Local society notes and travels across the region
Miss Alice Lange returns from Davenport after visiting friends. L. J. Haines of Moscow visits G. S. Haines on Tenth and Lombard streets. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets touted by local vendors. Geo. F. McMahon and John Wessels head to Marshalltown for a Catholic foresters convention. George Sander plans a Spokane relocation with companions. Mrs. Geo. Rutherford arrives from Des Moines to visit relatives. Fred McKnight of Muscatine stops in on way to Eldora. B. A. Metz seeks treatment in Iowa City for hearing. Mrs. Albert F. Critz and daughter Eda visit Davenport. Helen Blair trip noted. James Herrington leaves Cedar County for Wilton and West Liberty after city visits. Muscatine firemen charter a boat for a Davenport picnic. Florence Fox and Corrine Arnold head to Iowa City for university commencement. Rev. Sherriff of Minden, Pa., former pastor, visits city then Wilton.
Keosauqua Man 90 in Graybeards Civil War Ring
James Kennedy cites Muscatine area readers about Washington Brown living near Keosauqua above 90 and a fellow Graybeard veteran John Sivil in poor health. The letter outlines the Thirty seventh Infantry Graybeards mustered at Camp Strong Muscatine in 1862 and Davenport in 1865 and notes Lee Van Buren county ties and local captains. Also mentions flood relief needs in Des Moines with nearly $20,000 needed and about $9,000 subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sivil
Big Mound
Washington Brown
Graybeards
Sivil
Lee
van Buren
E. A. M. Swazey
Farmington
Joal A. Hall
Keokuk
James Kennedy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Constitutional Remedy
A defiant claim argues catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo promises cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for failures. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Revolting Tales of Russian Atrocities Eyewitness Account
An eye witness recounts brutal Russian mob violence in Kishinev including bludgeonings and nails driven into a woman's brain, the assault on Jewish families, and widespread terror. The report notes robberies halted at night and highlights individual rescues, clerical indifference, and pressures from St. Petersburg authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Wiseman
Wiseman
Leon Koulberry
von Plehvie
Ostrogoff
Kisheney
Kroushvan
Bessarabetz
von Oglio
Beltzy
van Kippur
Kishinev
St. Petersburg
Kishenev
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed For Wound Care
A remote dwelling suffers accidents prompting a family to stock Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healing aid. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Havercamp
Doan’s Kidney Pills Relieve Muscatine Pain Claim
Mr Jno Bloom of 1071 Hershey avenue testifies after wartime back pain and repeated doctor visits. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo for lasting relief. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents and warns to remember the name Doan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Jno. Bloom
Hershey Avenue
Hershey
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan's
Zema-Cura Promises Cure For Eczema And Skin Ailments
A testimonial style notice claims Zema-Cura cures eczema hives and skin diseases, insisting it works for any duration. It cites W W McMullen from New York and lists price 50 cents to $1, with availability through The Zema-Cura Co and McBride & Cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemacura
Ry Zema-Cura
W W. McMullen
Johnston & CO
B.roth St
New Yor
Local Masonic and Fraternal Lodge Meeting Schedule
MasonIc Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings the first Tuesday evening monthly. Muscatine Homestead No 336 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in G A R hall. Riley M Wishart is C of R I. Muscatine Lodge No 6 meets every Monday at 7 30. Miriam Lodge No 27 D o R meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 30. Prairie Encampment No 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Homestead No 336
G. A
I. Oo
F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Hall
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
Moders Brotherhood of America
K. of P
J. A. Cosgrove
H. H. Arnold
A. O. U. W. Fagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
P. Ingham
Howe
E. H. Delsen
K. O. T. M. Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Asthalter Building
Iowa Avenue
E. G. O'Brien
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Maccabee Halls
Asthalter
Minnie Barnard
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
F. A.A
J. J. Reindl
E. P. Day
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
W. E. Ashton
V. C
J. A. Leyda
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lough No
K. P
J. W. Miller
C. C. BH. S. Howe
K. of R
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
W. W. Millett
A. C. Hopkinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Figprure Cereal Co
San Jose
Cal
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
John A.robbins
Fire Life and Accident Insurance
First National Bank
Hobart M. Cable Piano
J. J. Griffith
Alice Lange
Davenport
L. J. Haines
Moscow
City
G. S. Haines
Tenth and
Lombard Streets
Chamberlain
Geo. F. McMahon
John Wessels
Marshalltown
Catholic Order of Foresters
George Sander
Burlington
Spokane
Washington
Geo. Rutherford
Wilton
Des Moines
Fred McKnight
Eldora
Marengo News
Iowa City
Republican
B. A. Metz
East Third Street
Albert F. Critz
Eda
Chas. Mosque
Helen Blair
James Herrington
Cedar County
Springdale
West Liberty
Florence Fox
Sycamore Street
Corrine Arnold
Keota
Miss Arnold
Sherriff
Minden
German Congregational Church
Vance & Baker Mfg. Co. Machine and Boiler Works
Spring Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Regi
Ment
Keosauqua
David Washburn
John
Sivis
Liv
Iowa
Ayer
C. Ayer Co
Arnold Land Company
East Second St
Muscatine, In
Bond
Kishineff
Blind Man
Joseph Shenovitch
Shenovitch
Simmie Ztytohik
Nivlaiakei Street
Kishinevy
von Plehve
Isamya
Standard
America
Interior
von Raaben
kema-Cura
Zema-Cura Co
W. 2
McBride & Cope
J. L. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
J. L. Johnson
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
A Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
W. 8. Hill
Lesue Savings
Absolutely Sale Investments
Iowa Farm Loans
J. E. Stevenson
Dr. A. M. Lingo
Omice
Lingo & Clapp
Anheuser- Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
St. Louis
Wittich Brothers
Society
Eereee
H. Garnes
Miss Grace Purcell
2D St
Col
I. O. RM
H. C. Thiesen
Sachem
Riley M. Wishart
C. of R
Masonic
R. A M
G. A Riemcke
OF Molay Commandery
No. 1
K. TR
R. A. Holmes
E. C. W. H. McCoy
A. J. Barger
J. C. Coster
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Hall
M. E
Stella Malone
M. R
Frances Rosenbaum
Bankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Force Post
S. M. Watson, G
R. W. Durkee
Electa
A. L. Lindner
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec.y
M. W. OF
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors of America
Catherine Moncrief
Oracle
Katie Parvin
Amanda Tarr
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