Winter Returns Stir Muscatine as Storm Halts City
King Boreas brings Arctic cold to Muscatine with snow and wind. Traffic slows while ice and coal men profit from the demand. Clothing stores smile as warmth fights back. Two basketball dates set for March 23 and 30 between Company C and the YMC A, with a possible third game on a neutral floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreas
Muscatine
Mercury
Esquimaux
Irl R. Hicks
Rodney M. Arey
Fred McDougal
Company C Armory
Iowa Central Ry Sells Low Fare Homeseeker Tickets
The Iowa Central Railway offers February 20 March 6 and 20 sale dates for round trip and one way tickets to Nebraska Eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana. One way fares are two dollars above half fare while round trips are three quarters of the regular one way rate with a twenty one day limit. For full details contact A B Certis G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Iowa Central Ry
Southwest
Iowa Central
A. B. Certis
Minneapolis
Mina
Modern remedy fights dandruff microbe in hair care
An early 20th century advertisement claims split, brittle, and dull hair stem from dandruff caused by a microbe. It promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a remedy that destroys the microbe, stops itching, and leaves hair soft. Sold by druggists with 10 cent mail offer. Special agents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Hayvercamp
Wilton Caucus Nominees for School Directors
A Wilton citizens caucus nominated G. W. Kelley to succeed himself and G. W. Bannick to replace Fred Maurer for school director terms. M. C. Ott was chosen treasurer. Election set for March 26, 1906 with a caucus for mayor and other city offices planned for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Marshall
Ingham
Mabel Marshall
Commercial Club
J. P. Ryan
Muscatine
Margaret Dwyer
Kate
Val Hudler
Luse
West Liberty
Hattie Johnston
J. M. Rider
Cedar Rapids
Frank Means
W. A. Cooling
Davenport
G. W. Hill
Sioux City
Cr. L. Packer
Ethel
Relatives and Visitors Appear in Durant and Vicinity
A string of social notes records Miss Pauline Bunker returning from West Liberty and visiting friends, Dr. Bandy and others in Tipton, Carl Small at Muscatine, and many brief visits by Vernon Blake, Nellie McSwiggin, Mrs. Fred Jones, and Vernon Curtis. A Durant high school literary society met Friday with numerous students presenting orations, biographical sketches, a continued story, and a piano duet.
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Des Moines
Pauline Bunker
Margaret Luse
West Liberty
Hilbert Johnson
Durant
Vernon Blake
Gladwin
Bandy
Tipton
F. B. James
Carl Small
Springdale
Peck’s Business College
Muscatine
Joseph Pratt
Harry Ilingsworth
Clara Ilingsworth
Bracker
Nellie McSwiggin
J. F. McSwiggin
Victor
Fred Jones
Davenport
J. H. Rowe
Vm. Mahoney
Vernon Curtis
Valley Junction
Wyoming
Literary Society of the High School
Pearl Kaufman
Alpha McLain
Helen Pool
Harry Nicolaus
Ada Rouch
Harry Shafit
Irolene Port
Nellie Duncan
Lulu Ayres
Edith Henderson
Vera Pool
Frank Bacon
Fred Giesenhaus Sr In Critical Condition After Illness
Fred Giesenhaus Sr of the river road east of the city is in critical condition following three weeks of heart trouble and lung congestion. Grave hopes for recovery are entertained. He formerly ran a grocery business on East Second Street for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Giesenhaus, Sr
River Road
East Second Street
Editor credits Grape-Nuts diet for recovery and vigor
A New Jersey editor describes years of nervous dyspepsia cured by Grape-Nuts. He quit work then resumed editing with renewed energy, writing more vigorously and walking miles daily. He cites Pastum Co. Batte Creek Michigan and recommends the little book The Road to Wellness in the packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Pastum Co
Batte Creek
Mich
Weillville
C Washburn Dies At About One This Morning
The obituary notes the death of C Washburn around 1 am, with his wife and two children left to mourn. Henry Dealing reported the news with a pleasant surprise.
Death notices for Charles Washburn and Thomas Royster
Charles Washburn dies at Bellevue Hospital after months of heart disease and complications. He leaves a wife and four children, plus siblings and extended family. funeral at Nebraska street with Rev. Brooks. Thomas Royster dies at his Hershey avenue home after a yearlong tuberculosis illness. four children survive, wife and mother mourn. funeral Thursday at 2 with Rev. Kempton. interment Greenwood. Both obituaries note military and fraternal affiliations and family connections. County residents and friends are invited to services.
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Charles Washburn
Bellevue Hospital
New York State
Blanche
Florence
Morris and
Gilbert
Adalaide Berry
Laura Rowe
South English
Wealth Browning
Washburn
Iown
Nebraska Street
E. C. Brooks
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Post
Thomas Royster
Hershey Avenue
Peoria
Ill
Hannah Voegel
Cora
Fred Brazel
Chestnut Street
Thomas
Fred
Ottumwa
N. D. Stringer
Peoria, Jr
Jerry Sullivan
Charles Pierce
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Charles Grant
Omaha
Neb
Frank
George
Amos Royster
Alonzo
Spokane
Wash
Royster
Fraternal Aid Association
A. J. Kempton
First Baptist Church
Greenwood
Alice in Wonderland at Grand Tonight World Premiere
Miss Hope Leonard presents a lavish Alice in Wonderland at the Grand tonight with 200 cast members. Rehearsals under Miss Leonard promise elaborate scenery costumes music and a Grand March of Nations plus several dances and effects. Admission ranges 15 85 and 5 cents with box seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hope Leonard
Miss Hope Leonard
When We Were Twenty One Delights with a Powerful Love Plot
The comedy drama centers on a strong love story that drives the plot and culminates in a denouement that satisfies the play's ardent audience. The narrative unfolds through natural action early in its progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardentir
Dr Fine's New Discovery Aids Children
Advertisement notes many children rescued by Dr Fine's new discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Price listed as 50 cents and 1 dollar at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Ice Men
Team Borax
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Chicago
Ali Grocers
Seiler Bros
Calele Res
Marquette
Portland
INT Mfg. CO
Iowa
G. M. Titus
Town Ave
Wilton
Fred Giesenhaus
A. B. Chase
Kurtzmann
H. Schmidt & Son Comp
Ludwig
South Muscatine News
C. Washburn
Henry
Mr. Dealing
Tions
Henry Dealing
The
Sixteen Clib
Sixteen Club
Frank Leitman
George Neitzel
Herman Wolfe
W. C. A. Busch
Stark
Matie Stark
William Stark
Island
Xxz
Phyllis
West
Yokes
Ruthenberg
W. 2d
Chas Ruthenberg
Chas F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
Athlophoros CO
New Haven
Corm
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