Local Happenings and Holiday Preparations
A crowded city page lists civic visits and shopping plans including Miss Cora Bell ill with tonsillitis, Crown Cafe serving home made pastries, and many residents traveling or visiting. Licenses to wed issued for Lehr Nicholson and Parott Glider. Charmed by holly for 25 cents at Lemmon and Lewis Jewelers.
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Cora Bell
Crown Cafe
H. J. Williams
Richland
David Love
Ainsworth
Howard Crawford
Geo. DeLong
Evelyn Love
L. O. Brindley
Columbus Junction
DD. Hi. Logan
the Gazette
Lemmon & Lewis
Keota
Palea City
Kan
Johnson's Bakery
Ella Cunningham Burnell
Newton
Cunningham
A. M. Downing
Keokuk
Lewis M. Lehr
Rose J. Nicholson
Theodore Parott
Elsie May
Death of William J. Steadman in local city
William J. Steadman died at 3 30 am Monday November 30 at his son in law W S Wrights home in this city. A native of Chester Vermont he lived in Ohio before moving to Washington county Iowa in 1852 and later to the vicinity in 1882 making his home with his daughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 1 at the family residence and interment followed at Britten cemetery beside his wife.
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Valley Enterprise
William J. Steadman
Steadman
Washington County
Wright
Chester
Won
Britten Cemetery
Beall Woman Cured by Kings New Discovery for Consumption
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife had consumption symptoms last fall. After trying other remedies, she used Dr Kings New Discovery and showed rapid improvement, with four bottles curing her. Guaranteed by Stewart s Pharmacy. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles offered.
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King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Dr. King
Stewart
Katzenjammer Kids delight Graham crowds with varied acts
A large audience at the Graham enjoyed the Katzenjammer Kids last night. Highlights included Trixeda and Leland, Wallly Clark, Billy Andrus with a trained donkey, and Fennels’ toe dancing. The performance was praised as one of the season’s best in its genre. Gunther's candy noted as best by Means & Stichter.
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Katzenjammer
Graham
Trixeda
Leland
Wallly Clark
Billy Andrus
Free Parade Friday by Uncle Si Haskims Band
Uncle Si Haskims and his band offer a free parade starting Friday at noon. The notice invites all residents to attend with night prices listed as children 10 cents and adults 20 to 30 cents.
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Si Haskims
Box Supper At Cedar Center School House
A box supper will be given at Cedar Center school house Thursday evening the 17th at 7 21. Ethel Bailey is the teacher.
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Cedar Center School House
Ethel Bailey
Rathbone Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Friday Evening
Friday evening the Rathbone Sisters held their regular meeting. A communication from G C and the election of officers were reported. The record notes 57-41 M. of R. & C.
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Rathbone Sisters
G.C
Remedy for Constipation Endorsed by Local Resident
Mr Eli Butler of Frankville New York praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation he has used. He says they act gently without unpleasant effects and restore natural bowels. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell the product.
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Chamberlain
Eli Butler
Frankville
N. Y
Stewart
Cook & Sherman
Holiday Excursion Rates On Rock Island Lines
Usual holiday excursion rates apply between Rock Island stations within 200 miles on December 24 25 31 and January 1. Return limit January 4 1904. Full particulars at Rock Island ticket offices or from H W Russell Agent.
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Rock Isand
Rock Island
One Fare Plus $2 to Southeastern Limited Destinations
December 19 20 21 and 26 1903 offer one fare plus 2.00 to all points east of the Mississippi River spanning Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and many Kentucky Virginia cities. Tickets valid 30 days and honored on the Southeastern Limited. Details at 56 57 J Lovrein Assistant General Passenger Agent Kansas City Mo.
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Sevenlenhpes
Tennesee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Virginia
Southeastern Limited
Move South for year round outdoor farming and fattening feeds
The ad urges farmers to relocate to the South to work outdoors all year and to exploit velvet bean and cassava for meat and fat production. It argues southern climate supports profitable farming, fruit and berry growing, and truck gardening with less labor, citing Alabama and Florida as sources of cheap feeds. Contact information follows for interested readers.
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Alabama
Florida
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ONDS
East Side
Lemon & Lewis
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
North Platte Valley
Big Horn Basin
Quest
Atta Route
J. D. Kunath
the News
Means & Stichter
Netswanger
Gunther's Chocolates
Means & Stichter's
Chas. Brown
Dick Frye
Kalona
St. Louis
Burlington
Lemmon and Lewis
E. C. Carris
THE
Katzenjammer Kids
Blondell & Fennessey
Blair
Cloak Sale
Palmer
Yours Truly
Wm. Blair & Son
Racine
R. A. Riley
M. of
Rock Island System
H. W. Russel
Agt
J. ©. Lovrein
Kansas City, Mo
J. W. Teeter
Colenso
Frank Rogers
McKeone
Shields
City Water Works
Milwaukee
North
G. A. Park
Gen’s Immigration and Industrial Ag
Louisville
Nashville
R. R. Go
Louisville, KY
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