Change of Plans Erects Automatic Factory Shell Crusher Will Be Installed
Automatic Button Company expands at the former Thormann Button Supply site on East Second Street. Plans shift from a finishing department to a large cutting branch with a shell crusher in the rear. The Muscatine Lumber and Box Company begins a new lumber shed, with the foundation laid and materials staged for quick start. Miss Anna Howell hosts about twelve friends at 1252 Sherman Street for her fifth birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automatic Button Company
Thormann Button
East Second Street
Muscatine Lumber and Box Company
Anna Howell
John Howell
Sherman Street
Amanda Tooman
George Hallock
Nichols
Frank Gray
Wilton
Muscatine
Albert Hanby
Alma Center
Wis
R. W. Hanby
Charles Hannon
Pleasant Valley
Ill
E. P. Bridges
Rock Island
John Sywassink
New Era
William Te Strake
Frank Bonnet
Elkins
Smalley Avenue
Herman Bierman
Park Avenue
Linoleum Lustre Widely Promoted for Floors
An advertisement extols Linoleum Lustre as a superior floor treatment that preserves linoleum and oil cloth without cracking or blistering. It dries overnight, cleans easily, adds gloss, and is safe for children to apply. One quart covers about 160 square feet and is sold by dealers. Made by Wisconsin.
Death Calls Mrs. Fischer Joins Funeral Plans
Mrs. Frank Fischer of 1102 Isett avenue travels to Hills Indiana after the death of her uncle A Altmaier who died suddenly from dropsy of the heart. Funeral services set for tomorrow as community updates note local movements and visitors including Alderman Hess and several townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fischer
Isett Avenue
Hills, In
A. Altmaier
Muscatine High Team Heads to Waterloo Showdown
Muscatine basketball team left at 10 15 am for Waterloo Iowa to play West Waterloo High tonight. Pearl City squad is confident despite a prior loss in Ottumwa. key players included Munn Williamson Appel Smalley Barnard and Elliott with A Leyson refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Waterloo
West Waterloo High School
Pearl City
Ottumwa
Ollie Munn
Paul Williamson
Elmer Appel
Walter Smalley
Clark Barnard
W Norman Elliott
A. Leyson
Dandelion Mixture Promoted for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
An advertisement claims a home remedy called the Dandelion mixture can cleanse the urinary system, ease rheumatic joint pain, and relieve bladder trouble in people around age 50. The recipe lists Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosage instructions.
Jones Case Ends With Burial Plans In Tennessee
Harry Jones will be buried with a decent grave and a headstone after his body is sent from Iowa to Alton Park Tennessee by his brother Sherman Beatty. The Jones case ends as questions linger about guilt and the disputed story at his door remains untold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
University of Iowa
Sherman Beatty
E. P. Day
Alton Park
Tenn
Jones
Redpath Chautauqua plans West Liberty start June 28
West Liberty Iowa reports President Graham of the Redpath Chautauqua System spent Monday outlining the ten week campaign for 1909. The event opens June 28, runs through July 4 with West Liberty hosting the initial stand and 70 towns billed for the season. Headliners will include major national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iowa
Graham
Redpath
Ella Gorman
Cedar Rapids
Con. Gorman
Elm Street
Centerdale
Isaac Lewis
Nina Reeves
Conesville
Ary Hill
Clinton Melick
Des Moines
Robert Wagner
Mary
McIntosh
N. M
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Smallfield Music Store
C. S. Martin
James
Muscatine
J. D. Potter
West Fourth Street
W. B. Jayne
Iowa City
Mesdames Thomas Stoops
Charlie Mackey
Downey
Amanda Wiggins
Elizabeth Schiele
Davenport
John Schiele
Lotus Chapter
Rachael Sarver
Prominent Cure Ads Claim Orrine Ends Drinking Habit
The advertisement claims Orrine cures drunkenness by destroying liquor craving and improving digestion and nerves. It promises a guaranteed refund if it fails and free booklet on curing drunkenness. Two forms available No 1 secret and No 2 pill, priced at 1 dollar, mailed in plain packaging. Sold by A W Morgan, druggist in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
Orrine
A. W. Morgan
Miss Mary Hamman Plans Visit to Moline
Miss Mary Hamman of 708 East Seventh Street is a noon passenger bound for Moline to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hamman
East Seventh Street
Moline
Special Services at First Baptist Church Week of Passion
Special religious services will be held at the First Baptist Church during Passion Week from April 4 to April 11 with evening sessions led by Rev. J. B. Smith. The program features musical offerings and guest speakers including Dr. T. S. Hanson of Tremont Temple Boston Dr. Eubank of China and Dr. L. M. Barnes of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Smith
Rock Island
Baptist Missionary Assembly
T. S. Hanson
Tremont Temple
Boston
Mass
Eubank
China
L. M. Barnes
New York City
Havana Quadruplets Born to Cigar Maker’s Wife
In Havana on March 11 a poor cigar maker’s wife, mother of fourteen, gave birth to quadruples two boys and two girls. President Gomez sent congratulations and offers of substantial assistance, praising the mother as a woman deserving well of the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gomez
Republic
Miss Anna McKibben Heads to Davenport Visit
Miss Anna McKibben of 1069 Oak Street leaves this morning for Davenport to visit her sister Mrs. Harry Tiecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McKibben
Oak Street
Davenport
Harry Tiecke
Clothing store to open in Columbus Junction March 13
The R. and B. Clothing Co. will open a new store in Columbus Junction on Saturday March 13. Manager F. H. Bierman and partner Chas. Ruhkenberg of Wapello bring extensive retail experience and high business standing. Local notes cover funerals, visits, and employment changes linked to the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
R. & B. Clothing Co
F. H. Bierman
Chas. Ruthenberg
Wapello
Chas. Bollenback
E. Schwab
Albert McCullough
J. Smith
Geo. Kell
Wm. Dean
Reynolds
Synthia Hawes
Simeon Limbecker
John O'Neal
United States Marshall
Burlington
L. B. Ritter
P. Grosgean
Letts
Millie Forris
Liddie
J. Baker
Muscatine
Burton Noland
Carrie Brown
Council Bluffs
Charley
RD Welton
Sigourney
Free Indigestion Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion. It cites testimonials from C Fowler and others, notes its gentle action and tonic stomach effects, and offers a free test bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 505 Caldwell Bldg Monticello IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
C. Fowler
Carson City
Mich
Ida A. Fortune
Grand Junction
Tenn
B. F. Thompson
Shenandoah
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, IL
Spring happenings in Wapello area noted
Local items report life around Wapello and nearby communities. News covers marriages, visits, travel, illnesses, and social events including a Cas sabaum Green wedding, family visits to Cot ter and Muscatine, and a missionary sale in the Presbyterian church. The West Liberty High school basketball schedule is listed for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Sigourney
F. B. Letts
Mildred
Margaret
Cotter
Geo. Stapp
Schmoker
Chicago
Fred Cassabaum
Myrtle Green
D. S. Buffington
Bert Mumper
Davenport
Will
G. Brock
Muscatine
L. M. Dallmeyer
Harlan
Lois Dallmeyer
H. Bradley
Yula
Lone Tree
J. R. Johnston
W. E. Diller
Cone
Alonzo Diller
Lischer family and others travel to Wapello for funeral
Mrs. G. J. Lischer and daughter Miss Sophia visited Wapello on Thursday noon to see her two sons. Also traveling to Wapello were residents from Columbus City for the funeral of Mrs. E Schwab. among them were Miss Mayme Warren and Mr. and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
G. J. Lischer
Sophia
Wapello
E. Schwab
Mayme Warren
Local residents changing places and travel notices
H. L. May and Wm. Cutcomb visit. Mrs. J. W. Callaway of Muscatine plans a trip to Mediapolis. Miss Syble Schibilion travels to Cedar Rapids to visit her aunt. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Paschal relocate to Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. May
Wm. Cutcomb
J. W. Callaway
Muscatine
Randolph
Mediapolis
Syble Schibilion
Cedar Rapids
Dunahoo
E. L. Paschal
Wapello
Do You Own Hyomei Inhaler Treasure of Health
An advertisement extols the Hyomei inhaler as a portable cure for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup and asthma. It promotes buying the inhaler for 50cc and an outfit including inhaler bottle and instructions for $1.00 noting guaranteed relief or money back via Havercamp's Prescription Dry Store. It claims rapid cold relief and benefits for consumption sufferers and notes wide American sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Havercamp
America
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Peosta
Thompson Bros
East Hill
Automatic Factory
Kenosha Chemical CO
Kenosha
Ream By
Wisconsin
Leysen’s Modern Shoe Store
Fast Hill News
H. M. Hess
Tri-Cities
Inland
Lorinda Flattes
Con Gorman
Emma Whitacre
Elmer Anderson
Josephine Sullivan
Joe R. Hanley
Sherman Smith
Moscow
I. Filson
Elmer Nichols
Grant Nichols
Florence and Warren
Harry Mellor
Kansas City
Milwaukee
J. D. Hogan
Albert Holloway
Kress Phillips
Noah Phillips
North Calhoun Street
Charlie Kerschner
Vivian
Oklahoma City
Okla
Orlme
Baptist Church
Rev. Smith
N. K. Fairbank Company
Hershey
State Bank
Columbus City News
Hyomeiinhaler
Money Saving Store
Siegel & Isaacs
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