Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Explains Benefits
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims strong cures for various ailments, urges trials with a free sample offer, and includes testimonials and hospital usage notes from New York and Binghamton. The Muscatine Party Journal is cited for the offer.
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IBM
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Muscatine Party Journal
Christy Harragon Sets Fire in City Hall Lockup Escape Plot
Christy Harragon allegedly set fire to the interior of the city hall lockup and watched flames rise as an officer alerted others. Police intervened with a hydrant and water, saving him from possible death or severe injury. He faced intoxication arrest and potential arson charges, with damage judged slight.
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Christy Harragon
City Hall
Liberty
Harragon
Rice
Johnny Smith Returns After Coal Bin Sleep Escape
Johnny Smith came back to the county institution last night after reportedly sleeping in a coal bin. East End saloon keeper feared he would freeze to death and asked that he be sent back to the poor farm. Smith had escaped two weeks earlier.
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East End
Church plans festive Christmas concert and meetings
Evening service notes Sunday school will present a Christmas concert. Church clubs and organizations are planning their own festive activities.
Tar Syrup of Tar refund guarantee notice
A list of signatories pledges refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and a 25 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Names include N. B. Barkalow G. A. Reinicke J. J. Havercamp Nesper & Co. and J. Theo. Keuchnia.
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Greene’s
N. B. Barkalow
G. A. Reinicke
J. J. Havercamp
Nesper & Co
J. Theo. Keuchnia
Patricola Concert Delights Muscatine Crowd
The Patricola Concert company performed at the Grand Opera House as the fourth Y M C A Muscatine event last night. Nearly one thousand attended and praised the program, with four soloists Signor Angelo Patricola Harlan Briggs Josephine Ritz and Rose Reichard delivering splendid performances.
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Patricola
Grand Opera House
Muscatine
Signor
Angelo Patricola
Harlan P. Briggs
Josephine Ritz
Rose Reichard
Mrs Hackley Improving After Des Moines Operation
Mrs John W Hackley wife of Rev Hackley former pastor of the First Methodist church in Muscatine is recovering rapidly after an operation on December 3 in a Des Moines hospital. A letter from Rev Hackley to R A Holmes says the operation was severe but she is getting along well. She remains at the Methodist hospital in the state capital.
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John W. Hackley
Hackley
First Methodist Church
Simple Eczema Cure Promoted By Iowa Seller
H C Thiesen of Muscatine Iowa endorses a bath in tepid water with castile soap followed by Sandholm's Eczema Cure as a sure treatment. He claims the method cures worst eczema pimples and similar conditions when used as directed and notes that Sandholm cured himself after many doctors gave up.
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Sandholm
H. C. Thiesen
Muscatine
Iowa
Johnny Smith Returned to County Farm After Escape
Johnny Smith, a familiar city character, was recaptured by Overseer of the Poor Benjamin Beach and sent back to the County Farm for lacking means of support. He had been living in the coal bin behind a local East End saloon, exposed to extreme cold with no bed clothing. Smith has no known relatives in Muscatine and has spent years working odd jobs and wandering the town.
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Johnny” Smith
Benjamin Beach
East End
Smith
Rice
Muscatine
Foresters Elect Officers for Columbus Court 1329
At a Columbus Court 1329 Catholic Order of Foresters meeting last night officers were chosen. Chief Ranger Frank Nevitt Deputy Chief Ranger J F Devitt Vice Chief Ranger George Rutherford Past Chief Ranger George F MecMahon Recording Secretary Thomas J Ryan Treasurer A J Fackeldey Trustees James O Tool e Thomas P Fagan Frank Chayka Delegate Frank Nevitt Alternate John J Coady Initiation ceremonies admitted E G O'Brien as a member.
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Columbus
Nickel Plate Road Offers Holiday Round Trip Fares
The Nickel Plate Road sells tickets December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 at the fare and a third for trips within 150 miles with return through January 4 1904. Dining cars offer meals 35¢ to $1. No excess fare on any Nickel Plate train. Chicago offices 111 Adams St Auditorium Annex Depot LaSalle and Van Buren Elevates Loop Central 2057.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago City
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
LaSalle and
van Buren Sts
Elevatea Loop
Phone Central 2057
Local notes and court filing items in Muscatine
City news reports Philip Wray’s visit to Columbus Junction and his return to Muscatine. A missing bridle is to be claimed at this office. Lula Gunzenhauser travels from Ninth street to visit her sister Mrs A Eckelberg. A equity suit aims to foreclose a mechanics lien on Garren and Hines building Lot 1 Block Muscatine with Henry F Gabriel as plaintiff’s attorney. The suit seeks payment for labor and materials.
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Philip Wray
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Lula Gunzenhauser
Ninth Street
A. Eckelberg
Garren and Hines
District Court
Henry F. Gabriel
J. C. Coster
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY BY QUININE TABLETS
An old advertisement promises a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if it fails and carries F. W. Groves signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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F. W. Groves
Nickel Plate holiday round trip fare sale details
The Nickel Plate Road offers a fare of one and a third for round trips within 150 miles during December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with return by January 4 1904. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points. No excess fare on any Nickel Plate Road train. Chicago depot is at La Salle and Van Buren Streets with city ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Phone Central 2957.
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Nickel Plate Road
New York City
Boston
Chicago
la Salle
van Buren Sts
City
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Phone Central
Beardsley Brothers Harvest 4300 Bushels In Edgington
Edgington Illinois December 15. Fred and Ed Beardsley finished picking 4300 bushels of corn from their own crop last Saturday. Edg. collected 2100 bushels and Fred 2200.
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Edgington
Edgington, Ill
Fred
Ed. Beardsley
Edgington, Hl
Congregational Church Notes and Christmas Plans
The church assigns telephone lines to the pastor's study and residence to improve contact among church groups. A business meeting will decide whether to install a pipe organ. Christmas events include a Dec 20 sermon and music and a Dec 25 Sunday school party with a costumes display, tree, program, and treats in the basement. invites extended.
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Congregational Church
West Fourth Street
Greatness Tied to Others’ Happiness
A timeless sentiment frames true distinction as the ability to add joy to others. The idea emphasizes altruism over self glorification, urging individuals to seek communal well being.
Knife Carrying Habits Spark Reflections on Self Harm
A reflective line notes many conceal blades, yet the violence implied tends to be self directed. It contrasts blade fashion with the often tragic personal outcomes and cautions against self harm.
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