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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
6
An advertisement touts Bannerman's Germicide Soap as a cure for skin diseases and pelvic region disorders with a free trial and money back guarantee. It includes testimonials from customers and offers free trial treatments by mail from Bannerman Institute in Chicago.
Out of town notes report continued intense heat in West Liberty with a distant chance of rain. Residents and visitors swap updates on travel, visits, and local events as crops suffer with peaches cooking on trees and wheat fields partly burned. An early morning fire at Frank Dickey’s old slaughter house caused alarm but caused limited damage. S. D. Barr buys the Bolton home as a relocation plan unfolds.
July 24 note reports continued rain shortage for farming, corn and gardens suffering, water scarce, stock moved to neighbors. Local items: Don Hays and wife visit Uncle Jo Ryan. E Potter family activities. J R Boruff sold hogs at Muscatine. Jack Powell shipped 58 hogs to Reynolds, loss of 4 due to heat. Hog weights 260 pounds. threshing by Felix Vanatta, Frank Lequatte, Billy Kruger. Hazenl Dell Sunday school moves to 10 AM. Ed Johnson lists Lee Lambert for haying.
Miss Rita Shannon of Davenport visits Grandpa Askine. Mr and Mrs William Morgan of Rock Island spend a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Joseph Morgan. Louis A Swain left Mondey night for harvest fields in South Dakota. Miss Katie Flater helps Mrs Mary Graham this week.
Fashion notes describe gowns in soft pastels with grey veiling and ecru lace, bolero motifs, and velvet ribbons. Molten mull fabrics appear in Newport and Paris designs, with elaborate ruffies, tucked bodices, and decorative hats. Jewelry features turquoise serpents and opal necklaces from Mexican and Australian sources, highlighting luxury trends.
Wilson Price born December 22 1825 in Susex New Jersey died July 21 1991 at his Ferdinand home aged 65 years five months and 28 days He moved to Henry County Illinois in 1851 Then to the local area in 1866 He married Carolie Lipse in October 1857 They had seven children four sons and one daughter living He joined the M E church at age 24 and served as class leader and Sunday school superintendent His family remains devout The funeral was held at 7 30 in the evening Rev N M Jones of Buffalo Prairie officiated Interment was to Galva Illinois A large crowd attended with prayers for his family and Hazel Dell charge.
Travel guide note lists Niagara Falls Muskota Kawartha Lakes St Lawrence River rapids Thousand Islands White Mountains and Atlantic Seaboard resorts accessible by Grand Trunk railway. Visit 249 Clark Street Chicago for tourist publications.
Mr. F. H. Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He says it gave quick relief and cure after a severe lameness from a strain last winter. Sold by all druggists.
Rail line announces reduced round trip and expedition rates for the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Encampment and Iowa brigade in Cedar Rapids August 11 to 15, Triennial Knights Templar in Louisville August 27 to 31, G A R Cleveland September 16 to 19, Pan American exposition Buffalo, and home seekers excursions. Call nearest agent for territory, time limits, and sale details. G. Farmer. B B R & N Ry Cedar Rapids. Ta. T1881
The new modern vestibule train starts June 2 from Chicago at 11 30 a m via Detroit Mt Clemens Port Huron Niagara Falls to Buffalo 6 15 a m and New York 4 93 p m. It aims to attract Pan American visitors who should arrive early to avoid the rush. Timetables and rates available from City Passenger and Ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.
Advertises vestibuled limited trains from Buffalo and Chicago via Niagara Falls to New York. Offers dining car service a la carte and stopover allowed at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
Bert Gawthrop of Oakville was in the city today on business, meeting local officials and inspecting firms during his visit.
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