Journal notes travel and social items in small Iowa town
Dan Womachel of Lyons visits friends in the city. Miss Hattie McCormick travels to Grinnell to make her future home. Miss Biendena Lane heads to Wichita for a weeks visit. Mrs. Addison Scott returns to Moberly after visiting relatives. East Hill M. E. church ladies host a lawn social at Mrs. Emma Cone's Riverview addition home. Ja Grille & Son listed with phone 2146. Arrangements for vocal and piano lessons at Hirt & Griffiths store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Womachel
Lyons
Iowa
Addison Scott
Moberly
East Hill
M. E. Church
Emma Cone
Riverview Addition
From Rock Island to Iowa City A Lively City Busy Morning
Names and movements fill the day as travelers, shoppers, and officials pass through the city. Miss Minnie Miller heads to Iowa City while Mr. J. F. Axmeal changes cars en route to Webster. The Firefly ferries residents to Kirkwood and Washington for meetings, visits, and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Miller
Iowa City
J. F. Axmeal
Webster
Remembering Major Henry Connor A Civil War Tribute
Captain John W. Anderson of Henderson County Illinois writes a heartfelt tribute to Henry OConnor of the First Iowa Regiment. He recalls their May 1861 march from Keokuk to Hannibal and Macon City, OConnor's eloquence at Renick, and the bond between comrades amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Connor
John W. Anderson
Henderson County
Captain Anderson
Old Friends
Lyman Banks
George Whicher
Slough
James Whitcomb Riley
Galesburg
Ellis Butler
Eph
Shellabarger
John Mahin
L. H. Washburn
California
Harry O'Connor
Washburn
Iowa
Keokuk
Hannibal
Macon City
Hannibal and Joseph
Renick
North Missouri Railroad
Confederacy
Butt
Boonville
Missouri River
Lyons
Frank P. Blair
Fu. Smith
Ark
Lyon
Price
McCullough
Springfield
Dug Springs
Mrs. Phelps
Harry
General Lyon
Regi
Typewriters and Supplies Bargains and Rentals
Bargains in second hand typewriters with a large stock to choose from. New Olivers kept on hand and machines rented from 2.50 per month. Full line of test ribbons on the market. Call or telephone F. H. Shinn Typewriter Expert Care Muscatine Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured
Geo. E. Cary editor of the Guide Washington Virginia testifies to rapid relief from a severe ankle sprain using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He notes it also helps frostbitten feet and recommends it to others. sold by J J Havercamp and W C A Busch druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Cary
The
Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Lettsville Notes Include Barn Plans And Local Happenings
May 16 Lettsville reports Cha s Estes plans a large cattle barn this summer. Thomas Newell of Fredonia trades in town. Corn planting is active. ground in fine condition. B F Ogden of Wapello plastering for Homer Vincent. Muscatine slough fishing praised. Edward Williams took Firefly to Muscatine. Ira Jamison of Columbus Junction visits. T I Curtis building enclosed. L B Furnas in poor health. School to close spring term next week. R W Walker to Kansas City. H N P Small repairs add porch. Ellason residence repainted. Neighbors socialize by phone at noon and evening. New grandson brings cheer to Gray family.
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Lettsville
Chas. Estes
Thomas Newell
Fredonia
B. F. Ogden
Wapello
Homer Vincent
Muscatine
Edward Williams
Ira Jamison
Columbus Junction
T. l. Curtis
L. B. Furnas
R. W. Walker
Kansas City
H. N. P. Small
H. Shearer
Force
Ellason
Cherry Street
C. A. Mitchel
Iodo Heals Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old ad proclaims I o do antiseptic powder heals wounds and prevents infection. It promises to dry poisons from cuts burns and sores and claims soothing anti inflammatory effects for faster recovery. The box sells for 25 cents and is marketed by rugeists.
Repairing Worn County Records Could Be Done Cheaper
A former office holder urges Muscatine county to inspect aging records stored in shared vaults. He cites six to seven damaged ledgers with torn leaves and broken covers and suggests small, low cost repairs or re-copying contents rather than tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Muscatine County
Hartman Replevin Sparks Legal Battle Over Gilbert Property
The Iowa Collection sued Sam Gilbert and Justice Eversmeyer awarded $17. Hartman claims Gilbert has no interest in the moved property seized by the company and stored on Front Street. Hartman seeks to recover his property with an injunction against Hartman’s saloon and a district court petition names E S Van Herne as plaintiff with Hartman Gilbert Schmelzer and Freeman as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Collection Company
Sam Gilbert
Justice Eversmeyer
Gilbert
W. F. Hartman
Front Street
Hartman
District Court
E. S. van Herne
W. PF. Hartman
Louis Schmelzer
Chas. Freeman
Howard Sartlett
Coldren
Detwiler
Author's Secret: Grape-Nuts Said to Restore Strength and Nerves
A Boston writer credits Grape-Nuts Food with restoring digestion, steadier nerves, and renewed energy during a demanding period of article preparation. He states the cereal nourishes brain and nerve centers, bringing buoyant health and satisfaction with life and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W.S. Gidley
Union Valley Notes from May Farming and Visits
Union Valley reports finishing corn planting this week and a cold first Sunday night damaging gardens. Mite Society quilt work at Mrs Crest's. Miss Worral of West Liberty visited neighbors. Sunday school well attended. Children's Day planned for June 10. W W society meets May 23 at Mrs Auten's with quilting. Neighbors note telephone and rural mail routes. Several visits and illnesses, with local families hosting guests and traveling between West Liberty, Roxbury, and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley
Mite Society
W. W. Society
Beware of a Cough in the Early Stage
A cough signals possible diseases like consumption or bronchitis and should be treated promptly. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as effective in curing coughs and related illnesses, with a money back promise if not beneficial. Sold by J J Havercamp and W C A Busch, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Summer resort list in the lake country brochure
Northern Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan lake country resorts along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway are highlighted. Locations include Fox Lake Delavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra The Dells Madison Minocqua Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and more. Send six cents for illustrated booklets to F A Miller Milwaukee Chicago.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee
Okoboji
Big Stone Lake
Tories
Lake Country
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Miwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Black Diamond Express Leaves Buffalo for New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon along the Lehigh Valley route to New York. Dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches are available aboard. All wants in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
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Tin
Hill Block
E. 3Rd St
Luise Battey
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
Ralfe Mining
Ja Grille & Son
Hattie McCormick
Grinnell
Hirt & Griffith's Music Store
Ernest Ruckdeschel
Rock Island
E. L. Graham's
East Second
Sheriff McGaughey
Anna Bryant
Whisler’s
West 2Nd Street
New Century
J. L. McColm
O. H. Harris
Cedar Rapids
City
Elmer Batterson
Kirkwood
Ill
Nellie Anderson
Fruitland
H. J. Dean
Davenport
Iowa State Medical Society
A. N. Lindner
Mr. Lindner
Father Post
Prairie du Chein
Wis
St. Mary's Church
W. L. Clapp
West Liberty
Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society
Rev
C. L. Stafford
Commandry
Knights Templar
Keota
Weed Park Association
Fitzgerald
Ruth McDonald
Henry
Q O’ Conner
Wilson’s Creek
Rolla
St. Louis
St. Louis and
Frisco
Henry O'Connor
Stoga
Gasconade
O'Connor
Cape Au Gris
Jack Bridges
Canon
Lilly's
John
Reed, Wiinois
John H. Funk
Tse
C. F. Cadle
J. H. Munroe & Son
J. H. Munroe
Pearl City Panitorium Club
Joe T. Cosgrove
Iowa Avenue
G. A. Pierson
E. 2d St
Peter Olsen
East 6Th
Corner 6Th
Orange
Neee
Omaha, Neb
E. G. Barnard
Fred Giesenhaus
Hartman & Eitman
H. M. Bitzer
Muscatine Street Railway Company
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