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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
2
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims relief from back pain frequent urination and night trips to the bathroom and promotes the product as recommended by doctors and hospitals.
Professor W C Wilcox of the University of Iowa outlined the constitutional period in American history, emphasizing the convention at Poughkeepsie and New York’s pivotal role in ratification. He critiqued the Articles of Confederation, noted legislative evolution, and previewed a future talk on Washington and Hamilton shaping the new government.
Lee Sloan presided at a barn raising as Fisher of Illinois City aided Sherman Kelch. Roy Griffith and Leslie Mason spent Thanksgiving in Seaton. Mrs I N Shields and sister Lottie Seastone visited Abington friends over Thanksgiving. Nellie Pullen visited her aunt in Aledo. Sloan, Kerch and Beard toured Muscatine for lumber. Alice Noble and Florence Mason attended institute in Aledo. Willitts family visits Perryton. Mrs Cora Nelson and children visited Albert Mason’s family. Mrs J F Willitts injured by a nail and under medical care. Ralph Willitts visited in Aledo. Frank Retherford, John Retherford, Joe Moseley and Lee Sloan in Muscatine. Omer Muhlenberg, Dana Muhlenberg, Tom Blaisdell helped move Bert Blaisdell to Joy.
Western States committee member, known to Muscatine Democrats, backs William R. Hearst for president. He notes a coming year with tariff and anti trust battles as key issues and says Hearst aligns with a majority of the party on both. He questions Judge Parker’s support and offers no firm commitment.
Port Allen Iowa figures in a crowded note of local life with births visits and homecomings. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Dyche. G W Emerson and family visited S S Buser who has been ill. Chester Pierce returned from visitation with Alex McCullough. Leona Moyer came home from Muscatine improved. Lara McCullough resumed school at the Junction after four weeks away. Mrs Walter Hannan returned to Wapello. R H Clark and son Selly visited friends. Sylvia McCullough has neuralgia and Ed Stanton and Mrs were noted locals.
Thanksgiving dinner visited by Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of Nichols and their son George and wife. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Colli. Lizzie Baker improving after illness. J W Crees visited West Liberty last Tuesday. L R Moore and Miss Hazel at Muscatine last week. J Zerby sale well attended with fair prices. Clarence Robinson visiting Chas Robinson in Iowa City. Addie Moore attending school in Atalissa. Corn husked in this vicinity.
An advertisement promises a rapid cold cure using Laxative Rromo Quinine tablets sold at 25 cents per box. It notes a refund policy if the product fails and mentions a signature from Groves on each box.
Gladwin news notes a horse accident injuring Burnace McKay with an arm fracture. Davenport visitors Floyd Pigman and Willie Devore return home after visits. Dan Roseman and Browning visit Muscatine. Blanchard ships five carloads of cattle. Her ring unloads three carloads of corn. Plasterers aim to finish Browning building Friday.
Bernice Mc Kay, daughter of G. W. McKay, fell from a pony on November 30 at Boston Avenue and fractured a wrist. Dr. Clegg attended to set the bone.
The passage notes pleasant weather being praised while friendship is described as steady and uncomplicated, lasting only through the day without changes or twists.
A Muscatine resident Mrs J W Lowry describes decades of gravel rheumatism backache and dropsy and credits Doans Kidney Pills from Havercamps pharmacy with reducing swelling improving kidney secretions and easing pain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doans.
Miss Sulli van of Oxford visits her aunt Mrs. P J Carroll who has been ill but improving. Mrs Crissie McKilligan hosts a quilting gathering with many local ladies and Misses Emma Gust Lina Keen Louise Klein Frances Boot. Several residents travel to Muscatine and Washington. one farm accident leaves Jim Jensen uninjured but his coworker Dr. Cooling reports serious but stable condition after a horse kick.
An old classified style note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for burns cuts sores eczema and piles and urges readers to obtain it at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A reflective line notes that recalling the past would torment a person if most memories were not forgotten. It highlights the relief found in selective amnesia and the pain of remembered events.
Grain prices shown per sack and per hundredweight include flour 1.35 to 1.40 for spring and 1.20 to 1.25 for winter, gra ham 25¢, buckwheat 3c per DD, corn Old 48c, New 35 to 40c, popcorn 20c a peck, oats 35c, baled hay 40 to 50c, wheat 89c. Butter prices vary with grade: Prime yellow grocers 20 to 8c, Creamery 25c, dairy butter 20 to 25c per pound.
A light story centers on a political campaign noted for humor and sharp wit. The piece contrasts lively, entertaining commentary with dull reporting, suggesting the witty narrative elevates public interest while a nonwitty version risks being dismissed as untrustworthy.
Critics say frequent self styled reformers fuel doubt as repeated assurances of benevolence fail to translate into tangible results. Observers note a pattern of rhetoric over action and warn of mounting public cynicism.
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