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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures bone pains itching scabby skin diseases swellings pimples scrofula and blood poison. It claims to purify blood halt cancer and heal ulcers while offering relief from rheumatism catarrh eczema and other chronic conditions with dramatic outcomes.
Local sports talk notes little betting in Muscatine for the Corbett Jeffries fight in San Francisco. Odds around even money with ring side at 2 to 1 down to 10 to 4, Jeffries favored by many fans though Corbett has strong local support. Bets of $100 plus rumored but most bettors hold for final moment. a few $500 wagers may emerge.
Wapello IA August items report invitations for William Cartwright's eightieth birthday in Mediapolis, local visits by residents, and gatherings. Mentions of visiting kin, chautauqua attendees, a marriage license for Oliver Westey and Viola Sullivan, and river flooding risk near the town.
A reflective note on how the seriousness of an oath fades for a notary public as many people struggle with minor troubles. The piece suggests everyday challenges ease the weight of formal duties.
A wartime style endorsement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and stomach diseases, claiming it restores digestion and vitality. A Lehighton reader testimonial says six bottles cured him after failed attempts. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
West Liberty residents report G A R encampment travelers G W Baxter and Van Mills headed to San Francisco. Mrs R J Wiley returns from Muscatine with an injured hand. Deemers visit Des Moines then return home. H E Wiley and family plan relocation to Muscatine. Mary Drake travels to Davenport for medical care. Wiley sells Fourth street property to Dr W M Long and retains Sny der home. Rev J E Newsom and family return from camp meeting. M E ladies prepare for fair dinners and luncheons.
A brief note extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick sure cure for diarrhoea convenient for busy times. It promises rapid relief after one or two doses and claims effectiveness even in severe cases, with sale through all druggists.
A brief reflective note on how invasive plants assume a foothold in cultivated grass. The piece contrasts orderly turf with the persistence of weeds and the evolving balance of a home lawn.
Prominent Muscatine manager Frank Hurst announces a varied season starting with Hello Bill on August 22, Sweet Clover on August 27, and Flaming Arrows on August 29 with a street parade that afternoon. Hurst promises lavish preparations and a program aimed at pleasing all theatergoers.
The ad argues physicians misdiagnose dandruff and hair loss as functional vs parasitic, endorsing Newbro's Herpicide as the proven destroyer of the germ. It claims no substitute, invites 10 cents for a sample, and names Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a local agent.
A health ad declares that despondency leads to self destructive acts and Electric Bitters can prevent this condition. The tonic strengthens nerves and builds up the system and serves as a regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with satisfaction guaranteed.
The notice announces three express trains east each day with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars on all trains. Trans-Continental tourist cars run tri weekly from Chicago on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2 30 p m and Wednesdays at 10 35 a m.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Muscatine City Recorder by 7 30 p m August 20 1903 for brick paving on East Fifth and Sixth streets and for curbing and paving of Ash and Third streets intersection. Work must be completed by October 1 1903 with cash payment on completion. Specifications available at City Engineer James J Ryan office.
A man recalls the peril of a high sail and warns that there is no parachute. The reflection underscores risk and the need for safety during daring flights.
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