Small Farm to Trade Near Muscatine for City Property
Brief items from the Muscatine area note a small farm near Muscatine to trade for city property, various passenger movements to Wilton St Louis Columbus Junction and Burlington, new garden seeds at E L Graham 301 East Second, local business ads for JaGrille & Son and New Century restaurant, and minor incidents including a Mulberry street runaway with a damaged wagon.
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Muscatine
Titus & Jackson
E. L. Graham's
East Second
Build Your Home With Plans And Expert Help
Progress spreads across the city as plans are drawn and estimates furnished for building a home. Experienced workmen offer to discuss your project and provide first class construction.
Wohnshaft Eight-Room House on Street Car Line
A local advertisement notes an eight-room house with a full lot on a street car line available at a very low price through Titus & Jackson. The notice promotes viewing soon in a period newspaper style.
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Titus & Jackson
Grace Lutheran Church narrowly escapes fire disaster
Oil stained rags left in Grace Lutheran Church corner town avenue and Sixth street smoldered overnight. A Sunday morning smoke-filled interior revealed a foot wide floor hole, burned baseboards, and damaged carpet. No blaze occurred and workers avoided a major tragedy ahead of dedication day.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Corner Town Avenue
Sixth Street
FISHING SEASON OPENS AT SPIRIT AND OKOBOJI LAKES
North western Iowa lakes Spirit and Okoboji open fishing season May 15 promising good sport. Hotels and boarding houses offer reasonable rates. A transfer bus will meet B C R N trains at Spirit Lake to Arnolds Park and return passengers in time for all trains. Contact B C R N agents or Jnc G Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids for rates and schedule.
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Spirit
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnolds Park
Spirit Lake
Jnc
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Typewriter Bargains From F H Shinn at Muscatine College
Typewriter expert F H Shinn offers old style Olivers and other models in exchange for the Oliver. Remington Kar-Lock Jewett and Rem-Sho uld styles available at bargain prices while supply lasts. Care Muscatine Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington’s
Jewett
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
Wanted Carpenters in Rock Island Illinois
Advertises for 100 carpenters both non union and union seeking good wages and fair treatment. Job seekers urged to apply to Rock Island contractors in Rock Island Illinois.
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Rock Island Contractors
Rock Island, Il
Davenport News Bits and Local Notes
Judge Brannan will adjourn court this week. Religious street meetings occurred in the business district last evening. Davenport baseballists lost 6 to 3 to Muscatine and left for home. Lutz Dreier plans a Friday picnic and invites friends. Rev Frances Liter of the Friends church resigns due to ill health. Rev John Fry to assume duties temporarily. Church members regret the loss of Mrs Liter after six months of service.
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Frances Liter
Friends Church
John Fry
Mrs. Liter
Humane society to meet at YMCA with speeches and club notices
The Humane society gathers this evening in YMCA rooms for a program including Rev Arthur Fowler and County Attorney Ingham. WTA and Mothers' club invited. Lawn tennis court ready and Tennis club to use it. Members listed include Walter Hine M C Hayes Chas Hanley W F Bishop Leigh Lewis Elmer Becker Edward Schmidt Zell Hutchinson Ray Brown Will Jayne Lyle Reppert Ned Jayne George Reeder Edward Ingham Drew Davidson. Court at Woodlawn Court and Mulberry.
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The
Humane Society
Arthur Fowler
Ingham
Mothers’ Club
Walter Hine
M. C. Hayes
Chas. Hanley
W. F. Bishop
Leigh Lewis
Elmer Becker
Edward Schmidt
Zell Hutchinson
Ray Brown
Will Jayne
Lyle Reppert
Ned Jayne
George Reeder
Ed. Ingham
Drew Davidson
Woodlawn Court
Mulberry
Presbyterian Bazaar Brings In Over $200 in Week
The Presbyterian Bazaar reported strong finances with $101.10 collected on Saturday and about $200 in gross receipts for the week. A large surplus of unsold goods remains and will be carried over to the first church social event.
Medals and Preparations Highlight Iowa Medical News
Dr C M Robertson formerly of Muscatine now Davenport received a handsome diamond set medal from Iowa State Medical Society members as thanks for his services. The senior class at the high school plans a big dinner on Firemen parade day to mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Robertson
Muscatine
Davenport
Iowa State Medical Society
Is the time served in John perjury case counted toward ten year sentence
In Iowa a penitentiary case questions whether time already served for perjury is credited if the lower court judgment is affirmed by the supreme court. The query concerns how rulings affect overall prison terms.
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Sditor Journal
John
Supreme Court
State of
Iowa
To-do Heals Antiseptic Powder For Wounds
An antiseptic powder named Io-do promotes cleaning wounds and preventing infection. It soothes inflammation and helps cuts burns and sores dry and heal, with a price of 25 cents per box, available at druggists.
Term begins after gates close for Zenas John ten year term
Zenas John faces a ten year sentence after a lower court ruling is upheld by the supreme court. Gunnell state meet athletes credit assistant trainer Ralph Harris for his valuable help. Coach Hanley could not attend. Muscatine expects new electric cars in three weeks, latest type. Panchet's band lags in pushing state officials to locate the Fiftieth Iowa band in Muscatine, but no other group is contesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenas John
Supreme Court
Gunnell
Ralph Harris
Hanley
Panchet
Monticello Man Pushes 31st Iowa Reunion in Dubuque
Major Farwell of Monticello urges a reunion for the 31st Iowa regiment in Dubuque during the upcoming G. A. R. encampment and is taking active steps to secure the meeting location and organization.
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Farwell
Monticello
Iowa
Dubuque
Spring movement to remove town division fences
The piece argues for removing division fences along main streets to improve appearance and property values. It notes fences often become eye sores as they age, misalign, and dull paint, while spring removals have a wonderful, beautifying effect on surrounding areas.
Idler's Hair Dye Prescription Draws Letter to Doctor
Davenport letter from May 17 features the idler advising a young woman to dye her white hair red with a crude recipe. The humorous spoof ends with claim of a lasting color and a cheeky guarantee, reflecting satirical local writing.
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Davenport Times
Davenport
Doctor Idler
Ginnymier
Iowa groups schedule meetings in Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids
The Iowa State Sportsman's Association sets its next meeting in Ottumwa. The Iowa State Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans its sixth annual gathering in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday and Thursday May 23 and 24.
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Iowa State Sportsman's Association
Ottumwa
Iowa State Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Churches Win Suit Over Debt Claims
In Des Moines a district court judge ruled that churches across denominations cannot be sued for debts from entertainments and lecture courses. The decision found such activities fall outside church business and not within articles of incorporation, allowing them to hire talent only with advance retainers.
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Des Moines
Bishop
Francis Connelly Held as POW in British Capture
Francis Connelly brother of Patrick Connelly, a Davenport contractor, is held as a prisoner of war by British forces. He was captured in December 1899 during battles near Ladysmith while fighting with the Boers.
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Francis Connelly
Patrick Connelly
Davenport
Besh
Ladysmith
Des Moines Inventor Claims Revolutionary Locomotive Idea
Louis Kessler, a Des Moines citizen, asserts his mechanical contrivance will power a locomotive with under two barrels of water and a barrel of crude oil, run factories cheaply, cut engine size by two thirds, boost underwater submarine speed, and rival wind mills and electric motors at under half the cost.
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Louis Kessler
Des Moines
Free sample pile cure offering no cure guarantee
J. J. Havercamp advertises a “Free if it Fails to Cure” pile cure with a free pile pipe per package. The seller promises “no cure, no pay” and a 50 cent price with free samples.
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J. J. Havercamp
Baldwin Returns to Lead Aurora Borealis Ex Expedition
Evelyn B. Baldwin head of the Baldwin Ziegler polar expedition arrives in New York after Europe to finalize equipment and arrangements. He plans strong scientific work focusing on the aurora borealis with new instruments including a three mile telephone line and a nephescape device to measure cloud height. He will leave for Dundee in early June and confer with German and British Arctic expedition officials.
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New York
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin-Ziegler
Baldwin
Dundee
Local Shifts and Social News From West Liberty
West Liberty notes report visitors and moves among residents. Mrs For man of West Branch visits sister Mrs L T Hill and leaves Friday. Mrs L G Murphy travels to Keokuk on business. Mrs Jessie Dunsmore and her daughter visit Grandpa Shelhammer. she is cared for by her mother Mrs Kate Smedley. Mrs A F Templeman returns from Marion after ten days with her children. Jessie Chase resumes school duties after tonsilitis. Local housing changes include families moving in, paint jobs, roof replacements, porches added, and tenement renovations on Calhoun and Clay streets.
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West Liberty
Forman
West Branch
L. T. Hill
L. G. Murphy
Keokuk
Jessie Dunsmore
Oskaloosa
Miller Street
Neily Cruse
Ira Baker
Amos Lamborn
Andrew McGowan
Betty
North
Calhoun Street
Rune
Cow Eats Chickens Sparks Odd Cure Search
Dr. Brown of Hazel Dell reports a cow with an unusual appetite eating chickens. He seeks a remedy after trying known cures, labeling the case peculiar. With spring fruit tree supplies scarce, a quick rescue is urged.
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Dr. Brown
Hazel Dell
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm announces nasal spray product
The Ely Brothers advertise Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with atomizer spray. The liquid carries the solid Balm’s medicinal properties and claims rapid absorption without drying secretions. Price is 5 cents, including a spraying tube, available from druggists or by mail. Address 56 Warren AD.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren
Grand Trunk offers ten day stop at Niagara Falls or Buffalo
Under certain conditions the Grand Trunk Railway allows a ten day stop over at Niagara Falls or Buffalo for ticket holders bound for eastern destinations to visit the Pan American exposition. Full information available from City Passenger and Ticket agent 248 Clark street Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Clark Street
Chicago
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Daily Journal
Luise Battey
Atin
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
John ‘ Robbins
Agent Por
A. J. Hurlbut
Wilton
Tobias Toben
St. Louis
Fred Miller
Columbus Junction
Kalse Mining
JaGrille & Son
John T. Boland
Mr. Pleasant
H. Griffith
Mary Mountain
Lone Tree
Marie Cohenour
van Horn
Slack
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
H. Zimmerman
Burlington
Wrayville
Hattie Miller
Summit
Henry Tiecke
Little Child
Jacob Hess
Mary Davis
Adams
Ilinois
Emma Deck
W. Moorehead
Mt. Pleasant
Wood
H. T. Fiske
Harry
Cleveland
Mr. Fiske
Retail Clerk's Union
Alice Walton Peatty
Mulberry Street
Warren Street
Maximillian Hartung
South Muscatine
Grove St
George Bros
Whisler’s
West 2Nd Street
Geo. B. Jackson's
East Second Street
Muscatine Sash and Door Company
E. L. Kempner
East Fifth Street
Thomas
Lena Klein
Iowa City
E. Hart
Lillian Roach
J. L. Plum
Dean
Henry Calum
Aledo
Rock Island
Laura Scott
Galesburg
Southern Pacific Railway
William McKinley
San Francisco
Josph P. Hayes
Moberly
Joe
Grace Lutheran
Typewriter Menagerie
Carpenters
Brannan
Lutz Dreier
Ziegler North
Tion
Cial Way
the Dispatch
Sweden
Andree
Rison County
McCleary
Grace Weber
Baby
J. W. Burge
Fourth
Inez Winn
Poland-China Record Company
Jessie Henderson
Salt Lake City
Gertrude Anderson
W. C. Addieman
J. A. Nichols
Clay Street
H. H. Hildebrand
Spencer and Sixth
Filannery’s
Frank
F. Giesenhaus
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