Bartlett Bros Teas and Coffees Featured in Local Ad Catalog
Local notices list Bartlett Brothers offering fine teas and coffees while J. J. Griffith sells Hobart M. Cable pianos exclusively. A few jardinières remain at reduced prices as Dillaway Crockery Store advertises. Various residents travel or visit relatives, including Mrs. Stephens en route to St Louis, Charles Gobble returning from Fairfield, Mrs. Hoopes attending Colum bus Junction graduation, and Harry S. Clark visiting Muscatine links and law circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Clark
Muscatine
Oskaloosa Daily Herald
Local notes and social visits for the day
Dr. H C Shoemaker returns from Chicago while Chas Guthrie travels to Columbus Junction and Wapello for business. Various residents engage in trades and visits including real estate transfers, orchestra participation, and travel to Burlington. Governor Van Sant visits en route to Chattanooga for a Decoration Day speech. G A R Circle plans memorial services at the Methodist church with a large turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Guthrie
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Governor van Sant
Minnesota
City
Helen Blair
Chattanooga
Tenn
National Cemetery
Decoration Day
G. A. R. Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Methodist Church
Grand Trunk Route to Seashore Resorts via Niagara Falls
Advertises Atlantic City Cape May and Seashore Resorts reachable by through trains Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Chicago New York Route. Highlights convenient terminals in major cities and scenic description. Full timetables and route information available from Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk
Musserville club meets hosts and a busy report
The Musserville Musical and Literary club gathered at Sylvia Wilhite’s home for an evening of program and light refreshments. Upcoming meeting set for June 5 at Edith Stohr’s home on Oregon street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musserville Musical and Literary Club
Sylvia Wilhite
Baker Avenue
Edith Stohr
Oregon Street
Ruth Concannon
Rhoda Concannon
Lila Kemper
Clifford Knight
Stella Knight
Georgia
Verna Miksch
Florence Weltz
Walter Weltz
Amy Hoopes
Woods
Jessie McCleary
Milwaukee water works under way at Ottumwa yards
Work has started in Ottumwa to build settling and water tanks for the Milwaukee system. Two piers for large settling tanks rise while two carpenter crews begin on the mammoth tank. Settling first clears water before it enters storage. Track crews near Richl ridge edge advance on Milwaukee cut off toward Rutledge end.
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Ottumwa Gang
Skunk River
Washington
City
Gladwin
Cone
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Marion and
Kansas City
Rutledge
Milwaukee Cut-Off
Rich
Paints Oils and Brushes at the Lowest Prices
Advertises paints oils and brushes with ALABASTINE wall finish claim. Promotes affordability health benefits versus wallpaper. Provides street address 413 Mulberry and telephone 1043 for contact.
Nespers Celebrate Nineteenth Wedding Anniversary
A group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Nesper at 505 East Sixth Street last evening for their nineteenth anniversary. Cards were played and refreshments served. A china chop plate was presented by A. L. Lindner in his cheerful style. Guests included Chas. Mosqua W. D. Hine A. S. Lawrence Dr. C. H. Sterne man E. M. Warner Albert Critz H. C. Madden R. C. Schenck Sumner Shamit J. H. Eversmeyer and George Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Nesper
East Sixth Street
Mrs. Nesper
W. D. Hine
A. S. Lawrence
A. L. Lindner
Dr. C. H. Sterneman
E. M. Warner
Albert Critz
H. C. Madden
R. C. Schenck
Sumner Shamit
J. H. Eversmeyer
George Wiles
Wide selection of white goods and linens at bargain prices
The display features plain and fancy white goods with many pieces to choose from and quality at reduced prices. Items include stripes, India linen, Persian lawns, French lawns, ladies handkerchiefs, hose, parasols, embroidery lace collars, and laces with multiple yard and per piece prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
City Announces Finest Line of Ladies and Children's Parasols
A local retailer promises the finest selection of plain and fancy parasols for ladies and children in the city. The display highlights colorful patterns and durable designs suitable for all ages and occasions.
Poisoned Jewish Babies Noted In Russian Outrage Letter
Milwaukee man receives letter from brother near Kishenev describing Russian anti Jewish outrages last month. It states that over 200 children were poisoned with a fatal drug, ten deaths reported, amid mounting fear and international concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
D. Kaufman
Hopkins Road
Kishener
London Busses and a Grape-Nuts Recovery Tale
A 60 year old woman credits Grape-Nuts with her four month recovery from partial paralysis and a lifelong illness. She ate two teaspoons of Grape-Nuts with cream per meal then two dessert spoons as she improved, claiming no relapses and travel to ten foreign countries in the following months. She noticed prominent Grape-Nuts signs on London buses and urges readers to consider the diet as life saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Kishinev Poisoned Candy Massacre Referenced in Letter
A letter describes mob rule in Kishinev with strewn poisoned candies killing 121 and injuring over 200. It cites publicly sold butter as poisoned and lists widespread hunger and government involvement as factors. The author laments hardship and asks if he can emigrate, noting dire conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kishenev
Posse Hunts Bomb Maker in Butte
A heavily armed posse led by two detectives pursues Rosseau, accused of a May 2 attempt to bomb the Sunard liner Umbria at New York’s dock. He is thought to be hiding in a gulch near Butte May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Rosseau
New York
Aches and Pains Discussion Echoes Public Care Gap
The saying notes that people discuss their pains because they choose not to keep them private. It suggests openness about bodily discomfort reflects social attitudes toward health and sharing issues.
The Sun Shines Bright After a Storm
A weather brief notes the sun persisting after a recent storm, with lingering clouds clearing and temperatures mild. Local residents report calmer skies, while crews assess minor damage and restore services in the region.
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aeSiay
Reliance Loan Co
J. E. Kranz
Fiorist
Bartlett Bros
Hobart M. Cable Piano
J. J. Griffith
Jardinieres
Dillaway Crockery Store
John A. Stephens
Pine Street
St. Louis
Charles H. Gobble
Fairfield
William Hoopes
Mabel Lacey
Olds’ Mobiles
Fred Giesler
Opera House
Congo
West Second Street
Iowa
R. A. Holmes
In Journal
Iowa Aven
H. C. Shoemaker
Chicago
A. J. Pierson
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Burlington
R. Rutherford
Carolina Baker
West Sixth
Lindle & Daut
Julius Schmidt
Robert Rayburn
J. K. Scott
Colorado Springs
W. H. Holsteen
Philip Stein
Chestnut Street
Charles Walker
Iowa City
Grand Island
Neb
Republican
Atlantic City
Cape May
Seashore Resorts
Musserville
Clive Ryan
Neilie Rice
Ivy Ryan
Roach and Musser's
Currier
Grandview Avenue
Gazell
Wallace Proctor
Mr. Proctor
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Procter
Anna Auls
Kansas Street
August Auls
Berlin
Addleman
Roswell Cate
Rock Island Road
Chas. Figg
Stewart Road
W. L. Adams
South Muscatine
August Lemkau
Hershey Avenue
Ardon
Milwaukee Yards
Bond Bros
Walnut Street
Riemcke
Metal Jardiniere
Bargain Attractions
Leibbrand, Ryan @ Co’s
White Goods Dept
Platt Val
Torchon
East Second St
Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
McCall
London Busses
J.W. Richards & Son
Posse
Umbria
Che Maze
Che
Life « Insurance
Chas. Fi. Gobble
Anson Clothing Store
Selz
C. C. Braunworth
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