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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
5
The article asserts most deafness cases stem from catarrhal poisons in the blood and that Botanic Blood Balm B B B removes catarrhal deposits from air passages restoring ear nerve responsiveness. It promises ringing or dead noises end within weeks and urges sufferers to try B B B as a remedy.
The Bishop and Hagerman button firms reach a behind closed doors settlement at Mackabee hall. Workers return to work with no wage increase but a pledge to provide better shells and improved sorting. The clash began after a one cent per gross wage cut. details of the exact terms remain unstated.
Last evening at 8 30 o clock the marriage took place at the First Baptist church parsonage 609 West Third street Rev Judson Kempton officiating Only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony and showered congratulations The couple are well known in Muscatine and plan to make the city their future home
The Muscatine band presents a program for Friday evening featuring marches and selections. Pieces include March With Sword and Dance, Starke Selection Foxy Quiller, DeKoven Miserere In Trovatore, Verdi Fairy Dance, Herman Evening Idyls, Barnhouse Russian Carriage Song, Thornton Dance of the Bayadères, and Rubenstein Ringuet.
A humorous exchange shows Tom lamenting his wash day misfortune as Jack asks what is wrong. Tom explains he washed his face and now it is stinging, leaving both in a puzzled mood about the outcome.
A spirited horse ran away on a Fruitland road between 1 and 11 last night after two intoxicated youths in a following wagon frightened it. Fred Plackey suffered a severe left thigh injury and internal damage. Earl DeCamp had minor injuries. Mrs. Roy Kemp and Mr. Kemp escaped unhurt. De Camp and Plackey were thrown from the buggy which was demolished. Dr. Oliver treated Plackey’s wounds.
The Oliver Typewriter was chosen by the Rock Island head officers of the Modern Woodmen of America to typewrite and manifold 700 000 cards for a rate adjustment. Thirty machines and skilled stenographers will be used, with Muscatine connections central to the operation and about 600 Olivers already in tri city use.
R and F M state the Webb council will assemble this evening at 8 o'clock. Members of the royal and select masters of the degree are to attend. A full attendance is desired.
The Muscatine hog market remains steady with demand near the average for butcher weights and light hogs. Heavy packers are slow with prices $4.50 to $4.75 per hundred pounds, while buyers report good shipping activity and quality overall. Local buyers expect conditions for butcher weight hogs to stay similar until new hogs arrive. Other markets are quiet, grain and groceries slow, though country reports hint at a good crop outlook and apples keep shippers busy each afternoon.
Grain and flour wholesale prices span corn at 45 to 50 cents per bushel, oats at 35c, and wheat 50 to 55c, with hay varying by type. Live stock lists hogs 4.75 to 5.00, cattle and calves midrange, and poultry values for turkeys, chickens, and eggs, alongside varied produce prices for cabbage, onions, potatoes, and cabbage.
Play selecting and tour direction are praised as Hanley and Son deliver their strongest and most picturesque drama this season. M. W. Hawey & Son are noted as capable managers likely to lead to success with a strong company and experienced stars backing them.
On September 1 8 15 and October 6 Iowa Central will run annual Home Visitors Excursions to Ohio and Indiana. Tickets go on sale on those dates with returns limited to thirty days from sale. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis MN.
Western Union college at LeMars has let the contract for a five thousand dollar dormitory building project.
The Polk County Old Settlers Association will meet in Des Moines tomorrow.
The Villisea carnival failed financially due to persistent rain. Organizers report poor turnout and lost revenue as crowds stayed away during the event period.
The Iowa Central Railway quotes special summer excursion prices from Elrick Junction for June 1 to September 30 1903 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer with return fares from $24.25 to $37.25 plus low corresponding rates and stopovers. Contact any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G F P T A Minneapolis for folders and more details.
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