Local City Visitors and Departures Fill Day
Daily notices record Bayfield resident Albert Walker returning home after business in town and many others including H W Bucker en route to Nichols California Mo and Mrs Laura Straton heading to Columbus Junction. Also mentions Robt Tipton, McColm Dry Goods sales events and Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea promotions with numerous short exchanges and brief travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walker
Bayfield
A. E. Myers
Iona Ity
West Liberty
Put Up Model In Hershey Barn Ture Of Invention
Safety Device of Quincy Howard and William Stark to be demonstrated in South Muscatine. They rented the old Hershey barn to move their exhibit from the Henry Hahn barn on West Hill to the South Muscatine site to gain space for showing the third rail eliminating insulation through the engine front track. Several improvements will be made to render the invention more practical and to provide sufficient space for demonstrations. The South End Locals note local renovations and illnesses among residents including typhoid concerns and various repairs and relocations in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Howard
William Stark
Hershey Barn
Henry Hahn
West Hill
South Muscatine Place
South Muscatine
South End
Thomas Fowler
Dan Alderman
Kansas Street
George Berk
Lola Dodder
Grandview
Thomas Fitzgerald
Kemper Avenue
Phillip Street
Owen Smith
Oregon Street
Earl Avenue
Esther Meese
Cranston
Harry Eshleman
Ethel King
Muscatine
Sampson Street
Tumor of four years growth touts Pinkham remedy
A Bloomington reader reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound removed a four year cyst tumor declared inoperable by three physicians. The testimonial praises the remedy as a strong cure and urges others with female ailments to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
May Fry
Lindley
Lydia E
Pinkhiam
Lynn
Mass
Soap powder vs soap advantages in Gold Dust comparison
The article promotes soap powder as economical and efficient, arguing Gold Dust allows precise measuring and immediate dissolution. It claims powder cleans faster, softens hard water by dissolving salts, and avoids wasting residual soap left in water.
West Liberty Council Considers Sewerage System Feasibility
West Liberty Iowa council adjourned to discuss sewerage options and the cost with a citizen petition urging action. Mayor J E McIntosh named a three member committee to investigate feasibility and report next meeting as talks grow favor toward a sewerage system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
J. E. MclIntosh
Atalissa
Pearl Jenkinson
Downey
Everett Nay
CC. N. Preston
George Baxter
Rocky Mountain
Davenport
Lizzie Parsons
Soldiers’ Orphans
Ivan Noland
Cumberland
W. C. Detwiler
Chicago
Ill
D. Gibson
Iowa City
Cassie Elliott
Los Angeles
Cal
Ed. Elliott
James Cochran
Zemo Claims Quick Cure for Eczema and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Zemo as a curative external preparation that stops itching and destroys germs. It asserts Zemo has cured more chronic eczema and skin diseases than any other remedy, with A W Morgan the local druggist endorsing its honesty and promised efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
A. W. Morgan
funeral notices and local civic planning in Iowa City events
Iowa City residents attended funeral services for John F. Doty and others plan Decoration Day activities with committees appointed under Mayor McIntosh. Donations for a W. R. C. exchange at Cooper and Templeman’s begin at ten o’clock with residents visiting Mercy hospital and preparing Memorial Day events led by Judge Horace Deemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
John F. Doty
Beveridge
Cyrus Overman
Muscatine
George Moore
John Vanatta
Rock Island
Cooper & Templeman
Ada John
Newton
Ila
West Liberty
William Pond
John Conley
Mercy Hospital
A. H. McClun
B. Watters
A. A. Atkins
Bert Richards
George Embree
Andrew Anderson
Ella Nichols
Edith Richards
Wilma Whitacre
J. R. Luse
B. A. Nichols
Ray Whitacre
W. H. Shipman
Henry Polders
F. S. Hise
Bert Hine
W. R. Lane
H. R. Watters
Horace FE. Deemer
Fredonia Socials Mark 33rd Birthday and Local Visits
Mrs. Adeline James and Mrs. Fanny Wagner hosted a birthday supper for Mr. Walter James, age 33, with Emma McDaniel baking a birthday cake. The evening featured socializing and treats. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Verink and Zelda from Letts, and relatives in Muscatine and Wapello. Community notes mention potential Lupton farm sale and school hires for Fredonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Adeline James
Fanny. Wagner
Lawrence Crull
Walter James
Mr. James
Emma McDaniel
John Verink
Zelda
Letts
Verink
Mollie Stone
Emma Crull
Muscatine
M. H. Swisher
Moline
C. L. Hawley
Charlie Kleindolph
Charles Lee
Fanny Wagner
Ethel Johnston
L. A. Reiley
Wapello
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Lupton Farm
Pleas to Court for Second Chance End in Fine and Jail
Fred Hayes pleaded for mercy and promised reform as Justice J H Carl imposed 15 days in jail for intoxication. W J Munsey received a $1 fine and costs for assault and battery after a dispute over cement work on East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Fred Hayes
J. H. Carl
Hayes
Carl
W. J. Munsey
Justice Carl
John Schooley
East Fourth Street
Keota Welcomes Muscatine Boosters Parade
Keota IA May 14 Muscatine Boosters greeted by Ladies band and local businessmen in Broadway parade Mayor Clark welcomed them James L Giesler of Muscatine spoke in response Guests toured stores and left literature Keota residents and visitors noted as courteous and gentlemanly local officials discuss grammar school teaching positions with Mrs Eugene Wilkins and A M Miller tentative assignments listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Muscatine Boosters
Broadway
Clark
James L. Giesler
George Eaton
Kansas City
Laura Longnecker
O. B. Jones
A. B
Washington
Rilla Brother
Richland
Leonard Tompson
Pukwana
S. Oak
Adla Richardson
C. M
C. A. Trumbauer
Waterloo
Harry Clark
Tilnois
J. C. Clark
Eugene Wilkins
A. M. Miller
Sigourney
Wilkins
Mil
Lack of Blood and Dr Williams Pink Pills for Anemia
An article explains anemia as lack of blood and its dangers for growing girls. It highlights overwork and lack of exercise as causes and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills with a Cleveland case study of Miss Mabel Glenzer, claiming rapid relief and cure. Information on free booklet and purchase details follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Mabel Glenzer
Cook Avenue
Lakewood
Ohio
Dr. Williams
Cleveland
Iire
Requll
Local notes on school events and community ties
Miss Estelle Fish resigns from the grammar department to take a job in North English schools. A memorial service is planned at the Christian church May 30 with Rev L F Davis and a baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church for the high school graduates. Visits from Isaac Brown and Mary Duvall, and various local residents are noted along with park improvements overseen by C W Williams and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
L. F. Davis
Methodist Church
J. F. Robertson
Springdale Notes Include Traders Visitors and Personal News
Local items from Springdale Iowa record visits by J. W. Eves and Joseph Hodgson, repairs by Chas White, sheep shearing by Anthony Erbe and George Hollingsworth, and improvements on James Berry’s stock farm. Also noted are a 92nd birthday postcard shower for Hannah James, the death of Mrs. Henry Pinney, moves between West Liberty and Springdale, and arrivals of Hon. T. W. Maxson and wife from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Ila
George Hollingsworth
Mr. Hollingsworth
James Berry
James Westfall
West Liberty
Todd's
William
Charles Mather
Iowa City
Henry Swart
Union Valley
Charles Montgomery
Stephen Bradley
Henry Negus
Susan Montgomery
Ralph
Wright
T. W. Maxson
California
Fruitland Woman Hits City Shopping Day Then Returns Home
Mrs. A. L. Hoyt of Fruitland spent the day shopping in the city and departed for home Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Shipman
Columbus Junction
Walter Hoyt
Fruitland
E. F. Sissel
Wilton
A. L. Hoyt
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Tally-Ho Coffee
C. F. Blanke
C. F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Co
St. Louis
Felden Coffee
C. F. Blanketea and Coffee CO
St. Louis, U. S. A
H. W. Bucker
California, Mo
Nichols
E. H. King
Theo. Weller
West Fourth Street
Laura Straton
Oak Street
M. W. Stirlen
John L. Schram
Blair
New Boston
E. Baker
Lone Tree
Hollister
J. Havercamp
Prescription Drug Store
Ralph Tipton
Conesville
McColm Dry Goods Co
W. Lyons
McCorm Dry Goods Co
L. S. Pinrose
West Branch
Kate Chown
Catherine Bond
East Seventh Street
William Spencer
A. B. Clapp
Hershey
America
F. J. West
James Smitt
Summit
Frank Donnell
Sears, Il
Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain Teas
J. Havercamp’s .Prescription Drug Store
Ida Rice
H. L. Putman
East Third Street
Adams
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Pinaud
Koromero
EAU DE
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New York City
Ture OF Invention
J. J. Robertson
Lola Collins
L. N. Cushman
Washington, D. C
Ed. Curtis
Iowa
Es Boost Muscatine
Corn Products Refining Corn
New York
Flac
Portland
Wycera
Mira Hershey Lumber Compary
Homer James
Springville
Hannah James
Mattie Apple
Lindley Heald
Todd
C. W. Williams
Ederheimer Stein Clothes
Anson Clothing Company
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