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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
2
A 1994 reader letter from Melrose extols Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a kidney remedy after Army service. The writer claims dramatic health recovery, expert confirmation, and urges readers to request a free sample or buy bottles from local drugstores. The note echoes common advertisements for the product.
GL, HONG promotes southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas lands with fertile river bottoms ideal for corn wheat oats clover timothy alfalfa fruits and vegetables. Returns are strong with open winters and falling prices. Homeseekers rates set for August 15 September 5 19 October 3 and 17. Request St Francis Valley booklet from E W Labeaume G P and T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
The State of Texas plans to place on sale six million acres of state lands across the state starting September 1 1905. Prices range from one to three dollars per acre with one fortieth cash down and forty years to pay the balance at 3 percent interest. Prospective buyers are urged to write for details and learn about cheap Southwest rates for several August and September dates. W Labeaume G P and T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Bastenhagen newly married in Germany on July 15 arrived yesterday in South Muscatine and will settle at the corner of Walton and Latham streets. The Milwaukee railroad adds a crossing on Oregon Street and Rock Island cleans weeds from side tracks. The city street commissioner hauls shells from a large pile near Grandview avenue. Supt D B McKenzie sold his car to Frank Fisher of Kecklerville who, with his sons, toured Davenport before returning.
Daniel Williams died last night at nine after seven weeks of illness. Born in Wisconsin on April 30, 1870 he was a well known figure in the city. Funeral is expected to be held tomorrow.
In Davenport for the past week, extended home tomorrow. Mary Baldwin of Browning town Pa was visiting at the home of J E Hoopes and family the latter part of last week. Mrs William Ryan of Demorest avenue and Miss Nellie Ryan are visiting relatives in Conesville.
A Saturday storm kept about 100 rigs at the Wilton camp grounds as services continued. A Woodman Day special train linked Iowa City and Muscatine on the Aug. 18 event. Miss Emma Mark died at her Wilton home after a brief illness from peritonitis. funeral set for Thursday at the German Evangelical church. Many residents and visitors are moving about Muscatine Davenport Rock Island and West Liberty areas with various visits and arrivals noted.
Daniel Williams of East Ninth street died last night at 9 after a seven week illness. Born in Wisconsin on April 30, 1870, he was a button cutter by trade and a member of Muscatine camp 106 Modern Woodmen of America. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral plans were unclear but may be held tomorrow afternoon at the East Ninth street home.
The steamer E. Rutledge was wrecked Sunday afternoon near Prescott Minnesota. Nine prominent pleasure passengers and a crew of over twenty were aboard. No injuries were reported as passengers and crew landed after the bowboat R. B. Kendall towed logs to Rock Island. The vessel owned by Frederick Weyerhauser and F. C. A. Dinckman and registered at Rock Island.
Advertises Newbro s Herpicide as a modern scalp germicide and antiseptic that destroys the underlying causes of hair loss. Claims women weep and men use profane language over thinning hair. Suggests sending 10 cents for a sample and lists Detroit company and Havercamp s Drug Store as sellers.
F W Casterline of Tipton was in town this morning and has accepted a good position with the telephone company. Mr and Mrs William McClean plan a trip to Petoskey Michigan for a few weeks beginning tomorrow. Miss Anna Atwill, visiting relatives at Pleasant Prairie, returned home Sunday.
A two story wooden building housing a hotel saloon and dance hall in Stockton burned at about 2 A.M. on Sunday. The blaze started in the dance hall and quickly consumed the structure with all furnishings. No guests were present and no injuries reported. Estimated loss four thousand dollars with two thousand dollars insured.
Des Moines report for week ending August 14 1905 records high temperatures and unusually sunny days with surface moisture shortages only briefly eased by weekend rains. Corn approaches maturity while oats and spring wheat show strong yields and quality. Wild hay and late potatoes gain from recent showers. soil fits for fall plowing. overall crop season favorable with expected above average staple production.
The planned replacement of the Diamond by the steamer Sidney with the Quincy was not completed today. It was announced to occur on the next up river trip of the Sidney, which was delayed because the Sidney was not fully ready to start.
The piece argues Mutual Life pre 1873 showed lower expenses and questions current excess. It accuses directors of avarice and outlines a plan for a merged alliance to control certificated wealth on the Stock Exchange, citing Rockefeller and Ryan as examples.
An 19th century style advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as the sole non-alcoholic remedy for women’s ailments. It attacks substitutes, touts a $50,000 medical adviser gift, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s pills and pellets with assurances of safety and efficacy for debilitated women and helpers like teachers and seamstresses.
She asks if sister received any duplicate wedding gifts. He replies yes she married a widower with two boys.
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