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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
2
A promotional article touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims modern science links kidney health to overall wellbeing, includes a testimonial from W C Bailey and notes hospital and physician usage as proof of efficacy.
An editorial note offers a free Swamp Root sample and book from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton N Y. The Muscatine Daily Journal mentions a new fireproof steel car barn for Citizens Railway and Light, and marks many local social updates and Christmas visits.
Park avenue Methodist Church Sunday school elected John Duncan as superintendent for the coming year and named a slate of officers. Duncan and teachers were promised attendance prizes with Glen Raupe winning for perfect Sundays and Mrs. Erma George receiving a work box for regular teacher attendance.
Roy Leffier of Smaller Avenue found a button pearl between the first and second dams above the city while cleaning shells. The gem is described as lustrous with a pinkish hue, perfect in shape, valued at 67 dollars by a local pearl expert.
To cure a cold in one day take Lurative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to care. E. W. Groves signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
Tuneful music and catchy ditties drew praise for El Capitan at the Grand Opera house last evening. The plot and setting were strong, but supporting talent fell short, though W. H. West gave an acceptable lead performance.
A new plow factory is to be established in Titonka boosting local industry and employment prospects. The project signals investment in agricultural equipment production and aims to create jobs for residents in the area.
An old river man recalls Muscatine as a strategic inland crossing near the center of Iowa, once nicknamed Apex city for its location. He notes its role for immigrants bound for Des Moines and Council Bluffs, the Apex ferry, and the town’s later names Bend City and Pearl City reflecting its evolving identity.
Take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the first sign of illness to ward off an attack. The medicine is advertised as widely used and successful by many bilious colic sufferers and is sold by all druggists.
A heavily signed petition has been presented to the Grundy Center city council urging passage of a curfew ordinance. The measure is viewed as likely to be approved.
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