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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
2
Hon. Thos J Henderson congressman from Illinois and Union veteran writes from Washington recommending Peruna as a tonic and cure for catarrh. He says the remedy has been used in his family with excellent results and cleanses mucous membranes.
Mrs Winn Blanchard and Mrs Frank Blanchard will entertain a few friends at a thimble party Monday afternoon at 216 West Third street. The gathering runs from 3 to 6 with luncheon served.
Mrs. William Kaiser hosted a large group of young ladies at 617 East Tenth Street on Thursday evening in honor of her friend Miss Celia Fisher of Fruitland who has spent carnival week at the Kaiser home. The event was a merry occasion with refreshments served by the hostess.
A large crowd is expected at St Mary's church grounds next Tuesday evening for the annual band concert and social, described as an affair of much pleasure for the church community.
Mr and Mrs Darnaby of the New Parker Amusement company Mr and Mrs Warren A Patrick of Chicago with Mrs J G Dermody visited Deutschland on Geneva Island yesterday afternoon in a social excursion including local residents.
A group of children will be entertained by W L Lane Jr at his parents home on West Third Street Monday afternoon.
An advertisement declares catarrh cures with Peruna as best and warns against substitutes. A $10,000 reward from Market Exchange Bank in Columbus, Ohio, guarantees testimonials are genuine and letters authentic. It claims no spurious testimonials have ever been used and requests correspondence to Dr. Hartman in Columbus, with confidential handling.
The fourth birthday of the little host will be marked with a cheerful celebration by the young attendees. The event promises playful activities and a festive atmosphere suitable for children.
A group of young people visited Asthalter Cottage last evening arriving by launch and returning by row boats. The guests of honor were Miss Ethel Mason of Cedar Rapids visiting Miss Anna Wilson and William Coffin of Camden New Jersey.
The advertisement promotes a guaranteed attraction and refunds if not satisfied after any act. It states a show titled An Aristocratic Tramp is booked for Monday August 21 with refund at the box office if unsatisfied.
Mrs Lush ley scolds her husband Lushley as he returns home in a ragged state. He compliments her anger saying she looks beautiful when angry, sparking a playful exchange about his perception of her doubled appearance.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad reduced carload lumber hauling rates to Muscatine from multiple Wisconsin and Michigan sources. Old and new rates are listed for Eau Claire Tomah Neceda Oshkosh Green Bay Oconto Menominee Wausau Minocqua Iron Mountain Channing and Champion. Traffic Manager W S Whitten of the Muscatine Commercial club led the effort, delivering a square deal for local shippers.
The Kansas division headquarters for the superintendent will move from Topeka to Herington, Kansas. J B Smalley, formerly Iowa division head at Des Moines, moves with the Kansas transfer, while General Superintendent Dolan remains in Topeka. The change aims to position the superintendent more centrally across the division's extent from St Joe Missouri to Caldwell Kansas.
A Victorian advertorial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for irregularities, weakness, and inflammation of the womb with countless testimonials from women deemed incurable by local doctors. It extols the Original Little Liver Pills by Dr. Pierce as a safe, gentle cure for liver and digestive complaints, claiming permanent relief through natural action.
A distressed plea describes dizzy spells and heart symptoms such as shortness of breath palpitations and fainting indicating a serious condition needing timely aid. The message warns that without attention more severe signs may follow and urges prompt assistance.
Advertorial testimony from Minnie E Johnson of Olivia Minnesota stating six years of heart trouble including dizziness breathlessness and chest pain, that Dr Miles Heart Cure cured her in weeks. Offers money back if first bottle does not help.
The report notes Mr. Smalley’s promotion in the railroad world draws attention among Muscatine citizens who know him. It states the Kansas division handles much Fort Worth and Dallas business, with Herington as a central junction requiring personal supervision for traffic.
A lengthy antiquated account describes the phenix a legendary bird rivaling an eagle in size with rainbow plumage and a jewel like gaze. It dies on a fragrant funeral pyre and rises anew from its ashes and then performs ancestral rites logging cycles of five or six centuries at Heliopolis worship of the sun.
A Times of India letter quotes 19th century figures to contrast historic gambling with modern wealth. General Scott reportedly won £200,000 at whist while sober, and Lord Staverdale earned £11,000 in a hazard coup. The author notes today’s wealth would make those sums look modest.
The London World editorial argues women are more self possessed and temperate than men who seek their own way and resist discomfort. It concedes men have more to test their nerves, framing the contrast as a general, self evident proposition within limits.
The passage notes authorities on hydraulics and mechanics agreeing the steam engine is not a modern invention. It cites Carpini in A D 1286 describing a geophile steam engine shaped like a map filled with inflammable petroleum to drive work in battles between the Pongols and Prester John’s troops.
In a Philadelphia Bulletin quotation a thoughtful citizen notes the irony of a man who prays for his party's renewal growing indignant at the idea of voting for the opposition. The remark reflects a playful take on political devotion and party loyalty.
Timkins confronts Simkins about a failed mining venture. Simkins confirms the loss but notes his own stake remains profitable, claiming the mine is his fortune. Chicago News.
The quote attributes wide praise to acts of good humor and generosity, noting their universal appeal across cultures and times. Alexander Smith is cited as the source of the reflection on human character and kindness.
John Lemp longtime Muscatine dry goods businessman died in Chicago. Born in Berne Switzerland in 1820, he came to the United States in 1823. His remains will be brought to Muscatine tomorrow and funeral services will proceed at the cemetery with Rev. Elliott officiating.
description of the old Twelfth night wassailing ceremony in Somerset and Devon with processions to orchards, noisy displays, cider, toast, and blessings on the apple trees to ensure a good harvest. London Answers notes local practice at Wooton Basset near Minehead.
An old instruction promotes straight backs over curved spines. It advises straightening the backbone, avoiding rounded shoulders, and using a lowered seat to reduce slouching. It suggests trimming a chair legs to tilt the body forward with fore legs longer than hind legs to encourage proper reading and writing posture.
National airs of great countries are short while those of small nations are long. God Save the King has fourteen bars, the Russian hymn sixteen, Hail Columbia twenty eight. Siam seventy six, Uruguay seventy, Chile forty six, San Marino longest aside from China.
A woman invited to a recherché musical gathering suffered a front tooth accident with no time to repair. She declared she would come but could not show her mouth and asked the host to inform guests she is deaf and dumb yet appreciates music.
Dialogue shows John in distress asking Providence to take him away as his wife pushes him to take the prescribed medicine. The exchange reveals a tense moment about care and endurance under strain.
Bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the P. M. Messer Public Library until noon Monday September 4 for 80 or 75 tons of La Salle coal or an equivalent. Bids must be filed with the secretary W. J. Lane. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
Notice that Iowa Central Railway offers daily summer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to certain northern Minnesota and Dakota points with return by October 31. Low round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis start after June 1. For details contact OW agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
Rail advertisement outlines homeseekers rates via the Iowa Central Railway on the first and third Tuesdays to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed tickets limited to 21 days for rates and train times contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Min-
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