Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Muscatine Ad
J G Brum chief clerk of the B C R R Iowa City describes severe back pain and kidney trouble. After trying many remedies he used Doan’s Kidney Pills and was relieved, noting it took less than two boxes to cure. Muscatine readers urged to visit Haverkamp’s drug store for testimonials. Price 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Muscatine
J. G. Brum
C. R
Iowa City
Dean
Havercamp's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Fine striped cassimeres and summer wear for men
Good dressers insist on tailor made clothes. Garments should harmonize with the wearer’s form. Avoid ready made misfits. Come for proper attire. See striped cassimeres and flannels for summer wear. Suits from $23.00 up.
Boers Offer to Surrender Reported. Communications Cut
Special to the Journal London June 9 reports the Boer army offered to surrender on terms after Thursday's Natal action, which Buller refused. Boers cut telegraph north of Kroonstadt. Kelly Kenney at Blomfein sending reinforcements to Kroonstadt as Cape Town notes. Hodgeson besieged at Kumasi. rumor of surrender denied by colonial office.
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Journal
London
Natal
Buller
Lord Roberts
Kroonstadt
Cape Town
Kelly Kenney
Cape Colony
Colonial Office
Kuma Si
Gold Coast
Frederick Hodgeson
Hodgeson
Kumasi
Atalissa School Contest Draws Large Crowd
The Friday night school contest drew a well attended, enjoyed program with winners Nora Lamb first Ady Lundy second and Leonard Lamb third. Judges were the Wilton school principal and Mr Ed Ingham and wife.
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Nora Lamb
Ady Lundy
Leonard Lamb
Wilton School
Ed. Ingham
Wilton
Springdale
Nancy Creese
Whitehill
Marengo
Christian Church
Joel Creese
Andeb
Henry
Spalding
Brotchie
Mr. Chapman
Prorogation Decree Ends Vienna Reichsrat Turmoil
In Vienna during a tense session at midnight the Premier left the Reichsrat chamber and went to Schoenbrunn to awaken Emperor Francis Joseph. After the Emperor signed the prorogation decree the Premier returned to read it aloud amid a hushed chamber.
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Austria
Vienna
Schoenbrun
Franze Josef
Local notes from Fruitland and Lettsville area
Community updates report visits by residents and relatives across Louisa county including Miss Cora Fitzsimmons and Mr. and Mrs. Kemp. Island church holds Children’s Day on June 17 at 9 30 AM. Weather notes mention rain needed on the island western part.
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Cora Fitzsimmons
Lettsville
James Kemp
Louisa County
Orrin
Blair
Columbus Junction
L. O. Kemp
Island Church
J. W. Newkirk
Des Moines
Nellie Pelton
Peter Reish
Thos. Fitzsimmons
Nellie Webster
Local Ladies Aid Sees Familiar Visits Near Sweetland
A note describes Miss Kate Deitrich spending a few days with Mrs. Belle Benson of Muscatine who is sewing for Miss Cora Fitzsimmons, indicating small town social ties and domestic activity.
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Kate Deitrich
Sweetland
Belle Benson
Muscatine
Cora Fitzsimmons
Duncan III Judicial Election Indicates Republican Win
The Fifth district judicial race shows Craig the Democrat with 151 votes and Hon John P Hard the Republican with 80. Duncan is identified as Republican. Farmers report dry ground, recent rain in nearby towns, and crops including corn and oats looking healthy. Local figures Dr C Walters travels to Aledo for a Mercer county Soldiers association meeting to set next reunion.
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Craig
John P. Hard
Duncan
Aledo
Williamsburg
C. Walters
Mercer County Soldiers Association
James McPonal
Eliza
H. D. Jennings
Millersburg
Aubrey McGinnis
Buffalo
Co. C. Walters
Miss Grace
Olive Burrows
Grace
L. A. McCormick
Organization Can Assist Library Efforts
The library board urges every city organization to support the library project and report any committees to G. M. Titus. Communications have been sent to groups highlighting how they can help. Progress is satisfactory and public spirit is seen as key to funding and erecting the Musser proposed building.
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Library Board
G. M. Titus
Mr. Musser
West Liberty Camp M W A Picnic at Risley Lane Grounds
West Liberty Camp M W A held a Thursday picnic at Risley Lane pleasure grounds with friends from Wilton Atalissa and nearby areas. Teachers from West Liberty led classes on the outing enjoying lake and river activities and generous lunch baskets.
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West Liberty
Risley Lane
Wilton
Atalissa
Notable Attendance Record At Local High School
The High School lists pupils with clear attendance for the year: Glenn Ashton, Helen Davis, Helen G. Malis, Lillian Gerischer, Florence Ashton, Florence Bradford, Josie Freyermuth, Lillian Kemper, Mary Krebs, Katie E. Matis.
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Glenn Ashton
Helen Davis
Helen G. Malis
Lillian Gerischer
Florence Ashton
Florence Bradford
Josie Freyermuth
Lillian Kemper
Mary Krebs
Katie E. Matis
Muscatine Water Works to Sell Plant to City
The Muscatine Water Works Company and the City of Muscatine signed a contract for a city purchase valued at 100,000 dollars, subject to voter approval at a July 1900 special election. Transfer set for December 4, 1900, with detailed terms on payment, extensions, maintenance, and bonds to finance the deal.
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City Council and Water Works Company
Muscatine Water Works Company
State of
Iowa
City
Muscatine
Board of Direggers
First
City of Muscatine
Community Notes from Local Churches and Visits
Foster III notes Children’s Day services at German M E School and Hazel Dell. Reports on French school program last Sunday. Local moves include Jim Le Quatte visiting Muscatine and Belle Plaine relatives. Delegates to Rock Island Democratic convention and a well attended picnic. Various visits and departures among area residents including Anna Zollner, Willard Warman, Mrs. McGreer, Elbert Foster, and others. Rev Rolland to Pine Bluff.
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M. E
Hazel Dell
Ronnie Bowser
Jim le Quatte
Belle Plain
Iowa
Muscatine
J. H. Foster
Jas. Hayes
Archie Bowser
Newton Richell
Rock Island
Frank Brogan
Iowa City
Eliza
Elbert
Pine Bluff
David Berry
Keokuk
Rolland
Josie Wiley
Leon
Josephine Pratt
Washington
Police Resolve Dispute in South Muscatine
A quarrel between a woman and her son-in-law in South Muscatine required Marshal Balluff and an officer to mediate last evening. The son-in-law, recently married to the woman's daughter, planned to desert her, leaving her in a delicate condition and owing a four months' board bill. After a lengthy session at police headquarters an understanding was reached.
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South Muscatine
Balluff
Captain J. T. Davidson Injured in Manila Horse Accident
From Manila comes a report that Captain J. T. Davidson of this city suffered a serious accident when a horse slipped and fell on his foot. The injury crushed the foot but is not life threatening and he is expected to recover in a few weeks before proceeding to join a transport with his detachment.
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J. T. Davidson
Manila
Haircut Misfortune Proves Temporary Benefit
The saying notes that a poor haircut, though troublesome at first, will eventually grow out, leaving no lasting harm. It reflects a practical view on cosmetic missteps and time healing appearances.
German M E Sabbath School Picnic and Activities
Wrayville Illinois reports German M E Sabbath School picnic in Herbert Fosters grove with large turnout, 43 dollars taken, 21 dollars expenses, remainder for Sabbath school work. Also French Union Sabbath school observed children's day with an enthusiastic crowd, program praised, roses and ferns decorating. Local notices mention visitors from Muscatine Davenport Foster and Krueger family, sewing work, health update on Jim Fowler, and Lewis Krueger’s new top buggy.
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M. E. Sabbath School
Herbert Fosters Grove
French Union Sabbath School
Chas. Krueger
Muscatine
M. E
Minnie Krueger
William Price
Davenport
Laura Gillett
Foster
Byron Drury
Jim Fowler
John Zoliner
Evening Journal Promises City and World News
The Journal claims exclusive daily telegraph reports and the most local reporters in the city. It offers home delivery every evening for 10 cents a week.
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Evening Journal
Journal
Daily Telegraph
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