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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
2
An old discussion notes Bright's Disease of the kidneys is now seen by many as a phase of catarrh. It argues that a remedy for catarrh of one organ should treat catarrh elsewhere, praising Peruna as a systemic catarrh remedy.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a remedy that pervades the whole system and counteracts Bright's Disease especially in early stages. It cites testimonials including Otto A. Fleissner of Seattle who says kidney and bladder trouble vanished after a week and six months later he remained cured.
The report outlines November results for Frisco Lines and Atchison with gross gains and lower operating ratios, while Rock Island and Pacific show a modest November gain. It tracks totals from July 1 for the Rock Island system and Frisco, noting improved position versus prior periods amid rising earnings and varying efficiency.
The Rock Island lines show a strong November with gross earnings up 10.1 percent year over year, totaling $421,032 more than the same month last year. Operating ratio improves, Frisco Lines also post sizable gains in earnings.
The page shows a dated timetable listing trains going east to Davenport Chicago and Davenport Chicago fast meals to Chicago and local freight, plus southbound services to Kansas City Denver California Limited and other routes with scattered times such as 9:58 pm and 4:25 pm, indicating a busy rail schedule.
Wilton Branch trains run daily except Sunday. Main line trains at Wilton include No. 2 Xe, No. 49 express and mail, with signal stop on certain runs. Timings and service labelled in a compactRail timetable style.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces an effect April 9 with 10 percent schedule adjustments. Westbound trains carry passengers and freight with specified times. Agent underdonk notes routing through Muscatine Western.
An old advertisement promotes a remedy to cure a cold in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO Quin ine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, and the box bears E W GROVE S signature. Price 35e.
In Wapello Iowa Mrs Jennie Howey Van Catt of Chicago visits Harris Howey. Rev W H Cooper preaches funeral in Bardolph Illinois. Marriage of Rev Andrewsville Grimes in Wichita Kansas announced for December 21 1905 with home in Derby Kansas after January 4 1906. Samuel Beveridge family visited in W Reynolds. Dr Frank Beveridge of Muscatine is their son with Mrs Wallahan as sister. Supt Jno McCulloch and wife visiting Ft Madison. Mrs Downey of Mediapolis visits family in town. Mrs Ida Drum of Chicago holidays. Mr Drum to stay until after New Year. Rathbone Sisters to install officers next Tuesday. Christian church subjects Learning Christ and A Look Back and a Leap Forward.
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Discovery battles coughs colds and more as a giant conspiracy against you. Priced 50c and 1.00, Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy direct to customers.
Washington Bureau reports December 30 1905 commentary on Roosevelt Cortelyou postmaster ruling reshaping postmaster reappointments. It outlines how the administration’s plan reduces congressmen from firing line, shifting influence to inspectors and the post office, while noting mixed reactions among lawmakers and the potential impact on state and district politics. The piece points to First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock supervising the process and how lawmakers respond to the new policy.
Dr Chalmers Prentice of Chicago promotes a new cure theory for nervous disorders and deafness through eye-centered methods. He cites cases like Mrs T J Brown of Two Harbors and reports of dramatic improvements, with public clinics and free lectures to be held in Davenport on January 5 and 9.
A post office policy attempt sparked protests from Iowa congressmen. John Smith of Smithville faced a December 13 expiry and possible reappointment, tied to an “excellent” record. After meetings with Cortelyou and the postmaster general, lawmakers pressed for accountability, opposing a sidelined district approach.
Ferdinand Illinois December 30 Mrs James Kennedy improving Minnie Krueger returns to Reynolds after visit with home folks her brother Lewis accompanies her Mr and Mrs Chas Krueger visit Hamlet with relatives Mrs Charley Spickler and three children Milan spend week with parents John Zollner Mr and Mrs Wm Krueger visit Minnie Krueger near Illinois City Mr and Mrs Ben Zollner Foster Lewis Zollner Illinois City Minnie Krueger Ella Mears also Mrs Charley Spickler and three children Milan dine with Mo and Mrs John Zollner and family Mr and Mrs Wm Powell host eighteen relatives for Christmas dinner Mrs John Zollner hosts thirteen friends Wednesday Attendees include Mr and Mrs Wm Bakey Fort Dodge Ia Mr and Mrs Fred Feldman and daughter Louise Foster Mr and Mrs BE Feldman Wrayville IL Mrs Chas Spickler and daughter Milan Mr and Mrs W F Krueger and Mr and Mrs C Ruthenberg
Company C of Thia City defeated Wheaton College 41 to 20 in a fast, exciting game. Gerischer held Beam to one basket while Kautz scored 20 points for Company C, with Fuller and Kennefick adding several field goals. Beam, Brown, and the Rambling five opened with a curtain-raiser five-six.
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