Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Local Testimony
Muscatine resident N S Washburn testifies after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's drug store. He reports relief from back pain and sleeplessness caused by kidney irregularities, noting lasting benefit after tried remedies failed. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Buffalo
New York
N. S. Washburn
Bartlett Street
Musser’s Mill
Dean
Havercamp’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
Stevens Bill Aims to Amend River and Harbor Law
Representative Stevens of St Paul introduces a bill to amend the river and harbor law of 1899. Lumbermen petition Congress regarding Stevens aims to modify protections for loggers amid a St Croix navigation dispute with steamboat interests. A compromise outcome is considered likely with concessions from both sides.
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Stevens
St. Paul
St. Croix River
Water works shift to trustees board in Sioux City
Dubuque Times praises the reform moving water works from city council to a trustees board. Mayor Quick, described as a victim of acute vox populi, seeks restoration of council control, while the Times asserts the legislature will ignore him.
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Sioux City Water Works
Dubuque Times
the Times
Quick
Vox Populi
Census director estimates U.S. population around seventy four million
The census director places the probable total population of the United States without new possessions between 73 000 000 and 74 000 000. English statistician Mr Mulhall estimates 77 300 000. Both figures would be a sizable rise from 62 622 250 in 1890.
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United States
Mulhall
Army losses in Philippines cited versus British South Africa
The report tallies 364 killed 203 died of wounds and accidents 783 died of diseases and 1892 wounded for the Philippine campaign. Total 3242, about one third of British losses in South Africa by bullets disease and captures.
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Philippines
Spain
South Africa
Kentucky Ground Again Sees Dark Bloody Clashes Rise
A report notes renewed violence on Kentucky soil with threats and confrontations drawing attention to persistent conflict in the region. Local authorities brace for further incidents as residents seek safety amid rising tensions.
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Kentucky
Social visits and homecomings in Yankee Hollow
Miss Anna Aldinger visits Sweetland Center with Miss Ethel Boot. Chas Boot returns to Dexter after a pleasant stay with relatives. Ella and Will Mohr come home from Burlington. Engle and John Boot depart for Dexter Iowa to visit relatives. Frank Moylan and sister Bessie of Atalissa stay with the Misses Ryan.
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Anna Aldinger
Sweetland Center
Ethel Boot
Chas. Boot
Dexter
Ella
Will Mohr
Burlington
Engle
John Boot
Iowa
Frank Moylan
Bessie
Atalissa
Ryan
Mull’s Pioneer Cure Promises Aid for Various Ailments
An ad touts Mull's Pioneer Cure in chocolate tablets claiming to treat kidney and bladder diseases stomach trouble dyspepsia liver trouble impure blood female trouble rheumatism and similar ailments. A dollar draft refund is offered if it fails to help. Sold by all druggists for 25c and $1.
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Mull's Pioneer
Worry and Overwork Examined by Sir John Lubbock
The passage notes that fear of misfortune is often unwarranted and urges steady effort with patient acceptance of outcomes. It argues that many breakdowns from overwork stem from worry rather than real labor, attributed to Sir John Lubbock.
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Sir John Lubbock
Muscatine Tales From A Dull Rainy Day District
In Muscatine two lawyers entertain a mendicant with a wreck tale asking for help to reach Moline. A sharp cross examination yields his candid injury story and coins. A local broker and a shopkeeper resist requests, while a billiards crowd at Hotel Grand witnesses a comic observer.
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Muscatine
Supreme Court
Moline
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Surgin Crosby
Holmes Brothers Sawing Wood In Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley notes record visitors and residents at Muscatine Lake township and Grinnell. Annie May Hendrix Anna May visits Lake township while May Walton from Muscatine visits uncle M G Swain. Families including the Tice and Ryan households share social events and a Ladies Aid measure social at Emma Crane's home.
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Lee
Grinnell
Iowa
M. G. Swain
Michael Sheeley
Guiede Rock
Neb
Mr. Allen
Frank Moylan
Bessie
Yankee Hollow
Winnie
Kate Ryan
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Emma Crane
Aunt Polly Reynolds Dies After Long Life
The late Aunt Polly Reynolds, aged over 91, passed away two weeks after her son J R Underwood. Widely known for kindness, she leaves many mourners and memories of a long, devoted family. M D Murdock.
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Polly Reynolds
J. R. Underwood
M. D. Murdock
Real Estate Transfers For Week Ending Jan 12 1900
Transfers list names and parcels from Muscatine West Liberty Wilton and Morgan Park areas. Notable actions include Beckey to Matthias Beckey lot 2 block 27 South Muscatine and multiple exchanges involving Fisch Smith Cooling and Cooling, and Evans Doty in several additions. Other items cover lots in First and Butterfield adds and several small-acre transfers. Local notices mention U B quarterly conference meetings and community events such as a quilting comedy and store preparations.
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Titus & Jackson
John A. Beckey
Matthias Beckey
South Muscatine
Rhoda Canon
U. B
Beatty
Co. A. Crull, Carpenter
Armentrout
Wilton
J. Rorick and Son
M. Eliason
California
H. Epperly
J. B. Contant’s
San Diego
Co-Operative
H. Lieberknecht
M. J. Shellabarger
Chas. Estes
Jas. Turkington
Peter Brookhart
Weather Out Of Season And Local Linage In Conesville
Herbert Owen and Joe Jean, both of Muscatine, conducted business in Conesville last week with several callers listed. The town hosted church services at the Reformed and M E churches, temperance lectures by Mrs Simmons of South Dakota, revival meetings ongoing at the M E church with 86 00 attendance and a conversion by Wm Sanderson. Twin daughters welcomed by Mr and Mrs John Baker of Oakland. Rev Telfer of Tainter, once M E pastor here, visited.
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Herbert Owen
Muscatine
Joe Jean
The
Reformed Church
Rev. Fouse
Columbus Junction
H. O. Jarrard
Henry Bennett
Geo. Vanhorn
W. Criger
Jas. Patterson
L. Noland
M. E
Wm. Sanderson
Christ
Fouse
John Baker
Oakland
Telfer
Tainter
Iowa
Local notables recover as warm weather worsens roads
Wm. Johnston Jr. is convalescent while Mrs. Mary Shellabarger recovers after fever. Hr. M. Shellaberger made a business trip to Muscatine. Meetings at the U B church will be continued a few days. Rev Thomas conducts meetings at Oak Grove Christian church. Harry Crull and Prof. Reimer are out again after illness. Jacob Shellabarger of Union Township visited our village earlier in the week. Protracted warmth damages roads.
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Wm. Johnston, Jr
M. Shellaberger
Muscatine
U. B
Thomas
Oak Grove Christian Church
Harry Crull
Prof
Reimer
Jacob Shellabarger
Union Township
Mary Shellabarger
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles Offer Refund
The undersigned promise refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 60 cent bottle is refundable, and a 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Signatures include G. A. Reinicke V. B. Barkalow Nesper and Co Jno. J. Havercamp J. Theo. Kuschmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
V. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Kuschmann
Contentment and Wealth: Aimed for Harmony in Life
The saying suggests that happiness and financial success complement each other, implying a balanced approach where inner satisfaction and material means support one another. People are advised to pursue both personal fulfillment and prudent economics to achieve lasting well being.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Chas, S. Lee
Gen. Pass
C B, Fuller
Muscatine Electric Railway
Electric Light & Power Co
East Second Street
the Muscatine Journal
John Mahin and Sons
Owa
Journal
Postal Cara
Cort
Express
Journal Printing Co
Muscatine, Law
Mull’s
Cariier’s
Dfk
Carters
Grey
S. H. Croft
Fairport
Kansas City
Mr. Croft
Second
Sycamore
Cedar Valley
Albert Freymark
Albert Ruckheim
Rebecca A. Scott
Admx
Horton Smith
Shep Smalley
Wm. H. Sidles
O. L
Wm. B. Davis
A. J. Foster
A. A
Fannie L
Butterfield
Odd Who
Conesville
Lettsville
Alva Merrill
Peoria
State of Illinois
House of Representatives
Northampton
Ill
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