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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
5
A town hears that springtime illness and discontent are common yet easily cured. The piece explains winter blood grows thick and clogged, hindering early spring work, and promises simple remedies to restore vigor.
Riverside Iowa notes report start of brick yard operations delayed by brick shortages and a resumed creamery season. Easter services at M E church, moves of Rev Emerson to Goode, two weddings planned, Dylan's death, Dulan back from hospital with three sons, Perry returns to Missouri, and various local visits and sermons by Rev Wahl and Rev Wilson.
Grandview voters cast ballots in a quiet city election held yesterday with a single ticket in the field. School resumed Monday after a two weeks vacation with Miss M Johnston and J Boal as teachers. Easter and missionary program hosted by U P S C E at the M E church drew good crowds.
Local notes from Pleasant Prairie Malcom and West Liberty detail visitors residents teachers and entertainers. People like Chas Bailey Henry Parr and Jenny Miencike appear alongside school programs Easter events and M E church services with crowds and decor noted.
The marriage of Miss Rena Catell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Catell, to Mr. Bruce of Denver, Colorado, was announced. The couple will reside in Denver. The item notes community updates, local improvements, church services, school term start, a new telephone line, and various residents' activities in Bloomington and nearby towns.
Mrs. H. C. Lane and daughters visited from Solon then stayed till Monday. Emma Mumm left for Cedar Rapids for a three week visit. Mrs. Frank Johnstone spent Sunday with her parents. Rev. Ballow preached at the M. E. church and River Junction. Geo. Hinkley bought Shaffer and Smith meat market. Mrs. W. S. Potter visited South English. Miss Mae Mumm left for West Liberty. Rob Blonda came from Tipton for Easter. Miss Cora Leonard and Nora Miller stayed with Fred Miller’s family. Mrs. Purcell died from consumption. School closed for a week.
Henry Maurer worked on spring wheat while White Prairie’s schoolhouse was cleaned and whitewashed ahead of opening. Local residents John Broombanagh cut wood for Mr. McGillvery, and Mr. Hickey from Wilton bought stock for Scott butcher shop. May Maurer visited Wilton. Adolph Rexroth bought new harness for his mules. Henry Heabner and Will Hunt spent time at the county seat. Charles Broombaugh of Wilton rented the Hershman farm. John and Mrs. Maurer visited relatives in Wilton.
Fruitland reports changes in Island church activities. Island Sunday school moves to 9 30 start next Sunday under Superintendent G H Corwin. Epworth League services are well attended and Rev W L Clapp plans an address at Hopewell schoolhouse Friday evening on Lessons From Lincolns Life.
Chas M Cra mer of Colombo Ceylon highly recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He cites quick relief from chest colds and hoarseness, noting the medicine is especially effective for children and often requires only one bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Davenport resident Edward Buck of 723 Perry Street describes kidney trouble starting with back pain after cold and heavy lifting. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he notes color change in urine and resolution after the second box. Havercamp's drug store offers the product at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents.
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