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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1903

Page

5

Former Muscatine County Woman Dies in Sioux Falls

Sarah M. Staples, long-time Muscatine County resident until 1884, died in Sioux Falls on December 37. Interment is planned near West Liberty. She lived in Muscatine County from 1854 to 1884 before moving to Dakota Territory and later other states. She was born January 17, 1833 in Vergennes Vermont and married Cyrus Staples in 1851. Survived by three children and several grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws. four generations were present at death.

Sarah M. Staples Muscatine County Sioux Falls West Liberty Iowa Brule County Dakota Territory Chattanooga Tenn Oregon Idaho Florence Col Sarah M. Sedgwick Vergennes Addison County Vermont Cyrus Staples Staples Colo J. W. Cone Edwin P. Staples Lagrande Cullen A. Staples Hilgard Mabel William A. Burns Samuel W. Sedgwick Puckwana S. C Harry

Prompt the Use of Worthless Remedies

The text argues doctors err in diagnosis and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole effective treatment for dandruff and falling hair caused by a parasitic germ. It claims no substitute exists and urges purchase through druggists or a sample request to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit, with Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a special agent.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp’s

Rev Monroe Drew Seeks Reinstatement From Iowa City Presbytery

Rev Monroe Drew of Columbus Junction asks the Iowa City Presbytery to reinstate him after a one year suspension for unbecoming conduct in domestic relations. He appeared in Muscatine before a special session and seeks reinstatement and transfer to California. Ministers from West Liberty Iowa City Davenport Washington Newton Marengo and others attend the presbytery meeting.

Iowa City The Presbyterian Church Monroe Drew Columbus Junction Muscatine Drew Presbytery California West Liberty Davenport Washington Newton Marengo

Socialists Hold Meeting in Muscatine Hall

Muscatine socialists heard Mr. Whit nack of Sioux City speak on Materialistic Conception of History at Mulberry street halls. Cc. R. Slaughter followed with a talk on The condition of the Wage Worker.

Muscatine Mulberry Street Mr. Whitnack Sioux City Cc. R. Slaughter

Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Iowa Central

The Iowa Central railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 24 25 31 and January 1 with a final return limit leaving destination January 4. For details and folders contact local agents.

Iowa Central Railway

Lumbermen Meet in Burlington to Discuss Insurance

Muscatine men H COC France W A McCampbell and M H Anson attended a special session of the Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri Lumbermen's association in Burlington. The closed meeting focused on features of the insurance question that have recently arisen. Forty lumbermen were present.

Muscatine Burlington H. Coc. France W. A. McCampbell M. H. Anson Southern Iowa Northern Missouri Lumbermen’s Association

Wright Brothers Sons of Local Minister Highlighted

Wright brothers Wilber and Orville of Dayton, Ohio, inventors of a flying machine, are sons of Rev. Wright who preached in the United Brethren church in Muscatine about a year ago. Rev. Wright has many friends in this city as the Journal notes.

Wright Muscatine Wilber Orville Wright Dayton Ohio United Brethren Church Rev. Wright

Sandholm's Eczema Cure Promises Quick Itch Relief

A local seller promotes Sandholm's Eczema Cure as a remedy for hive and insect bite irritation. The ad claims the lotion soothes itching after bathing with tepid water and castile soap and penetrates pores to counteract poisons from bites.

Sandholm Castile

Rabbits Cheap Retail At Ten Cents Three For Twenty Five

Market reports show rabbits selling at three for 25 cents with meat tender especially on younger ones. Large numbers entering markets continue despite many killed. chickens also plentiful as Christmas approaches. Produce prices include cabbage 3c per lb, onions 25c per peck, apples 1.20 to 2.90 per bushel, citrus and other fruits listed.

Nickel Plate Holiday Round Trip Tickets At Discount

Nickel Plate Road offers round trips at one and a third fare for distances under 150 miles. Valid Dec 24 25 31 1903 and Jan 1 1904 with return to Jan 4 1904. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points from Chicago depot stations. No excess fare. City offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Central 2057.

Nickel Plate Road New York City Boston Chicago Depot la Salle van Buren Sts Chicago Adams St Au‘torium Phone Central

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Unit And Mittens Ames Holiday Handkerchief Headquarters Europe Santa McCorm Dry Goods Co Charles C. Cone Ruth E. Cone Hershey Avenue Mira Hershey Lumber Co Rev Istry Lumbermen’s Lindle & Daut East Second St Holland TKE Markets
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