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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
6
A promotional ad claims Botanic Blood Balm restores blood quality to cure rheumatism. It asserts relief from bone pains, swollen joints, sciatica, and back pain, promising permanent cure after several weeks and noting kidney and bladder action as a key factor.
Promotor touts Botanic Blood Balm as safe and Pleasant to take and thoroughly tested for 80 years. Claims to strengthen kidneys and stomachs and cure dyspepsia. Sold by druggists at $1 per large bottle with home cure directions. Offers free medical advice and sample through Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.
Muscatine county rural mail carriers plan to urge a legislature backed bill for extended free rural delivery citing dirt road conditions. Delegates will meet in Des Moines New Years Day to promote road improvements and form an insurance department to cover members and horses.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald recalls Jerry Sullivan a famed Mississippi river gambler once seen on upper river lines from Rock Island to Winona. A long poker contest aboard the Northern Belle near Lake City stretched from morning until 3 a.m. with both players evenly matched and Sullivan showing unusual nerves as the tale ends.
An advertisement claims a secret White Ribbon Remedy can cure drunkenness by sneaking into coffee or tea. It touts odorless, tasteless formula, guarantees permanent relief, and targets women to aid husbands and relatives. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents with trial packages available through Mrs A M Townsend in Boston and a Musk at in Iowa.
The Montana player calls a $5 000 pot when Jerry drops a card in his lap a card the ace of spades is revealed and a pistol fires. Jerry dies after the confrontation as the slayer vanishes and is rumored to have later died in New Orleans. The tale ends with river men recalling Jerry Sullivan and his fatal mistake.
The ad claims hives and insect bites are skin poisoning treatable by Sandholm’s Eczema Cure. After a tepid bath with castile soap, the lotion supposedly penetrates pores, soothes itching, and counteracts bites including mosquito stings. Advertiser promotes direct sale and recommendation.
The Iowa Central railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 24 25 31 and January 1 with final return limit leaving destination January 4. For details and folders contact agents.
Nesper and Getts lead in city and country standings as thousands cast votes and more contestants rise. The contest offers two pianos and a scholarship prize for Muscatine business college students with vote bonuses for advance subscriptions and new subscribers. The standings list numerous finalists in Muscatine city and outlying towns, with rules on extra votes and eligibility for girls under eighteen.
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Portland Oregon at one fare for January 7 8 and 9 1994. The sale promotes low rates for coastal travel with travel windows limited to those dates. Tickets apply to the carrier’s forthcoming coast bound service.
An old advertisement proclaims a laxative paper claim promising to cure constipation forever. If it fails, druggists offer a refund. It also urges readers to subscribe to The Journal at 10 cents per week.
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