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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

2

Irving's Bucha Wafers Promoted for Kidney Health Rheumatism

An advertisement claims Irving's Bucha Wafers cure rheumatism by cleansing the kidneys and filtering blood. It cites a testimonial from John Knowlton, asserts cures for Bright's disease and other kidney related issues, and lists Havercamp's Drug Store in Muscatine Iowa as a local seller.

John Knowlton Knowlton Irving Nature Bright Irving Drug Co Philadelphia J. B. WA Chicago St. Anthony's Hospital Chicago Medical Institute

From the Country News Roundup Keota Dec 24

Keota neighbors report visits from Ben Nelson of Brighton Thos Ralston West Chester Zeph Mackintosh Sigourney and others Christmas plans include family dinners at Henry Simmons and David Fox J Clyde Duncan remains ill with pneumonia Bernard Protzman born December 16 to Mr and Mrs A J Protzman.

Keota Ben Nelson Brighton Link Conklin Thos. Ralston West Chester Zeph Mackintosh Sigourney Jacob Shotts Plenka Chicago North English Nelson Harris Harris Dr. Droz Katie Clarahan Harper J. H. Vani Jnck Sharpe Oskaloosa Rolla Neal Cornell College Mt. Vernon Wm. Holmes Mr. Sheltz Peter Stein Boston Avenue F. B. Devore Eldon Nora Jenneson Allerton H. E. Orr’s Orr Jenneson J. C W. N. Duncan A. J. Protzman Miss Cole Montrose T. B. Devore Gladys Davenport Floyd Pigman Henry Simmons David Fox Clyde Duncan

Local visitors and holiday travels itinerary

R. S. Kirkpatrick and Rev. Grazier went to Muscatine Monday. Frank Rusman and family of Omaha are visiting relatives in Keota during the holidays. Norman Johnson visited his grandmother at What Cheer Tuesday. Louie Sheets of Richland was in Keota Wednesday. Casper Reinert of Sigourney visited his brother H. H. Wednesday.

R. S. Kirkpatrick Rev. Grazier Muscatine Frank Rusman Omaha Keota Norman Johnson Louie Sheets Richland Casper Reinert Sigourney H. H

Holiday guests visit as revival meetings draw crowds

Mrs. J. T. Willitts hosts her daughters Mrs. Frank Houston and two little girls from Schickley Neb and Mrs. J. C. Furlong from Weaver W Va who arrived Thursday to spend the holidays. Revival meetings in the chapel this week are largely attended. Paul Pratt of Washington Iowa.

Local visitors and holiday travel recaps this week

The report lists several residents visiting relatives and spending holidays across towns. Names include Mrs Hollis Pullen Clyde Pullen John McNall Cannon Omer Muhlenberg Tom Blais dell and A C Donnelly with notes on Mrs R N Noble recovering from illness.

Mannon Hollis Pullen Clyde Pullen Aledo John McNall Muscatine Cannon Keithsburg Omer Muhlenberg Tom Blaisdell R. N. Noble A. C. Donnelly Abingdon

Christmas and New Year greetings and moves in New Boston

Christmas social updates include Chas A Anderson’s marriage to Mrs Carrie Pauley in New Boston on December 22 1924. Several local residents plan visits to Columbus Junction and Red Cloud Nebraska. Families gather for Christmas at North Henderson while several people relocate and attend bereavement duties.

New Boston Ills Chas. A. Anderson Carrie Pauley Mary Scovel Columbus Junction Manville Chamberlain North Henderson Ada M. Hanson Jack Manly T. B. Wilcox Indian Territory Mary J. Douglass Seaton Ed. Cooley James Drury Jefferson Street Mendenhall Babe Clara Minard Aledo Bert Davidson Creston Melissa Lulu Chamberlain Myrtle Bruce Red Cloud Nebraska F. A. Mathers Willie Bert Widney Margaret Matiers

Downey Notes and Family Visits in December

Downey Iowa residents report visitors and travel. F G Longer and Eva visited Iowa City. Wilson Irvin did business in West Branch. The Methodist bazaar raised about 100 dollars. The Larue family from Winterset New Sharon Oscaloosa and relatives visited. Local officials elected at Downey cemetery meeting.

Larue Brothers G. W. Cornwall Des Moines Kelley T. W. Maxson A. C. Holloway West L’erty Down West Liberty Geo. Cornwall Joseph King Stella Pidd

Local Social Notes From Wilton Area Visit Families

J B Evans traveled as a passenger to Wilton on Sunday evening. Mrs Harvey Dodge from West Liberty visited relatives here Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Nyemaster of Atalissa stayed with the J B Evans family the last of the week.

South Prairia J. BE. Evans Wilton Harvey Dodge West Liberty Ray Nyemaster Atalissa J. B. Evans

Krueger Family Socials Lightly Updated in Ferdinand

In Ferdinand Illinois on December 24 residents note several social calls and visits. W F Krueger and Mrs Krueger show improvement while Henry Sieh faces pneumonia. Local travelers attend weddings and return from distant towns and colleges.

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Notification

Advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. It claims refund if Pazointment fails to cure in 6 to 14 days and lists a price of 5 cents.

Christmas Visits and Health Notes Round Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley residents share holiday visits with relatives across towns including Muscatine and Joy, Tr. Ida Drake remains ill while M. G. Swain recovers from a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Myers visit Vedermark grandparents. Mrs. L. A. Swain stays with kin in Muscatine. Grandma Holmes and Miss Jessie Place visit Atalissaguest Dina Wiesie. Charles Staley heads to Joy,.Tr. for Christmas with family.

Cedar Valley Henry Myers Cedar Ernest Vedermark L. A. Swain Muscatine Ida Drake Elmer McGowan Mollié Katie Frater M. G. Swain Mary Sunday Rock Island Elizabeth Poole Nichols Grandma Holmes Jessie Place Atalissa Dina Wiesie Charles Staley Joy

Local Social Notes From Port Allen Iowa

Port Allen Iowa notes show H F Babbitt returning from Chicago for weeks at home. Local residents visit, improve health, or host relatives including Emerson Miller Field and Chown families. Attendance at high school Philomathean Society event at Junction noted along with several visits and guest arrivals.

Port Allen H. F. Babbitt Chicago G. W. Emerson Minnie Miller S. W. Field L. A. Moyer Mt. Pleasant C. R. Chown Chas Forbes Walter Mulligan Cone Saw Wood L. D. Miller Alex. McCullough Philomathean Literary Society Junction

Public Sales Help Sell Goods in Duncan Illinois Area

Local notes from Duncan Illinois describe active public sales and generally brisk trade. Residents Ethel and Chester Robbins Bennie Burrows and Carrol McComrick return from Aledo for a two week vacation while Adelia Owens visits Mr Carpenter near Edgington.

Ethel Chester Robbins Bennie Burrows Carrol McComrick Aledo Adelia Owens Buffalo Prairia Mamie Brandt Charles Winter M WA Baptist Church Marston

Christmas Festivities Reported in East Buffalo Area

Enos Bull hauls corn to John Lutz this week. Miss Della Beeding returns from Macomb to spend Christmas with family. A Christmas tree and program entertained East Buffalo students. An oyster supper was held at Buffalo Prairie hall. Preparations begin for a Christmas tree at Marston Thursday night.

East Buffalo Enos Bull John Lutz Della Beeding Macomb Buffalo Prairia Hall Marston

Take Laxative Quinine Tablets for Quick Cold Cure

Advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Rromo Quinine tablets. Claims all drugs are refundable if ineffective. Mentions a refund policy and a signature on the exchange box of 25 cents.

W. Groves

Homeseeckers Excursions One Way and Round Trip Rates

One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month with return valid twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central for information or address A B Cutts Q P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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