Rhaemic Cure Promoted By Local Druggists In Muscatine
The Muscatine Journal notes druggists John J Havercamp Theo Kuechman McBride Cope J J Coady and Nesper Co sell the famous Rhaematic Cure. The item lists notable visitors in Muscatine including Miss Perry Wilton and Mr Cox plus crowd scenes at the circus and parade losses from a broken rail line. It reports on arrests and a banker's union meeting and describes a porch collapse and a prowling youth incident during the day. The piece closes with notes on transportation delays and extended visits from residents of Illinois City and Springfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Havercamp
Theo. Kuechman
McBride & Cope
J. J. Coady
Nesper & Co
Morning Wedding Bells at the Freyermuth Home
The marriage of Mr. Paul Freund and Miss Caroline Freyermuth occurred at the bride’s parents on West Fifth Street with Rev. H Reinemund officiating. The groom, a junior member of Stohr and Freund, runs a Front Street machine shop and is respected by colleagues. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freyermuth, was a popular city schools teacher. They leave for a short wedding tour and plan a 417 Linn Street home after July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Freund
Caroline Freyermuth
West Fifth Street
H. Reinemund
Stohr
Henry Freyermuth
Freund
417
Linn Street
Picnic and fair in court square draw large crowds
In the court square today at least 100 people shaded themselves for a two camping ground. Farmers visiting the city brought dinners and enjoyed old fashioned picnics under the trees. Third street housed two deep lines of buggies over two blocks as a crowded market square buzzed with a merry go round, gambling on Second street, and knife throwing for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Court House Yard
Third Street
Market Square
Second Street
Notable Davenport figures discuss shell shipment and catch
FE. W. Baker ex street commissioner and veteran volunteer member visits W. J. Young on the Whitney. He owns a Mississippi shell from Prairie Du Chien the largest in the region at 574 inches wide 7% inches long and 17 inches around. Baker reports the Monarch heads to Muscatine with four shell barges. one barge swamped but shells remained in shallow water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Baker
Veteran Volunteer Association of
Davenport
W. J. Young
Whitney
Six O'Clock Dinner at the Musser Home
Miss Laura Musser entertained a group of ladies at dinner at her father Mr. Peter Musser’s Front street home. Dinner was at six in the elegant dining room with pink and white sweet pea decorations. Guests included Mrs. E. J. Richie Little Falls Minn Mrs. S. L. Waide Chicago Mrs. L. W. Donnalley New York Mrs. Chas Cadle Mrs. John Mahin and Miss Sade McQuesten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chas. Cadle
John Mahin
Sade McQuesten
Future typewriters and market promise rise
A Chicago Tribune item previews future typing devices and improvements to be included in the next generation typewriter. It notes initial skepticism from readers but predicts an upcoming market announcement within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Morning Fire at New Geller Wood Shed
A small morning blaze on East Hill at New Geller's wood shed was sparked by fire crackers. The alarm at 6 30 drew a crowd and multiple fire departments, but the fire was quickly extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Geller’s
East Hill
Lawn Party Delight for South Muscatine Residents
A Thursday lawn party was hosted by William Kemmers and Samuel Hoover in South Muscatine. Many invited friends attended and were served, enjoying a genuine good time together last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kemmers
Samuel Hoovers
Boy in Boxing Gloves Shows Little Force
A boy wearing boxing gloves stands idle, suggesting limited power or impact in his stance. The scene emphasizes pose over action, with focus on potential rather than performance.
Park Committee Urges Public Support for Weed Park
A Muscatine business leader urges citizens to fund Weed Park as a public trust. He notes executives may canvass but stresses voluntary gifts from hundreds of residents to sustain park upkeep and future enhancements. He envisions artesian wells and streetcar access as the park grows into a citywide attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley
Ramsey and Murdock kin health and local life notes
East Buffalo Illinois reports Mrs Jessie L Ramsey in poor health after tumor removal by Drs Reynolds and Carter of Aledo. Mrs Emma Murdock visited Ramsey family after surgery. Notes on the 1900 Republican convention, McKinley Roosevelt ticket, and state leaders Yates and Northcut. Local travel, visits, road work by pathmaster Lewis, and property plans for Boney to Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie L. Ramsey
M. D. Murdock
McKinley
Col
Roosevelt
Richard Yates
Gov
Northcut
Murdock
C. E. Anderson
Buffalo Prairie Chapel
Eli Eppéry
Lewis
Farm News and Local Health Notes
Edgington visitors bring new farm machinery after a Monday trip. Hay harvest prep is underway as corn looks well and growing fast. Mrs Bowser of Muscatine visits relatives Mr and Mrs Joseph Boney Sr. Berry picking and canning are common. Dale Kimball is unwell and Mrs A R Bull shows health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgington
Bowser
Muscatine
Joseph Boney
Dale Kimball
A. R. Bull
Fourth of July Plans Stir West Liberty Community
Mrs G Hendrickson returns from Iowa City while locals discuss a county seat visit and a Fourth of July celebration at the Fair Grounds led by the Florticultural society. Rev Herman P Williams of the 51st Iowa speaks with bicycle foot and sack races, baseball, music, ice cream, lemonade and lunch planned. admission ten cents for adults and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Orin
Mabel Brimm
Muscatine
Etta
Miriam Hildebrand
Spruce Street
Florticultural Society
Herman P. Williams
51St
Iowa
Wish
Local Notes From West Point And Surrounding Areas
Lucinda Lundy visits Ay rus Lundy family at West Point Mississippi with Lute Lundy returning home from Iowa City for his first visit. Several relatives and neighbors travel and visit, with social events planned by church groups and updates on ill relatives and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Lundy
Ayrus Lundy
West Point
Mis
Lute Lundy
Lute
Iowa City
F. Croxen
Atkinson
Springdale
Tillie
Augusta
Maine
Presbyterian Church
Woodman
Myrtle Long
Anna McDonald
College View
Neb
Alice Barkalow
Ilinois
Buda
Chas, Pringey
Des Moines
Hampton
Ady
Pollock
Zipsen
Muscatine
Mebel Nebergal
Grampa Stearns
Mroyde MecAnnich
Cedar Falls
Will Stiles
Grainery disaster floods oats from Nichols storage
In Nichols a grainery burst Tuesday releasing several thousand bushels of oats from a large shed. The structure held about thirty to forty nine thousand bushels at the time. Local residents reported the accident as workers and onlookers assessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Doran
Louis Kern
Paris
Germany
Muscatine
Fred Gable
Fred Finley
Hall Association
Muscatine Flocks to Big Circus as Plants Idle
Threetay''s Due South Muscatine visits East Hill in force for the big show. This morning only a small percent of Sash and Door workers appeared, forcing the factory to close so all could view the circus. Musser's mill also idle in honor of the event. South Muscatine honors the great American show with day and night displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threetay
South
Muscatine
East Hill
Musser’s Mill
Minnesota Methodists Begin State Camp Meeting
The Minnesota Methodists in St. Paul commence their annual State Camp meeting today, with activities scheduled to continue throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
The
Methodists
Political Faith Tested by Voters Reassessed
The Democratic party has twice been tried and twice found wanting by the present generation of voters of the country. It should hardly hope to be trusted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Catarrh of the Kidneys and Bright's Disease Claims
Letters claim Peruna and Manalin cured Bright's disease and kidney catarrh with rapid improvement. Petrolea Ontario and Marble Arkansas residents report relief, appetite return, and swelling reduction after using Peruna. The ad urges early treatment, calls Peruna unique, and offers a free catarrh book from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Shear
Jennings
Bright
M’f’g Co
Columbus
Why He Went to the Circus with His Boy
A narrator recalls a father taking his son to a circus. The father complains rather than enjoying the show and, after seeing a scantily dressed performer, expresses embarrassment. On returning home, his wife asks about the experience and he reveals his motive was to take the boy.
Miss Helen Gould Visits Three Oaks For Spanish Guns Unveiling
Miss Helen Gould arrives with six friends in a private car from Boston to Three Oaks Michigan for the unveiling of the Spanish Guns captured by Dewey at Manila. A large crowd greets the party as a special stanhope carriage and tandem white horses are featured in the procession. Schoolchildren offer salutations amid a monster parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Oaks
Mich
Helen Gould
Gould
Boston
Albany
Michigan Central
Miss Gould
Dewey
Manila
When a Man Hunts Butter He Visits New Stores
A proverb-like observation notes that a man seeking butter will enter stores he normally avoids, suggesting opportunistic shopping behavior. It frames curiosity and change in routine as a tactic in everyday life.
Insects Attack Chicago Parks and Other Distinct News
In Chicago parks foliage faces insect onslaught as war in China lifts rice prices. Reports cover drownings at Lake Calumet, bubonic plague in Oporto, Lutz’s life sentence for a sister-in-law murder, and various diplomatic moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
China
Lake Calumet
Abraham van Willigan
Robert Winserkl
Oporto
Charles E. Lutz
Russia
Porte
Michael J. Sampson
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Fanchon Thompson
Covent Garden
Louis Pollock
Taylor
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Fourth of July Rates For Cedar Rapids Route
On July 3 and 4 the railroad sells excursion tickets at low rates to points within 200 miles from the selling station. Tickets good returning until July 5. Available through any agent of the Cedar Rapids Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Cedar Rapids
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the Muscatine Journal
Miss Perry
Wilton
Mr. Cox
Ed. Ingham and
J. Donovan
Wm. McCartney
City
M. Dugan
Illinois City
Park Walters
Wm. L. Roach
Kansas City
John Wilson
Francis Leiter
Ohio
J. John Fry
Miss Sue Stone
Mrs. Harden
Fred Huber
Detroit, Mich
Eid. Nichols
Wilson
I'm. Snake
Durant
J. Scott Blackwell
John Fry
Toronto
Canada
Friend's Church
Bankers’ Union
Chas. R. Hughes
Theron
Estella Pressnell
Mt. Pleasant
W. J. Ogilvie
Charlie Warner
Monticello
Clark Boys
Will
Warner
Rudolph Schmidt
S. G. Harris
Dakota
Ramge
O'Connor
E. F. Schall
Dodge
Johnson
Miss Wright
Will Brannan
Elizabeth Sweet
Springfield
Hi Samuel
North & South Railroad
Oak Street
Frank
Bob
Globe
the Globe Restaurant
East Buffalo, Ili
West Liberty
Atalissa
Minnesota
J. Brake
Petrolea
Ontario
J. N. Howard
Marble, Ark
Peruna
Yale
Root
Eaton
Beloit College
David B. Hill
Arkansas
John F. Hill
Egypt
London
Lincoln
Charles D. Winter
Edward J. Mack
Nebraska League of Republican Clubs
St. Paul
Minn
H. J. Crawford
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