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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

7

Bargains and notices fill local listings at Kemple’s

Real estate bargains and fire and accident insurance offered at Kemple’s. Local notices mention Miss Emma McGaughey returning home from West Liberty and Tipton, Col C C Horton visiting relatives, and several residents traveling to West Liberty for the fair. A soldier’s reminiscence on coffee and Postum recounts improved health and weight after switching drinks.

Emma McGaughey West Liberty Tipton Col C. C. Horton Marshalltown City Clement J. Welch Nichols Ben Black

Local notices and visits fill Muscatine city scene

Bert Hill of Lone Tree visits in city two days. Miss Clara Dale leaves for Westfair. Charles Tuman departs for Waterloo after a murder case. Visitors include Mrs J M McCormick and Miss Grace of Tipton, Mr and Mrs Art Barnard of Sterling return home. Dr Pentzer eyes and visions. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised for injuries. Dean's Ointment praised in Saugerties. Leonard Nevens heads to New York City then Providence for Grand Circuit races.

E. C. Smith Thomas W. W. Hartman Orand, Mo Bert Hill Lone Tree J. M. McCormick Miss Grace Tipton City Robt. McGaughey Art Barnard Sterling, Il Wm. Mee Leonard Nevens New York City Providence Rhode Island

Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham remedy for kidney relief

Mrs Louise Gipson of Chicago writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her chronic kidney troubles and improved her health after six bottles and Pills. She offers $5000 if testimonial is not genuine and invites confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Louise M. Gibson Lydia E. Pinkham Louise Gipson Langley Ave Chicago

Baseball scores recap from yesterday and today

In the National League yesterday Philadelphia beat Chicago 8 to 5 and Cincinnati defeated Boston 8 to 7 while Brooklyn shut out St Louis 7 to 1. Three- League results show Rock Island 5 Bloomington 4 and Rockford 6 Decatur 2. American League today features Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Boston with other matchups listed.

Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Rock Island Bloomington Rockford Decatur Terre Haute Davenport Washington Cleveland Detroit Baltimore L. Pet St. Louis Re Boston Eee Cleveland Ee Baltimore Ee W. L. Pet Aseeu Gewe

Scottdale Merchants Form Adver tising Association

Merchants in Scottdale Pennsylvania form an association to boycott fake advertising. They will place advertising funds only in local newspapers, praising them as the best and most reliable medium. Merchants complain of costly schemes and unreturned investments ranging from one hundred to three hundred dollars annually, plus ban on church and coprogram advertisements.

Scottdale

Thief Cited for Harness Theft Sparks Editorial Feud

The Clinton Herald notes a thief who steals a harness leaves no trace, prompting the Burlington Hawk Eye to argue the culprit deserves arrest. The quip reflects interpaper commentary on a local crime pattern and policing.

Clinton Herald Burlington Hawkeye

Soldiers to Gather in Washington for Grand Army Reunion

Muscatine veterans expect a large turnout for the 1902 G A R reunion in Washington October 6 to 10. West visitors are favored with a six day work week travel plan, a notable public welcome, parades including ex prisoners of war, and visits to Arlington and Mt Vernon. Organizers anticipate about 125000 veterans and many non members will attend aided by railroad discounts.

Muscatine Washington Grand Army Iowa Chicago Middle West West Congress United States Corps of the Sons of Veterans United States Regulars Capitol Congressional Arlington Mt. Vernon

Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts in 1886 Ohio Notice

Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co vows to pay one hundred dollars for each non curable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6 1886 before A W Gleason notary. Claim cites internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County S. Frank J. Cheney Pr. J. Cheney & Co Frank J. Chenfy A. W. Gleason Hall F. J. Cheney & CO

Items From Dogville Lights Up South Muscatine

A humorous column from a reader titled Items From Dogville sketches a canine scene in South Muscatine. It describes local dogs and owners with playful nicknames, noting a large dog population, casual gatherings on a curb and porch, and a mock election of “Happy Howlers” officers with many dog delegates.

Dogville Little Mick Little Eddy Waupleaple Freddy Haintamayster Barney Tack Miller Happy Howlers Uptown Musserville

The Bohemian Girl at the Park Pavilion Tonight

Boston Ideal Co presents Balfe's The Bohemian Girl at the park pavilion with Miss Laurens as Arline, Mr Jay Taylor as Thaddeus, Mr Langweis as the count, Ralph Riggs Florenstein Ed. Andrews head gypsies and Miss Miller as the queen. Park crews prepare to keep the venue dry and comfortable for a fine evening of music even if rain arrives.

Park Pavilion Boston Ideal Co Balfe’s Miss Laurens Arline Jay Taylor Thaddeus Mr. Langweis Count Ralph Riggs Florenstein Ed. Andrews Miss Miller

An ounce of performance worth a pound of preachment

A short, witty reflection comparing action to preaching and likening a lover to a crow for his boundless attachment and desire to keep moving forward.

Obituary Notice Inquiry Sparks Editor’s Reminder

An old gentleman asks the editor to insert an obituary fearing many local friends would want to hear of the death. The note underscores community ties and the newspaper’s role in sharing mourning news.

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Daily Journal W. E. Battey Irr West Second Street Glover J.C. Thomsen Chestnut St John A. Robbins Kemple’s Kemble’s Walter L. Lane Laura Dougherty Robi. Schenck Clara Schomberg Denver Colorado Springs John Ellis Judge Hedges Marengo Capt. J. N. W. Rumple E. K. Tyler Merrill Hutchinson Reading Mass Muscatine County Iown Avenue J. D. Elwood G. W. Porter Pentzer East Second Street Clara Dale Charles Tuman Jesse Tuman Waterloo L. B. Guthrie Erie Ill Charles Guthrie East Hill Celia Kelley Thomas Cullen Burlington Dean C. F. Cornwell Valley Street Saugerties N. Y Sports Mira Hershey Lumber CO Hershey Lumber Company Columbus Junction Roosevelt River Bulletin St. Paul la Crosse Berens Dubuque LeClaire Keokuk Mississippi Araja Frank H West Liberty Fair Fersie Gammon Emeline Irene Laplander Jess Artois Mildred Border Wilkes Billy Bryan Maud Marie Bolly Bezant Vanzoo Wrestler, Jr Baby K Morey Irene Jack Lawson Eva Leonora G. Gust Miss Williams Gov. Ghear Pace Dewey Darnell Major Mason Garnet W. Chryso South Muscatine Bohemian Girl Boston Ideals
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