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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
2
Local notices report storm damage on the Charles McKee farm killing two horses Maud and Peto. Riders and neighbors recover, with debris strewn across fields. Community updates include illnesses, visits, and social events amid heavy rainfall and washed streets.
Miss Addie Nagle and Miss Minnie Nable plan a five to six week visit to Deer Creek Illinois to see grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Millard. Aleck Bierman visited Grandview and Geo Beik relatives. Florence Downey marked her ninth birthday with a small party despite showers. Island farmers benefit from light sandy soil as rain slows farm work. Mrs Andrew Cracker and two children to visit Moline Illinois. Henry Koepping faces ongoing health concerns.
A period piece notes how self supporting girls endure monthly pains and work through the day. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing the cause of these pains. The text claims it restores regularity, strengthens enfeebled systems, and heals inflammation.
Mrs George Richl of Lockport Station Westmoreland County Pennsylvania writes she suffered fifteen years with uterine trouble and monthly pains. After using Dr Pierce s medicines she reports no pain and renewed energy stating a doctor could not cure her. A Common Sense Medical Adviser offer is noted with 21 one cent stamps for mailing.
Mercy Wolfe, aged 78 years, died at her daughter Louisa Fasold's home in South English after a long illness. Born in Indiana in 1840, she married John Fasold in 1840, moved to Iowa in 1851, and later wed James Wolfe in 1857. Five children were born to the Fasolds, three surviving. her husband died in 1860. Mrs Wolfe lived with her daughter for 15 years and was a Brethren church member for nearly 50 years.
Lone Tree I a July 22. Mr. and Mrs. John Tantlinger and Miss Rice visit relatives in Montana. John W. Jayne returns from a ten days trip to Colorado. Eastern Star lodge held a River Junction picnic. Rev. Love and family move into Hinkley residence. Jacob Stonebarger declared sane after forging a brother's name to a 115 note and sent to Mt. Pleasant for treatment. Mary Mumm of Williamsburg visits. Iowa River rises forcing several families at River Junction to leave homes due to high water.
Two July weddings reported Miss Stella Wickersham wed Orson Randall of Estherville and Miss Irene Stouffer married P V N Meyers of West Branch in Cedar Rapids and West Liberty. Funeral for Adam Knease held near town. Union services preached at M E church by Rev Rich. Bessie Furniss visited, J M Lindsley buys Bell property, Nathan Oliphant celebrates 50th wedding anniversary with gifts.
Council Bluffs Iowa hosts the third annual reunion of the National Society Army of the Philippines from August 13 to 15. Prominent attendees include Maj General Arthur McArthur Brigadier General Frederick Funston and Brigadier General Hale. The three day program features public speaking receptions drills and parades with veterans of the Mexican Civil Spanish American and Philippine wars as well as exhibitions and “Water Cure” demonstrations. Special rail rates and ample hotel accommodations are arranged with inquiries via J M Treynor Secretary Council Bluffs Iowa.
Des Moines July 22 crop bulletin notes seasonably warm week with two to three fair haying days and heavy rains July 17 to 19. Severe local windstorms caused damage to small grain corn and hay across southwest to east central districts, with oats badly lodged and wet fields delaying harvest. Corn least damaged. rust minor. apples windfallen. pastures bulky but not prime. weather needed to save crops.
Doubt cannot exist investigation will strengthen proof given in Muscatine. J G Brum of the B C R N railroad relates his back pain and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, noting it cured him after two boxes. Hav ercamp's drug store offers the remedy at five cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. take Dean's not substitutes.
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