Local Briefs Highlight Movements and Remedies
Washington residents return home from visits while travelers depart for Stahl Missouri and Cedar Rapids. Advertisements tout Dean's Ointment for piles and Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for dysentery and summer illness. Local names include Mortimer Keeley, Ed Stablin, Mrs. Fenner, Mrs. Schillig, Mrs. Caple, and many others with mentions of Kemble's abstract books and Mull's Grape Tonic. A Davenport baseball team changes cars en route to Riverside with Jum Dudley noted for pitching.
Judge Brannan Did Not Attend Davenport Bar Convention
The Journal corrects that Judge Brannan did not attend the Davenport bar convention business meeting. He went to Davenport to introduce Col. Jackson, his successor, to the district bar members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Davenport
Col. Jackson
Summer Mission Preaching Next Sunday at Cedar Creek
Rev. J. L. Murphy of Grace English Lutheran will preach Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Cedar Creek school house eight miles north of the city. He plans to continue services all summer if interest supports establishing a church in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Murphy
Grace English Lutheran
Cedar Creek
Social event on Bush lawn delights community
The Bush lawn social on West Hill Wednesday night drew hundreds, with the Mechanics Band providing music from popular and classical pieces. Ladies sold almost 35 gallons of ice cream, yielding a generous profit. At 1151 Lucas Grove road, John Groters wed Lena Wendlandt with Rev. J. Jans officiating, the couple planning to move to 1141 Lucas Road for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
Mechanics Band
Wedding Bells Tie Bertha Martz to George Schmidt in Melpine
At the home of Mr and Mrs August Martz last Wednesday evening the marriage of their daughter Bertha and George Schmidt of Muscatine was solemnized by Rev Meiers. Otto Martz served as best man and a sister of the groom was bridesmaid. Relatives and friends attended, supper was served, and gifts of glass china and silverware were exchanged. The couple will live on East Sixth Street and greeting guests is expected. A serenade by the young men followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melpine
August Martz
Bertha
George Schmidt
Muscatine
Meiers
Otto Martz
East Sixth Street
Coffee to Postum: a St Paul resident’s health note
A St Paul woman recounts quitting coffee due to sleeplessness and heart palpitations and switching to Postum Coffee. She reports improved sleep, renewed strength, and cessation of palpitations, noting some family members mix coffee with Postum while others prefer Postum alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mannon News Aledo Visit and Local Winds Hit Mannon
From Mannon Illinois June 20 large crowds journeyed to Aledo to hear William Jennings Bryan amid a week of storms. Winds damaged mills owned by James Stevenson and Ira Shields while locals visited towns for business and family gatherings across Keithsburg Joy Champaign and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannon
Iil
Aledo
Wm. J. Bryan
James Stevenson
Ira Shields
A. C. Donnelly
Burlington
A. Retherford
Keithsburg
J. H. Thomason
Joy
L. B. Coggeshall
Ridgebury
Ill
D. O. Blaisdell
Champaign
State University
Ellen Pratt
Ruth
Washington
Ripley Visits Mani Old Schoolmates on Wednesday
Ripley from Foster Newfoundland and Labrador visited former classmates in Mani on Wednesday, sharing memories and catching up with friends from school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Foster, NL
Mani
Ainsworth Moves See Visitors And Social Gatherings
Mrs Wm Ballard and Miss Schbilion of Columbus City dined with Mrs Pauline McCoy aboard the Firefly then continued to Coppack for a few days visit. Miss Bliven of Columbus Junction visited with Mrs A G Acheson. Rev Williams and family go to Lisbon for a few days. Missionary ladies of the U P church met at Mrs G W Welch home. U B church lawn social held Thursday. Mrs Marsh and children visiting relatives at Delta. Mr Hild called at Washington. Mrs James and children from Des Moines returned home after visiting Mrs Baumbarger. Mrs Miller rode to New Boston NL to visit her old home.
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Ainsworth
Iowa
Wm. Ballard
Schbilion
Columbus City
Pauline McCoy
Coppack
Miss Bliven
Columbus Junction
A. G. Acheson
Hild
Washington
James and Children
Des Moines
Band Concert Tonight in Court Square Schedule
Weather permitting Pauchet's band presents a concert in the court square this evening. The program includes pieces by Brooks Bela Cogswell Tan niger DeWitt Laurendeau Gillis and solo and duet performances featuring trombone cornet and trombone. Concertgoers are advised to check weather for possible postponement.
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Pauchet
Court Square
Manisat
T. P. Brooks
Helen Bela
Cogswell
Bennett
L. O. DeWitt
S. Base
F. O. Nill
Laurendeau
R. Gillis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offered for catarrh cure claims. Endorsements from Wrest & Trax and others assert F. J. Cheney & Co. are honorable and financially capable. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as an internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Price listed per bottle with testimonials and family pills advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Trm
Wrest & Trax
Vanpixe
Kixwaxn & Marvin
Have You Traveled the Black Diamond Express
The Black Diamond Express runs between Buffalo and Philadelphia offering eastbound travelers a scenic and comfortable journey. The piece invites readers toExperience the train on future trips and not miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Sixth Anniversary Program at Lutheran Orphans Home
The Lutheran orphans and old peoples home marks its sixth anniversary on Sunday June 22 1902 with morning services at 10 30 on the home grounds. Iowa Synod president Dr John Deindoerfer of Waverly Ia and Rev W Kurtz of Earlville Ill speak. A meal will be served 12 00 to 2 30 with home open for visitors. Afternoon services at 2 30 feature English addresses by Rev P Boer of Navoo Ill and Rev H Foelsch of Streator Ill, and a German address by Rev Bunge of Davenport. Superintendent Rev H Reinemund presents a short history and report, then benediction.
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Orphans’ Home
Lutheran Orphans’ and Old Peoples
Iowa Synod
John Deindoerfer
Waverly
W. Kurtz
Earlville
Ill
P. Boer
Navoo
H. Foelsch
Streator
Rev. Bunge
Davenport
H. Reinemund
Farmington Warden Intervenes in Bonaparte Net Cut Incident
Deputy Fish and Game Warden Stillwell confronted illegal netting at Bonaparte and cut nets to stop it. fishermen ordered him to leave, and he departed. In a separate note, thirty three survivors attended Company 2 Thirty-second Iowa’s reunion at Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwell
Farmington
Bonaparte
Company 2
Thirty-second
Iowa
Garner
Prices for Grain and Produce Across Markets
A dense price listing shows market rates for grain, produce, flour, hay, livestock, eggs, butter, lard, sugar, coffee, citrus, vegetables, fish, and fuel. Entries include corn 63 66c, oats 40 42c, wheat 65 70c, hogs 6.60 6.75, apples 35 60c per peck, bananas 2.00 2.25, and coal 5.00 8.25 per ton, among numerous regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
Hocking Valley
Old friend returns with joyous news in Montesuma
An unnamed man visits the Montesuma Republican office with great cheer. He offers a cigar and a ride to the creamery, where he reveals that a baby was born that night, first child after twenty years of marriage.
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Montesuma
Blood Flow Through the Heart Measured at Fifty-Four Hundred Pounds
A medical report notes that five hundred forty pounds of blood move through the heart in one hour. The finding highlights heart circulation rate and implies high metabolic activity in the studied subject.
Shared cognates bridge French and English vocabulary
A note on linguistic overlap highlights roughly three thousand words that appear identical in both French and English spelling. These mutual cognates aid learners and scholars by providing recognizable bases across the two languages.
Federal Building Site Proposed for Muscatine Iowa
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals by July 11 1902 for the sale of a central Muscatine Iowa site for a federal building. Corner lot about 140 by 150 feet required with diagrams of streets grades and foundations. Vendor to remove improvements within 30 days after notice and cover title and deed costs.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal
Muscatine
Iowa
Magnificent scenery along the Canadian Pacific line
An opportunity to view world famed scenery along the Canadian Pacific railway line at low excursion rates this summer during conventions. Tickets offered for the season, inviting travel to scenic stops and events connected with the conventions.
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Canadian Pacifc Railway
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Daily Journal
Atta
Robinson
McBride & Cope’s Drug Store
Mrs, Battey
West Second Street
John A. Robbins
Aly
Monarch
Thomas
W. N. Wallace
Chicago
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
Frank Freeman
Waukon Junction
Mortimer Keeley
Dean
Ed. Stablin
Stahl
Trenton
Kemble’s
Edward Grooms
Dave Young
West Branch
Mattie Hunsicker
Gladys’ of
Wapello
City
M. C. Bishop
W. J. Fenner
Harry Caple
Little Son
J. B. Oakleaf
Moline, Ill
Pleasant West Third Street
Muscatine County
Iawa Avenue
Charles White
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Cal
Tacoma
Wash
Mull
Germany
Havercamp’s
Mikesell
Wilton
Cedar Rapids
Mary McBride
L. Othmer
Clara Hoffman
Bayfield
Catherine Othmer
Mabel Warner
Monticello Seminary
Alton
E. M. Warner
Hugh Rupp
Minnie
Fred Schmidt
Riverside
Lone Tree
Jum Dudley
Jimmy
Tion
Geo. Gay
Greenwich
Kas
Mr. Geo. Watson
Newton
A. M. Heismer
Jerico Springs
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Waist
Walsh
J. E. Walsh
Viull
Earth
Traubenkur
Rhine
America
the Lightning Medicine CO
Rock Island, Ill
Havercamp's
Federal Building Site
Treasury Department
Office OF the Secretary
California
Via
Great Rock Island
G. P
We A
Cc RL & Pay
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Canadian Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
A. C. Shaw
Pays
Clatiz St
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