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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement extols California Prune Wafers as a natural laxative to prevent and cure constipation and related ailments. It claims wafers dissolve indigestible food, cleanse the system, purify the blood, and reduce doctor bills, offering 100 wafers for 2 cents.
For sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store located at 203 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa.
Local notes list a 14 year old boy sought for errands in West End. Several short items mention residents traveling, visiting relatives, or attending events in Davenport and surrounding towns. Obituary notice for Mrs. Julia Freeland recorded from Letts.
Beall Mississippi resident T R Beall reports his wife, once with consumption symptoms, improving after using Dr King's New Discovery. He states four bottles cured her and notes guaranteed availability at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with trial bottles free. Price 50c and 1.60.
Davenport rabbi W. H. Fineshriber told Muscatine clubs that U S recognition of Panama was not correct and urged reflection on national sacrifices. The speaker linked Hanukkah lessons to modern politics and warned against relying on commercial conquest and unclean national actions. Locally, ice gorge on the Mississippi near Muscatine caused a two foot rise, with bridge plans rumored at Burlington and Rock Island surveyors silent on details.
Nels Peterson of Lime Spur Montana says six years of baldness ended after using Herpicide starting November 16 1899. He declares a three month course produced a full head of hair. The ad urges asking druggists for Herpicide and notes samples available by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich and sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A old-time notice recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter colds. It claims early use prevents severe illness, notes safety for children, pleasant taste, and frequent availability at druggists.
The funeral for Mrs. Julia Freeland 62 of Columbus Junction was held today in Letts. She died at her home Sunday and had lived in Columbus Junction for twenty years after time in Lettsville and Grandview. Survived by husband A Freeland and three children Albert Kansas City Lincoln Cortland Kan and Mrs Kate Bennett Lettsville. also a brother Jacob Martin 705 East Seventh Street and sister Mrs Margaret Stiman Cedar Street.
Thousands in the city and surrounding country prepare for Christmas as crowds fill streets and stores. Merchants showcase broad stocks and attractive window displays. F A Neidig, bookman and stationery merchant, offers an immense, dependable stock and competitive prices.
For years Mr. Neidig has advertised in the Journal and recently renewed his contract for two more years. His ads will appear three times weekly for the next two years, reflecting his unassuming business practice and commitment to accurate representation.
An old advertisement warns that costly blunders may occur but with Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims the tablets are gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Joseph McMichael made a pleasant Friday call in Arden. A merry group of youths visited Andrew Healey’s rural home Wednesday and called at the new store. Arden served as a rail center Wednesday with several trains sidetracked due to water shortage after a long grade. Robert Lee shipped a carload of hogs Monday.
Among the lodges Muscatine Lodge No. 304 B. P. O. Ellis met in regular session on Iowa avenue. After completing business, a chicken lunch was served followed by a smoker and general good time.
A maxim on self-reliance notes that those who strive to improve their own position have little reason to fret over others mistakes. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility and independence in daily life.
Adam Wigim made a business trip to Washington last Tuesday. Ed Epping from Atalissa spent Sunday and Monday with Bert Roseman. Schwin was called home near Wilton on account of his mother’s illness. E Connell from Wilton spent Sunday at Andrew Healey’s. Fred Drewbridge visited Mrs Anna Byrne’s last Sunday. Rev and Mrs H E Richardson were visitors in Arden Monday. Clara Healey visited friends in Muscatine Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Adam Wigim and Gertrude were shopping in Muscatine Saturday. Louise Bentley left today to attend the funeral of her grandmother Mrs Conrad Schwin. Rudolf Altekruse unloading a car of brick shipped from Muscatine. J Bantle moved to Muscatine Thursday. Mr and Mrs Isaac Lee were visitors in Arden last Thursday. Joe O’Brien shipped two car loads of...
Stated Conclave DeMolay Commandery No 1 K T meets Wednesday December 16 at 7 30 p m for installation of officers and other business. Sir knights are urged to attend. Fraters welcome. W H McCoy recorder.
A dampened piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the affected area is presented as superior to a plaster for a lame back and pains in the side or chest. The balm is claimed to have no superior liniment for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains and is sold by all druggists.
A terse proverb notes that no instrument exists to measure the velocity of the wind created by a person who blows. The saying implies limits of tools to gauge invisible, intangible effects.
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