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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

7

Postmaster Endorses Kodol Digestive Aid

Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa testifies he suffered years with indigestion and its evils until trying Kodol. He reports renewed vitality and better health, offering his affidavit as proof. The advertisement claims Kodol digests food to strengthen organs and restore health. Sold by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago. One dollar bottle size contains 2% more than the standard.

R. H. Randall Dunlap E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Variety of local visits and minor legal notes

J F Knapp reports his finger healing well. Miss Theo Coyne of Rock Island is visiting relatives. Mrs J A Gillman and two daughters rode the Firefly to McGregor. John Reily jailed four days for intoxication. Walter Grafe of Omaha Picket visits George Goetzman. Divorce petition filed by Tillie Bryant against James Bryant. Edith Barnard visiting grandparents. A Knapp and wife from Washington returned home on El Paso flyer. W F Murphy of Iowa City attends Elks race. Gago in 2 25 trot. Mark Quinn departs for LaSalle. Champion Hose members spent Sunday near five mile bridge. Fern plant theft notice by J B Lee. W G Flanner of Chicago leaves after John Boke death. Mrs Flanner stays. Elmer E Hurlbut and wife visiting after 21 years. Chas Haskell of Democrat Journal in city, guest of Charlie Riggs.

W. G. Flanner Chicago John Boke el Paso

Reginald Stallion to Stand Season at Summit.

The imported stallion Reginald will stand the full season at the home of Chas Chamberlain one mile west of Summit, La. Service fees reduced from fifteen and eighteen dollars to twelve and fifteen. Chas Chamberlain Keeper.

Reginald Chas. Chamberlain Summit

Lehigh Valley Trains Offer Fast Service to New York

The Lehigh Valley Railroad advertises superbly equipped trains with double track stone ballast and an automatic electric block signal system across the route. Through tickets allow stop overs at Niagara Falls en route to New York or Philadelphia.

New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Niagara Falls

Annual Elks Grand Lodge Meeting in Salt Lake City

Iowa Central will sell round trip tickets to Salt Lake for the event at less than one fare. Stop-overs west of Denver and Cheyenne allowed. Tickets on sale August 7 to 10 with return limit September 39. For side trips contact the nearest Iowa Central agent.

Elks’ Grand Lodge Salt Lake City Iowa Central Salt Lake Denver Cheyenne

Heinz sees Muscatine crops as best in trip

H J Heinz of the pickle empire visits Muscatine with his sons and managers to survey branch plants and crop prospects. He praises local conditions, notes abundant cabbage, tomato delays, and inspector reports excellent crop health compared with Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. He plans photography of field onion pickers.

H. J. Heinz Muscatine Mr. Heinz Grand Hotel Park Place Heinz Journal Indiana Michigan Illinois Chicago

Mother’s Friend Vouched As Ideal For Expectant Mothers

A Kentucky attorney-at-law extols Mother’s Friend as the greatest remedy for expectant mothers. He notes his wife used four bottles before the birth of their last child and claims the infant is the healthiest and finest looking of the three. The ad text frames the product as highly beneficial.

Kentucky

Mother's Free Illustrated Book for Expectant Mothers

An advisory offer invites expectant mothers to request a complimentary illustrated book. The brochure promises guidance and supportive tips for pregnancy and early motherhood.

Muscatine Leaders Praise Local Improvements and China Visit

The discussion highlights Muscatine's public library and upcoming YMCA project praised by Mr. Heinz. He recounts a China trip noting China’s 400 million population, potential world influence, and views on modernization influenced by Christianity, referencing Lord McDonald and historical Chinese cities.

Heinz Muscatine Mr. Heinz Musser China Lord McDonald Hong Kong Board of Trade Western Civilization That Now Is To Be Found In the Seaboard éon-Tsin Indiana Pekin Cairo Imperial City Chinese City Chicago Pittsburg

Jack Ladlie In Trouble Over Disappearance and Arrest

West Liberty police sought Jack Ladlie for theft of a ring from Miss Cora Lutz after he fled town posting a $50 cash bond that was forfeited. He reportedly traveled to Burlington where a drunken man matching his description was jailed. Ladlie claimed he arrived with $175 and valuables but woke in a lockup with little left, blaming drink and robbery after a night in town.

Main Street Ladlie Hornung West Liberty Burlington Jack Ladlie Cora Lutz Feather Renovator Company

Obituary of Eunice Berry of Cedar County

Miss Eunice Berry died at her home near Springdale after a year long battle with cancer. Born January 12 1848 in Ohio she moved to Cedar County in 1865 and leaves six siblings including Israel Berry and Mrs Jane Worrall. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Parmwell at Pedee cemetery with six pallbearers.

Eunice Berry Springdale Ohio Cedar County Israel Berry Jane Worrall Pedee Jas. Berry North Liberty Caroline Lewis Atalissa Israel Rev. Parmwell Messrs Sherman Davis I. J. Daniel Chas. Roberts Willard Maxson W. B. Ellyson Ed. Fogg

Muscatine Clothing Firm Expands for Growth

Anson Clothing company began a substantial addition to its building in Muscatine yesterday. The brick extension will extend 22 feet to the rear, making the store 44 feet wide and one of the largest in the city. Paul Steinmetz is abroad sourcing stock to be ready when the new space opens, and the firm plans a broader, stronger operation with a larger stock.

Muscatine Anson Clothing Company Paul Steinmetz

Annual travel sales and fairs across Iowa and West

O O F Des Moines annual session on sale Sept 12 to 15 with return Sept 22 fare six dollars round trip. Iowa State fair Des Moines Aug 22 to 30 on sale Aug 21 to 30 return Sept 1 one fare round trip. County fair Columbus Junction Aug 6 to 14 limit Aug 15 excursion rate. St Paul and Minneapolis low round trip on sale daily. Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo low round trip tickets on sale daily. Elks Salt Lake City on sale Aug 7 to 10 return by Sept 30 rate 32.30. San Francisco K of P meeting on sale July 29 Aug 2 to 10 return limit Sept 30 rate 48. Gould agent.

Des Moines County Fair Columbus Junction St. Paul Minneapolis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Elks Salt Lake Utah San Francisco Cal K. of P C. M. Gould

Colorado Information Literature From Rock Island Route

John Sebastian G P A of the Great Rock Island Route advertises free literature on Colorado including Ander the Turquoise Sky and Camping in Colorado. The materials offer hotel and boarding house details and cheap summer rates, available by mailing to the Chicago address.

Ander Colorado John Sebastian Great Rock Island Chicago Rock Island

Mrs Barnard and Edith Visit Barnard Home on West Third Street

Mrs Art Barnard and her daughter Edith visit Mr and Mrs Thomas Barnard at their West Third Street home. The party includes the Barnards and is noted in local social activity listings.

Mrs. Art. Barnard Edith Mrs Thos. Barnard West Third Street

Iowa Central Railway Introduces Sleeping Car Service

Travelers urged to use the Iowa Central Railway sleeping car service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria for quicker travel. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Peoria Elrick Junction

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Will Nake Iowa Coady & Morgan Havercamp’s Daily Journal W. E. Battey West Second Street J. F. Knapp Theo Coyne Rock Island, Ll J. A. Gillman McGregor John Reily Justice of the Peace H. S. Howe Walter Grafe Omaha Picket Company Denison, In City George Goetzman Tillie Bryant James Bryant Edith Barnard Art Barnard A. Knapp Washington W. F. Murphy Iowa City Gago Mark Quinn LaSalle Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Companies Five-Mile Bridge John B. Lee Elmer E. Hurlbut Lead City S. D Mr. Hurlbut East Ninth Street Chas Haskell Democrat-Journal of Charlie Riggs Boston Ideal Opera Company Great Pickle Man Ies THE Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, GA Jim Sunny Jim Nir Bakersonaca C. B. Fuller GRACE Cne Post Office C. C. Collins Jackson Boulevard Clark Street Normandie Boston Ideal Opera Company Flooris Z S. G. Stein Pine Street Western Southern Illinois Central Railroad Hardin Springs Grayson Springs Dawson Springs Cerulean Springs Crittenden Springs Creal Springs Dixson Springs A. H. Hanson G. P. A. Lit. Cent. R. R E. P. Day East Second Street Glover
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