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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
2
A historical health column emphasizes the kidneys as the body’s crucial filter. It argues that purification of blood comes from the kidneys and promotes Irving's Buchy Wafer as a remedy containing buchu juniper berries and asparagus to relieve overworked kidneys.
An advertisement lists price at 50 cents per box for sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store located at 203 East Second Street in Muscatine Iowa.
Old Glory flew from the McKinley school flag pole today to mark Iowa freedom from French rule and the Louisiana Purchase centennial. The day featured room stories on the purchase and a flag ceremony as schools statewide observed the holiday. The Greenwood cemetery brick storage building was completed, and two McKinley rooms remained unoccupied due to pupil numbers. The season’s first run of the champion Bob sled returned, with owners listed. Herman Kramer pursues the elusive hundredth rabbit after three days of hunting. West End personals note Chester Freers back at work, Ernest Hague improving from a sprain, Louis Beebush and William Thomas hunting, and Paul Hank’s orchestra traveling to Lone Tree.
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 the Iowa Central railway will sell reduced rate excursion tickets at one and one third fare. Final return limit leaves destination January 4. For details and folders contact local agents.
A father reaching for his boy’s ear triggers in the child an immediate suspicion that the elder is a grafter, reflecting a wary view of adults and graft.
Last night the Davenport city council held a lengthy session with speeches and wrangling over lighting contracts and sewer projects. The body granted first reading to the Davenport and Suburban Railway ordinance, awarded a sewer contract to Korneman & Kemper, and approved minor measures while certificates were awarded to four Champion Hose members.
Alderman Engel accuses the council of dishonor and unprincipled action in settling the gas lighting question. Alderman Bartemeier defends the council, calls the document untruthful, and moves to strike Engel’s remarks from the record. The dispute centers on Welsbach lighting contracts and prior city actions.
A fragment lists various payments and receipts to city funds and accounts. It includes charges to Fire Fund Appn Mtc Hershey Hose Co, Iowa Telephone Co, Muscatine Lbr and Box Co, Bond and Sub District notes, Bridge Fund and Sewer Fund allocations, and receipts at the recorder's office. Names include Ald. Riggs and Zel Hutchinson, with totals such as 60s, 25.00, 12.71, 100.09, and 36.45, reflecting monthly transactions and adjournment remarks.
Des Moines reports say the State Railroad Commission will not reopen the petition by Keokuk river jobbers for lower long haul freight rates. Commissioners view likely little relief, fearing river firms would gain monopoly power. Petition directed to Col. D. J. Palmer, forwarded to Washington, then Des Moines, then filed. no action until a general hearing of all affected business interests. The move may shift focus to legislative action, though interior lawmakers oppose such rate changes.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. The ad offers a money refund if it fails and features E. W. Groves as the signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
Ex Senator G M Titus and University of Iowa president George E MacLean addressed Washington High School students amid a hearty reception. Titus urged youths to seize every educational opportunity as essential to success. He had spoken at a Commercial Club banquet the night before, with details in another paper section.
Hazel Dell Illinois reports a series of social notes and local happenings. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Potter with John Vanatta and family. Hog shipments by Tom Fisher to Reynolds and by C. A. Peterson to a toy shipper. Revival meetings and Sunday school officer elections planned for December 20. Alf Elliott of Marston and Florence Fisher of Hazel Dell wed at Illinois City parsonage. Henry Leth ill. Dr B V Marquis summoned.
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. If the product fails to cure in six to fourteen days the money is refunded. Price listed at 50 cents.
Nickel Plate Road offers a round trip fare of one and a third for trips within 150 miles from December 24 to 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with return by January 4 1904. Dining cars offer meals 35 cents to 1.00. Chicago offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Depot at LaSalle and Van Buren on Elevatea Loop. Central 2057.
A cautious note warns it is unsafe to resume conversations at the breakfast table where a dispute paused late the prior night. The mood remains strained as participants avoid revisiting the earlier topic.
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