Finish Street Improvement Opens After Long Pave
The Mec Carthy Stone Company of Davenport completed the square paving in the city after 63 days begun August 4. Workers loaded equipment and left for Newton Iowa to start another contract next week. City Engineer Kyle Street Commissioner Davidson and Councilman Glasgow measure the work as the southeast corner remains closed until next week.
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McCarthy Stone Company
Davenport
Newton
Iowa
Kyle
Davidson
Corncilman Glasgow
Trafic
Weather Bulletin Foresees Continentwide Storms and Cold Spell
Weather bulletin from Washington outlines a series of disturbances crossing the continent from late September into October. It warns of a serious storm forming in the Ohio valley and Great Lakes region, with tropical activity possible in the Gulf and Atlantic. October is expected to be very cold at month start, then rise sharply before another storm period around October 20. Farmers are advised on crops and possible financial impacts.
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W. T. Powter
Washington
D. C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Rockles
Great Central Verge
Kansas
Big Blue River
Denver
Colo
Platte
Arizona
Dakotas
New England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo backed by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as reputable druggists. Cure claimed to act systemically. testimonials available. Price per bottle and availability from druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesle
Rock Island to Install Block Signal System Along Main Lines
Rock Island Railroad plans a full block signal system on its main lines to improve safety. The project covers 548 miles in stages, using telegraph block with double armed signals and continuous light lenses. Extensions beyond the initial mileage will follow as surplus income allows and safety remains the priority. Means & Stichter's offers fresh bulk oysters.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Blue Island
Herington
Kan
Valley Junction
Iowa
Missouri River
Ppooses
White Pine Cough Syrup Promises Easy Remedy
The ad touts a white pine cough syrup effective for cold symptoms and throat troubles. It offers exchange or money back if not satisfactory and lists a price of 24 cents per bottle.
Travel by Special Train in a Rapid and Extravagant Age
A veteran railroad man notes special trains are rare now unless for long runs or payment disputes. He recalls a decade ago they were publicized events requiring notice from stationmasters and wide coordination along routes. Today a man or even a woman can obtain a special engine and car with minutes of notice for swift travel at high cost.
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New York
Fearful Odds Against Him End in Recovery Claim
An aged veteran, J. J. Havens of Versailles Quebec, near destitution from kidney disease, found no relief from doctors until Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with putting him on the road to recovery. Promoted as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, with a money back guarantee by Stewart, Druggist.
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Hedridden
J. J. Havens
Versailles
Stewart
Washington Nine Defeats Wyman Five In Boring Game
Washington baseball team beat Wyman 28 to 5 in a two hour afternoon clash at Clapper's pasture. Vogt hit two homers and Warner added another for Washington while Huston and White provided the visitors' highlights. An upcoming football game between Washington and Columbus Junction is noted for this afternoon.
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Washington
Clapper's Pasture
Winfield
Wyman
Ruehle
Columbus Junction
Tarbell Returns From Paris to Resume Standard Oil History
Ida M. Tarbell has returned from two months abroad to begin the second part of History of the Standard Oil Company in the December issue of McClure's Magazine. In Paris she found wide interest in her work and many sought her views on Rockefeller and the trust.
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Tarbell
Mr. Rockefeller
McClure’s
T. 8. Vogt
Columbia Pharmacy
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Gentle Regulation
An advertising claim explains that strict law governs health and misuse brings pain. It asserts irregular living deranges organs causing constipation headaches or liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as quick gentle re adjustment available for 26e at Stewart's Drug Store.
World Famous Salve Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement touts a salve as the best remedy for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles with a guaranteed cure. It notes availability at Stewart's Pharmacy and mentions Carrier White accepting oats from Route patron M Stuff.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
House for Sale or Rent with Furnace and City Water
John Shields and Son offer a house for sale or rent featuring a furnace and city water. Reachable through the local listing for prompt consideration.
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John Shields & Son
Fine Residence Property Offered at Big Bargain
A well located residence is offered for quick sale at a bargain price. Inquiries are directed to the selling office for details and arrangement.
Chicago Excursion Via CGR and P RY to Celebrate Centennial
Rock Island offers Chicago round trip tickets for 37.00 on Sept 26 27 28 with return by Oct Ltd to mark the 100th anniversary of Chicago settlement and daily celebrations planned.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Oct. Ltd
J. BE. Kunath
R-1-P-A-N-S Tabulates A Prescription For Mankind
Doctors find a simple remedy for general use. The scenut package suffices for common occasions. The family bottle at 60 cents provides a year’s supply. available from all druggists.
Cake shop ad and family departure notice
Means & Stitch ter's cake shop advertised while Mrs. Noah Jacobs and her daughter Mrs. Lydia Zachman of Scranton Pennsylvania return home after an extended visit at their mother and grandmother Mrs. Catherine Obugemach's home this morning.
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Noah Jacobs
Lydia Zachman
Scranton
Peon
Catherine Obugemach
Notice to Subscribers on Paper Delivery Service
A notice asks subscribers to report any negligence by carrier boys to the office, stating the office cannot know about delivery imperfections unless reports are made there.
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Alex Black Cloak CO
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Allen's
Steck
Edgerton
China
Selves
H. F. Steck’s
West Side Jeweler
Mec
Carthy Stone Company
Weather Bulletin
Allen’s
Means & Stichter’s
E. Lemmon
Shearer
Vogt
Warner
Trull
Burnham
Hay
Neal
Dewey
Newsboy
Newsie
Board of Education
Standard Oil
Carrier White
M. Stuff
Ghiaven
Washington, Iowa
Graham Theatre
Warren
Jmington
Arkansaw
America
H. Knegrht
Washington National Bank
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