's corner treats and local travel notices
Choice candy fruits and ice cream sodas at White's near 3rd and Cedar. Steamers Quincy and St Paul schedule moves with times noted. Local residents and visitors depart or arrive in Muscatine from Columbus Junction Chicago Cedar Rapids Davenport What Cheer Spirit Lake Nichols Washington and Davenport with several short visits and trips.
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White's, Cor. 3Rd
Cedar
Death of Mrs Edward Fishburn in Arizona returns to Muscatine
Mrs Minnie Aumiller Fishburn died in Tempe Arizona after a long illness. Her body will be brought to Muscatine for burial accompanied by her husband and son William two. A niece Miss Florence Weltz may accompany them. Survived by husband Edward Fishburn son William sisters Mrs Thomas Fahey and Mrs Charles Weltz and Fred Aumilier of St. Louis. Funeral plans pending arrival of the body.
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Edward Fishburn
Thomas J. Fahey
East Second Street
Muscatine
Fishburn
Julia Zukasty
Tempe
Ariz
Arizona
William
Florence Weltz
Minnie Aumiller
G. Aumiller
Speer
Second Street
Fred T. Nesper
Charles Weltz
Fred Aumilier
St. Louis
Real Harvester Boy Disappears After Nebraska Harvest
Fred Walker of Walnut Street Muscatine, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Walker, left Muscatine over a month ago after disciplinary correction. He is reportedly harvesting in Nebraska crops, and his letter offers no plans to return home.
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Nebraska
Fred Walker
Frank Walker
Walnut Street
Fred
Battersom Stores Redesigns Departments For Fall Stock
Battersom Stores expands ready to wear on the west main floor and moves millinery to the east rear. New children's ready to wear, expanded hosiery and underwear area, and a corset fitting room will debut this fall. Floor space totals 30 by 130 feet for ready to wear with plans for more displays and improved fitting services. Mr Ficken reports new house furnishings and furniture arrivals after market trips. Mr and Mrs Downer depart for three weeks to scout new trends in New York Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterson
Muscatine
Ficken
W. EB. Downer
East
Steel furniture balance received for new court house
The remaining steel furniture for the new courthouse was received yesterday and will be installed this month. Work on placing the steel railing around the treasurer's office counter is progressing, giving the area a banklike appearance.
New York firm rejects gray haired salesmen amid debate
A New York firm faces a chorus of gripes as it favors younger staff at a sales banquet. Older workers recount career pride while lamenting age bias and a plan to shift elder salesmen to a lower division. An ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Restorer with free samples via Hessig-Ellis Drug Company Memphis.
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New York
New York City
Q-Ban
Q-Ban Hair Restorer
Havercamp
Hessig-Ehis Drug Company
Memphis
Tenn
Concluding Lecture by Gilbert Ends Nature Talks Series
The final talk in the nature series by Prof. J. P. Gilbert was delivered at 11 oclock in the Chautauqua auditorium on Animal Myths. He debunked dragonfly dangers and shared myths about birds insects and folklore, earning high praise from a steady audience despite turnout being slightly below expectations.
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J. P. Gilbert
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Notes Highlight Kryl Band Tour
The Kryl band draws strong interest as the best on tour this season with soloists. Edwin M. Shonert debuts as pianist for the Artist company, after hurried prior entrances. Dr J E Cathell, famed speaker, arrives by 6:30 am for tomorrow’s appearance. A ragtime program by a fifty piece band is expected to attract four thousand to the park. Wilton and West Liberty plan large delegations via a noon special train tomorrow.
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Iowa
Edwin M. Shonert
Artist Company
Wilton
West Liberty
Chautauqua
Kryl in Special Car Brings Bard to Muscatine
Bohumir Kryl and a 42 piece band arrived in Muscatine on a special car attached to the Firefly with a baggage car for instruments. A rag time concert is set for tonight and concerts Sunday afternoon and evening, promising a lively show from the famed ensemble.
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Bohumir Kryl
Muscatine
Kryl
Natural appetite revival with Stomach and Liver Tablets
When digestion is regular the body craves food. A lack of appetite signals a need for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They strengthen digestion, improve appetite, and regulate bowels.
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Chamberlain
Chicago citizen Mike the Pike hidden from fame
The Sioux City Journal notes the urban paradox as Mike the Pike, a Chicago resident of notable standing, remains obscure while reporters focus on agitators like Hinky Dink and Bath House John, suggesting a jumbled public spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Mike the Pike
Hinky Dink
Bath House
John
Hubby Off 15 Days Jail After Disturbance Case
James Jacobson pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Judge H S Howe and drew a 15 day county jail sentence after a disturbance at Mrs. Manis 881 Cedar street. Mrs Jacobson lacking funds sought county aid and prepared to move with her four year old to Cedar Rapids where they previously lived. Police court disclosures indicated a lively Wednesday affair.
12th Annual Orient Cruise Aboard S S Grosser Kurfuerst
From New York October 16 1909 to San Francisco February 5 1910 the voyage lasts 73 days with 24 days in Egypt and Palestine. The trip costs from 650 dollars including all expenses afloat and ashore. Special features cover Madeira Egypt India Ceylon Burma Java Borneo Philippines Japan. Frank C. Clark Times Editor New York announces the cruise.
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New York
San Francisco
Madeira
Egypt
India
Ceylon
Burma
Java
Borneo
Philippines
Japan
Lloyd S. S
Grosser Kurfuerst
Palestine
Frank C. Clark
Times Elda
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Lezotte
Mary Carpenter
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Rebecca Cottell
J. Krebs
E. R. Fulmer
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Katherine Mauthe
University of Chicago
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Helen Blair
Columbia
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Northern Michigan
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Traverse City
Frankfort
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Cheboy
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GEO. W. Fisher Mulberry Garage
Rea
Search of
Batterson Stores
Gilbert
J. E. Cathell
BARD
Tion
Via
Graham Biscuit
Fairy Soda
Vanitena Wafers
Itew’s Biscuit
Clinton
L.iten & Sons
Clinton, Iowa
Snow White Bakery
Clark’s Cruises
Cleveland
Hamburg-American Line
Iowa Farm Mortgage Loans
J. E. Stevenson
Hershey Building
E. P. Day
Trinidad Lake
Kleet
Huttig Mfg. CO
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