Predicted Low Mississippi Waters Draw Rivermen’s Caution
Old Muscatine rivermen forecast a several foot fall on the Mississippi River this summer impairing traffic, while pearl fishing booms along the river bring unusually abundant finds with daily $150 in pearls reported. River recreation grows as Geneva Island cottages bustle and riverine sites attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Muscatone
Trafic
Muscatine
Mississippi River
Geneva Island
Riverview Addition
Mad Creek
Residents and visitors return home after short city calls
Miss Bertha Mitchell of Letts and Miss N OBrien of Letts return home after visiting friends in the city. J A Stimple departs for Kansas City on a short business trip. Miss Mary Ansall of Des Moines returns home after visiting her sister on Cedar street. Mrs Vinnie Fowler of Burlington returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs J C Corbin on the island. Mrs B W Denham of Newport Ark returns home after visiting her parents on East Fifth street. H L Horton of Conesville departs on the Firefly after a few days in the city. The A B C Family Team 25 is advertised as a brain and body cordial at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets promoted as easy to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stimple
Kansas City
Havercamp’s
Mary Ansall
Des Moines
Bertha Ansall
Cedar Street
Vinnie Fowler
Burlington
J. C. Corbin
Island
B. W. Denham
Newport, Ark
Mrs. S. Plumley
East Fifth Street
H. L. Horton
Conesville
Local Citizens Leave Town on Various Trips
Several residents departed yesterday afternoon for distant destinations. John Mahin sailed on the Firefly to St Louis for post office business. E Baker and daughters Eva and Cora headed to Los Angeles for the summer. Mabel Goodwald returned home from Burlington after visiting Hannah Zeidler. Mrs M S Hamilton and children left Letts after a city visit. Chas Klaffenbach traveled to Burlington for a short visit with friends. Rev W L Clapp journeyed to Washington for city meetings. Elsie Reaney returned home from Columbus Junction after visiting her brother Will Reaney. Ella Duffy and daughter Adda left for Oskaloosa aboard the Firefly after visiting Mrs Frank Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahin
West Second Street
St. Louis
E. Baker
Eva
Cora
Iowa Avenue
Los Angeles
Calif
Mabel Goodwald
Burlington
Hannah Zeidler
West Sixth Street
Chas. Klaffenbach
West Eighth Street
Elsie Reaney
Columbus Junction
Will Reaney
West Third Street
Ella Duffy
Adda
Oskaloosa
Frank Fuller
Mulberry Street
Miracle Cure Reported for Indigestion Suffering
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of stomach and bowel pain with death seeming near. After trying various remedies she used Electric Bitters and fully recovered. The ad claims Electric Bitters aids liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and is sold for 5 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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S. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Havercamp
Agree to Close for July Fourth Trade Day
Grocers sign to shut shops at 1 PM on Saturday July 4 1903 for the balance of the day. Named signatories include E Klepper Chris Otto & Sons George Ellman Hinkel Flannonery Hartman Reuling St John Angersbach Fulier Giesenhaus Wheeler Van Gent Kobes McCurdy Mrs Bitzer Welk Winn Richardson Sharrar Leysen Chayka Ruthenberg & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Klepper
Second Street
Mulberry Street
Chris. Otto & Sons
George Ellman
Hinkel & Flannery
H. J. Hartman
Geo. W. Reuling
J. H. St. John
L. Angersbach
C. B. Fulier
Robber Steals Till at Daniels Saloon in Denver
A tramp robbed the till of the Daniels saloon in Denver. The thief was captured and the money recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Van Buren Republicans Deadlocked Over Senate Candidate
Van Buren Republicans remain split over who should run for senator. Party leaders adjourned the meeting with no nominee and scheduled resumption in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Local Happenings in West Liberty June Report
West Liberty notes report a surprise basket supper at Mrs. J E McIntosh on Third Street. Outing plans for Charles Fox to Albert Lea. Returns from trips by Ditmars Clarke and Nichols. Miss Bessie Hudson back from Muscatine teachers’ institute. Ses Philips family rents Henry Beeson house on South Miller Street. Child George Pratt Jr narrowly escapes injury after a lumber incident. Funeral of Mrs. Dealer held at Hines residence with Rev. Furniss. Mary Stevens Dealer born in Germany 1820. emigrated 1847 to America. died June 26, 1903 in West Liberty. survived by four living children, nineteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
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West Liberty
W. J. Gibson
B. R. Purvis
Clarence Morris
Robert Jay
Frank Mitchell
Jennie Ady
Hettie Emmons
Sallie Morris
W. C. Detwiler
J. E. McIntosh
Third Street
Charles Fox
Albert Lea
Messrs
H. J. Ditmars
R. S. Clarke
I. A. Nichols
Bessie Hudson
Muscatine
Teachers’ Institute
Ses Philips
Pasadena
Calif
Henry Beeson
South Miller Street
George Pratt, Jr
George Pratt
Spencer Street
Dealer
George Hines
East Third Street
George Furniss
Presbyterian Church
Nichols
Mary Stevens
Germany
John Deahr
America
Martin Robshaw
Peru
Nicholas Lewis
Illinois City
Wm. Grigg
Adam Dealer
Atalissa
Robshaw
Adam
Geo. Hines
Phinney's Great Band to Appear Across Nation
For fifteen years Phinney's United States Band has electrified American audiences and built a national reputation through scholarly performances and descriptive compositions. The upcoming tour promises listeners their utmost enjoyment as Phinney and his ensemble bring renowned music to stages nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinney
America
United States
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertisement
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally with a promise to cure, offering one hundred dollars for any failure. Sold by druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyoue
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Torpedoes On Track Fined In Police Court
James I. Zett, a lad, was fined one dollar and costs for an offense in police court Monday before Judge Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Zett
Hudson
When Baby Is Chafed Relief Comes Quickly
A soothe and clear remedy promises fast comfort for irritated skin. Gentle care with safe ingredients helps calm redness and itchiness, restoring comfort for infants.
ZEMA-CURA Medicated Powder Ad Promotes Healing
An advertisement touts ZEMA-CURA Medicated Powder as superior to ordinary talcum, cooling and soothing irritated skin and aiding healing. It claims mothers find it best for babies and notes use with ZEMA-CURA Liquid for eczema and skin diseases. Available for 25 cents per box, from The Zema- Cura Co. and McBride & Cope.
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Westland St
New York
Local man fined for placing torpedoes on street car track
A resident of South Muscatine was fined $1 and costs for placing a number of torpedoes on a street car track in his district. The arrest was made by Officer Theodore Gascher.
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South Muscatine
Theodore Gascher
Hold Up Suspect Named in Rock Island Train Robbery
Detectives from Rock Island hunt the hold up gang that dynamited a Muscatine Davenport train months ago. Three sleuths including Smith and McLaughlin track the principal actor, a former Rock Island engineer aged about fifty. He was seen in Clinton and Davenport recently and is blacklisted by major lines. Authorities withhold his identity until the full story is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Muscatine
Davenport
Messrs
Smith
McLaughlin
Clinton
Fullers Found Guilty in Fight Charge. Schauland Acquitted
Officer Theodore Gascher arrested Fred Fuller and Earnest Schauland in South Muscatine Monday on fighting charges from the previous day. Fuller was convicted, fined five dollars plus costs. Schauland pleaded not guilty and was cleared of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fuller
Earnest Schauland
Theodore Gascher
South Muscatine
Fuller
Schauland
The Price Of Eggs And A Hen’s Cackle
A brief note on how egg prices affect farm life, contrasting market costs with a hen’s daily crow. The piece highlights rural routines and the ironies of agricultural commerce.
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Dalers
California
Figprune Cereal Co
San Jose, Cal
W. E. Battey
West Sesoai Straat
John A. Robbins
Fire Life and Accident Insurance
National Bank Room
Bertha Mitchell
Letts
Miss N. O'Brien
Chamberlain
A.B. C. Family Team
W. L. Clapp
East Sixth Street
Washington
Ayer
A. c. Tyer
Lowell, Mass
H. H. Arnold Land Co
East Second St
Muscatine, In
Bond
Vance & Baker Mfg. Co. Machine and Boiler Works
Spring Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Nervan
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Nervan Tablet CO
Chicago
Citizens’ Railway & Power Company
McBride & Cope
Carthage College
Carthage, I
Henry Thormann
Lucas St
Wittich Bros
Switzer Electric Supply Co
SF Ouuem Street
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