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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
Dr David Kennedy promotes his eye salve as a remedy for all eye inflammations. Drug stores stock the Favorite Remedy in a new 50 size bottle alongside the regular 1.00 size bottle.
A barn on the Allan Miller farm between Moscow and Atalissa was struck by lightning and burned, destroying four horses and two colts, 18 loads of hay, grain, harness, and a carriage. The fire left no time to save goods and the insured status is unknown with losses over a thousand dollars.
Newton Iowa August 13 A wholesale hog theft case ends with the arrest of Harry Weaver who was caught by J B Ross the victim a stock raiser near Colfax. Ross says he has lost at least two thousand dollars worth of hogs and believes the thief is now stopped.
Scores show Boston 49 Pittsburg 11 New York 3 Cincinnati 2 Evansville 3 Rock Island 2 Rockford 5 Terre Haute 4 Decatur 2 Davenport 1 Cedar Rapids 5 Bloomington 0. American League slate Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Baltimore St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia. National League Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburg at Boston.
War Department orders full uniform overhaul for the U S Army and National Guard to olive green fabrics by January 1 1993 moving away from the dark blue. Officers and men will wear new service dress coats hats overcoats and trousers with varied trims and insignia reflecting rank and corps.
Iowa Central railway offers special low rate round trips to Clear Lake every Saturday through September 30, with return Monday. Great for a quick, affordable getaway for busy people. See your local ticket agent.
Post office in Muscatine Iowa lists unclaimed letters for the week ending August 12 1902. Men's names include Adams Beilling Blumberg Bradley Clonger Dean Eaton Forester Gindelsperger Halter Hilton Isenhower Kicha Klein Knauer Kosek Lewis N Pugh Putzel Randall Read Rowan Sabin Young. Ladies names include Allie Carter Mrs Loulter Mrs Davas Mrs Elliott Miss Fowler Mrs Furnas Sarah Mull. Please say Advertised when calling. Wm L Roach P M.
A Sunday school excursion to Muscatine departs Monday August 18 with low round trip rate via the C R J P Ry. The large steamer J S will ferry to Davenport and back. Tickets available from the Sunday school committee on the train, see the local agent for details.
A quip in the Chicago Daily News contrasts romance with daily labor noting love keeps spirits up while practical chores like earning a living keep life moving.
Nora Springs Iowa Aug 13 warnings go out to Grand Army and veterans about a swindler claiming the name Martin Grate. The man is about 5 feet 10 inches tall with gray hair and mustache and poses as a credible speaker to collect small sums from posts and individual veterans.
Daniel Richardson a longtime Northwestern railroad passenger conductor died suddenly at his Clinton home from heart failure. He served on the Iowa division since 1867 and was pensioned on Jan 1. Known as Uncle Dan, he was a popular figure among company employees. The funeral was to be held at his residence this afternoon.
A dramatic exchange from the Philadelphia Press centers on Moody begging for love while Miss Cooley declares she cannot live with him. The exchange underscores a fatal resolve as the story turns on a refused proposal and tragic consequences.
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