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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1905

Page

2

Life Saved By Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver bladder and uric acid troubles. It lists symptoms such as back ache dizziness nervousness and urinary issues and invites readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet by writing to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Muscatine Daily Journal Binghamton, N. Y

Natural gas franchise heads to Muscatine council

H. B. Robertson of Coffeyville Kansas seeks city franchise to lay pipes and sell natural gas for 25 years in Muscatine Iowa. The council passed the ordinance on two readings and plans a third within 30 days, with bonds and curb-to-pipe safeguards, gas price cap at 35 cents per thousand feet, and required filings from Robertson.

Muscatine T. F. Holt B. M. Robertson Company Offeyville Kansas Themelves Holt John Devitt Devitt Bartemeier Ordinance Committee Iowa H. B. Robertson Coffeyville City of City of Muscatine H. B. Rob State of City Recorder

Potter praised as platform manager at Fairfield chautauqua

Rev. John Wesley Potter of the First Methodist church in Muscatine earns high praise from the Fairfield Daily Journal for his work as platform manager at the Fairfield chautauqua. The paper notes his skill in handling the audience and his calm performance during Bryan’s appearance.

John Wesley Potter First Methodist Church Fairfield Chautauqua Fairfield Daily Journal J. W. Potter Muscatine Bryan

Becomes Advertiser John Redmond Joins Journal Ranks

The Journal announces John Redmond a plumber and gas fitter has joined its advertising ranks signing a year long contract. His notices will appear Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings for the coming year. Redmond has 18 years in plumbing heating and gas fitting and recently purchased the Walnut street business from Gunzenhauser.

John Redmond Redmond Gunzenhauser Walnut Street

Cut-off division trains run at full speed after bed work

Railway notes report the Milwaukee cut-off division in near perfect condition with trains running at full speed and no slow orders. Workers at Sudbury to Ottumwa finish ballast repairs, three crews active, sand hauling from Cone pit, and derailment issues resolved with minimal disruption. Local items note Joseph Reinecke death at 90 in Johnson County and various South Muscatine residents visiting, plus an injury from Mason jar top incident to Mrs Frank Hunter.

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Sudbury Ottumwa Cone Joseph Reinecke South Muscatine Johnson County Iowa City Reinecke Mary A. Thauren Frank Claude Miler John Becky Washington O. Kemp Oren James Newport Iowa Joe Hawkins Letts Blake Philip Street Henry Gettert Emma Schmidt Evans Street Davenport Claude Miller Kauffman Willie Columbus Junction Julia Harkness Frank Hunter

Wapello News Aug 22 Highlights Local Movements and Plans

Mrs Wheatley visited Joseph Johnsons near Elrick Junction returning Monday forenoon. W T Brown of Columbus Junction seeks liquor permit from Louisa county district court. Mr and Mrs J Story and family from Butte Neb will return Tuesday. Miss Anna Weber to teach in Butte schools. Ed Joy property bought by Dr J H Chittum moving to west vacant lot for rental. new house planned on toy lot. Local residents to attend Mediapolis chautauqua, many traveling daily.

Wapello Wheatley Joseph Johnson Elrick Junction W. T. Brown Columbus Junction District Court Louisa County John Story J. A. McLaughlin Verr McLaughlin Butte Neb Anna Weber Ed. Joy J. H. Chittum Mediapolis

Beck Talks Yeomen Growth and Board Change in Muscatine

Wm H Beck, a Yeomen manager, spoke at a large Muscatine gathering about the order’s eight year growth to 55 000 members and a big reserve. He explained the removal of J E Paul as grand foreman and introduced William Koch as replacement, noting Koch’s Des Moines roots and printing business. The meeting adjourned with plans for an open gathering Friday.

Wm. H. Beck J. E. Paul Beck Des Moines Board of Directors William Koch School Board Muscatine

Danger Signals Warn of Hidden Health Dangers

An advertisement argues natural danger signals warn of declining health and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion issues. It includes patient testimonials, a free medical book offer, and a mention of Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo Common Sense

Yeomen Hall Event Invites Members and Friends

On September 1 at Yeomen Hall located at 236 East Second Street all members and their friends are invited for an evening of entertainment and refreshments.

Yeomen Hall East Second Street

Iowa Central Ry To Sell Summer Round Trip Tickets

The Iowa Central Railway will offer daily summer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to selected northern Minnesota and Dakota points with a return limit of October 31. Low round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis start daily after June 1. For details contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Mina.

Lawa Iowa Central Ry Minnesota Dakota St. Paul Minneapolis A. B. Cutts Mina

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