Local News Roundup From Muscatine And Nearby Areas
Notices show multiple residents visiting Muscatine from Letts Arden Wellman and Clinton with trips to Davenport Burlington Wellman and Cedar Rapids. City ads promote Candy Kitchen Sleepy Eye Flour and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with local drugstore ads. Local speakers include Mark A. Walsh addressing Browning College graduates at Family Theatre Tuesday.
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Mark A. Wh
Clinton
Town
Browning Cof
Family Theatre
Drainage Project Plans Put Before Three Counties
A board of supervisors from Muscatine and Johnson counties will meet July 7 at the Muscatine courthouse to discuss Drainage district No. 3. Work on the ditch through La Muscatine and Johnson counties is planned for fall at an estimated cost of about $5,000.
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la Muscatine
Johnson Counties
Muscatinenty Court House
Denver
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Muscatine
The
Muscatine Chautauqua
Elks to Move to New Club House on East Front Street
The B P O Elks plan what is likely their last meeting in the old quarters near Cook Musser Bank tonight. They anticipate moving to the remodeled East Front Street site within the week, with interior furnishings and new rooms to make the home attractive and comfortable.
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B. P. O. Elks
Cook, Musser State Bank and Trust
East Front Street
The
Elks
Hale's Household Ointment Promises Skin Cure
Claims the ointment frees skin from eruptions and irritations and permanently cures long standing skin diseases. Available at drug stores for 2 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas of Adams New York.
Local notices from Conesville gather crops prospects and people
Conesville reports a Friday visit by railroad officials W C Parker W Keely J A McDonald and D L Bush checking crop prospects. Local residents include H F Emerson returning from St Joseph Mo and plans to travel after the Fourth. Messages note graduations visits sermons a funeral and a fiftieth wedding anniversary for Simeon and Mrs Snyder.
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Conesville
W. C. Parker
W. &. Keely
J. A. McDonald
D. L. Bush
H. F. Emerson
St. Joseph
Texas Panhandle
Browning Land Co
Iowa City
J. F. Coffin
Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
J. T. McCormick
Columbus City
Will
Brunette Storms
van Atta & Elfers Commercial School
Neile Shellabarger
Jesse Delap
Viola
Winifred
Frank Phillips
P. G. Harper
Burlington
M. E
Harper
J. B. Boggs
Hiram Jarrard
Effie Trautman
John Boggs
Jake Snyder
Oak Grove Church
Boyce
Simeon Snyder
Portsmouth, O
Great demand for Muscatine Chautauqua season tickets
The Muscatine Chautauqua reports unprecedented ticket demand with over 1600 distributed canvassers. The event will feature tent setups from Des Moines Tent and Awning, a tent superintendent, and expanded rest facilities for women and children. Notable speakers include General John C. Black and Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, with plans for a dining hall and open-site picnics for working attendees.
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Muscatine
Chevalier
Des Moines
Chautauqua
Board of Directors
Blackburn Castor Oil Pills Reward Claim
An Ohio affidavit offers a $1,000 reward to any doctor chemist or private individual who can prove by tests that Blackburns Castor Oil Pills contain Croton Oil or do not contain Castor Oil. Deponent I Robert Blackburn swears to the claim and invites verification.
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State of
Ohio
Montgomery
Robert Blackburn
Blackburn
Notarization Statement from Montgomery County
The document shows Robert Blackburn sworn before Joshua A. Wortman Notary Public Montgomery County Ohio on the 8th day of June in the year 1908. It records oath and subscription in the notary's presence as part of a legal acknowledgment.
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Robert Blackburn
Joshua A. Wortman
Notary Public
Montgomery Co
Ohio
Guarantee for harmless pills remedy claims
An advertorial note asserts the pills are harmless and pleasurable, claiming to be a civilized physic and a true remedy for constipation. The note is signed Il. R. B. and offers a personal guarantee.
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Il. R. B
Cup Offered For Rock Island Boat Club Race
J Ramser of Rock Island donates a twelve inch silver loving cup to be raced for annually by Rock Island boat owners under club rules. Davenport and Moline members may compete. The plan includes a tri city cruise to Muscatine for the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association events on July 4th and 5th with races and inspections at Muscatine harbor.
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Tri-Cities
Rock Island
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Muscatine
Commodore Gotsch
Davenport
Marcella
Moline
Lamb VI
Clinton
J. Ramser
Rock Island Jeweler
Rock Island Association
Ramser
Muscatine Chautauqua promises gift of lectures and music
Sunday afternoon Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana headlines a lineup of noted speakers entertainers and four major musical companies at the Muscatine Chautauqua opening July 26. The event promises ten days of pleasure and profit with substantial crowds expected.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Drainage district formed in Louisa and Des Moines counties
Wapello reports joint action by Louisa and Des Moines counties to establish the Louisa and Des Moines County Drainage District No. 4 near Oakville. The plan, led by Engineer J. A. Schreiner, includes levees, pipes, and a pumping station at an estimated cost of 50 000 dollars, about 3.00 per acre for 15 000 acres, with annual maintenance around 0.30 per acre. The project aims to remove deep floodwater and marks the region’s largest drainage venture to date.
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Wapello
D. W. W. Herrick
R. S. Johnston
H. W. Baker
Oscar Hale
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Boards of Supervisors
Des Moines
Louisa
Oakville
Louisa and Des Moines County
J. A. Schreiner
Mt. Pleasant
H. A. Plitt
Josephine Dittman
Frank Marmon
H. B. Davison
Murphy-Davison
Geo. H. Rains
Mt. Ayr
A. K. Finley
Burlington
S. S. Finley
S. D. Johnson
Morning Sun
Notable Visitors and Local Notes From Wapello Area
Morning Sun residents Bumgardner and Mrs. Owens visited neighbors while August Peterson of Davenport called on Dr. R. J. Tillman family. Carrie Tillman visits from Fowler Ill. Charles Baldwin of Salt Lake, a former Wapello lawyer, visits old friends and plans to attend the Denver Democratic convention. Dr. Walker and wife and Joe Creighton seen in Oakville. Dr. Grimes in Iowa City with the Benson child affected by meningitis. Mrs. Blanchard and Bessie return from Des Moines after attending the Iowa Christian convention and Drake commencement. Rev. S. B. Ross and wife from Fairfield arrive to visit and will preach in Wapello. Death of Geo. Houtz noted with funeral arrangements for son Will.
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Bumgardner
Dan Owens
Morning Sun
Jim Jamison
August Peterson
Davenport
R. J. Tillman
Carrie Tillman
Fowler
Ill
Chas. Baldwin
Salt Lake
Utah
Old Wapello
Baldwin
Wapello
Burlington
West
Keosauqua
Iowa
Denver
R. Walker
John Waterhouse
Joe Creighton
Fifer
Oakville
W. S. Grimes
Iowa City
Benson
M. E. Blanchard
Bessie
Des Moines
Iowa Christian Convention
Drake University
C. E. Stone
Stones
New Mexico
Knoxville
S. B. Ross
Fairfield
Convention of Christian Churches
Ross
Christian Church
Geo. Houtz
Missouri
Will
Card of Thanks from Mrs Swisher and Family
Mrs. Mary Swisher and children thank hospital nurses the G A R the Modern Woodmen Col Hare and Major John Circles and friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement.
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Mary Swisher
Col. Hare
Major John Circles
Caught In the Act And Arrested by Dr King's Pills
An old time ad asserts Dr King's New Life Pills stop bilious headache and aid liver and bowels with a 25 cent bottle. Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy to readers.
Hotel Named After the Grand Trunk Railway System
A request to Geo. W. Vaux at A. G. P. and T. A., Grand Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago, for a booklet about a newly named hotel. The missive invites readers to learn how the hotel’s name ties to the railway’s expansion and features in an illustrated prospect.
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Geo. W. Vaux
T. A
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
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Letts
Mary Dalton
Ethel Terry
Mill Street
Mrs. M. Durham
Elijah Baker
Miss Cora
Lone Tree
Mrs. L. T. Gray
Wilton
Kathryn Lee
Arden
Mildred Geibel
Bellevue Hospital
Ferna Harragon
East Fifth Street
Wellman
Frank Peterson
Atalissa
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
D. A. Cannon
Cole, Ia
D. F. Sullivan
R. Rolff
Messena
Cass County
J. J. Jans
Havercamp
J. L. Downs
Pauline
Josephine
Brighton
City
W. S. Berry
North Mulberry Avenue
Everett Gray
Ceir Rapids
J. B Hudson
West Liberty
J. Graf
Columbi Junction
Ss. E. Williams
Ofliza, Ill
S. E. Willids
Eliza, Ill
Columbus Junction
J. H
H. C. Luciann
Gladys Wiegand
Browningollege
Mark A. Walsh
Clinton, Family Co
Fr. Peto
Capt
EY. Peto
S. E. Roynd
Earl
Lincoln, Neb
N. A. Roy
East Sixth Street
Astrong
Rocky Mountains
L. Lieberknech and Son
Grandview
Felicit Byrne
P. J. Ryan
West Eig
Jopm
Muscatine Courtyards
Portland Cement
Atlas
Marquette
Elks Quarters
John C. Black
General Black
Tri-City Boat Clubs
City Boat Association
California
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Northport
Traverse
Air Lines
Nicago
Mackinac
Lake Superior
Michigan
Manitou
Otheigan
Ludington
Manistee
Frankfort
Cnablevoix
Glen Haven
Petoskey
Manitou Bay
R. F.church
P.A. Offic
Roaring Brook
Harbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Cheboygan
Great Lakes
ES & Docks
E. End
Mich. ST
Rush ST. Bridge
J. Carl Barnard
Ideal Printery
Chas. H. Gobble
F. A. Neidig
East Second Street
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
StZeXe
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