Have You Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble Swamp Root Offer
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues with claims of cures and free sample bottle offers. It cites symptoms, testimonials from a police chief, and instructions to mail for samples and a book. It urges readers to mention the Muscatine Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Bright
B. H. Chalker
Police
Ozark
Ala
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Muscatine Daily Journal
Kilmer
Elks Plan Tenth Anniversary Celebration In Muscatine
Muscatine Elks appoint committees to organize the Tenth Anniversary of the lodge on June 12 at Citizens' railway park. Executive and subordinate groups set duties for grounds, decorations, program, printing, and reception as Judge John A. Rowan seeks district deputy election support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Elks
Elks
S. J. Fuller
J. P. Breen
J. B. Vanatta
J. B. Reay
P. J. Mackey
J. G. van Lent
W. D. Hine
Barney Schmidt
Amos Schott
Phil. J. Mackey
H. M. Bartlett
H. W. Huttig
R. S. McNutt
John J. Fuller
Geo. Neibert, Jr
Geo. Schroeder
A. T. Chandain
Robert Leu
Harry W. Stevenson
George Kranz
Joseph Weir
John O. Mucha
Fred B. Smith
E. L. Bowman
T. B. Flynn
Elijah Baker
W. D. Goldsberry
George Neibert
Frank E. Hoopes
P. H. Nissen
Lodge of Ellis
John A. Rowan
Order
Muscatine
Iowa
South
Grand Lodge
Atlantic
Burlington
Centerville
Creston
Davenport
Des Moines
Ft. Madison
Iowa City
Keokuk
Andrew Olson
Moline
T. S. Bunn
Ass’n
W. J. O’brien, Jr
Chas. E. Pickett
Waterloo
Geo H. Randall
Northern
B. L. Marenthal
Southern
Funeral fund limit clarified for Banner Lodge members
Communication from the Banner Lodge No 10 correcting a misstatement about Grand Lodge action. The Grand Lodge proposes a future cap of 160 dollars on funeral funds established, with current $100 limit not imposed on Banner Lodge. Approval pending Superior Lodge consent.
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Banner Lodge No. 10
Grand Lodge
Banner Lodge
Grand Chief of Honor
Johnson County Loses Population in Census Update
Johnson County Iowa reports a total population of 24 644 in the new census, down 173 from 1900. Cedar township falls 33 to 77, while Iowa City with state institution residents totals 14 490, up 563 since 1900, with ward populations listed as First 1 684, Third 1 665, Fourth 1 415, Fifth 1 880.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Cedar
Cedar Township
Aweliah Knee 1,415 Fifth Ward
Herpicide Promises Cure for Dandruff and Hair Loss
Testimonies from Mrs. Mary C Crawford Alf R Kelly and Dr E J Beardsley claim Herpicide cured dandruff and promoted hair growth. Ad states the product kills the dandruff germ prevents baldness and is sold by leading druggists with samples sent for 1 cent. Available through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
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Mary C. Crawford
Oakesdale
Wash
E. J. Beardsley
Champaign
Alf R. Kelly
Desadero Street
San Francisco
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
Weather Summary Reports Excessive Moisture Across Iowa
Des Moines reports a cool wet week with daily rain from 2.40 to 5.90 inches across districts. Wind squalls hail and lightning caused local damage to buildings crops and livestock while planting was delayed. Pastures and meadows benefited though fruit suffered. corn early sprouting and overall conditions are fair awaiting warmer dry weather.
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Des Moines
Principal shoots at board meeting in Carbondale
In Carbondale Illinois on May 16 Prof L B Lee principal of the negro high school fatally wounded John Nance who had circulated a petition to block Lee's reappointment. Lee fired when they met at the board of education meeting and Nance was hit by two bullets and is not expected to live.
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Carbondale, Il
L. B. Lee
The
Negro High School
John Nance
Nance
Board of Education
Lee
Human Qualities and the Sexes Compared
The study argues both sexes share similar body traits and that women excel in memory reading speed endurance and resilience while men show greater strength speed lung capacity and carbon dioxide output. It concludes women are more civilized though men are stronger and quicker overall.
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Tetman
Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Insurance's long history traces back to Alfred and Saxon guilds
A compact history notes protective combinations from King Alfred era, through Saxon guilds, to early marine and travel insurance. Claudius Caesar urged ships for famine relief, with value guarantees on vessels. Greeks and Jews used policies in transit. The 1601 English statute marks a formal recognition of policies.
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Alfred
Francis
Annals of Life Insurance
Claudius Caesar
France
Pearson’s Weekly
Evansville Man Claims Kidney Cure After Five Years Pain
Evansville resident B. Sviezel writes that years of kidney and bladder trouble left him weak and near death. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief with the second bottle and he was cured. Havercams's Prescription Drug Store.
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B. Sviezel
Virginia St
Evansville
Indl
Foley
Havercams
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F. A. Miller
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B. P. O. Elks
People's Pulpit
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Auter
Cluett, Peagody 4 CO
Weekly Crop Report
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National Cash Register
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Hoopes’ Addition
C. R. Pratt
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Richman & Richman
Nevey Allerton
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Enquire
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E. O. Burnside
East Hill
P. J. Murphy
Huttit
Vail
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M. H. Smith
Lowa Avenue
Ninth
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Madam Swift
East Second
C. Zellner
Mulberry Streets
Moler Barber College
Missouri
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C. A. Peck & Co
United States
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Topeka, Kas
California
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J.C. Pugh
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