Property Exempts $151,976 for Soldiers Widows in Louisa
In Wapello Iowa on May 16 the Louisa county exemption from taxation for soldiers and widows totals $151,976. The article notes G A R veterans planning to visit the Osceola encampment and local social events including a Christian Endeavor swap social with a 10 cent refreshment fee. Community updates include residents traveling for legal matters and fishing trips as the fish law expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Louisa County
K. Duncan
Columbus Junction
Cotter
John Eliason
Letts
G. A. R. Post
Oskaloosa
Elrick Junction
Iowa Central Railway
H. E. Curran
Morning Sun
Christian Endeavor
The
Christian Church
B. F. Roach
Benjamin Weber
New Life Pills Ad Promises Beauty and Rosy Cheeks
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for clear skin and a rosy complexion. It claims the product promotes beauty and lists a price of 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug tore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp
River Stage Rises Two Inches At Water Works Gauge
River gauge at water works records a rise of two inches in the last 24 hours, placing the river at nine feet two inches this morning. Readings for other stations along the upper river are listed in the report.
Stratford Visit Highlights Apathy Over Birthplace Tour
Frank W. Mahin notes English visitors rarely tour Shakespeare’s birthplace despite Stratford on Avon’s sites and memorials. He recalls American guests at Red Horse hotel, Stratford’s American-infused decor, and the town’s Baconian debate, with trusts running birth site and theater to keep Shakespearean relics accessible.
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Nottingham
England
London
Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford
Warwick
Kenilworth
Leaming Spa
Edge Hill
Scotland
Ireland
Carroll Armstrong
Clinton
Europe
Red Horse Hotel
Washington Irving
Beecher
Lonefeliow
Bayard Tangior
Elihu Burritt
Arte
Man Thrown From Wagon in West Liberty Incident
West Liberty on May 16 saw Joe Smith knocked unconscious when a street sprinkler wagon startled horses suddenly. He was found at the tank, treated at Shaw's barber shop, and recovered with only minor injuries including facial cuts a dislocated finger and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Joe Smith
Shaw
Mr. Smith
Mesdames
C. E. Scott
B. Burnside
J. D. Fisher
Howard Miller
Springdale
Oskaloosa
Penn College
E. F. Schall
Marengo
R. L Road
Brooklyn
Reay
Muscatine
Geo. Baxter
Tipton
Rathbone
Ellis
Svyivia Weber
Will Wiggins
Downey
W. L. Lane
The
Muscatine Journal
Freese Moves Barber Shop to Bigger Oxford Room
The report notes Ed Freese has shifted his barber shop one door south of the old stand into a larger room. It mentions a marriage at St Marys church on Tuesday May 9 between Charles ue brich and Agnes Brack. Three Oxford baseball games this spring show the locals winning once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Shakespeare
Bacon
Old Town
Mary Arden
England
Oxford
Ed. Freese
St. Mary's Church
Charles “Uebrich
Agnes Brack
Local Social News and hospital update from Muscatine
At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wm Ross Mrs John Schomberg who has been seriously ill the past few weeks was taken to Hershey hospital of Muscatine last evening Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery Mrs Gunbey who had been visiting with her sister Mrs W J Miller returned to her home in Muscatine yesterday noon
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Miss Anna
North Wapello
C. A. Brown
Oakville
John Guthrie
Grandview
Wapello
Dolly Hurley
Wm. Ross
John Schomberg
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Gunbey
W. J. Miller
Boy Shot by Sister in Oxford Township
In Monroe township six miles north of Oxford a 12 year old, Harvey Schlueter, was accidentally shot by his sister while playing with a small rifle. Doctors fear the bullet is lodged in his brain and recovery seems unlikely.
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Oxford
Monroe Township
Harvey
Peter Schlueter
Citizens’ Band of
Ed. Chittenden
Rock Island Depot
Epworth League
Wilton Wedding Sees Agnes Beimford Wed Henry Beckman
Miss Agnes Beimford of Wilton marries Henry Beckman of Norton Kansas at St Marys Church. Rev M P Kirkpatrick officiates. The couple's wedding breakfast followed for relatives and close friends before departing for Norton Kansas. Mrs Beckman a former Muscatine teacher and Mr Beckman a prosperous farmer are the newlyweds.
Electric Bitters Cure Female Complaints Headline
Advertisement notes Electric Bitters as a sure cure for female complaints headaches backaches and nervousness with safe relief and no pay. Sold for 5 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Sleeplessness a Cure That Is Prompt and Permanent
Sleeplessness is a severe symptom of weak nerves and exhaustion. Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer promises a prompt and permanent cure, claiming sleep from the first dose and no habit formation. Testimonials from B P Thomas and J W Griffiths praise rapid relief and weight gain, with $1 per bottle sold by Druggists and proofs available from J W Brant Co.
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Wheeler
Dr. Wheeler
B. P. Thomas
Sand Creek
Mich
J. W. Griffiths
Mt. Gilead
Ohio
J. W. Brant Co
Albion
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South Bend Remedy Co
South Bend
Ind
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
CGO
Atlanta
J. E. Walsh
Walsh
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Dr. Walsh
Orrick
McCullough
West Third Street
Iowa
W. Second St
Des M. Rapids
Keokuk Tiike
St. Louis
Code
Kansas City
Frank W. Mahin
Anne Hathaway
Memorial Theater
Department of Cigar Development
Anna
J & B Moos
Chicago, Ill
Wilton
Agnes Beimford
Henry Beckman United
Anna Niemann
Nicholas Sorwelk
Burlington
Briday
John Beimford
Beckman
Muscatine County
Stockton
Sterling
C. M. Marshall
Pearl Minor
Ada Doran
Etha
J. B. Bloom
W. N. Curtis
Geneseo
Fred Frahm
Henry Meyer
Eliza, IL
P. Ayres
W. D. Harris
Anna Sessler
Durant
Bertha Mellecker and Son
Kalona
Do. van Zandt
Gus. Grueramer
Herman Thede
Lizzie Garstang
T. Bentley
Rollie Herr
Theo Beckman
Henry Beckman
N. A. McAulay
Agnes Potter
C. W. Norton
Nellie Richards
Americans Home Finding Association
Morgan’s Pharmacy
Graff’s
Athlophoros CO
New Haven
Cona
A. King
2Nd St
4Th Street
Attorneys AT Law
Fred S. Pentzer
Henry Jayne
Hofman
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. R. Jayne
Jayne & Hoffman
Icena Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
Attorney
Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk Carskaddan
BUPK
West Second Street
H. D. Horst
J. H. Munroe
W. 2Nd St
Q. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Richman & Richiman
Roy C. Brown
Olds Ridge
First National Bank Notary Public
Muscetine
Thos. Brown
Hilinois
COOK
Frest National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
G. Stein
J. R. Reuling
Chas. Page
F. P. Sawyer
Aire
Montezuma
Mont
Akigas Eos
Trail
Saat
Seaman
Iowa Central
Mason City Mall
Sun
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Sao Peoria Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee Paul Railway
J.C. Pue
Bo Pan
West
B .Osseerees
Muscatine North
Soutrai
Elrick
Firic
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