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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
5
Seiler Brothers Alderman Robt Seiler and Charles Seiler run a thriving wholesale commission house at 113-123 West Front Street. They handle fruits vegetables and produce for eastern markets with fast same day fulfillment and a special agency for high quality sweet potatoes for seed and table use in Southern Iowa.
The Grand tonight presents David Harum to high anticipation with broad country humor and wholesome heart. The production is praised for its sympathetic human touch especially in a Christmas morning scene where mortgages are shown as cancelled, recalling Billy Cullom and a ten cent gift from youth.
Isabel Irving stars in The Crisis with James K Hackett presenting the production. Wilfred North leads as Stephen Brice beside a cast including Chas Lamb C Brandt Jacques Martin and Eugenie Upham. The Grand hosts the show Thursday night December 18.
Eyrie Language School announces term starts: first week of October for term one, first week of January for term two, and first week of April for term three. Courses include Primary English Grammar Art of Conversation Science of Language Intermediate English Grammar Great Religions How to Judge a Picture Advanced English Grammar English Literature Composition Art of Life Social Usage German Grammar Reading Conversation French Grammar Reading Recitation.
Dr. C. N. Harrison will be at Thiesen's Drug Store for three days on December 16 17 and 18 to provide eye care. Call early to secure an appointment as last month some were disappointed.
An adjourned school board session at the High School discussed storm partitions for Lincoln East Hill halls. The board approved three partitions at 267 dollars, with Halstead Franklin Engel voting for and Fulham Hunt opposed. They allowed Educ Publishing bill and partially paid Beckey & Son pending explanation. Eighth grade transfer to High School was deferred to mid January. A new Economy Furnace Co. contract for Jackson building set at 1200 dollars, with 1000 as partial payment for McKinley and Garfield work. The meeting adjourned.
Alex Grossheim, proprietor of the Berlin studio by the Grand hotel, trained in the United States and Berlin, operates a top equipped studio. His portraits, arranged with expert lighting, are exhibited in Paris and include notable subjects such as the German Emperor.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast cure for coughs colds and croup claiming it kills the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane clears phlegm heals inflamed parts and strengthens lungs. A Chester Michigan postmaster testifies the remedy aided a child’s recovery after a croup attack. Prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
The text praises a photographer who stands at the head of his profession both in the country and abroad. It notes his ability to keep pace with the latest developments and discoveries in photography and invites readers to visit his studio to witness the superior character of his work.
William A. Gibson of Muscatine is granted a patent on a feed water heater and purifier attachment for boilers. The Gibson Heater Co. markets the device now in use in Muscatine and nationwide, offering external installation on boilers to heat and purify incoming water and reduce impurities and scalding. The new design suits high pressure boilers from 80 to 150 pounds.
A public and private hypnotism exhibition is advertised as thoroughly taught by Prof J E Little at 318 East Second Street. Enquiries should be directed to Dunbar in Muscatine Iowa.
O Reynolds of Lucas Grove Road is reported to be some better after several days of illness.
A Muscatine couple letters Mr. Peter Olsen praising his marble and monument work. They commend workmanship material price and courteous business conduct and say they will recommend his services to others as a square deal.
Immense collection of shell and wood goods at 10c. A collection that will surprise you all. Handsome imported shell and wood articles including pin cushions paper weights ash trays match safes thermometers letter openers erasers cigar cases and furs.
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