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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement and testimonial letter for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promotes its use for kidney and bladder troubles. The letter from ROBERT BERNER claims personal and family cures and cites a free sample offer and an address in Binghamton New York.
Wholesale grain and produce quotes list oats, wheat, rye, barley and hay with varied per unit prices. Live stock and poultry follow, including hogs cattle sheep lambs dressed and live poultry, then retail prices for flour butter eggs lard bacon ham cheese and vegetables. Fruits and fish prices, plus fuel costs for wood and coal complete the market snapshot.
The annual supper and sale by the women of Trinity Episcopal church occurred last evening at the Nyenhuis building on Iowa avenue. The women expect continued improvement each year and supper was served at five tables by Mrs. James Giesser, Mrs. J. H. Pitchforth, Mrs. F. H. Little, Mrs. Henry Giess, Mrs. Fred Daut, and helpers.
The residence of S. H. Sheakley superintendent of schools at Des Moines was burglarized, with $50 worth of silverware taken.
A weekly column gathers acquaintances and relatives in a correspondence feature. Readers share greetings and kinship notes that reflect community ties and familiar faces across town.
Corn husking fades as Pleasant View residents share visits and gatherings. Gregg Swein and family stay with Geo Smith while searching for a house. Nate Doty hosts a large Tuesday night gathering with games and music. Des Moines visitors, Parkhill family, and several Stearns, Boldt, and Osborn households figure in the social round.
Fairport Ridge IA December notes report John Kemper and daughters Anna and Esther in Muscatine on Tuesday. Visitors include Charlies Altenedar and daughter Lillie, Julius Welch Jr at A Brosart home, Dan Gatton, Fred Schellhorn, and N Dusenberry in Muscatine. New Era Culture club met and was well attended.
In Atalissa Iowa the town hosted a flinch party for young people at John Lee's last Friday. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid plans a fair and supper on Friday December 18 with oysters optional after 2 PM to aid Christmas shopping. Local updates report Samuel Croxen weakened after a stroke, Mrs. McGowan ill, Dr. Fulham visiting, and Willard Watters recovering from a severe thumb cut. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Slagle on December 2.
Dec 10 J S Hetzler delivered hogs to Stockton. Culture Club met at New Era Saturday. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Geo Brei and family, Mr Fred Baer and family, Mr Arnold Kretchmar and family. R Bennett from Pleasant Prairie visited Geo Hollings. Church services were held at New Era Sunday evening. Miss Clara Grimm is spending a short time away.
Ad claims the remedy cures loss of appetite sour stomach heartburn dyspepsia indigestion chills or malaria and promotes liver activity. Encourages readers to obtain the 1904 Almanac from their druggist, stated as free and informative.
An advertisement promises guaranteed relief and a 5 percent discount plus a $1 trial package free. It instructs readers to write or call Mrs. A. M. Townsend, long-time WCTU secretary, at 218 Tremont Street Boston. Mention is made of Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine and 203 East Second Street.
A brief social notice describes a woman spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Brei, at Red Wood.
A flannel bound wrap of Chamberlain's Pain Balm is touted as superior to a plaster for lame backs and pains in the side or chest. The balm is claimed to relieve deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains and is offered for sale by all druggists.
The Kansas City Star reports on West Indies market days where peasant women and girls carry heavy loads of bananas yams sugar and tobacco to town. They walk up to forty miles to sell for about 30 cents worth of produce while enjoying company and gossip, earning 18 cents a day vs 24 cents for men in estate work.
A vivid portrait describes a West Indian hut where fruit and vegetables grow wild near the river abundant fish. The woman uses soap berries for washing and calabashes for bowls and jugs. Tea comes from time leaves and sugar cane juice while coconut milk enriches the cup. She weaves mats from banana leaves and makes rag maps from dried leaves.
The town's famed Colchester oyster feast is a revered invitation and symbol of prestige dating back to Roman times. Exclusive fisheries rights were granted under a Richard I charter, with Elizabethan courtiers receiving oysters as gifts.
Judge P B Wolfe of Clinton says his resignation depends on whether his son will practice law in Clinton. He expects his son to graduate next June from Georgetown University and will join him if the son locates in Clinton. otherwise he will remain on the bench.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Each box bears the F. W. Groves signature and is priced at 25 cents with a refund offer if it fails.
A London dispatch recalls a Melbourne parliament scene where a wealthy butcher challenges a chief secretary. The exchange jokes Nero as a celebrated Roman butcher, remarking on the opposition leader’s conduct and ignorance of history.
A man in Ottawa carried a friend on his back into a police court. He explained the friend named Gun is loaded and cannot be carried on the street. The judge discharged Gun, and the incident was reported the next day.
A Chicago Tribune humorous note recalls a man failing to balance dignity with an orange peel mishap. He concedes the scene, saying a man cannot stand on his dignity and the back of his neck at the same time.
A dialogue snippet notes a woman learning her husband has just lost his position prompting a charge over a clerk's action. The exchange reflects social concerns and disposable status in a late 19th century domestic scene.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes that men who seize possessions without gratitude and move on without regret tend to achieve greater success in life. This reflection ties to attitudes toward accumulation and resilience in practical matters.
Mayor C. H. Berg of Dubuque formally declares his candidacy for another term. He seeks continued leadership as city residents await policy plans and campaign positions.
Reverend Frank G. Beardsley has resigned from the pastorate of Greenwood Congregational Church in Des Moines. His departure concludes his tenure at the Des Moines church.
J J Havercamp issues a public guarantee that buyers of Hyomei outfits will receive a full refund if the treatment fails to cure catarrh or catarrhal deafness. The kit includes an inhaler, medicine dropper, and Hyomei bottle priced at one dollar with extra bottles for fifty cents.
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