Dr Hale's Household Ointment advertisement cured many ailments
An advertisement for Dr Hale's Household Ointment claims rapid cure for rheumatism skin eruptions neuralgia and bronchial conditions. It touts jelly like texture non greasing safety for people and animals and lists numerous testimonials from users across several states. Available from Kenyon & Thomas Co Adams NY in two sizes 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Boyer
Danville
Dr. Hale
T. Simkins
Pastor Baptist Church
Adams
N. Y
Kenyon & Thomas CO
Adams, N
Dr. Pentzer Eyes Tests at 217 East Second Street
Ophthalmologist Dr. Pentzer offers free eye tests at his Second Street office. The notice also lists various local visitors and a health ad for Burdock Blood Bitters. A Bankers Union meeting at the G A R hall Wednesday plans officer elections for the upcoming term. John and Mrs. Long of Summit visited the city Saturday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pentzer
East Second Street
John Long
Summit
Campaign Story Is False as to Prices
Frank W. Mahin disputes claims that American typewriters are cheaper in Europe than in the United States. He notes Nottingham demand for Smith and Remington machines, prices tied to American rates, and freight costs. He cites Pond’s Extract pricing and argues European labor and import duties raise costs. warns American machinery may be underpriced or outdated abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
England
Dear Journal
Fairfield Ledger
Iowa Democratic
Europe
United States
Smith
Remington
Iowa
Austria
Germany
Pond
Pond’s Extract Company
Great Russell Street
London
Park Row
New York
United State
Frank W. Mahin
Kemble Bros Offer First Class Investments
Investment notes promise six percent and eight percent semi-annual interest on sums from 100 to 5000. The sale is promoted by Kemble Bros with advertised options for cautious investors in a periodical notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble Bros
Rickety Children and Scott's Emulsion Endorsement
Loose joints bow legs big head and soft bones signal the typical disease. Scott's Emulsion supplies tonics the hypophosphites for strong bones and cod liver oil for nourishment. It corrects imperfect nourishment and brings rapid improvement. Send for a free sample from Scott & Bowne chemists 409 Pearl St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Bon Voyage to Tom Reed by Harold R. Vynne
A poem bids farewell to Tom Reed praised for strength and integrity. It recalls his steadfast defense of right during hate, his fearless stance in debate, and the respect of foes and friends alike as he dies. The verse honors his creed and enduring character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Harold Richard Vynne
Eulogy Praises Thomas B. Reed and Local Matrimonial Correction
The poem extols the statesman Thomas B. Reed as the best eulogy yet written. It notes the author recently wed Miss Anna M. Bishop of Muscatine and corrects a marriage detail about Mr Wynne and Miss Bishop. The ceremony occurred at Judge Hall's residence, not his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
Anna M. Bishop
Muscatine
Wynne
Judge Hall
Mr. Vynne
Vynne
Musserville Notes: Clergy Return and Christmas Plans
Rev W L Clapp resumed duties as presiding elder on the Muscatine district after illness of Preacher W G Thorne. Christmas cantata planned at the M E church. Mrs W G Thorne visits daughter, then returns home. Nora Ward ill with no improvement. Schroeder property repainting under T B Holcomb. Addie Nagle and Fred Crow visit Braces. Report of theft of Nathan Ball's canned fruit for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Muscatine
W. G. Thorne
M. E
Washington
Nora Ward
T. B. Holcomb
Schroeder
Addie Nagle
Fred Crow
Chris. Braces
Fairport
Nathan Ball
Pearl Underwood to Wed Rev John Denison in New York
Invitation cards from Muscatine announce the wedding of Miss Pearl Livingston Underwood to Rev John Hopkins Denison at Adams Chapel New York at noon December 30 1902. The bride elect is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank L Underwood formerly of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Pearl Livingston Underwood
John Hopkins Denison
Adams Chapel
New York
Frank L. Underwood
Missing Iowa City Murder Suspect Famed in Muscatine Area
Warrant issued for Mrs. Sarah Gallaugher on perjury charge in Gallaugher murder case. Reports suggest she may be hiding across the river near Muscatine or in Illinois, meeting with friends in Lone Tree and Iowa City as authorities seek her whereabouts. The case follows the acquittal of Gallaugher and a life prison sentence for co defendant Holida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Sarah Gallaugher
Gallaugher
Lone Tree
James Gallaugher
River Junction
Charles Holida
Illinois
Muscatine
Mrs. Gallaugher
Refund Promise On 50cent Syrup Bottle
The undersigned guarantee a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Names include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno Havercamp J Theo Keuchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo
Keuchman
F A A session ends with plans for 1903
The F A A held a consistory meeting last Friday night and voted men to entertain the ladies of the order. E C Maxon led the cafe, J J Riendle the culinary department, and vianders served various viands. Two weeks hence the new officers will be installed on Friday evening the 19th for the year 1903, with the degree team performing a full dress initiation drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Maxon
J. J. Riendle
Proof of Lydia Pinkham Remedies Restoring Health in Wisconsin Letters
In letters from Upson Wisconsin Mrs M G Survery recalls severe pelvic pain and risk of ovary surgery, then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Sanative with her recovery. A prior correspondent Mrs Prexham describes ovarian issues and potential operation, asking for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Suivery
Upson
Wis
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mus
M. G. Survery
Installation Service Plans For 400 Attendees
The text describes a plan to hold an installation event with seating for up to 400. It notes refreshments and officers serving for one night or more will be involved. The secretary will read names at tomorrow night’s meeting, and if not all can be accommodated they will repeat the service the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prices in local market report for grain and produce
The listing shows Holly at 15¢, corn 40¢, oats 35¢, oat meal 30¢, wheat 15¢, barley 40¢, hay 12, Illinois hay 6, hides low, cabbages 70¢ per 100, potatoes 45¢, pears 2 a box, apples 2.60 to 5.00 per barrel, onions 65¢ per bushel, cranberries 9.50 per 100, turnips 25¢ per “bit.” Live stock: hogs 5.60, cattle 2.75 to 3.25, calves 4 to 5, sheep 3 to 3.50, lamb 31/4 to 4¢ per lb. Flour 1.00 to 1.20 per 48 lb sack, corn meal 20 to 26½¢, bran 1.00, shorts 1.10, turkeys live 10¢, dressed 14¢, spring chickens 15¢, sugar 4.90 to 5.00 per 100 lb sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Nellis
Graham
Local Grocery Price List Highlights Bargains
Sugar cut loaf 14 for 1.00. Granulated sugar 20 tbs for 1.00. Dark coffee 20 Ms for 1.00. Rio roasted coffee 15 for 25c. Golden Rio green 20c. Butter Prime yellow 5c. Butter Creamery 27 15c. Eggs 21c. Lard 12 14 15c. Bacon 15 20c. Ham loic. Cheese 15c per lb. Leaf sage 5c per lb. Potatoes 10c per peck 50c per bushel. Sweet potatoes 85c per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Muscatine City approves street bond issue for district 20
The Muscatine City Council resolves to issue improvement bonds totaling 17635.77 dollars to Fuller Brothers for street and alley work in Improvement District No. 20. Bonds dated December 1 1902 payable at city option, 7 year maturity, 6 percent interest, semiannual, registered to city officials upon delivery. Adopted December 4 1992 with mayor and city recorder to execute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Fuller Brothers
Uscatine
State of
Iowa
McNott
A E. Bad
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W. E. Battey
West Second Street
McBride & Cope’ S Drug Store
John A. Robbins
UFE
Acuice Insurance
E. M. Warner
A. Whitacre
West Liberty
W. H. Cody
Wapello
Joiner Davison
Thomas
J. Kilpatrick
Bankers’ Union
G. A. R. Hall
S. A. Borger
Davenport
Ayers
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co Office
Thomas Brackett Reed
Czar
Musserville
National City Bank of
Lynn
Adaia FE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Mass
Muscate
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