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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
7
Special arrangement with Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy makers permits free trial bottles and pamphlets by mail. Readers send full name and post office address to Rondout New York and mention the paper. The ad claims 91 percent benefit leading to purchase of larger bottles and notes the medicine acts as a laxative and treats kidney, liver, bladder, and related ailments.
Local churches plan a Children’s Day with morning and afternoon programs. Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Congregationalists and A M E church members will feature recitations songs and solos. The event includes decorations and a special collection for the children’s offering.
A vintage ad claims a kidney and backache cure has helped two patients doctors had given up on. It promotes free consultations, a cook book, and lists J. L. Still & Co. of Woodland, Ia, with a 50-cent druggist price.
Testimonies from representative community members claim Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures dyspepsia weak stomach and other digestive ailments after other remedies fail. The ad notes no alcohol or narcotics and advises against substitutes, sharing patient stories of improved sleep appetite and strength after treatment. A free medical adviser offer is mentioned with a small postage stamp request.
Girls and boys led by Miss Fahey with recitation on Ministry titles Frieda Stocker gave Children’s Day address. Song One Kind performed, school closing song Crown Jesus King sung. Misses Hurlbut and Davidson cited.
Local ministers meet at First M E church to organize union Park services starting the first Sunday in July. Children's day programs at First M E and First German M E include sermons, choirs, and a surprise program. Evening services feature sermons on Seeking the Lost and The Prodigal’s Return Home with music by Verdi, Mascheroni, and Buck.
The Musserville M. E. Church lists Sunday services including Sunday school 10 15 a m class meeting 11 15 a m junior league 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m with theme Keeping One s Soul Epworth League devotional Tuesday 7 45 p m prayer meeting and Brotherhood Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m. Pastor W L Clapp invites all to attend.
With Pastor Hix away there will be no preaching at Sabbath services but full attendance is urged for Sabbath school. Envelopes will be available for weekly contributions and final arrangements for the Children's Day program on June 15 will be completed. An important B C U meeting is announced and all are invited.
The First Baptist Church at Cedar and Third streets led by Rev. H Russell Greaves holds services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Children’s day will be observed by the Sunday school in the morning with an address by the pastor The evening topic is Some of the Joys of Heaven Sunday school at 1 45 B Y P U at 6 30
Sunday church service at 11 a.m. from the First Church of Christ Scientist corner Sixth and Walnut streets. The subject is Sacrament and the public is cordially invited to the communion service.
Park Avenue M. E. church invites all to Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3:15 p.m. by C. L. Stafford. In the Children's Day services at First M. E. church, the baptism of children will occur in the early part of the services.
The notice invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 3 15 p m by H D Herr with a hearty invitation extended to everyone.
The W. H. Harris Nickle Plate Show opened at Bolton and East Broad streets for a three day run after a fair first performance despite poor weather. Savannah audiences look forward to the annual visit, as the show claims top one ring touring status and promises improvements over prior performances.
A prominent Mrs Atherton provides a strong testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women. The letter claims relief from ovarian troubles, inflammation, ulceration, womb displacement, backache, and menstrual issues, urging women to use the product.
The Nickle Plate performance has been greatly improved with new features and affordable admission prices. Shows are scheduled for this afternoon tonight tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. The venue has a history of drawing large crowds and is expected to continue.
The Iowa Central announces special summer excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood Lead Custer in the Black Hills and Hot Springs. From June 22 to Sept 10 travelers may take a round trip for less than one fare or one fare plus 2 dollars with stop overs allowed. Final ticket limit is Oct 31 1902 and for details contact local agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
Readers are invited to view the world famed scenery along the Quimadat au Pacific railway with excursion rates for conventions. Tickets and literature are available by writing A. Shaw, General Agent, Chicago, forwarding details to 2 Copies clear literature will be sent on request.
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