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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
7
Local merchants advertise items at Swan's including watches sterling silver novelties Libbey glass Signet rings and cut glass. Seiler Bros features toys and games. News notes visitors like J Schoemacher Davenport and Chas Leu Devonport. Families travel and locals plan for holidays with updates on Mrs Schmidt and Dr Stafford convalescing.
An old advertisement promotes Anti-Diuretic by Dr. E Decthon claiming it helps children and adults with nighttime bedwetting. It markets to both old and young, stating the product arrests the trouble at once and is sold for $1 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine Iowa located at 203 East Second Street.
Believed to counteract skin poisons from hives and insect bites, the Sandholm's Eczema Cure is recommended after tepid bathing with castile soap. The lotion is said to penetrate pores and immediately soothe itching, suitable for mosquito bites and stings.
Harry and Arthur Klaffenbach at Coe College Cedar Rapids return for Christmas to Muscatine. Miss Myrtle Pike West Liberty to Fairport then home for holidays. Frank Hautsch Jr Chicago to Walnut street for holidays. John Roach Notre Dame Academy from South Bend to West Fifth street. Herman Schmidt Jr Rogers Park Musical Academy returns from Chicago for holidays. Ice on river six inches thick. several ice claims staked out ready for colder weather. Piano and opera glasses advertised for sale at Hirt Fesler's and Swan's.
A brief summary notes religious perspectives addressing doubts and curiosity about faith. It reflects a period tone in which clergy and scholars contrast belief with skepticism, presenting reasons for trust in spiritual truth and moral guidance.
Miss Eva Ruth Stephens and John T. Walthall wed at the Stephens home in South Wapello with Rev. Elmer Pemberton officiating. The couple will reside near Iowa Falls, and Wapello friends send congratulations.
A snowball sparked a pitched clash yesterday in South Muscatine between Bishop and Hagerman button factory workers and Franklin school pupils. After heavy volleys and reinforcements, the school boys broke the line, forcing a retreat and raising a white flag over the factory. No fire cause found for a separate house blaze. Carl Scharff’s home destroyed, insured. Rebecca Mite Society elects new officers. local notices detail minor injuries at South Muscatine Lumber and Box Co and upcoming club activities.
A timely suggestion urges housewives to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the season. It claims prompt relief if taken at first cold signs and notes the remedy is safe for children and pleasant to take. Sold by all druggists.
Electa Chapter No. 32 O E S to entertain Masons on Tuesday December 22 from 6 to 7 30 p m at their hall. The event is a Masonic gathering with Trinity lodge No 208 A F and A M Davenport officers expected to exemplify the third degree. Prominent Masons are anticipated.
A horse running wild through the street dumps its occupants during a street incident. The text promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. Available for 25c at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A dog is described as taking pleasure in distancing itself from its own bark, a curious behavioral note highlighted in the piece.
Beall, Mississippi resident T. R. Beall recounts his wife’s fall symptoms of consumption. After using Dr King New Discovery her health improved and four bottles cured her. Store guarantees with 50c and 1.00 price, trial bottles free.
A brisk furnace on cold days drives men to their clubs, many seeking warmth and fellowship as the weather bites. The phrase reflects a common habit of gathering at clubs to escape the chill and socialize.
A reflection on grief and relapse as a man moves through loss and attempts sobriety yet slips back to drinking, highlighting the persistence of craving and the difficulty of emotional recovery.
The undersigned offer a refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. A 5 cent bottle is refundable and a 25 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Signatories include N B Barkalow and partners Nesper & Co.
A brief opinion notes that one sided discussion can strain relationships and hasten division, warning that ongoing unreciprocated speech erodes trust and closeness. It urges balanced dialogue to preserve bonds and prevent estrangement.
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