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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1903

Page

7

Orrine advertised as cure for drink habit in 1920s notice

Physicians warn alcohol harms the nervous system and craving. Orrine is touted as a home tonic that removes the craving without drugs, claiming refunds if ineffective. Testimonial from E T Sims credits recovery after twenty years of drinking with four boxes. Price is $1 per box, six for $5, mailed discreetly from Washington D C. An accompanying booklet is offered free. Sold and recommended by Online Co.

E. T. Sims Brooklyn N. Y Online Co 14Th St N. W Washington, D.C

Wilton Epworth League excursion announced to Rock Island

Notices list upcoming events and visits in Des Moines area. Wilton Epworth League plans an August 17 trip to Rock Island on Steamer J. 8S. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives or recovering from illness. A Royal Neighbors Sunshine club meeting is set for next Wednesday at 1089 Hershey avenue. The Relief Hose Company to hold a picnic August 23 at Mitman’s pasture for members and families and their sweethearts.

Wilton Epworth Rock Island Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club George Thomas Hershey Avenue Relief Hose Company Mitman’'s Pasture J. S. Fare Soc

Townswpeople and visiting letters list in Muscatine

A long roster of residents and guests is noted with many travels and visits. Names include Mrs J H Letts Miss Kate Woomacher Mrs J W Swoboda Miss Anna Laird Mrs C Hollingsworth and more with several excursions and social plans at Wilton Epworth League Rock Island trip and steamer J S outings.

Kate Woomacher Riverside Dr. Lingo Anna Laird LeClair Anna Gruenwald Davenport Claus Rell East Seventh Street

Wandering Latter Day Saint Stirs Congregational Meeting

A Latter Day Saint speaker addressed a Congregational prayer meeting, speaking for about fifteen minutes on faith and immersion. His eloquence impressed attendees more than his beliefs, drawing respectful attention despite some disagreement over baptism by immersion. The Mayflower lineage remark by a Congregationalist drew a sharp rebuttal about salvation and baptism.

Plymouth Rock New England

Morning Sun Ladies Defend Their Fashion Sense

Morning Sun residents denounce reports suggesting local women set indecent fashion in Muscatine. The Muscatine court fined a Morning Sun native for indecent dress while noting Morning Sun ladies dress becomingly and fashionably.

Morning Sun News Herald Morning Sun Muscatine

Muscatine Woman Seeks Work in Waterloo

A Muscatine woman writes Waterloo Mayor Martin seeking relocation to Waterloo. She cites poor living conditions and two working sons, asks about job opportunities and cost of living, noting she earns sixty cents a day in Muscatine and has heard much about Waterloo in papers.

Muscatine Waterloo

Michigan Central Summer Tours Advertise Scenic Route

An advertising notice promotes Michigan Central Summer Tours to popular destinations including Mackinac Island Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Montreal Saguenay Adirondack and New England coast. It urges families to choose the Niagara Falls route with a red stamp response and provides contact for L. D. Heusner at 119 Adams St Chicago.

Michigan Central Mackinac Island Michigan Detroit Niagara Falls Buffalo Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Montreal Quebec Saguenay Adirondack Mountains White Mountains New York Seashore Boston New England L. D. Heusner General Western Adams St Chicago

Free medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy

A letter from Miss Jaxer Paine of New York City praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy cured painful periods and restored health after medical advice urged stopping work. The notice offers $5000 for proof of genuineness and warns against substitutes.

Lydia E. Pinkham Jaxer Paine West 125Th St New York City

Flour Price Rising in Muscatine Millers Raise Rates

Muscatine millers have increased flour prices amid claims of wheat scarcity though local dealers say supplies are ample and any hike should be temporary. White flour could reach five dollars per barrel from four eighty, as market dynamics and harvest timing influence costs.

Muscatine

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor

"I am just up from a hard spell of the flux" says Mr. T. A. Pinner of Drummond Tenn. He used one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cured without a doctor. It never fails and is pleasant to take. For sale by all druggists.

T. A. Pinner Drummond, Tenn

River steamboat season surges with booming traffic

All river packets from Muscatine report thriving business as ice breaks up and the Mississippi resembles past busy years. Diamond Jo line leads with high sales. Quincy Dubuque and Sidney operate between major cities. New St Paul rebuilding promises strong next year, while deck hands attract wages up to sixty dollars monthly amid renewed labor demand.

Mississippi Quincy Dubuque St. Louis St. Paul Sidney Eagle Point Ways

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward and Testimonials

One hundred dollars reward offered for cure of catarrh refused by Hall's. F J Cheney & Co Toledo men certify Cheney's honesty. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists endorse. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended.

Hall F. J. Cheney &O Toledo FJ. Cheney West & Truax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Little Journeys in Colorado Excursions

Colorado offers many one day trips and longer tours. Denver features around the Loop and other destinations including Pike's Peak Cripple Creek Colorado Springs and Manitou Platte Canon Fort Collins Greeley and Boulder. The Around the Circle trip runs four or five days at about $28 and nearly a thousand miles. Rock Island trains provide easy access from the east with tickets berths and full details via S. F. Boyd Davenport Iowa.

Colorado Denver Loop Pike's Peek Cripple Creek Colorado Springs Manitou Platte Canon Fort Collins Greeley Boulder Circle America Pueblo Rock Island S. F. Boyd Davenport

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