Real estate bargains headline Wemble's listings
Notices report Mrs Claud Smith leaving for Lincoln Nebraska to visit relatives for a month. Several arrivals from Minnesota and Davenport. Ethel Wallace takes a former position in a bank office. Local health ad and a feature on a county farm dinner drawing about 100 attendees. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for liver and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Smith
Lincoln, Neb
Ethel Wallace
Verne Arnold
First National Bank
Are You Going East Lehigh Valley Trains Sell Comfort
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers luxuriously furnished trains to New York or Philadelphia with dining cars a la carte. Through tickets allow stopovers at Niagara Falls, ensuring passenger comfort and ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Sigourney business transactors among local movers and visitors
J. M. Vankirk conducted business in Sigourney Thursday while many locals and visitors were seen traveling on the 7:58 and 9:30 trains to Bonaparte Letts Grand Island and Davenport. Prominent residents and relatives visited Wilton Marshalltown Cameron and West Liberty on short trips. An ice cream social at Trinity church and an insurance ad for Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry were noted along with a burglary report at a local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Dr. Thomas
Wm. Teitz
Trinity Church
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An old newspaper block advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrh. It names F J Cheney Co of Toledo as proprietors and cites endorsements from Wrest and Truax and Kalpine Krxxan and Maryvrx as wholesale druggists. The copy claims internal use for cure and lists price and testimonial offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wrest & Truax
O. Kall
Inventor Rebrands Ship Talk Air Ship in Detroit Column
The Detroit Free Press quotes Countryman asking for clarification and the inventor urging use of the term air ship. The exchange highlights a naming dispute over futuristic transportation concepts in an era of rapid innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
G A R circle to hold regular meeting at hall
The ladies of the G A R circle will hold their regular meeting Saturday evening June 28 at the G A R hall. Members are urged to be present to make the meeting an interesting one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A R. Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Quincy Steamer to Resume Rock Island Landings After Three-Year Hiatus
The Diamond Jo line will again dock at Rock Island, ending a three year dispute over riverfront access. Local council efforts to protect the levee previously led to a boycott of steamboat business, pushing merchants to Davenport. The revival signals a shift from past civic rigidity to renewed river commerce along the opposite levee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Rock Island
Diamond Jo Company
Davenport
Diamond Jo
Stockton Society Roundup From June Events in Iowa
In Stockton Iowa on June 27 Leonard Schlopkohl and Miss Clara Moeller drove to Davenport for the day. E E Moeller received a car load of J I Case threshing outfits Friday. John Lentze improved his property with a cement sidewalk. Several locals visited relatives in Davenport Durant Walcott and New Liberty while Herman Koch hosted family in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Leonard Schlopkohl
Clara Moeller
Davenport
Herman Arp
Cedar Valley
Agusta Moeller
Durant
E. E. Moeller
Walcott
Warner
Oscar Strohen
G. W. Frank
J. I. Case
John Lentze
Wm. Reins
Ella
Mabel
New Liberty
Iowa
Reins
Riverside Notes on Wells Barns and Creamery Progress
Riverside Iowa reports Charles Lartz drilling a deep well for the oatmeal mill past 100 feet as a storm and sharp lightning hit the area. The Riverside creamery buys a large new barn and plans a new floor in the burning room while butter to Boston markets continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Charles Lartz
Oatmeal Company
Alta Guthrie
Wapello
Mart Esley
Hardy Brothers
Lew Mottet
John Shelek
Riverside Creamery
Nicola
Boston
M. E. Church
Ft. Madison
Muscatine
Local Social Notes From Ferdinand Illinois
Miss Ella DeBord and Florence Forsythe of Hamlet spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Chas Krueger. James Ryan was a Muscatine caller Wednesday. Miss Minnie Pietsch is indisposed. Mrs Chas Spickler and children visited with John Zollner. Ed Feldman, Wm Krueger and wife spent Sunday with Chas Krueger and family. W C Krueger’s wife spent Sunday with Will Peppers. Julia Furst returned home after visiting with Mrs W C Krueger. A young man who lost his collar and tie may call for it at W F Krueger’s. Grace Hessman visited with Maggie Powell and others from Muscatine and Illinois City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Durant
Iowa
John Bangert
James Paustian
Davenport
Peter Pien
Round Lake
Minn
Herman Moeller
Hans Lamp
Agusta Moeller
Norton
E. Schlopkohl
Leonard
Maysville
Julius Lamp
E. A. Abibee
Pleasant Prairie
Kuehl
Alvina Muenster
Muscatine
Chris. Ruthenburg
Illinois City
Henry Krueger
Martha Mewes
Sophia Anderson
W. F. Krueger
Decent Fellow Finds Radley’s Mental Decline Rumor
In a tense exchange Towne and Browne discuss the possibility of a respectable person discovering Radley’s supposed loss of mind. The dialogue reveals suspicion and social fear without clear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Radley
Browne
Local Notes From Sweetland Iowa June Updates
Mrs. Wm Haifleigh heads to Newton Iowa to visit her son J C Mrs Frank DeCamp and two children travel to Bloomington Illinois to visit relatives Mrs Ike Longstreth sprains her ankle leaving church and is aided home YMC A building fundraiser success reported by Secretary Nevius and J W Rice Byron Drury adds a new paint coat to his house Lightning damages the Day residence little harm Wm Pantel sells hogs at Summit Charlie Hessen and Geo Pantel visit Peoria Ill Children’s day exercises draw Sweetland turnout John King of Benton county visits his sister Mrs David Robinson Mrs Hahn of Moscow visits daughter Mrs Charles Winkler Visitors noted for local events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Wm. Haifleigh
Newton
J. C
Frank DeCamp
Bloomington
Ike Longstreth
Nevius
J. W. Rice
Byron Drury
A. N
Wm. Pantel
Summit
Charlie Hessen
Geo. Pantel
Peoria
New Era
John King
Benton County
David Robinson
Hahn
Moscow
Charles Winkler
Special summer excursion rates to Denver and western points
Iowa Central prints special summer excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer in Black Hills. June 22 24 July 1 13 Aug 1 14 23 24 Sept 1 10 for round trips under one fare, June 1 21 25 30 July 14 31 Aug 15 22 25 29 Sept 11 15 for round trips at one fare plus 2. Stop overs allowed final limit Oct 31 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Custer
Black Hills
S. C
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Pro nouncing the Bovalapus a new public spectacle
The pulpit and press hail the Bovalapus as a fresh sensation beyond the sacred white elephant. Public interest grows as the denizen of the deep becomes a daily parade feature, with the Sells-Downs shows arriving in Muscatine on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Steamer J. S. Arrives with 700 Elks at Muscatine Levee
The steamer J. S. hove into sight with every deck crowded by a black mass of more than 700 people brought from Muscatine. The unloading drew many to the levee as Elks met the crowd with a committee at the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
J. S
Muscatine
Elks
Postum Coffee Helps Baby Grow and Soothe Family Health
A Congregational pastor's wife testifies that Postum Food Coffee aided her husband’s headaches and nervousness, improved her infant’s weight gain, and helped a baby tolerate Postum while rejecting milk and other foods. The experience emphasizes easy preparation and continued use, with contact from Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Baby
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Federal Building Site Ad Offered for Muscatine Iowa
Treasury Department solicits sealed proposals for a central Muscatine Iowa site for a federal building. Corner lot about 140 by 150 feet. proposals due July 11 1902 at 2 pm. include land diagram and street grades. vendor to remove improvements within 30 days. rights to reject proposals reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Federal
Muscatine
Iowa
Epworth League Social at Lieberknecht Home
Letts Epworth League members were entertained Wednesday evening June 25 at Henry Lieberknecht's home two miles southeast of Letts. Miss Daisy Leiberknecht extended the invitation and hosted a cordial gathering with rides, ice cream, cake, music, and outdoor games into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Henry Lieberknecht
Epworth League
Daisy Leiberknecht
Ernest Leiberknecht
Special low rail fares announced for Muscatine area
Me C M Gould, ticket agent for the B C R N railway, has authority from headquarters to offer special low rates for travelers from Muscatine and nearby areas. Call or write for the best savings on any destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. C. M. Gould
B.C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and
Memorial Cross Reproduced From Ancient Irish Pattern
Lady Russell of Killower witnessed the Epson cemetery grave memorial completed. The cross mirrors drawings she made from an antique Clonmacnoise pattern. The marble slab is copied from a medieval Irish gravestone and the surrounding granite wall came from the late lord chief justice's Newry mountains in Surrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Russell
Killower
Epson
Clonmacnoise
Shannon
Surrey
Newry
Expedition to scale Himalayas planned with international team
An ascent attempt will be made this year by three Englishmen two Australians and a Swiss Dr Jacot Guilarmod with Swiss guides. They start on Godwin Austen 28250 feet and Dapsang 28665 feet before attempting Everest 29000 feet. The Himalaya record holder is Sir Martin Conway who reached Pioneer Peak 21000 feet a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himalayas
Jacot Guilarmod
Godwin Austen
Dapsang
Everest
Himalaya
Martin Conway
Pioneer Peak
Magnificent scenery along the Canadian Pacific line
Tourists are urged to view the world famed scenery along the Canadian Pacific Railway. Low excursion rates apply to numerous conventions in San Francisco, offering an opportunity to see renowned landscapes and historic routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walsh
Walsh Gures
J. E. Walsh
Thica’ Street
Daily Journal
Abe
Robinson
McBride & Cope’s
Mrs, Battey
West Second Street
John A. Robbins
Son
Aly
Wemble's
E. J. Richie
Harriet McQuesten
Cora Tanner
Little Falls
W. S. McKee
Dean
Will Blakeney
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Bote
J. M. Vankirk
Sigourney
Julius Pauchet
Wilton
Leverich
Harry Crull
Muscatine County
Kemble’s
Iowa Avenue
Prof. Paudiet
J. B. Boos
Mosler
Bonaparte
H. C. Thiesen
Lyell Horton
Marshalltown
Charles Dollarhide
Grand Island
Neb
F. W. Ejichoff
E. Schlidsburg
Adams
M. E. Shellabarger
Minnie
L. A. Gipple
Vivian
Geo. H. Leutzinger
Busch Street
Cameron, Mo
Frank Auburn
Jessie White
Ella Graff
Iowa City
Koch
Hoburn
Ida
Wheatland
L. Duge
Mar
Hasttine
Harry
Miles
Mars
B. M. Tindall
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Oenta
Matt.j. Johnsons
Ferdinand
Universal Verdict
His
S.S. S
Swist Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Federal Building Site
Treasury Department
Office OF the Secretary
Epworthians
S. G. Stein
Pine Street
Canadian Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
A. C. Shaw
Pass
Clark St
Chicago
Giesenhaus
Hera
F. Giesenhaus
East
E. P. Day
RITE
Plokaus As
West Third Street
J. H. Munroe & Son
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!