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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1902

Page

7

El Paso Limited Delayed. Titus Heads Chicago Trip

The El Paso-Chicago limited train was two hours forty minutes late yesterday afternoon. Senator Gav. M. Titus departed yesterday evening on the El Paso limited for Chicago on a business trip. W. A. Willis, manager of the New York pearl button factory, returned home last night from a business trip east. Mrs. W. F. Keller of Leon Iowa arrived in the city last night and left this morning for Letts. Bromo Lax laxative and Dr Crane’s Tonic Tablets are advertised remedies.

Gav. M. Titus el Paso Limited Chicago W. A. Willis New York W. F. Keller Leon Iowa Letts Harry Cochran Amos Davis Louis S. Frack Wilton Washington Mr. Davis Illinois J. J. Griffith Henry Vail

Jews to Celebrate Passover in Muscatine Church Event

The Jewish community in Muscatine plans a week long Passover celebration starting this evening. Rabbi Joseph Bleeden and others prepared for the festival as many Jews from surrounding areas are expected to attend and participate in the observance with the local church.

Joseph Bleeden Muscatine

Laxative Bromo Quinine Remedy Ends Cold In One Day

An old advertisement promotes a patent remedy named Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tavidts claiming to cure a cold in one day, featuring a signature on every box as proof of authenticity.

Local notices and travel items from a city paper

Fresh garden seeds in bulk at B Graham's. E Hahn left this morning for Portland Oregon. J J Griffith and Attorney J F Stevenson traveled for business in the southwest. Henry Vail returned aboard the Firefly after visiting the city. D D Doty and family visited Rochester relatives. Miss Ella May Fitch returns to Chicago. Nellie Renshaw heads west from Lone Tree. Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W to take in 40 new candidates Thursday. John Walser visits from Northwood after dental study in Chicago. A P O N T meeting attracted fair attendance and several applications were balloted.

Ella May Fitch

For Sale: 3-Story Business Building in San Jose

A three story commercial building at 213 E 2nd street San Jose California is offered for sale. Fr Gerdes presents the property with the address 51 No 6th street in San Jose as a related listing.

E. 2Nd Street Fr. Gerdes No. 6Th Street San Jose California

Rumor of Iowa Fruit Trust Denied by Dealers

Iowa fruit trade denied forming a trust. W W Copeland of Burlington says no truth in a fruit trust and notes perishable goods prevent price control. Seiler Bros reports price rises in vegetables. potatoes near 93 cents a bushel and cabbage at about 40 dollars per ton.

Iowa Ottumwa Burlington Seiler Bros W. W. Copeland Copeland & Martin Robert Seiler Journal Chicago

Grandma Blanchard Surprised on 86th Birthday in Wilton

Grandmother Blanchard turned 86 on Monday and was treated to a family surprise at granddaughter Mrs Vernon Blake’s home in Wilton. Attendees included Otts, Ollie Witmer family, Grace Ott, Wm Blanchard, and Frank Blanchard from Muscatine. Also noted are visits by Florence Johnson, Dunsmore of Rock Island, Bessie Nicolaus, Arnold Jacobson, Irma Wildasin, and Pat Moore’s fall. Master Arnold Jacobson visited Davenport. John Dice began cement work.

John Dice

Topsy-turvy Living Linked to Stomach Weakness and Wealthy Cure

The passage links a child's topsy-turvy view of life to physical decline from a weakened stomach and other organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related diseases and claims improved weight and vitality from seven bottles. It also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and includes a testimonial from W D Merchant of Tylersburg, Penns.

Pierce

The Wrong Mr. Wright at the Grand April 22

The Wrong Mr Wright comedy by George H Broadhurst features Harry Beresford as Seymour Sites with J J Coleman company. Two and a half hours of wholesome fun promised with no vulgarity or obscenity, touring England Ireland Scotland Australia and South Africa with acclaim.

Mr. Wright Wright George H. Broadhurst Harry Beresford Seymour J. J. Coleman England Scotland Ireland Australia South Africa London

Florizel Van Reuter Debuts at Carnegie Hall

A ten year old violinist Florizel Van Reuter impressed a large audience at Carnegie Hall with Vieuxtemps E major Concerto on a three quarter size violin. Critics praised his pure tone free bowing dash and freedom of pace indicating true musical gifts and great possibilities.

Florizel van Reuter New York Times Florizel Carnegie Hall Vieuxtemps Grand

Seventy Six Township Community Notes and Plans

The town reports John Hickey’s improving health after illness. A well attended box social at the school house featured high bidding and strong program from teachers and students. Local happenings include visitors from Muscatine, Arden, Lettseville, new church foundation work, and a planned ten-block Arden subdivision. The Never Grow Old Club dance drew crowds, and steam shovel activity on the Milwaukee cut-off attracted many spectators. Several upcoming weddings are rumored, with social visits and church planning by local committees.

John Hickey Othmer and Hoffman Muscatine J. Byrne Pat O'Toole Joe Furlong Arden Lettseville Milwaukee Julia Annie Tomney Pat Harrigan Place Titus McCampbell Flints Opera House Joe Lew Byrne Jim O'Toole John O’brien Tom Cashman Annie Aggie Foley Jane Leola Lee Nellie Cashman Kate Anna Clara Healey Mollie Dalton Grat Dalton Sam Altekruse John Healey Matt Foley Joe Hickey Willie Byrne Jim O’brien Mike Byrne Jim Cashman L. A. Grosjeans

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Cures

An advertising claim asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures a wide range of female ailments including ovarian troubles uterine inflammation and spinal weakness. It touts backache relief improved menstruation and general weakness while urging use over substitutes sold by druggists.

Farmers Busy In Moscow Area Report Shifts In Weather

Moscow Iowa April 22 Farmers in the area continue field work with wheat looking fine though rain is needed. Visit notes include Mr and Mrs A J Brown in Wilton and Miss Mae Valett in Moscow. School resumed after vacation and telephones spread locally.

Moscow A. J. Brown Wilton Mae Valett Lanker Durant Ed. Wilhelm Allie Brown Bert Whitmer

Port Allen Social Notes Tie Local Guests to Visits

An April weekend shower brightened Port Allen Ia. residents as Mrs. Madison Stine of Des Moines plans a visit with her mother Mrs. Fannie E. Crocker. Mrs. Alice Musser of Burlington will stay with Mrs. L. D. Miller and family. G. W. Emerson and family spent Sabbath with their daughter Mrs. S. Buser near Cone. Mrs. Alex McCullough visited Burlington Saturday.

Port Allen Madison Stine Des Moines Fannie E. Crocker Alice Musser Burlington L. D. Miller G. W. Emerson Buser Cone Alex McCullough

Community Notes From Pine Creek and Nearby Areas

Miss Clara Prandt of Davenport visits Pine Creek on April 22. Otto Fitchner visits Muscatine Saturday. Miss Anna and Fred Kretchner spend Sunday with Nellie Fix. August Kemper visits brother Chas near Wapello. Fred Reinert and wife shop in Muscatine Saturday.

Pine Creek Clara Prandt Davenport Otto Fitchner Muscatine Urday Miss Anna Fred Kretchner Nellie Fix August Kemper Chas Wapello Fred Reinert

Pain Balm Cures Severe Muscular Rheumatism

Sallie Farris of Salem New Jersey reports a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall that caused great pain and annoyance. After trying various prescriptions she used Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised in the South Jerseyman and improved after two applications and was completely cured after one bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Sallie Farris Salem N. J

Breeders Gazette Advertisement for Keota Iowa Stallions

Singmaster and Sons of Keota Iowa advertise imported stallion Batagian and several country horses at W W Wagner’s barn near Letts Iowa. Service fees range from 10 to 20 dollars with a 20 dollar stud fee to insure a living foal. Pedigrees available at the barn. invitation extended to horse lovers to view the selection.

Singmaster & Sons Keota Iowa W. W. Wagner, Lelowa France Zicom W. W. Wagner Letts Turbigo Keota Brevett Conward Sytlee Solaomoa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walsh McCullough West Third Street Daily Journal W.E. Battey Chicago Ophthalmic College West Second Street Robinson McBride & Cope’s John A. Robbins Olds’ Block Luellen Bros East Second Street Grand Botel Frederick Douglass Office of Fred S. Pentzer Algo’ Cedar Muscatine County E. Second St Reinesmund R. A. Holmes Iowa Ave At & Bb Graham's E. Hahn Portland Oregon F. L. Kemptner East Fifth D. D. Doty Eae Hill Rochester J. F. Stevenson Sidney Nellie Renshaw Eagle Lodge No. 10 John Walser Northwood Agnes Weinand Batterson Block Fast Second Street the Journal Fruit Trust Fifth St Ida Wise Ladies of Lydia E. Pink Ham Pound Lydia E. Pinkham Home Office Pigprune Cereal Co San Jose, Cal Atlantic Bataclan Breeders’ Gazette of Letts, Iowa
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