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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
Superintendent Barrett reports nearly 7,000 fewer children of school age in Iowa for the year ending the third Monday in September 1902. He cites reporting inaccuracies and migration to the Dakotas and Minnesota as factors, while noting attendance rose slightly and libraries expanded.
S. E. Fate of Atkinson Nebraska credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with complete relief after fifteen years of heart disease and multiple failed remedies. Lewis Anderson of Krhn cites first symptoms in fall 1896 and six bottles leading to permanent improvement. All druggists sell Dr Miles Remed ies and a free nervous and heart diseases book is offered.
An old advertisement urges curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if the product fails and notes E. W. Grove signatures on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Cairo Iowa residents report visiting relatives and attending gatherings as members of the Murray, Havenhill, Frerichs, Sellers, and Newhirter families travel among Columbus Junction Morning Sun Winfield and Roland. Several nieces and nephews provide illness updates, with Grace Newhirter returning from Topeka to aid a gravely ill sister Marian.
Christmas exercises at the M E church drew a large audience while Rev Ballard recovers from lagrippe. Ada Moore plans a January 1 1903 wedding to Garry Orr following Mrs Lou Moore’s invitation. Georgia Rice broke her leg above the ankle and Charley Johns family reports a very ill young son as measles and whooping cough affect town children. Rev J S Smith from Iowa City visits this week. Miss Hunt earns praise for training at Friday primary room event. J S Moore and others are mentioned in town notes.
Cold weather and strong north wind linger as West Liberty residents enjoy Christmas cheer. Churches hosted cantatas and candy distributions while weddings and family gatherings marked the holiday. Local travelers and students returned home for vacation as communities shared meals and good wishes.
In Adams on December 26 the Cedar River is rising and parts of local roads are impassable. A Tuesday night dance at Bill Smith's drew a large crowd. Local residents report a good time despite the high water and winter travel disruptions.
Excursion tickets available to points within 200 miles on the C R I P Ry on sale December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return limit January 2 1903. Cc M Gould agent.
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