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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
6
A bold promotion claims Bannerman's Germicide Soap cures skin diseases and pelvic disorders with a free trial and money back guarantee. It lists testimonials and urges home treatment from Bannerman Institute in Chicago with free sample offers and pricing details.
Bannerman and Co, manufacturing chemists, located on Clarke Street, appear in the listing with the address 60.71. The item records their business presence and address details from the directory.
West Liberty on August 17 reports Mrs. M A Jean and sister visiting Taylor county, Mrs Rachel Nichols with her son in Cedar Rapids, Myrtle Creese returning from Marengo, and Sadie Brewington’s bereavement in Dubuque. A 63rd birthday for Mrs Maria Miller featured a tea at Calhoun street with guests and a souvenir spoon. County pony thief captured near South Prairie as West Liberty sent residents to the Woodmen picnic.
A long row of practical guidance on learning to swim and rescuing others in the Mississippi river during bath season. Tips cover choosing a swimming spot, building self confidence, safe depths, and avoiding fatigue. Methods describe how to handle a drowning person from behind or with arm holds, emphasizing safety and control.
Riverside August 17 The body of Mr. Rice who died here Tuesday was sent to Burlington Friday for burial. The funeral was conducted at his residence Thursday at 2 pm with railroad transport provided for locals. Rice had served for many years as a trusted employee of the B. C. R. and N. company.
The Muscatine firemen select the M. N. S. and Iowa Central routes for the Firemen's State Tournament in Marshalltown on August 28. A special train leaves the M. N. C. depot at 5 a.m. stops at South Muscatine streetcar crossing to pick up passengers. Round trip fare is two dollars. For more information inquire at the M. N. S. depot or from Chief Neibert and foremen of the companies. A. L. Lindner, General Agent.
A Muscatine reader recounts 25 years of gravel and rheumatic pain. After trying many remedies she salves to Dean's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's pharmacy. She notes increased kidney secretions, reduced swelling, and lessened pain, though she stops short of claiming a cure. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Samuel Shellady died when rope scaffolding broke while he worked on the C R I and P bridge at Iowa City. He fell about 18 feet, struck timber, and his head and wrists were crushed, killing him instantly. The accident also left his wife and stepchildren widowed.
The B and O R and N Ry will offer round trip tickets to Muscatine within 1580 miles at greatly reduced rates for the Wallace show Thursday August 22.
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