Local travelers and services listed in city notices
Dr. Townley, Dr. Pentzer, and Rev. J N Elliott travel spouses and clergy on morning Wilton and West Liberty trips. John Bennison leaves Boston Store for Chicago. Mrs A W Morgan heads to Letts to visit Small parents. Mrs Ed Steiblein to Stahl Mo with relatives. Jessie Scott to Kansas City from Iowa City. Bromo Lax advertised for 25 cents curing colds. L O T W meeting May 2 at 7 30. Panitorium cleans and shines clothes at 222 East Second Street. Eyes examined free at office 217 E 2d Street on Saturdays 7 to 9 PM.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Muscatine
An Iowa City photographer urges readers to trust Doan's Kidney Pills after his kidney trouble relief. Muscatine customers report similar benefits and local Havercamp's drug store promotes the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. remains sole U S agents. price is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Wertz
South
Clinton Street
Iowa City
Dean
Doan
Havercamp’s
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Local visits and travel notices from Oskaloosa and Davenport
Col Pickett of Oskaloosa visits J H Dolsen in the city. Charles Faulkner left by midnight train for Kansas City. Miss Minetta Towers rode the 7 58 train to Eldon to visit relatives. Dr Weddell and son Jay of Davenport arrived for a visit with Rev R H Greaves. Mrs Lela Scholten returned to Davenport after visiting in the city. Appendicitis causes and Dr Crane's Quaker Tonic Tablets advertised at fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Pickett
Oskaloosa
J. H. Dolsen
Lela Scholten
Davenport
Dramatic Narrow Escape as Sidney Dodges Quincy Draw Bridge
The steamer Sidney faced a hurricane gale at the Quincy bridge and narrowly rode the ice breaker then skimmed past the draw with inches to spare. Passengers and crew displayed skill as the pilot kept the vessel on course amid the raging river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Draw Bridge
Mississippi River
Quincy Bridge
Quincy Journal
Ant Quincy
Hannibal
St. Louis
Boy Loses Leg and Arm in Wyoming Rescue
The mother of Willie Crow reports a physician’s message stating her son, hurt at Rock Springs, Wyoming, had his left hand and left leg amputated. Grief-stricken, she says the boy was driven by adventure and intends to return home when he can be moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Crow
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Grand Trunk Railway promotes continental resorts
Descriptive pamphlets and rates for popular tour resorts on the continent are available. Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., can furnish copies at 135 Adams Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
Geo. W
Revenue Rulings and a Burlington Office Check
Revenue rulings affect tobacco and cigar manufacturers including registration requirements and penalties under the 1902 act. Other rulings address legacy tax and abatement of taxes on pool tables. Revenue Collector John M. Kemble visits Burlington for a routine office check and confirms no staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kemble
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Congress
Collector of Internal Revenue
J. W. Yerkes
Kansas City
United States
City Electrician Promotes Plant Establishment in Nearby Towns
Clark Smith, electrician for the Roach & Giesler electric light plant, travels to nearby towns to discuss establishing an electric light plant. Last week he visited Riverside with no definite outcome, and recently went to Columbus Junction where a Muscatine Mr. Smith is reported to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Smith
Roach & Giesler
Riverside
Columbus Junction
Mr. Smith
Muscatine
Change of Life Testimonial from Mrs Sutter
Mrs E Sutter of Los Angeles testifies after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for chronic change of life symptoms. She reports lasting health improvement for six years and endorses the product for helping women, noting the charity work of the German Relief Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Relief Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Sutter
Hill St
City Hall Talk Promises Electric Light Proposition
Citizens invited to tonight at 7 o clock in city hall to hear an electric light proposal. Officials urge full turnout as the town shows readiness for the project, while cautioning residents about overheated talk and personal stakes.
Benj Lone Leaves Muscatine Island for Washington
Benj Lone of Muscatine Island departs for the district state of Washington hoping to settle there if he likes the country. He plans a stop in Des Moines to consult eye doctor Dr. Coffee about a serious eye trouble. Friends note his industrious habits and honesty and wish him safe travels and success beyond the Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Lone
Muscatine Island
Washington
Fruitland
Ila
Des Moines
Coffee
Lane
Rockies
Golden Medical Discovery Said to Heal Multiple Ailments
Mrs Julie A Wilcox of Ohio writes she was weak with heart trouble until using Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery which she credits with restoring health after doctors failed. The ad promotes cures for stomach and blood diseases and claims remote organs improve when the stomach and digestion are healthy. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are also advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Julie A. Wilcox
Cygnet, Wood Co
Ohio
Golden Medical Discovery
Baptist Young People's Union Hosts Instructive Evening
The Baptist church B Y P U presented a well received program with a flute solo by Julius Schmidt and vocal numbers by Mrs Nevius and a ladies trio. Dr J W Weddell of Davenport delivered a lecture on East London based on his personal investigations. A duet by Lulu Palmer and Laura Porter closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
Julius Schmidt
Lane
Nevius
J. W. Weddell
Davenport
London
Lulu Palmer
Laura Porter
Colby-Wedding of Davenport Nurse and Columbus City Educator
The Times reports the marriage of Mae Evelyn Francis to Harry Eastman Colby at the bride’s Davenport home at 5 PM with Rev. Hoyt officiating. Attending are sister Gertrude Francis as maid of honor and Ruth Francis as flower girl, with best man Harry Shoemaker of Muscatine. The couple plan a southward wedding trip and summer in Waverly before creating a home in Columbus City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Colby
Columbus City
Mae Evelyn Francis
Davenport
Times
Charles F. Francis
Harry Eastman Colby
Farnam Street
S. R. J. Hoyt
Gertrude W. Francis
Ruth Francis
Harry Shoemaker
Muscatine
Mendelssohn
Etta Gabbert
South
Waverly
Iowa
Hinsdale
Mass
St. Luke’s Hospital
Des Moines College of
Des Moines
Abram Colby
Chas. Wallace
Wapello
Social visits and local notes from Oakland area
May 1 reports show Mrs. Henry Hill and Mrs. M. R. McKean visiting Columbus Junction. C A Carpenter and H O Weaver duck hunted and dined with J G Morse. Wesley Solomon’s new house ready for move in. Community social at Solomon home. Phone line 58 out since Thursday. J G Morse and wife called on Saturday. Edward Solomon and wife at Clarence Tuttle Sunday. Miss Yedlick helps Mrs. D L Lee. Johnnie Shoon at Bennie Morse’s near Lone Tree. Mr and Mrs R Marks spent Sunday at M R McKean’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Henry Hill
M. R. McKean
Columbus Junction
C. A. Carpenter
H. O. Weaver
Mr. Hicksmith
Mr. Breneman
J. G. Morse
Spink
Wesley Solomon
Edward Solomon
Clarence Tuttle
Miss Yedlick
D. L. Lee
Johnnie Shoon
Bennie Morse
Lone Tree
R. Marks
Fresh garden seeds in bulk at E L Graham's
Local notice advertises bulk garden seeds for sale at E L Graham's. The brief item highlights availability of assorted seed varieties and bulk pricing for gardeners and small farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L Graham's
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P. M. Musser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
W. E. Battey
Chicago Ophthalmic College
West Second Street
Robinson
McBride & Cope’s
John A. Robbins
Olds’ Block
Peter Townley
Wilton
John Bennison
Boston
Chicago
Pentzer
E. 2d Street
A. W. Morgan
Letts
Ed. Steiblein
Stahl, Mo
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
West Liberty
Geo. Furnis
West Branch
Jessie Scott
Scott
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hunel
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Charles Faulkner
John Kemble
Burlington
Facturers
Kemble
Secretary of the Treasury
E. Sailer
Dean Mrs. Praknam
Dr. Pierce
Colby-Francis
Oakland
Bakers Monaca Coffee
C. B. Fuller
Hershey Lumber
South Muscatine
California
GRACE
Capes Post Ofice and Board of Traim
C. C. Collins
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
E. P. Day
Irwin Green & CO
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Geo. H. Phillips
Jist
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago Evening Journal
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