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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1903

Page

7

Wapello Doctor Frank R Wright Dies After Illness

Wapello Iowa August 18 Dr Frank R Wright a respected local dentist and civic leader died after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis He was born September 13 1867 in Morning Sun and practiced in Wapello since 1890 He was survived by his wife Emma Hook and two sons Raymond and Robert Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church August 19 at 2 pm with interment in Wapello cemetery Other city news notes mention Rosa Mellinger in Mt Pleasant state hospital and a parole consideration by insanity commissioners.

Wapello Journal Frank R. Wright Wright Morning Sun American College of Dental Surgery Chicago Union College of Dental Surgery Philadelphia Emma Hook George Hook Jefferson Township Raymond Robert Presbyterian Church Wapello Lodge K. of P Modern Woodmen A. F A. M Cooner George Mellinger Oakville Commissioners of Insanity Rosa Mellinger State Hospital Mt. Pleasant State Board of Control

Muscatine Plans Labor Day Parade With 1000 Plus Workers

Twenty trades and labor unions with more than a thousand members will march in Muscatine on September 7 as part of a Labor Day celebration. The committee outlined parade formations and line of march and promises additional afternoon attractions including balloon ascension and acrobatics. The plan also notes possible electric railway discussions between Davenport and Iowa City and the hope Muscatine may gain a spur.

Muscatine Lavor Day Committee Davenport Iowa City H. R. Berry St. Louis Capital Iowa Berry St. Louis

A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea Remedy

A vivid note promotes Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick sure cure for diarrhoea. Advert claims rapid relief with one or two doses and that it never fails even in severe cases. Available through all druggists.

Meetings of clubs resume after hot season

The commercial club held its first session since the hot season began. Little business was transacted aside from resolutions honoring Arthur Ruchdeschel. Communications from the National Irrigation congress, American Mining Congress, and Levee Improvement association asked Muscatine to send delegates to fall meetings in Ogden, Deadwood, and New Orleans.

Commercial Club Arthur Ruchdeschel National Irrigation Congress American Mining Congress Levee Improvement Association Muscatine Ogden Deadwood New Orleans

Hello Bill shines as Great Grand talent at Grand

Amusements column praises Harry Blakemore as ideal for the title role in Hello Bill a merry comedy. It notes Pauline Hickler Irene Hobson and a strong company. The show comes to the Grand on Saturday August 22 likely marking a peak season engagement.

Messrs. Goodhue Kellogg Hello Bill Harry Blakemore William Fuller Roland Reed Blakemore America Pauline Hickler Irene Hobson Bill

Sioux City Man Loses Eye in Beer Bottle Explosion

Dennis Finnerty of Sioux City is blinded in one eye after a beer bottle explosion. The incident details are scarce but indicate a dangerous mishap with a beverage container.

Dennis Finnerty Sioux City

Eldora Man Recovering After Sting From Kissing Bug

E. R. Bowe of Eldora was bitten by a kissing bug and received medical care for two or three days at a local physician’s office.

E. R. Bowe Eldora

Herpicide Cures Dandruff by Targeting Germ Cause

Advertising copy asserts Herpicide destroys the dandruff germ at the root of the problem. It claims other remedies fail to address the true cause and urges buying from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a special agent and Detroit address for samples.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detoit Mich Havercamp’s

Dr Kings New Life Pills End Painful Health Struggles

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle thorough remedy for diainees backache liver complaint and constipation. It promises relief after a grievous wait of times and guarantees the product at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Dr. King Havercamp

Striking Indian Names Promote Summer Outings on Rail Route

Describes lakeside spots with Indian words like Muskoka and Kawartha as fitting for American summer outings. Mentions descriptive literature and timetables mailed free by the Grand Trunk Railway System at 135 Adams St Chicago, with Geo. W. Vaux as Advertising A G P eye.

Muskoka Magnetewan Kawartha Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago Geo

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