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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
7
A Monarch official describes the Monarch portable reservoir as ideal for cooking tasks. It heats by contact with the fire box, and a slight crank turn lets the water stay hot without boiling. The all copper tank is tin coated inside and nickel plated outside.
Edson McNamer trades with Muscatine merchants as croup relieves. Foley's Honey and Tar urged as safe remedies. Mrs Fox visits Davenport. Mrs Wilcox travels from Barnesville to Thornsburg. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended for kidney bladder issues. Gaylor from Benton county stops en route to Cedar Rapids. New Reliable Furniture Store offers big holiday reductions before removal. James Strong travels to Conesville. T G Speidell buys Lone Tree hotel. Eye doctor visits Havercamp's drug store for eye treatment. Edna Davis heads to Chicago with aunt. Household medicine chest should include Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Pallbearers named for Neela Cone funeral. interment at Greenwood. seven years old.
Twenty six diphtheria cases were reported in Fort Dodge during November and officials warn the outbreak is not yet controlled.
C L Kimball appointed to the Philadelphia lines west of Pittsburg as assistant general passenger agent taking over duties after the death of H R Dering. Kimball will oversee all business in the Chicago territory and leads the railroad passenger department in that region.
Alderman John Bartemeier of the second ward and ex mayor Barney Schmidt are named as possible Democratic candidates for Muscatine mayor next spring. Dr. E B Fulham denies again that he seeks the nomination and says his stance against running has not changed, though his name remains frequently mentioned.
At Eagle lodge No. 10 A. O. U. W. two teams Reds and Blues vie to enlist 100 members before the new lodge room dedication in January. Fred Walton leads the Reds. Wm Hingst captains the Blues. An oyster supper awaits the winning side. Other lodges, including Machinists and Bricklayers, report new officers for the year. The Court of Columbian Circles notes four candidates initiated and four new members ballotEd with Christmas meeting postponed to December 28.
Winchester Indiana resident Dc W Lynch reports his son suffered membranous croup but improved after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. He urges against substitutes.
Dramatic notes say the electrical effects used by Blondeil and Fennessy in Katzenjammer Kids at the Grand on December 16 will be leased to a large New York theatrical firm after the season. The cabinet scene is singled out as especially beautiful. not all effects will be transferred.
The city council of Dubuque ponders buying a large quarry to secure rock for public works. Officials weigh costs, long term supply, and land ownership considerations for future infrastructure projects.
An individual may overindulge in food without facing church discipline as authorities avoid formal rebuke over temperance in personal meals.
After the Musquitine Tribe of Red Men held its regular meeting last evening the members were banqueted at the Dunbar by the entertainment committee. All attending braves declared themselves cheap pleased. The tribe’s regular election is set for next Thursday.
Mr Havercamp of Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Vinci as a cod liver oil based tonic that strengthens children. He quotes a New Bedford mother saying her two puny children gained flesh and strength with Vincl and guarantees refunds if it fails.
The executive committee of the Commercial club last evening chose fifteen magazines and eight newspapers to be kept on club tables. The list includes McClure Munsey Puck Life Harper's Monthly Harper's Weekly Review of Reviews Judge Cosmopolitan Century Leslie Magazine Argosy Scribner Leslie's Weekly Rudder Chicago Chronicle Chicago Tribune New York Herald Scientific American Globe-Democrat Register-Leader.
Mail service on the Milwaukee cut off will be installed after January 4, 1904. Advices at the Muscatine post office say the service has been authorized per a communication from the second assistant postmaster general, though general orders have not yet been received by Postmaster Burk.
Muscatine colored residents under Rev. L J Phillips will host a two day Emancipation celebration January 1 and 2 featuring speakers from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Des Moines and other cities Dr William H Mixon Bishop A Grant and Mrs L F Phillips will deliver talks An industrial display will show local work by colored workers in shops and homes in a event viewed as a historic milestone.
A Timely Topic extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung remedy for current coughs and colds, claiming quick relief and prevention of serious outcomes. The note appears from Haver.
In district court a divorce is granted in the case of Daisy McElhaney vs Samuel R McElhaney. Daisy resumes her maiden name. The ruling ends the marriage between Daisy and Samuel with Daisy returning to her original surname.
The court grants the plaintiff authority to resume her maiden name Frakes. The record notes the marriage occurred May 2 1884 in Minneapolis and that J C Coster served as the plaintiff's attorney.
Chief of Police Rice receives a sheriff of Iowa county alert describing a handsome young man posing as a horse buyer and swindler. About 35, medium heavy, black hair, light eyes, smooth talker and singer sought in Muscatine vicinity.
An Iowa official describes a piano player with many achievements but chiefly the gift of buying horses without money. The description may help save others from loss. Muscatine officers ask for help to capture the man who operated near Marengo.
Returns show eleven deaths in Keokuk during November with five victims aged 50 to 72. The report highlights the age spread and notes no cause details in the brief.
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