Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Suffering Patients
A testimonial letter extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy, citing Prof. Phelps of Dartmouth and patient F Marion Sikes of Cronly North Carolina. Sikes describes years of dyspepsia, leg pain, typhoid recovery, nervous weakness, and joy at restored health after using the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Prof
Phelps
Dartmouth College
F. Marion Sikes
Cronly
N. C
Washington
Capt
Walter Taft
Daily Journal Muscatine Delivered By Carrier
The Daily Journal operates as Muscatine’s official paper with editor HH. Sheppard and business manager W L Lane. It is issued every weekday except Sunday and the semi weekly edition comes Tuesday and Friday nights. Subscriptions cost 10 cents per week by carrier and yearly mail options.
Marlborough Permits No Charge In Probe
Washington bureau reports Frank J. Stillman is not charged. New York office lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge at 140 Nassau Street. Chicago office shows Payne and Young in charge at 948 Marquette Building.
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Washington
Marlborough
Frank J. Stillman
New York
Nassau Street
LaCoste & Maxwell
Chicago
Ofice
Marquette
Payne & Young
Journal Agencies listed around city for convenient readers
The Journal has established agencies in Bheckierville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Suarrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and Indef street car track for extra papers each night. Regular subscribers missing by the carrier can obtain papers at these locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ues
Bheckierville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Suarrar’s
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Iowa Republicans Face Platform Debate and Unity
The piece defends Senator Allison and Governor Cummins against critics within the Iowa Republican ranks. It urges loyalism, argues the leaders will not push weak platforms, and calls for steadiness amid intra party tensions. The author warns against gossip and urges prudence and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Allison
United States
Senate
Cummins
Des Moines Convention Sparks GOP Rift Over Silver Adherence
The text portrays a struggle within the Republican party as silver advocates threaten ouster at the Des Moines state convention. George F. Rinehart is cited as directing party policy, demanding alignment with the Kansas City platform or facing exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Des Moines
George F. Rinehart
Kansas City
Pearly Gates
Quiet town hopes for calm political season in Iowa
An editorial laments potential turbulence in town politics, urging no rash actions between now and July 1. The piece envisions harmony, peaceful consensus, and implores the Iowa Indians to remain bowed in folded hands.
Housing shortage hampers Muscatine growth
The city cannot grow as fast as it should due to a lack of desirable houses. Rentals from $9 to $15 are considered attractive investments and would yield fair returns. The issue is serious and requires attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Kansas mortgage payoff lifts GOP candidate plurality by 5000
In Kansas the ability to pay off mortgages has increased the plurality of a Republican congressional candidate by about 5000 votes. Observers suggest four more years of Republican prosperity could further affect the state's political balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Congress
Moonshine and Ignorance Prompt Court Under Militia Shield
A Kentucky court case proceeding under militia protection shows how illegal moonshine and lack of knowledge fuel disorder. The remark frames the issue as a warning about drinking illicit alcohol and its societal impact in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Kentucky Feuds Highlight Family Conflicts in Police Court
Reading police court samples from Iowa, observers note Kentucky feuds resemble major family disputes with ongoing tensions and public exposure. The report emphasizes longstanding grievances and social strain across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Iowa
Shaw Resignation Call Sparks Iowa Political Plan
A rhetoric-driven pledge proposes Secretary Shaw resigning and, upon return to Iowa, launching a bid for President after Roosevelt’s term ends. The statement frames a future political path centered on Shaw’s leadership and national prospects.
The Lesser Evil and Coxey Armies Highlight Strike Debate
The Denison Review argues strikes are less harmful than Coxey armies in a critical editorial on labor actions. It frames strikes as a lesser threat and weighs social disruption against the Coxey movement’s demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey Armies
Denison Review
Leon Journal Predicts Harmony Saturates Iowa Platform
The Leon Journal predicts the Iowa platform will be so filled with harmony that every Republican in the state can get on it and feel comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Leon Journal
Iowa
Factions of Democrats Fault Harmony in Times View
The Dubuque Times declares the two wings of the Democratic party lack mutual confidence and differ in core ideas. One favors populism with minimal government and individual action, while the other upholds Jeffersonian democracy, which opposes populism. Real harmony is deemed impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Dubuque
Jefferson
Acquaintances Share News in Cairo Neighborhood Column
Cairo column notes May 29 reports Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Havenhill in Wapello and relatives visiting from town. Reunions, visits, and birthdays are recorded along with plans for Children’s Day exercises on June 14. Laura Hayvenhill and others travel between Cairo and Wapello.
Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as a permanent fix for backache and multiple kidney related ailments. It cites testimonials from several users in Virginia Michigan New York Iowa and Pennsylvania and notes two bottle and three bottle courses. The offer urges purchase at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with free advice from Dr M M Fenner.
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Secarcely
Dr. Fenner
W. H. Muman
Pinkerton
John Tunnthoff
South Byron
Mich
Geo
Ospenlister
Sand Hill
Fenner
T. H. Johnson
Busti
N. Y
Anna F. M. Wheeler
Randolph
Iowa
H. Waters
Hamlet
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
Havercamp
Relatives Host Weeklong Visit and School Picnic Notice
A note outlines a Thursday start for a week's stay with relatives and a school closure next week featuring a picnic. It invites attendance with baskets. Mr and Mrs Guy Mullen were visitors on Wapello Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Mullen
Wapello
Port Allen Notes and Visits Highlight Rural Life
In Port Allen Iowa on May 29 crops look fine with sweet potatoes still being set out. Mr and Mrs S C Wolford and Mr and Mrs Wm Chown visited C R Chown Sunday. Marion Murray and daughter Alice visited Davenport with Mr Murray's daughter Mrs Geo Taylor from Saturday to Monday. Co A Sprague of Columbus Junction is adding a porch to his house near Louis Prettyman. Mrs Alex McCullough and sons Glen Floyd and daughter Lara with Geneva Miller spent Sabbath at Junction with Frank Pierce. Leona Moyer and friend Mrs H Richardson were calling in Port Allen recently. Madge Babbitt and Glen spent Sunday at Ralph Babbitts north of Cone.
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Port Allen
C. Wolford
Wm. Chown
C. R. Chown
Marion Murray
Alice
Davenport
Mr. Murray
Geo. Taylor
Co. A. Sprague
Columbus Junction
Louis Prettyman
Alex McCullough
Glen
Floyd
Lara
Geneva Miller
Frank Pierce
Leona Moyer
H. Richardson
Madge Babbitt
Ralph Babbitt
Cone
Local Notes From Green Valley May 29
Vera Smith spent Sunday near Nichols. Master Harry Smith found a watch Sunday. Joe Hickey and Joe Lindley went to Kansas City to buy cattle. Sereal Dewale cut his face on barb wire last Saturday night. The party at Mich's Saturday night was well attended and enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant and Miss Jessie Eisele rode the Fruitland to Muscatine mail train Sunday. Nellie Thornton visited Mrs. Charley Plowman Sunday. Clarence Eisele was kicked by a horse last week. Bert Hall is improving. Freddie Stroup praises his new Shetland pony bought by his father Tuesday. No. 5 school plans a program on the last day of school. Katie O'Brien welcomed two new scholars this week. Henry Smith visited Muscatine Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley
Vera Smith
Nichols
Harry Smith
Joe Hickey
Joe Lindley
Kansas City
Sereal Dewale
Mich
Bryant
Jessie Eisele
Fruitland
Muscatine
Nellie Thornton
Charley Plowman
Clarence Eisele
Bert Hall
Freddie Stroup
No. 5
Katie O'Brien
Henry Smith
Fairport Ridge Social Roundup May 29
Guus Bros sart and sister Miss Mamie spent Sunday at the Welch home. Edith Kemper Frances Bridges Martha MacGlene Clara Kate Luedtke visited J Kemper home. Adam Brossart were Muscatine callers Saturday. Firemen parade attended in Muscatine Thursday. John Brace Phil Hunn and daughters Grace Helen at John Brace home. John Kemper Jr Herman Bidzone callers Wunder home Wednesday. John Brace and son Willie at Hunn home Tuesday. Mrs John Kemper Esther and Elmer Muscatine callers Thursday.
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Fairport Ridge
Guus Brossart
Mamie
Welch
Edith Kemper
Frances Bridges
Martha MacGlene
Clara
Kate Luedtke
J. Kemper
Adam Brossart
Muscatine
Phil Hunn
Grace
Helen
John Brace
John Kemper, Jr
Herman Bidzone
Willie
Hunn
John Kemper
Miss Esther
Elmer
Local notes from Owl Creek and Muscatine area
Arthur Kretschman shopped in Muscatine on Saturday. Miss Pearl Wilford visited friends in Muscatine last Friday evening. J Welch called on Geo Teitsch Sunday afternoon. Aug Kemper and family visited Louis Wulf at Pleasant Prairie Saturday. Geo Dodee sold his farm to Mr Kinsley for 3000 dollars. Chas Baer did business in Davenport Saturday.
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Owl Creek
Ita
Arthur Kretschman
Muscatine
Pearl Wilford
Friends
J. Welch
Geo. Teitsch
Aug
Kemper
Louis Wulf
Pleasant Prairie
Geo. Dodee
Mr. Kinsley
Chas. Baer
Davenport
Montpelier Social News and Local Moves
Miss Nettie Richards spent weekend with her parents in Fruitland. William Wagner made a Davenport business call Wednesday. Charles Miller visited Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin over Sunday. Mrs. Mary Armentrout of Buffalo visited relatives here Sunday. Charles Lowry of Davenport visited his parents over Sunday. Italians arrived in Montpelier Saturday to work on the railroad. Robert Nugent rode Firefly to Davenport Saturday for business. Mr. and Mrs. William Sanders and family visited relatives here Sunday. Sophia Umphress was a Sunday caller at her uncle Mr. Brown’s home. Richard Nugent attended a Davenport business call Saturday. Mrs. Mary Fridley left on the Firefly Monday noon for Hilldorf to visit daughter Mrs. Henry Ager.
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Montpelier
Nettie Richards
Fruitland
William Wagner
Davenport
Charles Miller
George Franklin
Mary Armentrout
Buffalo
Charles Lowry
William Lowry
Robert Nugent
William Sanders
Sophia Umphress
Mr. Brown
Richard Nugent
Mary Fridley
Hilldorf
Henry Ager
Duncan and Wilson Aboard Trips to Washington
Columbus City notes Washington visits by Mr and Mrs T Lee Duncan and Miss Kate Wilson. Charles Thomas and family arrived from Des Moines to stay awhile. Mrs Mary Allen returned from Chicago and the Metzgars of Columbus City are mentioned in the public list.
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Columbus City
T. Lee Duncan
Washington
Kate Wilson
Charles Thomas
Des Moines
Mary Allen
Chicago
Lawrence Metzgar
Local notables visit, travel, and church services noted
Winfield residents spent Sunday with the Welams. The high school planned a Pike Run picnic but rain pushed the group to the G A R hall. Several locals visited relatives in Eldon Wapello Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Crawfordsville. Rev E H Thompson of Crawfordsville will preach at the U P church next Sunday at 3 30 pm.
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Eldon
Mae Hill
Edith
C. N. Johnston
Wapello
Paul Lischer
George Lischer
Henry Cutcomb
Agnes Huff
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Sipe
M. A. Johnston
Roll
C. N
Lewis
Tedford
Soli
Blazer
Muscatine
George Schmidts
Stafford
Kansas
Martha Hanft
Columbus Junction
Weather, social notes, and farm reports from Blue Grass
Blue Grass Iowa May 29 farmers finished planting and plan plowing. Warm rains aid corn growth. Local people: Howard Nettleton assisting J P Wunder. Visitors include August Drumm family and Davenport trip. Storms with hail and wind caused tree damage. two horses killed near Pahl. Cattle die from white clover in pastures. Thoene loses several.
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Blue Grass
Howard Nettleton
J. P. Wunder
August Drumm
Davenport
Stella Chamberlain
Watts
Dipple
Treddie
Arthur Bohnsack
Walter Drumm
Adam Dipple
William Bohnsack
Imael Bancks
James
Ellery Watts
Patent remedy claims to cure constipation forever
An old advertisement promotes Casscarete Candy Cathartie as a constipation cure. It promises permanent relief and offers a refund if CCC fails, listing prices of 0c and 25c.
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C.C.C
Keokuk Merchants Organize to Boost Local Trade
Keokuk retailers form a new association to promote shopping locally and support merchants through coordinated efforts and shared services. The group aims to improve storefronts, marketing, and community events to attract customers.
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Paine’s
Mr. Sikes
the Journal Printing Company
HH. M. Sheppard
W L. Lane
Lee
Journal Agencies
Shaw
Roosevelt
Prohibitionists
Kin
Cairo
S. H. Havenhill
H. O. Weaver
Charles Briggs
Maggie Duncan
Etta Weaver
Josephine Havenhill
Lulu Murray
Corallumiston
Ella Boden
Edna
Lillie Adye
Jane Sellers
E. Sellers
Orpha Bates
George Adye
J. R. Maddux
Laura Hayvenhill
Mygiemc Food CO
Battle Creek
Mrcs
Keokuk
Che
Citizens’ Railway Park
Pauchet
Tree of Liberty
Big Cracker Brigade
Arnold Land Company
East Second St
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