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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
7
The material for the erection of the Weed park club house is arriving quickly and the foundation is well under way. Trenches have been dug and some walls started with concrete stone on site. The site is a near ideal first knoll with river views and proximity to the new band stand.
Working girls face fatigue and female disorders from long hours and standing. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier are praised by Miss Abby F Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio for restoring health and regular menses. Mrs Pinkham offers free confidential advice by correspondence from Lynn Massachusetts.
Governor Cummins of this state and Governor Folk of Missouri will voice sentiments on rate legislation. Afterward Mr Davenport will be heard.
Mrs. Thomas Cullen and Miss Kate Cullen travel to Chicago for two weeks with friends. Elizabeth Crull returns home from Lettsville aboard the Firefly. George Rensink departs for Denver and western points, while W. L. Roach and Arthur Hoffman go to Florida for ten days on business. Elmer Corwin leaves for Fruitland to visit his parents. Verne Hain arrives from Rock Island to stay with the L. L. Hains. Gus Egger from Buffalo visits John W. Reay. Hazel Artis of Centerville visits Laura Brooks. Anna Fern Shinnabarger leaves for Washington for the Chautauqua. Mrs. Armstrong visits then returns home. Stop at Globe restaurant. Milton Patten and wife of Des Moines visit relatives here. Theodore Miller goes to Chicago for a short stay. John and Elizabeth Greiner return from Burlington. Mrs. Walter Paugh and Mrs. E. B. Tucker visit Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Weaver. depart on the midnight train.
Advert says Bucklen's Amnica Salve works wonders on cuts burns and wounds. Priced 25 cents and guaranteed. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy to shoppers seeking fast relief.
Charles Wishart of near Bloomfield fell from the Rock Island excursion train on Muscatine Island Saturday night. He suffered a severe cut in the left loin and multiple bruises. The train stopped, he was treated at Fruitland and Columbus Junction, then at Ottumwa by Dr. Pascoe. He was hospitalized as blood loss raised concern, but his condition improved by afternoon.
Keota reports a burglary at Bower and Sanders Friday night with a large portion of silk stock stolen. Estimated loss runs 400 to 500 dollars as burglars pried a rear window and fled, leaving the window open Sunday morning. Numerous locals and visitors are noted in the accompanying society notes.
Numerous families and individuals travel to Sigourney and West Chester for the Keokuk County chautauqua. Attendees include Miss Philoura Clemons Eva Reed Estelle Fish Sadie Warner Nora Hamilton and many others. Several residents plan moves or visits to nearby towns while Rev W C Chew revisits former congregation.
Dain Manufacturing Co. employees enjoyed their third annual outing in Muscatine with the South Ottumwa band and many wives and sweethearts. The group praised Muscatine citizens for a warm reception. a slight train delay during travel was not seen as a setback.
Washington report outlines a front for railroad interests as Gov. Cummins faces Daniel Davenport in Clarinda Iowa debate on through rates and government supervision. Davenport Yale graduate Yale lawyer and private property rights advocate argues for small investors while Cummins defends rate regulation policy amid Missouri Gov Folk presence.
Advertisement notes many children rescued by Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. Pricing listed as 50c and 1.00. Havercamp's Prescription Drug.
Eliza beth Westerman of Wapello Iowa died Sunday morning after a period of consumption. Born November 1 1855 in Mercer county Illinois she lived in Louisa county from infancy and married Henry Westerman December 20 1899. She was a Presbyterian and Relief Corps member. Funeral was held Monday at the Presbyterian church. She leaves a husband and extended family.
Advertisement lists Homeseekers Rates via the Iowa Central Railway to multiple states including Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and others. Stops allowed with tickets limited to 21 days. inquire for rates and train times from agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Min- to address requests.
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