White Rock cigar winner caps local sales day
Miss Viola Worral of Atalissa visited the city yesterday. Mrs. Harry Vanness of Paw Paw and Mrs. G. W. Mockmore of Wilton stopped in to visit and shop. Several locals left for trips or home after brief visits as friends and relatives were seen in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Worral
Atalissa
Harry Vanness
Paw Paw
G. W. Mockmore
Wilton
J. Hartness
Columbus Junction
Elmer Weiershouser and Son
Addie Morse
M. M. and
I. L. de Moss
Osborne
Kan
James Ginn
Chicago
W. T. Kelso
Lone Tree
George Edmunds
Birth announced for Roy C Brown family in Alfalfa Wash
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Brown in Alfalfa, Washington, on October 4. John Boke, formerly of this city and now with a Chicago firm, was a business caller today. Sleepy Eye flour is recommended for baking bread in the cooler days. Dr. J. J. Knefper of Davenport, staying here, departed today for a short business trip to Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Brown
Alfalfa, Wash
John Boke
Chicago
J. J. Knefper
Davenport
Letts
Community thanks for kindness after bereavement
The Kobes family thanks friends and neighbors especially Mrs. Jacob Kautz for the kindness and sympathy shown in their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kautz
John Kobes
Killeen Predicts Steel River Steamers Within a Decade
Captain Killeen, a renowned Mississippi steamboat man, forecasts a steel-ship future and a 14 foot channel transforming river commerce within ten years. He cites rising population and production driving the need for expanded river transportation, noting 1907 Mississippi tonnage and freight value gains as evidence of ongoing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Killeen
Congress
Germany
Gulf
Panama Canal
General Ocean
St. Paul
Tide Water
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Falls of
St. Anthony
Missouri
Do Not Take the Risk Cough Remedy Advertisement
Do not let a bad cough or cold become chronic. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for prompt relief. For sale by all druggists.
Shiloh News Briefs From Oct 6 in Shiloh Iowa
J J Hoskins visits Sunny Tennessee to tour southern sites with relative T M Hoskins of Clifton. Farther Davis family from Cedar County and others share Sunday visit with H J Freyermuth. Epworth League plans a box supper Oct 10 at North Prairie church basement. Various residents attend local events and a box supper hosted by Moscow Royal Neighbors. Ruby Brumbaugh injures left arm at school. The report lists multiple local visitors and gatherings including the Long family from Sum- area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. J. Hoskins
Sunny Tennesee
T. M. Hoskins
Clifton
Hoskins
South
Fred Kaufman and
Cedar County
H. J. Freyermuth
Henry Hucke
Schaefer
Wapello
North Prairie Epworth League
Harry Will
Muscatine
Ruby Brumbaugh
Frank McLain
Reuben Denton
Minnie Denton
Elizabeth Greiner
Samose touted as flesh-building aid in Muscatine
Havercamp's Drug Store promotes Samose as a flesh forming food that aids in adding flesh and steadying nerves after meals. The ad guarantees a refund if buyers do not become plump and rosy, claiming reputability and risk free purchase in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Muscatine
House Work and Hidden Burdens of Women at Home
A plea highlights daily sacrifices of American women keeping homes and families. It argues women overwork to maintain order, endure pain and neglect, and suffer in silence seeking relief and support. The piece underscores the need for help to ease their burdens.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Testimonials
Patients from Mayville New York and Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement notes the remedy's 30 year history and claims it cures displacements inflammation and other symptoms. It invites women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N. Y
W. P. Boyd
Beaver Falls
Lydia E. Pinkham
Veterans Pensions Clash With Federal Law at Iowa Home
Commandant C. C. Horton of the Iowa Old Soldiers Home at Marshalltown faces a conflict between federal law giving pensioners direct control of their funds and Iowa rules that disburse pensions through the home. The federal change could cost thousands in federal support and alters how dependents like wives may receive pension shares. Also noted are obituaries and local notices mentioning community figures and a Rock Island county farmer, John E. Wray, with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. C. Horton
Iowa
Soldiers’ Home
Local Social Notes Highlight Church, Visiting Relatives
Sunday events include Sabbath school at 2 and preaching at 3 led by local families. Epworth League gathering at 7 30 with Margaret Hoskins. Visits span Muscatine Lincoln Nebraska and Plains Pennsylvania as residents host relatives while community groups sew and donate fruit to Council Bluffs Orphans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Andy
Muscatine
Epworth League
Margaret Hoskins
Kitty Carrier
Valett
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hayden Gray
Bellevue Hospital
Henry Heuer
Chris Heuer
Jane Speers
Lulu
Fred Miller
Will Dove
Plains
Pennsylvania
James Finley
Pace
Council Bluffs
Ollie Lanfier
Jones
Edna Greiner
Harry Shields
Oak Grove
Epworth League Rally in Keota Breaks Attendance Record
Keota Iowa October 6 Epworth League draws record crowd for Sunday rally led by Misses Mary DeVoe and Ruby Hulse. Features include five piece orchestra, Nelle Fish violin solo, a male quartet and remarks by Rev J F Robertson. Community notes funeral of Arthur Plecker. golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Pulver. oyster supper by ladies band raises funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Epworth League
Mary DeVoe
Ruby Hulse
Nelle Fish
Messrs
E. A
A. A. Huise
J. F. Robertson
Chester Masters
Arthur Plecker
Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Mr. Plecker
James Batterson
Queen City
Jerome Wilcox
Illinois
Isaac Schreckengast
D. B. Collier
Wilton Junction
Ralph Junkin
Washington
Madison Pulver
A. L. Young
J. B. Jackson
Mable
West Chester
A. Hochstadtler
J. W. Harding
Alita
Ramsey Building
Little Kitty Quimby Emma Gladys obituary 1908
Emma Gladys Quimby died September 29 1908 at age three years seven months and seventeen days. Daughter of Albert and Amelia Quimby she was loved for her bright cheerful nature and Sunday school presence. She bore intense suffering bravely and softly spoke only to ask for water or mamma before her spirit departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gladys
Albert
Amelia Quimby
Kingdom of Heaven
Kitty
A Cure for Rheumatism Remedy Noted
The article describes rheumatism as often neglected until it disrupts work. It promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as an easy to use remedy that provides prompt relief and, in many cases, lasting improvement. It claims immediate relief from first use and lists druggists as sellers.
Woman's Foreign Missionary society elects new officers
The Keota Iowa chapter of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs A A Hulse home for its annual business meeting. New officers were elected for the conference year led by President FE A Kennell and other posts filled. The group numbers 32 members and contributions last year totaled 138 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Gilbert
J. C. Richardson
S. H. Shrader
J. W. Helscher
A. A. Hulse
Alice Martyn
Stephenson
Clarion
E. A. Kennell
Ellen McFarland
Kansas
L. F. Davis
Ottumwa
Frederick Smith
Wilna
Washington
Kleese Hartman
Will Smock
Laura Dupuis
Clara Pulver
Edith Chesney
John R. Hamilton
Cheyenne
Wyoming
H. P. Newton
L. E. Hulse
Harper
Ruth Griffin
J. W. Harding
Earl Conklin
St. Paul
John and
Rollo Conklin
East Wapsie Notes on Local Social Affairs
Miss Clara Marolf of Walcott spent Sunday with the home folks. Fred Evans returned from an extended trip to Minnesota this week. Miss Clara Marolf attended the Bi County Teachers meeting at Wilton Saturday. Miss Bessie Hudson of Iowa City spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
Clara Marolf
Walcott
Fred Evans
Minnesota
Wilton
Bessie Hudson
Iowa City
When to Start a Plan for Savings
An early start and a definite plan lead to success in any undertaking. The method advised is to save regularly with a bank, deposit weekly or monthly, and earn four percent interest on savings deposits as the funds grow over time. Right now is the time to start. you will never regret it.
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Wingold
Bay State Milling Co
Winona
Jones & Rice, Distributors
White Rock
L. Ingham
Mabel
Pond Creek
Okla
John Beacham
Fred Lee
Will Robison
Kate Garard
George Patterson
Unionville
John Beaham
Harold Beaham
J. O. Mucha
MFGR
Home Tea Co
Jack
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
W.b.corsets
Eingarten Bros
Brroad
River Sage
Samose
Mar
Shalltown
Nina
Wm. Quimby
Amd
L. Hintz
John E. Wray
Elliot Wray
Drury Township
Rock Island County
Galophos
Red Oak
Helen Blackman
John J
Nellie Camelil
Sweetland Center
Julius
Gertrude
Sarah
Helen
Rev. O'Dell
Joy
Ill
Reynolds, Ill
Kingsford’s
Oswego Stanc
America
Janet M. Hill
Alice Cary Waterman
Kingsford
T. Kingsford & Son
Osweco
WN. Y
National Starch Company
Muscatine, Iowa
Weilington
Cor
Wabash Ave
Jackson Blvd
Mundt
J. H. Mundt
East Third St
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