Guild's Lake to Rise for Lewis and Clark Exposition
April 14 report states twenty five gallons of water per day will be added to Guild's Lake from now until October 15 to raise the water level by eighteen inches. Pumps on Willamette river scows will push over a million gallons hourly to circulate and clear mud from piles driven into the lake bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porland
Mount Hodo
Mount Adams
Mount Ranier
Mt. St. Helens
Bridge of Nations
Government Peninsula
Lake Shore
Willamette River
Old People Benefited by Vinci Fortifying Tonic Claim
Mr Cook of Cook and Sherman druggists extols Vinci as a strength giver for the elderly, citing improved appetite, digestion, blood, and nerves. He shares a Lawrence Mass case of an eighty four year old man who regained vigor and works long hours daily. The tonic allegedly repairs tissue and supports renewed health with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cook
Cook & Sherman
Vinci
John G. Nichols
Lawrence
Mass
Beware of Mercury Containing Remedies for Catarrh
Warning against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and urging only prescriptions from reputable sources. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure has no mercury and is produced in Ohio by F. J. Cheney Co. Advises reading labels and buying genuine products from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirians
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Doats
Prn
Bottie
Hali
Local visitors and social rounds noted in Eldon and nearby towns
A. McWilliams and Dr. Wickham were visitors in Eldon and Bar. Pr Jenkins traveled to Crawfordsville by morning, John Taylor left for Burlington on business, Mrs. Hamilton of Ainsworth visited in the city, and Mrs. L A Wood of Ainsworth spent the day with Zeph Black in Muscatine. Miss Rachel Hamston arrived from Ainsworth for city visits. Dougherty Bros. will showcase a large suitings line on April 14 and 15 with money back guarantees.
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A. McWilliams
Eldon
Dr. Wickham
Bar
Pr. Jenkins
Crawfordsville
John Taylor
Burlington
Dr. Hamilton
Ainsworth
W. J. Hamilton
Zeph Black
Muscatine
Rachel Hamston
al Adams
Baby
Dougherty Bros
Judge Clements
Newton
Sheriff Teeter
John Moore
Ruth
St. Louis
Brighton
Goble
Ralph Keller
Des Moines
Iowa Falls
Golden State Limited to Remain in Service Despite Earlier Plan
Rock Island officials announced the Golden State Limited will stay in service with the current schedule. The last west bound trip planned for April 14 from Chicago and April 20 from California is canceled until further notice.
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Rock Island
Golden State
Presbytery of Keokuk Holds Keota Meeting
The Presbytery of Keokuk met in Keota with ministers and one elder from each congregation. Reports on church work for the year ending March were encouraging. Rev E A Thompson resigned Crawfordsville. Keota calls Rev Arch Graham, which was sustained. Next meeting at Living Lake. General Assembly to meet in Washington in late May.
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Keokuk
Burlington
Morning Sue
Harrison
Winfield
Crawfordsville
Columbus City
Ainsworth
Living Lake
Birmingham
West Chester
Washington
Keota
E. A. Thompson
Arch Graham
W. C. Willaimson
J. P. Nesbit
Morning Sun
General Assembly
United States
Egypt
India
Eagle
Sterling man sails to Davenport for IHCo business
J. T. Utley of Sterling Illinois representing the International Harvester Co. left this morning for Davenport after spending last evening in the city. D. A. Chalmers and T. M. Wilkins also left this morning for Fruitland on business.
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J. T. Utley
Sterling, Lil
International Harvester Co
Davenport
City
D. A. Chalmers
T. M. Wilkins
Fruitland
Borrowed Smiles and a Life Insurance Plot
In a Boson Tran script a conversation reveals Aunt Jane and Carrie plotting a life insurance policy after a solicitor, Mr Sweeser, tries courting Carrie. A secretary forwards a congressional relief request for a treasury building accident, noting a broken right leg between floors.
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Aunt Jane
Shaw
Congress
Treasury Building
Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott Spark Publicity Clash
In early New York and Chicago scenes Nat Goodwin and his wife Maxine Elliott face publicity tensions. A chauffeur quips about Elliott, while Goodwin contemplates using her name for advertising to boost his own earnings. In Chicago, Elliott’s show and a soap-scratched note imply shifting breadwinner dynamics.
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Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Nat
Maxine
New York
Mr. Elliott
Goodwin
Max
Nat GC
Maxine Eliott
Chicago
Mose Schaumburg and Jacob Schwendlemeyer on Austin avenue
In a dialogue rich with dialect Mose Schaumburg and his brother in law Jacob Schwendlemeyer discuss purchases of horses. Mose boasts of buying Colonel Verger’s puggy horse for one hundred dollars while TL sold it for fifty dollars.
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Mose Schaumburg
Jacob Schwendlemeyer
Austin Avenue
Schake
de Pest
Mose
Colonel Verger
Colonel Yerger
Jake
The Paradoxical Family Puzzle
A riddle explains a person who marries a widow with a grown step-daughter. The father marries the step-daughter, making him son-in-law and the step-daughter mother. The wife's son becomes the narrator's uncle and brother, while the wife becomes grandmother, making the narrator both husband and grandfather to his wife. The sequence claims the narrator is his own grandfather.
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Inlaw
New Year Hymns and a Humble Wish for Rest
A colorful, dialect flavored note from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on New Year pieties and practical desires. It mocks grand promises of golden streets, preferring simple comfort and rest rather than lofty heaven, joking that trouble tends to cling to the married and urging plain cash for wings.
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Atlanta Constitution
Fire engine delays as boy on bicycle blocks progress
An oncoming fire engine slowed severely when a boy on a bicycle zigzagged ahead of it in an anxious chase to the fire. A fireman leapt down and pulled the youth aside exclaiming a harsh rebuke, highlighting the danger of interference with emergency responders.
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Boyana
Little Sheeney
Child’s Temper Tantrum Triggers Firefighter Remark
A boy warns a fireman shouting in anger. The firefighter replies with a provocative remark about Jews. The incident highlights tension and potentially antisemitic hostility in a tense moment.
Silence over Fired Trade Official in Brief Office Visit
A visitor inquires at Zebrokare's office about his friend Mistaire Smeeth. He is told Smeeth was fired and another man explains the term as frozen out in the brief exchange.
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Count de Cognac
America
Zebrokare
Mistaire Smeeth
Mistaire Semeth
Vienna bakery to host big day of pastries and pies
Local notes show Winamouse and many visitors from Davenport and West Chester. Mrs Statler and Mrs McCleery update on health while Miss Twinam, Miss Essie Alien and Miss Lillie Smith visit. Bakers advertise lemon cream custard pies at Johnsons and a variety of baked goods for an upcoming event.
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Alf Burris
West
G. Raguet
Davenport
Leigh Wallace
Chicago
Margaret Twinam
Crawfordsville
Johnson's
J. B. Crayne
West Chester
Vienna
8. K. Statler
BR. Miller
Ainsworth
Lillie Smith
L. W. Worrell
Wellman
Essie Alien
Maquoketa
I. A. Garden
Dr King's New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments
Frightful suffering from poisonous food symptoms A resident of Lula Mississippi, G Grayson, reports using Dr Kings New Life Pills with the result that he was cured All stomach and bowel disorders yield to their tonic laxative properties Sold by J H Stewart's drug Store guaranteed.
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G. Grayson
Lula, Miss
Dr. King
J. H. Stewart
Sale of Implements at Fred L. Stewart stand
Auction notice for a public sale Saturday at two o clock to reduce stock. Items include stirring plows, beam plows, sulky pins, gang plows, buggies, wagons, core planters and more. Six months credit on bankable notes. Mann & Lemsey. E A Orris, Auctioneer.
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Fred L. Stewart
Mann &Lemsey
E. A. Orris
Bucklen’s Arcica Salve Heals Foot Injury Quickly
A Columbus Ohio man Theodore Schuele describes a ragged foot wound from an accident. Physicians were helpless until Bucklen’s Arriva Salve soothed and healed the injury. The ad promotes a 25 cent bottle at J B Stewart’s druggist.
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Bucklen
Theodore Schuele
Columbus
J. B. Stewart
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised as Best
Advert appears for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Eldon Iowa noting mothers buy it for croupy children railroad men for severe coughs and elderly for la grippe. Moore Rose claims it leads among brands and always cures quickly. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell it.
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Chamberlains
Moore Ros
Eldon
Iowa
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
W H M O Holds Rescheduled Social Event
The 10 cent social hosted by the ladies of the W. H. M. O. of the M. E. church, postponed due to rain, will be held Friday evening the 14th at Mrs. Frank Webb's home on North Marion Avenue. Cake coffee and entertainment promised. All invited.
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Dan Klopfenstein
Chicago
New York
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
International Harvester Co
United States
Homer Stephens
Elgin Horological School
Izzard
Ward
Washington
Frank Gray
Eagle
M. E
Frank Webb
North Marion Avenue
Pain Balm touted for rheumatism relief
An article praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick relief for rheumatism notes widespread sales and claims of permanent cures. It states one application relieves pain and cites numerous testimonials, urging purchase at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
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Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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Hugh McCleery
Sol, Rich & Co
Denver
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Y. M. Ca
W. G. Brandenburg
M. E. Dhurch
Dr. McLaughlin
Crawfordsvire
Cohn
Washington House
I. Cohn
Lowa
Marbourg & Aldlwick
C. S. Harper
Osteopath Office
Klein Kiothing Ko
Kaye & Lytle
Columbia Pharmacy
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Hobson & Gove
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