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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
6
An expert discusses the value of printers ink as an enduring sales force for newspapers and advertising. He notes honesty as essential, warns against overreaching claims, and stresses tailoring messages to audiences with proper timing and mastery of media. He also highlights the ad man’s need for industry knowledge and insight into human nature.
Cairo Iowa July 24. Andrew B Newhirter a highly respected citizen died July 21 1902 after birth Jan 28 1827 in Westmoreland Pa He married Mary Jane Reed in 1851 and had eight children six survive He served in Co G 19th Iowa volunteer infantry in the Civil War The community mourns the loss of a long time resident and veteran.
A promotional account extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion related ailments. It quotes a Columbus Ohio patient who reports drastic improvement after eight bottles, claiming regained strength and weight as proof of the remedy's efficacy.
Brief local items record a death and many social notices. Miss Lula Havenhill returns from Wapello to her family, Mrs H Murray travels to Morning Sun for illness, Don Darrow visits Etta Weaver, Rob Lee stops at Cairo, Mrs James Lee visits Fredonia, Havenhill children suffer whooping cough, Ben Marshall and wife visit John Marshall's in Cairo, Joe Murray adds a new fence to his property.
Heavy rainfall caused Edwards river overflow damaging gardens corn fields and meadows. Bridges at Mannon were impassable until repairs. Local residents Clara Moore Florence Mason Pansy Donnelly and others visited or traveled about town during the week.
Downey Iowa July 24 Mrs Q A Woodward and children visit Cambridge then Galva. Pond on Front street drained by order of board of health. Mrs Mary Goodrich and grandson Charlie Brainerd guests of Mrs Ella Pidd. Miss Lucy Pickering and Kitty Wiley return to West Liberty after visit with Miss Ethel Miller. Misses Merritt of Iowa City visiting Secrest family. Baptist parsonage repainted. Mrs Susan Theile visiting brother Will Smith in Sutton Nebraska. J F Faker elected principal of Downey school. Miss Nannie Maxson remains in primary. Section men return from Chicago. Miss Ida Theile attends Institute in Iowa City. Miss Lada Seaton to Elizabeth New Jersey to visit brother George. Anna and Edith Cornelius guests of sister Mrs J F Baker. Fred Seaton visits West Branch. Compton and Seaton families go to Pleasant Valley. Etta Gregg completes Davenport visit and returns with grandmother Mrs Pope. Eva Longerbeam and Edith Cornwall shop in Branch. Edith Cornelius chosen to teach fall team at Franklin school. Good Templars host an engaging program. Robert Schenck Jr of Muscatine visits grandparents Col Schenck. John Gorman sells his farm.
The article notes a person transferring stock to his sons Don and Tom and planning to reside in Cedar Rapids for the future. It mentions the move occurring last week and indicates the change of domicile.
Lettsville notes a shift to machinery as hay and oat harvesting accelerates with self binders and horse power. Barnett to install a new barn roof, while Baldery’s burial is held in Columbus City. Local visits include H M Shellabarger in town and Muscatine residents in the area.
In Lone Tree Iowa J W Sutherland dined with Mr and Mrs James Brown as Fern Leaf Chapter of the Eastern Star held a farewell for Mrs Alice Fountain who leaves for Morning Sun to teach. Iowa board granted C F E McComas a veterinary certificate. Emmett Hildebrand sold his creamery and egg business to Fritz Johnke plans to relocate. J M Carl and Jnc W Jayne attended a republican convention in Iowa City. Mrs James W Brown was elected to an office in an Eastern Star meeting.
Secretary of the local chapter steps down citing relocation from the city and prompts the search for a suitable replacement to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Fountain.
A humorous exchange reveals Col Ruddygore asking what he did last night. A hotel clerk replies he got drunk and shot a man. The colonel responds he was worried about insulting someone and expresses relief.
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben saying contentment is a fine thing but hard to distinguish from laziness, highlighting a humorous take on self discipline and motivation.
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