Electric gongs for crossings to be installed on two streets
Rock Island line to place electric gongs at two principal crossings in Milwaukee with possible third. Officials say gongs sound as trains approach, improving safety after Mayor Alberson pressed Rock Island and Milwaukee officials. Chicago and Des Moines superintendents visited, assuring installation soon.
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Rock Island
Milwaukee
Alberson
Supt Stifer
Chicago
W. TH. Given
Des Moines
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Healing
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for a cureable case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo firm Cheney & Co. as the provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
McCall Brothers Open New Brick Store Building
Ready for business McCall Brothers occupy a two story brick building replacing the Crawford Laundry site They have expanded capacity to buy in larger quantities and offer the best flours and feeds They invite the community to visit the new store and inspect stock including a special ad highlighting Tankage They pledge to maintain low prices and reliable supplies for the needs of local customers
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McCall Brothers
Crawford
Today
Riverside Groomes Anna Lohberger Marries Maurice Colbert
Yesterday at St Marys Catholic church Riverside Miss Anna Lohberger married Maurice Colbert in a high nuptial mass officiated by Father Wie land. The couple received relatives at a noon reception and left for visits in Clinton and Chicago. Colbert works for the Rock Island railroad.
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Riverside
Oct
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anna Lohberger
Maurice Colbert
Jerry Colbert
Dora Minick
Father Wieland
Colbert
Clinton
Chicago
Jake Minick
Washington
Rock Island Railroad Company
White Pine Cough Syrup for Colds and Coughs
White Pine cough syrup claims to ease colds cough hoarseness sore throat and throat infections. It offers exchange or refund if unsatisfied and is priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Walsh to acquire Muscatine North and South railroad
The Burlington press reports that H C Walsh has bought the Muscatine North and South railroad. He was the sole bidder at the August 1 sale and the transfer is expected October 1 after funds were arranged. Walsh, in town on business, confirmed he will take ownership and pay the money on the first of next month.
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H.C. Walsh
Musatine North & South Railroad
Burlington
Orchard City
Saturday Evening Post
Hik
Walsh
Muscatine North and South Railroad
Muscatine Journal
First Civil War cannon ball arrives at Iowa history center
Curator Aldrich in Des Moines receives the first and only cannon ball fired at Iowa during the Civil War. David Beaman of Denver sent the relic, found after a skirmish at Athens Missouri on August 5 1861. The ball narrowly missed station agent Croton resident Beaman and wound up in a field later saved as a relic.
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Iowa
Aldrich
Green
Missouri
Iowa Line
Croton
Athens
Mr. Beaman
W. W. Belknap
Electric Bitters touted as cure for long liver kidney trouble
Rev Jno S Cox of Wake Ark says he suffered Yellow Jaundice for 12 years and found relief after using Electric Bitters. The testimonial claims cure from a disease that held him for over a decade and promotes the medicine for liver and kidney trouble stomach disorders and general debility. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees the product at 50 cents.
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Jno, S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Stewart
Baltimore-born musician joins Illinois college as principal
Damon, born in Baltimore, studied at the Chicago College of Music under Prof Zeigfelt. He became a principal in the music department at the same college for two years, then served five years as principal at Northern Illinois College. He has given recitals in many eastern and southern cities and performed with Jules Levy Carl Lochman Clarence Eddy and the Theodore Thomas Orchestra.
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Damon Was
Baltimore
Chcago College of Music
Charles Zeigfelt
Came College
Northern Illinois College
Jules Levy
Carl Lochman
Clarence Eddy
Theodore Thomas
The Minister's Son Returns to Graam Theater
Mr W B Patton’s production The Minister’s Son renews an engagement at the Graam Theater on Tuesday Oct 6. The drama is praised for literary merit, strong acting, and costly scenic effects, with Patton’s Simon Ray drawing strong likeness to Sol Smith Russell.
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W. B. Patton
Graam Theater
Shore Acres
Simon Ray
Patton
Sol Smith Russell
St. Louis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Missouri Reader
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri reports a yearlong sore healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits Stewart's drug store for the product, calling it the best salve on earth.
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Otto Dodd
Ponder, Mo
Bucklen
Stewart's Drug Store
Square Opened for Traffic Improvements Eases Draymen
Street commissioner Davidson opened the southeast corner of the square to traffic yesterday evening. The entire square is now open to the public for traffic and is greatly appreciated during muddy times. Draymen report easier teaming on the square with the new improvement.
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Davidson
Cedar Rapids poised to form light artillery battery
Cedar Rapids may soon organize and commission a light artillery battery under Iowa National Guard. KR T Forbes pushed the plan, Governor Cummins supports it, and Adjutant General Byers awaits initial equipment. Many local young men express willingness to enlist once a commission is assured.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
KR. T. Forbes
Cummins
Byers
Capitol
Minister's Son brings W B Pratton to Graham stage
W B Pratton stars in A Minister's Son at the Graham next Tuesday evening. The performer is also the author of The Little Homestead and the drama on offer, a choice season highlight priced at 94-2¢.
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W. B. Pratton
Graham
LeQuinn of Cavendish Robbed by Chronic Constipation
The report states 8S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed by an invasion of chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills were used to arrest the trouble and claim a full cure. Pills priced at 25 cents at Stewart’s drug store.
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LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Stewart's
Mason City Sheriff Dies Suddenly at Home
Cerro Gordo county sheriff, in service six years, collapsed and died at his Mason City residence last evening. The death occurred after years of local law enforcement service.
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Mason City
Confer
Cerro Gordo County
Church service times moved earlier for winter season
Evening services start half hour earlier from Sunday through spring with preaching at 7 instead of 7 30. Young peoples meetings also move up to finish before preaching. Also a furnace and city water home for sale or rent by JOHN SHIELDS & SON.
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Young Peoples
John Shields & Son
Doctors Find A Good Prescription For Mankind
The scent packers offer a family bottle priced at 60 cents with a year’s supply. All druggists sell them.
Seat sale opens Saturday for The Minister's Son
A brief notice announces a seat sale for The Minister's Son opening Saturday. Tickets priced at 25 cents to early buyers, with rush demand anticipated and seats limited.
Teeter Opens Second Hand Store in McCall Building
Hugh Teeter resumes second hand trade in the former McCall Brothers building, south of the Post Office. The shop features first class used goods and some new items with a promising outlook for brisk trade. Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors operated by Dave Keltner.
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Hugh Teeter
McCall Bros
Teeter
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Miss Essie Cox Returns Home From Visit
Miss Essie Cox of Winfield, who had been visiting at the J. W. Teeter home, returned to her own home this morning.
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Essie Cox
Winfield
J. W. Teeter
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