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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
2
A Rock Island report claims trains 7 and 8 the Firefly may be cut as soon as a new timetable is issued. Local workers doubt the change and say Muscatine would lose the only day train to Chicago and the east with fewer eastbound services.
Drummond Tennessee merchant T A Pinner credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a hard spell of the flux without a physician. He praises it as the best cholera medicine for all ages and says it never fails and is pleasant to take. Sold by all druggists.
Washington dispatch explains a new government nitrogen yeast that restores soil nitrogen via clover and leguminous crops. Farmers pay nothing as the yeast cakes cost about a cent to cover an acre, with the government supplying the process and patent rights. The system uses benevolent root bacteria to enrich soil for future crops.
An advertisement extols BETTER THAN GOLD as a teeth care product that prevents decay hardens gums and purifies breath and mouth highlighting its claimed dental health benefits.
A Brighton report says the Rock Island cut-off from Brighton to Fairfield is stopped. Headquarters ordered engineers laid off, all but chief Lavis left for Kansas City, with no explanation. River-bottom sounding crews remain. no right of way purchased. season may end with no further progress.
Milwaukee announces a new Kansas City to Chicago train after completing the Muscatine Rutledge cut off. The new coaches, finished in rosewood and mahogany, will be broken in on the Chicago Milwaukee route. The service is expected to lower fares Muscatine to Chicago or Kansas City as Milwaukee and Rock Island compete. Traffic has risen for months, prompting a new terminal superintendent and the appointment of C P Hart, former trainmaster of the Wisconsin Valley division, in Kansas City.
The Columbus Court No. 1229 Catholic Order of Forresters met on Iowa avenue last evening. Father F. J. Leonard of St Matthias Church was unanimously chosen spiritual director. Leonard gave a short address and a pleasant social session followed.
One way rate with two dollars add on for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return must occur within twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn for rates and information.
It is said that an advance will be made by the railroads September 1 on all kinds of freight from one to fourteen cents per hundred pounds. The move aims to recompense lines forced to grant wage increases. Livestock rates may rise from one and one-half to four cents per hundred weight.
A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. It claims gentle but thorough relief and sells for 25e guaranteed by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A travel notice for Michigan Central train No. 4 the New York Special leaves Chicago daily at 5 30 p m bound for Niagara Falls Buffalo and New York state points with Falls View Station stop for a view. Send for Summer Tour Book to O W Ruggles G P and T A Chicago.
Montpelier Iowa events list numerous visitors from Davenport Fairport Muscatine and Buffalo with several calls and weekend socials. Local residents Mr and Mrs Lowry Danse attendance at William Eis dance Blue Grass and Muscatine business callers noted. Reverend Loeb preached a Sunday afternoon sermon and a prayer meeting drew a good crowd.
A Kansas City dispatch states the Milwaukee cut-off will open October 1 but gives no source for the information.
Iowa Central announces summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction valid June 1 to September 30 1993. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer with return fares listed. Stopovers and diverse routes are offered. contact your Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G I T A Minneapolis for folders and details.
Fairport residents record a busy week of visits and events. Mrs Hemptsburg and Mrs Feustel spent Monday in Davenport while Dan and Mrs Gaiton visited their son Adrian Sunday. Miss Pike was introduced to her prospective field at the school house.
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