Smiths of Muscatine Face Pocahontas Day Exposition Cost
An analysis notes Muscatine has 65 men named Smith plus two adult citizens with Jamestown founder connections. If all adult Smiths attended the Jamestownexposition in June, railroad fare could reach about $4,000, even with half fare considerations. The piece admires national unity of surname Smiths and muses on attendance costs.
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United States
John Smiths
John
Jamestowns
Muscatine
Jamestown
New England
John Smith
Western Passenger Association
Smiths
Electric Bitters Promises Wonder Cure for Stomach and Organ Trouble
Witness claims of relief from stomach liver and kidney issues via Electric Bitters sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. 50 cents guaranteed.
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Havercamp
Minister Speaks at Eastern Synod Conference
Rev. H. F. Martin of Grace Lutheran Church attends the Eastern Conference of Synod of Town in Lisbon and will deliver an address this afternoon on Lutheran Polity.
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Martin
H. F. Martin
Grace Lutheran Church
Eastern Conference of Synod of Town
Lisbon
Lutheran Polity
Cheap Rail Rates to Pacific Coast This Spring
The Iowa Central railway offers reduced one way tickets March 1 to April 30 to Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and old Mexico. Rates are $15 below regular fare. On Wednesdays tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco run via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquiries through agents or A B. Cucts G Bp. & ae A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central Railway
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Utah
Mentana
Idaho
Old Mexico
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
Santa Fe
A. BE. Cucts
Board of Equalization to Meet Thursday Evening
The Board of Equalization will convene Thursday at 7 20 pm to hear any remonstrances against tax increases or non allowance of soldiers exemptions.
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Board of Equalization
Malta Vita Promotes Vegetarian Health Benefits
An advocacy piece argues that vegetarianism yields longer life less illness and greater vitality. It promotes Malta-Vita pre digested wheat as the ideal food boosting energy and brain function and priced at 10 cents per large sealed package sold by grocers.
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America
Earth
Malta-Vita
Rengo the Fat Cure Hailed by Scientists
Rengo is presented as Nature s cure for obesity promising weight loss without harming the patient and claiming health building effects. It is offered at 1.00 per box by The Rengo Co Detroit with mail trial packages and available through A W Morgan Druggist in Muscatine.
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Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgam
Finance Committee Clears A O U W Finances in Illinois
East St. Louis May 17 The finance committee of the A O U W reports accounts balance exactly and denies financial discrepancies as rumors spread by political opponents. Four hundred delegates expected for the grand lodge and Degree of Honor session with many officers present.
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Ilinois
East St. Louis
Ill
Grand Lodge
Order
Iowa Fishing Season Opens May 15 Limits and Laws
The Iowa fishing season starts May 15 as river levels recede, with strict laws on what fish may be caught and how many per day. Penalties include fines up to fifty dollars, possible jail time, and each unlawfully taken fish is a separate offense. Exceptions apply to Mississippi and Missouri river portions and Nes and Moines boundary waters.
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Iowa
Omeone
Mississippi
Missouri
Nes Moines River
Unique guessing contest by H. Schmidt & Son Co
A local contest offers a $10 prize for guessing the number of yards remaining from last week’s paper sales. Trimmings are piled in the show window and the closest guess wins the papering of one room.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Howe Amusements Promised to Outshine Past Programs
Lyman H. Howe presents a life drama program at the Grand on Wednesday May 8. The act is praised as uniquely superior with technical finish and broad popular appeal that sets a high standard for moving picture exhibitions. Enthusiasm meets strong public anticipation for each visit.
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Lyman H. Howe
West Liberty May 7 Eastern Star Chapter Notice
West Liberty public notice for Lotos Chapter Order of the Eastern Star scheduled event on May 7 with details readable in the local column.
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West Liberty
Lotos Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Bloodlessness Treated by Dr Chase Nerve Pills
Advertising copy touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for anaemia claiming they form blood and build flesh. It markets the pills at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 and lists Buffalo New York and A W Morgan druggist as sellers.
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A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
A. W. Morgan
Degree conferred at regular meeting this eve
The notice notes two candidates will receive degrees at the regular meeting this evening. Officers expect a large attendance from members. Local social activity includes visits among residents of Davenport Nora Sobres Atalista Muscatine Iowa City and Indianola with multiple relatives and celebrations.
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Elias Sanders
Davenport
Klump
Etta
Gale Martin
Nora Sobres
William Keim
Edwin McClun
Iowa City
North Calhoun Street
Robt. Hine
Muscatine
Chas. Purvis
Sarah James
Atalissa
Mae Hessar
Nichols
Janet Ady
J. A. Emmons
C. S. Martin
Ruth Hineman
Edna Whitacre
University
Albert Whitacre
East Third Street
Charlie Evans
Kansas
Mary Evans
Robi. Wagner
Spencer Street
A. H. Floyd
C. F. Pickering
and Mire
Albert Whitearre
W. W. Anderson
Elnora Nichols
James Connelly
Sam Mcloughlin
Metcalf
Myrtle Crees
Niin
Henry Beeson
Lela Rhodes
Harold Phillips
Jessie Anderson
Buriington
Frank Strausf
Mise Zeta Lamb
Atalista
Lena Fisher
Alice Maxson
Charlie Pickering
Third Street
L. W. Swem
P. C. Peyton
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cuts and Burns Care
Interest awakens to Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for cures of cuts burns and wounds at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store where it sells for five cents.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
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DR. D. Jayne
Jayne
Eureka
W. G. Brock Co
Saie
Muscatine County
A. H. Kohlhammer
James
Toole
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Metzger
All Brooms Union
E. Colver St
EP. Day
Econd Street
Entertainment
Woodman Hall
Court OF Honor
Vera Welch
Harriett Schmidt
Lillian Nelson
Henry Miller
H. G. Schoenig
Jamestown Exposition
Eugene Field
Renge
A.o.uw. Lodge
Illinois
Howe
Moving Pictures
CREMC
American Cigar Company
Mark
India
Gates Ave
Brooklyn
BY & W. Morgan
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