Irving's Buchu Wafers Cure Rheumatism and Kidney Ailments
An advertisement extols Irving's Buchu Wafers as a cure for rheumatism and kidney related diseases. It claims purified kidneys are essential to pure blood and uses testimonials like Mr. Knowlton to claim long-term relief. The piece notes sugar coated tablets, price fifty cents, and directs readers to Havercamp's Drug Store in Muscatine Iowa for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
John Knowlton
Knowlton
Nature
Bright
Irving Drug Co
Philadelphia
Rural Route Carriers See Stable Mail Volume in November
A report shows four rural route carriers maintained steady piece totals from October to November. C W DeCamp delivered 9619 pieces on route No.1 in both months, while carrier No.3 rose slightly to 8108, and W H Zettler increased to 3999 on route No.4. Total pieces across routes rose modestly, weather and roads were favorable so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. DeCamp
Carrier No. 3
New Court Rules Set Supreme Judges in Continuous Session
Supreme court rules reflecting the last general assembly require three regular terms yearly starting January 1904. Sessions run nearly four weeks each with focus on argument, submission, consultation, and opinions. Clerk Crockett drafts a four‑section docket distributing about 350 cases across periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Muscatine
Supreme Judges
Twenty Ninth General Assembly
Capitol
Twenty-ninth General Assembly
John C. Crockett
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY REMEDY CLAIM
An advertisement promoting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises a money back refund if it fails and notes FEF. W. Groves signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggiste
FEF
W. Groves
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Prostagram Ad
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding or protruding piles with PAZOOINTMENT. Druggist refunds money if it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. Price 50c.
Sioux City Unions Form Union Label League
Sioux City builds a Union Label league comprising fifteen local unions aimed at coordinating endorsements and collective bargaining efforts across the area.
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Sioux City
Explosion of Fred Seltzer Stove Casts Gas and Coal Across Room
A hard coal stove belonging to Fred Seltzer exploded after being prepared for night use. Burning coal and gas filled the room, the stove wrecked, and fragments were hurled about. The family narrowly escaped injury with only a scare reported and no one harmed. The probable cause cited is improper drafts allowing gas buildup. The article also notes social items and local notices.
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Fred Seltzer
Seltzer
South End
Kemper's Pond
Stewart Road
Amy Hoopes
J. E. Hoopes
Stewart Read
Amy
Dyspepsia Cure Claim Through Natural Strengthening Method
An ad touts Miona as a natural treatment for dyspepsia and extreme thinness. It lists symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, headaches, and indigestion and promotes a 50 cent box to strengthen the digestive organs. A money back guarantee is offered if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
J. J. Havercamp
Mi o na claim promises cure for indigestion
A signed bond guarantees Mi o na will restore health if it fails to relieve indigestion says J J Haverkamp. The ad claims the remedy makes the poor dyspeptic plump and rosy and urges readers to try it for a month at the risk of the advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Guarantee Bond About Refund for Mio na Purchase
A bidder pledges to refund the price paid for Mio na if the purchaser reports no increase in flesh and freedom from stomach troubles. J. J. Havercamp signs the guarantee bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Mi o na offer promises guaranteed relief with deposit option
You may test Mi o na by leaving 50c with J J Havercamp and obtaining a signed bond protecting the deposit. The food supposedly forms flesh, enriches blood, tones digestive organs, and claims to cure severe dyspepsia. Havercamp accepts the risk of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
TRAIN IS A BEAUTY Southwest Limited in Milwaukee service
The Southwest Limited, Milwaukee’s new train, began service yesterday and stopped in Muscatine for a half hour. It includes standard and high back chair cars, compartment sleepers, and observation library coaches with refined finishes. Passengers saw a modern dining car, candlelit tables, silver and linen, and a distinctive compartment car design. Hundreds of Muscatine residents toured the train at the station yesterday afternoon.
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Roilesdale
Hubbard
Arkansas
Muscatine
Sudbury
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Pioneer Limited
Overland Limited
Bear Steak Not Offered for Sale in Muscatine Markets
The article notes bear steak is a favorite among some New York families but not sold locally in Muscatine. It retails in eastern markets at $1 a pound and is popular in stews and broils at club dinners. Fresh supplies come from the Adirondacks or North Carolina mountains.
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New York
Muscatine
Adirondacks
North Carolina
Wholesale and retail price list for grains produce and livestock
The list shows wholesale prices for oats flour wheat rye barley hay hides and various produce and live stock items. It includes oats feeders meal wheat rye barley hay hogs cattle lamb dressed and live poultry and birds with per unit and per sack or per barrel figures and mild price ranges. Retail flour prices per sack and seasonal spring and winter rates are given.
Mi o na flesh forming food guarantee at Havercamps
J. J. Havercamp offers Mi o na flesh forming food with a full money back guarantee. If the product fails to increase weight or cure indigestion, the store will refund the purchase price and cover the treatment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Miona
J. J. Havercamp
Local Market Prices for Produce and Dairy Items
Readable price list shows buckwheat corn oats butter eggs lard bacon ham cheese and vegetables like cabbage onions carrots celery turnips and fruit including apples pears grapes oranges figs cranberries and peaches with per unit costs in cents and dollars. Several entries specify home grown or creamery butter and varying crate, peck, dozen, and per pound rates.
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Holland
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East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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Pames
IOS
Wbeas
Ob. Coseys
W. H. Zettler
Ous
M. Benham
East 2Nd Street
Frank, the
South Muscatine
Fred
John Goodwell
Tekamah
Nebraska
Hiawatha
Henry Longfellow
J. P. Walton
Goodwell
Henry Nicolas
Evans Street
Miss Stella
Love Gudgell
Mike Stridler
Howard Vanatta
Boyd Holliday
George Heintermaster
James Adams
Mr. Adams
Harry Hubbard
Kansas Street
Louis
Thomas
White River
H.S. Hubbard
Ellen Cohen
Lettsville
City
John Heintermeister
Franklin Street
Charles Owens
Wallace
Toolsborough
William Means
Sampson Street
Madura
Dennis O. Leary
New Hampshire Street
John Powers
Casper Schwab
John Vaupe
Cees
Gripes
Ders
van Nostrand Saddlery Co
Culver St
Poland
China
Chas. Sinnett
Anna Webb
Batterson’s
E. L. Cole
Iowa City Road
W. C. Spotswood
Mobile
Alabama
Oak Street
Inquire
7Th St
C. O. D. Grocery
East Hill
East Third Street
N. Rosenberger
C. A. Peck & Co
T. D. Smith
West Third Street
Milwaukee Service
New Flyer
West
Rive
Mountains
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Royal Pearl Button Co
W.H. Hoopes & Son
J. Bilkey
Teichmiller Bros
West Front Street
Madison St
Chicago
Corner 5Th and Mulberry, Co
Zelner
Geo. W. Fultz
Woodlawn Avenue
Chestnut Street
Just
Excelsior Milling Co
W. F. Miksch
Bestenlehner
Hershey Aven
The
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
B. Fuller
Hinkle & Flannery
van Gent & Kobés
Geo. Eitman
E. Kiepper
Falcon
St Grocers
Shannon & Mott Company
Falcon Pure Foods
Des Moines
M. W. Wheeler, Geo. W. Reuling, D. McCurdy
H. F. Bodman
Otto & Sons
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