Lightning Strikes Hit City In Severe Storm
A severe storm battered the city last night as lightning struck a Bodman corner telephone post and the Congregational church spire. Three men nearby were stunned but unhurt, with parts of the bolt entering a wall and sewer line. Trains were delayed and lights burned out citywide as the storm disrupted telephones and power.
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West Second
Chestnut Street
Journal
Isaac Staples
River Front
Congregational Church
Bodman Corner
Wilton
Iown City
Forrest
Eldon
Rock Island
Will Make You Feel Young Electric Bitters
An ad for electric bitters sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store claims the tonic revives a weak run down system and promises renewed vitality for only 50 cents.
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Havercamp’s
Children’s Day Observed at Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction June 10 Children’s day will be observed at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning. The program titled The Crown of June includes an organ voluntary opening chorus a responsive scripture reading and various recitations and songs by Sabbath school members led by Lillian Wilcox Grace Wilmering Rex Knaush Edith Williams and others.
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Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Wilcox
Grace Wilmering
Diurette touted for bedwetting in children
Ad pitches $100 Dr E Decthan Ant Diurette as a remedy for nocturnal incontinence in children. Claim states it arrests the trouble at once. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug.
Miles Ant Pain Pills Promise Rapid Headache Cure
Advertises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a quick remedy for headaches and various pains. Claims relief within minutes with no other effects beyond curing pain, urging readers to use the product for any pain from any cause.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Fast Relief
A testimonial from Mrs Ruth Record of Claremont New Hampshire says Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills remove headaches in about 20 minutes after taking one pill. The ad promises 25 doses for 25 cents and refunds if not satisfied. It notes pills are not sold in bulk and touts rapid relief from nervous headaches.
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Miles
Ruth Record
Claremont
N. H
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Results from American League, National League, and minor leagues show Chicago and Detroit wins, several high scoring games, rain caused postponements, and multiple one to nine inning outcomes across cities including Indianapolis Columbus and Denver. Notable scores include Cleveland 4 New York 2 and Cincinnati 14 Brooklyn 2.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Oss
New York
St. Louis
Wee
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Criceso
Csseees
Brooklyn Er
American Association
Pet
Columbus
Valeccae
Peoria
Davenport
Anne Hy
Biana
Decatur Eee Tore
Colorado Springs Il
Iowa League
Pet Port Dogs
Kesv Es
Marshalltown
Washington
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Louiisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
They Demand New Life Pills for Ailments
A short health claim notes headaches liver complaints and bowel disorders as conditions cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad promises relief or no pay and lists Havercamps Prescription Drug Store as the seller for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp’s
Quick Rise of Mississippi River Tied to North Rainfall
Between 8 yesterday morning and 8 this morning the Mississippi River rose six inches due to heavy rainfall in the north and locally. The rise is noted as uncommon for this time of year. Other stages follow.
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Mississippi
South Muscatine News Partying Rain Boosts Gardens
Island gardeners express relief after a timely rainfall that helps crops but may hinder strawberries. Little damage reported with a tree down on Samp son street and rail line washouts causing slow orders on the cut off division. Water works trench drainage reaches two blocks, and local plans include a Hayes hall dance.
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South End
Sampson Street
Milwaukee Railroad
South Muscatine
Hayes Hall
Nickley
Schiller Street
Orange
Holland
South Muscatine Lumber and Box Company
Musser
Pearl jewelry promotes Muscatine pride in local ad
Wagner Bros proprietors of the Smoke House urge loyalty to Muscatine and its pearl jewelry as a key to better Muscatine. They publicize their wide stock of cigars and tobaccos and announce another year of advertising in the Journal.
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Wagner Bros
Smoke House
Muscatine
Wapello Social Notes Include Diphtheria Losses and Memorial Plans
Wapello notes report a diphtheria death in the Havinhill family, upcoming M. E. Aid Society games at Mrs. N W McKay home, visits by Fred and Carl Schwab, and travels of Arthur Wilson N S Stephens to Columbus Junction. Memorial services are planned at Oakville with Rev W H Cooper presiding. Public school and flag day events are listed, along with summer school in Cedar Falls and other local movements including pension exams and local speakers.
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Wapello
M. E. Aid Society
N. W. McKay
Emma Mincher
Murphy
McKay
Fred
Carl Schwab
Cone
Emanual Schwab
Arthur Wilson
N.S. Stephens
Columbus Junction
H. Dowling
Nichols
J. P. Latta
Morning Sun
Zola Sweeney
Marie Balridge
Ethel Cilley
Anna Weber
Cedar Falls
Arthur Berk
Grinnell
Iowa College
Kate Robinson
Ft. Madison
Betsy Ross
M. E
H. C. Deuce
Dean Thomas
Ada Pfeifer
Mrs. Pease
Miss Baldrige
Stella Dixon
Miss Bowser
Nellie Kallenbarger
Chil
Community note on church service and local market updates
The article lists a German M E church Sabbath school program with songs and recitations by multiple children and adults including Josie Reutinger E Winter and Marie Weiderrecht. It also reports Wapello encampment No 12 officers elected W C Saunders and others with installation set for July 13 and local market prices for fish meat produce and live stock. It ends with travel news: The Pennsylvania Special train from Chicago to New York in about 15 hours with onboard amenities and schedules.
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Dren
Miss Parson
Raymond Gauss
Lucile Graham
Grace Weber
M. E
Josie Reutinger
E. Winter
der Kinder Gruss
Warren Weiderrecht
Die Kinder
Ona Nymaster
Esther Echwarz
Wir
Die Glocke
Minnie Weiderrecht
Heimgeleuchter
L. Schaper
Phil Reutinger
Fred Wehmeyer
Willie Weber
Nellie Ogier
Gans Fur Jesum
Mrs. W. Weiderrecht
Elie
Minnie Otto
Lola Keck
Kenneth Weiderrecht
Clara Stocke
Bennie Schwartz
Esther Korn
Felix Ogier
Herzenreinheit
Marie
Weiderrecht
Emma
Flora Weber
Della Reutinger
Himmelfahrt
Clara Stoke
Die Kindertag
Marie Weiderrecht
Marie Ogier
Scluss
Bertha Kremer
Wapello
W. C. Saunders
E. 0. Shipman
C. W. Bates
Harry Archibald
David Kirkpatrick
J. S. McChesney
J. F. Chandier
Oakville
Charles Willmering
Columbus Junction
New York
Pensylvania
Pennsylvani
Chicago
Cal York
Chcago
Geo
Jenkins, P. A
Des Moines
Muscatine Market Prices Read Across Farm Goods
A scanned market page lists extensive price quotes for grains, produce, dairy, meat, and fish. Wheat at 0c retail 1.10, oats 32c retail 35 40c, corn 42 45c, butter 15 20c, eggs 14c market, potatoes 19c per peck, lemons 20c per dozen, oranges 15 45c per dozen, almonds 15c per pound, flour 1.60 6 25c per sack, and various fish prices.
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Dressed, LLC
Ween Ae
Buffalo
Darch Lie
End of Career Reflections On Politics And Friendships
Ho ratio Seymour told Dwight Lawrence that he felt nearing the end of his career and praised politics for forming enduring friendships. He said politics broadens the narrow and teaches generosity, noting that success depends on deserving and keeping friends, and warned youths about dangers in staying in politics.
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Horatio Seymour
Dwight Lawrence
New York
Dwight
Polticians
Bac
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