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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1902

Page

2

Memorial Day Observance Urged by Grand Army Leader

The Grand Army of the Republic post in Muscatine reports Eli Torrance commander in chief issued orders for Memorial Day Friday May 30. Schools urged to participate as citizens honor heroes of the sixties with flowers and reflection on patriotism and duty.

Grand Army of the Republic Eli Torrance Grand Army Republic Union Grand J of the Republic II Torrance Silas H. Towler

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Muscatine Testimony

Local jeweler John Hands of Iowa City testifies to the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills for his wife’s kidney disorder. Mrs Hands found relief after using several boxes, prompting further customer inquiries at Havercamp's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY ships the product nationwide at 50 cents per box. Remember the name Doan's.

John Hands Dubuque Street Iowa City Havercamp’s Drug Dory Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

Memorial Day Observance and Cavalcade of Honors

Memorial day in 1902 observed with prayers, sermons, and patriotic services. Post leaders urge clergy, schools, and citizens to honor fallen Union soldiers and sailors with flowers, ceremonies, and remembrance led by Grand Army organizers.

Very Cheap Colonist Rates To Western Points In March and April

Very cheap colonist rates to points in Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and Utah will be in effect at all stations on the Iowa Central road daily during March and April. You can reach Butte Helena Noise Tacoma Spokane Seattle Portland Salt Lake City Ogden and Denver, and many intermediate points at these low rates.

Montana Idaho Oregon Utah Iowa Central Road Butte Helena Noise Tacoma

Renovator Named as Sole Agent Cure

A promoter declares Renovator the most wonderful cure ever compounded and asserts they are sole agents, urging wholehearted recommendation.

Magnificent Canadian Pacific Scenery Beckons Visitors

Forming the most magnificent scenery in the world along the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Do not miss an opportunity to view this world tamed scenery. Tickets at the low excursion rates in effect for the numerous conventions.

Canadian Pacific Railway

A Strike Reported at Frederika Oil Well

Waverly Iowa April 26 Oil in paying quantities is said to have been struck by the Pioneer Prospecting company at Frederika in Bremer county The home formed promoters are confident of a gusher though the facts justify caution Drillers had reached about 250 feet and observed petroleum at noon A midnight slushing yielded eight gallons of oily admixture with six gallons oil separated near Frederika Bremer county Iowa Myrtle News service.

Waverly Pioneer Prospecting Company Frederika

To Cure Grip in Two Days

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause and cures grip in two days. E W Grove’s signature appears on every box and price is 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Nora Conway Discharged in Self Defense Case

Nora Conway, a colored woman, was discharged by the Albia, Iowa court after two days of deliberation. The court ruled the shooting of her husband in Hil ton on April 6 was self defense, noting she had attempted to defend herself against a razor attack and he died shortly after the gunshot. She had faced murder charges.

Albia W. K. Hardenbrook Nora Conway Hilton Conway

Fire in Sawdust Flats Threatens Clinton Property

Clinton Iowa April 26. Officials face a serious problem as fires break out in the sawdust flats on city property where the lumber yards and mill stood. The worst blaze yet consumes a quarter mile square area near homes, with flames smoldering into intense bursts.

Clinton Clinton Company

Local Bank Ad Highlights Real Estate Loans

Officers listed as J Carskaddan president J B Dougherty at the helm with Chas Page as vice president and a cashier. Capital shown as 280000.66 with four percent interest on deposits. Loans on real estate a specialty at low rates and favorable terms in the First National Bank Building.

Pp. W. Francis Henry Jayne L. G. Burnett Muscatine Iowa Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey W. Francis J. Carskaddan J. B. Dougherty Chas. Page First National Bank

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