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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
7
An ad for Ivory Soap promotes its purity and gentleness for children's play and housework. It claims the soap prevents chafing and staining, keeps tender skin safe, and reduces household cleaning troubles, urging confidence in Procter & Gamble’s product.
Various brief notices list Edith Critz leaving for Riverside to visit relatives, Mrs Ed Anderson from Horton Kansas visiting with Mrs N A McCoy, James McElIntyre of Davenport on business, several travelers on the Western and at the Commercial Hotel, visits to Moscow Des Moines Chicago Philadelphia San Jose and Brenton's Port, and announcements for local services and events.
W E Battey offers precise optical fitting services with the latest appliances at 217 East Second Street.
Bicycles at Thompson's Book Store. Various travelers arrive or depart by morning train from Cedar Rapids Davenport Letts and Washington. Mrs Hutton of Michigan reports cure from Burdock Blood Bitters. Three new pianos offered at substantial discounts to move them quickly. Thompson's Book Store.
Halstead and Son advertise a complete supply store with a full range of paint and paper products. They invite customers to call for all needs at a first class shop.
For sale two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for gardens. Inquire at this office.
Hart, Schaffner & Marx issue a humorous business parable for traders. A prominent merchant, overconfident in advertising and neglectful of detail, becomes a “dead one” as competitors rise. His decline shows the cost of skimping on targeted outreach and steady mailing, then a rival’s fresh storefront sparks renewed doubt? The tale urges disciplined, meaningful promotion for all lines of trade.
Real estate notice lists a 260 acre stock and grain farm near Wellman with a large 10 room house and bank barn, various improvements, and a water system. Additional offers include farms in Illinois and Cedar county, exchanges for small farms, a good hotel in a live town, and a 4,000 dollar residence offer, urging readers to call with inquiries.
An aging merchant realizes a new generation of buyers is replacing longtime customers. He revitalizes his business with youth oriented advertising, updated stock, and outreach to young men, becoming a leading buyer of H. S. & M. goods. Local notices detail departures and visits by residents such as Miss Linna Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, and others, with several family groups traveling to Maquoketa and Risley’s Lake.
Stop smoking ad touts No To Tobacco as a wonder worker that makes weak men strong. Claims cure guaranteed with a booklet and sample free from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York. All druggists 50 cents or one dollar.
A succinct reflection on success stressing that persistent effort is key but occasional assistance or influence can aid progress. It likens striving to push forward while recognizing the value of strategic help to overcome obstacles.
Catarrh described as a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces, marketed as a proven prescription from top physicians. Testimonials offered, Toledo firm F J Cheney & Sons advertised, sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
Mrs T A McDonald president of the 10th district W C T U of Iowa will speak at the M E church Saturday evening the 14th and at the Oakland church Sunday evening. Lectures are free with a collection to be taken. Nina Van Camp returns from Wapello visit. her uncle Harry Clark and wife join her for a day. Geo Tipton moves belongings to the old home and will live with his mother while his house and lots are for sale. A O Jarrard and John Black shell and haul their corn to town for shipment. The sweet potato house rises rapidly as a major town improvement. A jolly Columbus Junction crowd camps at Cone Lake.
J L Stemen and family moved into Mrs A L Bliven's former residence formerly occupied by Reuben Marks. Rev Kight of Columbus Junction and Robert Johnson of Morning Sun made business calls on the 10th and 11th. The Reformed church held a midweek business meeting. Rain delayed haying but was welcomed. Painters work on depot and freight house after remodeling. C Ross family from Letts visited Mrs R and Chas Wagner family. Grace Gunderson vacationing with Addie Orr near Columbus Junction. Frank Jerrard and son visited with parents from Washington. Gertie D Storms attending formal in Wapello. L Street of Morning Sun visiting Dr Sterett. Nichols Gazette editor passed through town between trains on the 16th. Bertha Heald and children visiting West Liberty. Eva Chapman visiting relatives across the Cedar River. Harvesting in progress in the countryside.
Attention on sale for an excursion to Chatauqua Lake New York on July 27 for 14 dollars round trip with return by August 28 1900. Tickets valid on three daily trains. Also lowest rates to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points. Contact John Y Calahan general agent 11 Adams St Chicago central 2057.
A public notice from Lan Elizabeth Harlan and D. O. We are prepared to treat diseases of men and women by osteopathy as taught at Kirksville Mo. The method rejects drugs and rests on natural health and relief from mechanical obstructions to circulation. Free consultation and exam for thirty days with no opinion without examination. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm except Sunday.
The schedule shows street car times for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds and Cemetery with departures from the company office starting at 5 50 a m and running every 20 minutes to 11 00 p m for most lines. Sunday service begins at 8 00 a m with half hour to 10 00 a m and 20 minute intervals to 9 00 p m then 10 15 from end of line.
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