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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
7
The Journal guarantees ad changes only if copy is in the office by 9 a.m. The Journal is sold daily at R. A. Holmes E. E. Davidson and C. W. Hodges news stands. All customers can be supplied.
Multiple short items list errands people, travel, and local business notes in Muscatine and nearby towns. Mentions Miss Vida Kemble, Miss True Batterson, W. E. Batty jeweler, County Attorney Coldren, transit plans for West Liberty, local health tonics, Mr. McElravy, Mrs. F. C. Hinkle, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, street car interest for East Hill and Weed Park, Muscatine car line, and a loan offer by Guarantee Loan Co. at 128 East Second Street.
An advert from Siguling Remedy Company of Chicago promotes a cure for kidney ailments. The copy claims to relieve kidney problems and offers a sample free. The fragment references Hobbs and Sparacus Piliscure in connection with the remedy.
Miss Stella Creitz of Wilton visits in the city hosted by Miss Lizzie Fox. A. A. Purdun, visiting his brother Charles, leaves at 7:20 for Amnest Iowa. Mrs Fox and daughter Florence travel to Prophetstown Ill after news of Mrs Fox's mother Mrs Malea. Golf clubs repaired and balls repainted at Thompsons Book Store with old-ball exchange. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry praised for bowel issues. Tipton Electric Light Co installs new arc lights. street tower removal improves town’s look.
Mrs Downer visits son John in Milton amid illness. Sherman Street resident paints his newly bought house with Miller handling the work. Otto Broothe adds exterior paint. Mrs John Martin from Minneapolis visits Wm Halstead and neighbors. Chapman and daughter, relatives of Mrs Levi Miler, join Mrs Miller on Washington Street. Theodore Martin and wife and Wm Martin and wife travel to Wilton for a daughter’s wedding. Clit Covel of Sweetland township enjoys a happy room. East Hill school held its annual picnic at Weed Park with its staff and janitor Frack ensuring a successful event. The editor regrets missing the invitation to attend.
The piece extols Marquette Michigan as a charming summer retreat reachable via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. It praises healthful air, scenery, hotels, and hay fever immunity, inviting readers to obtain The Lake Superior Country brochure by mailing four cents in stamps to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
The A. J. Whitney brought two barge loads of shells early this week as the river falls about one to two inches daily. Current level reads 5 feet 2 inches above low water mark, indicating continued drop.
Advert shows a patent medicine claim that Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure cures dangerous coughs and chest and lung pains in days, safe for children and sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes rapid relief when other remedies failed.
A Boer envoy from Blomfontein Dr C H Wessels will visit Davenport Sunday accompanied by his English speaking brother. The event shifts from Saturday to Sunday to ensure larger attendance and a grand German and Irish procession with A O H and Hibernians taking part. Wessels travels from Chicago after a 27 train arrival, then departs on the evening train. celebrations plan for St Paul and Davenport.
Joseph Godlove remains critically ill with no recovery expected. Lone Tree resident John Cray hauls tile from factory to home. James Howell sold wool at 21 cents per pound. School board hires three new teachers. Agnes Rankin the sole returning instructor. Zella Fesler and Linus Hurt wed on Wednesday. Zella is daughter of hardware merchant D A Fesler. Linus is a barber working in Iowa City. Mrs B Law and Lew Davenport return from Elberon to assist ill sister Mrs Lee Denman. report her improving. The Journal's solicitor is described as jolly.
Real estate for sale and exchange includes 80 acres near Amondale California for exchange for Muscatine city property or nearby farm land. 60 acres in same area. Multiple houses with 7 to 10 rooms on Eighth Mulberry Sixth Seventh and Oak streets. Prices range from 1900 to 93500 with various lot sizes. Lots in all parts of city and additional lands available. call or write for full particulars.
A Detroit reader, Mrs. E. M. Pope, touts Postum Food Coffee as reducing bloating, drowsiness, and weight gain after years of coffee use. She credits proper preparation and boiling time for flavor and nutrition, asserting she now feels thinner and more energetic each morning.
Miss Nellie Fryberger spent Sunday at the Toyne home in Bayfield. Arthur Cullip rode to the county seat Saturday. Miss Mamie Richards of Muscatine was a caller Tuesday. Frank Healy shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Tuesday evening. Jessie Toyne of No 2 district was calling Friday. Posters for Forepaugh and Sells Bros circus posted. Mrs P Boland departed for Muscatine Monday. Chas Wilson returned to Muscatine after shingling. Freight train passed through town Tuesday evening with two engines. John Benedict of Muscatine visited relatives yesterday and today. Mrs Chas Sinnett and Mrs Protchie of Atalissa visited Wm Chapman Tuesday. Henry Wintermeyer and son Fred of Muscatine spent Sunday afternoon at Wm Kirk's.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It says the medicine works through the blood and mucous surfaces, builds up the constitution, and offers one hundred dollar rewards for any case it fails to cure. Address F. J. Cuenty & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.
Titus and Jackson advertise property sales offering long-term financing to buyers. The notice promotes home ownership with available parcels and sales terms through the real estate firm.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a stomach tonic that restores appetite for those who lack hunger. It claims immediate appetite revival after a short usage period and promotes Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic.
The stockholders of the Royal Pearl Button Co will hold the annual meeting at the company office on Tuesday June 12 1909 at 3 p m for election of directors and other business. Full attendance is requested. J L Giesser President W H Povie Secretary.
Catchy ad urging readers to quit tobacco easily using No-To-Bac, claimed to make weak men strong. Promises dramatic life improvement and vigor. Includes pricing, booklet and sample offer, and address to Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
Mulberry location Halstead and Son's offers best prices on work and materials for painting projects.
The Shiloh willing workers sewing society meets at Mrs. Ben Greiner's home. Mrs. James Carter and family visit from Sweetland. Emma Freyermuth visits from Adams. Mrs. Will Bodman from Nichols visits for sister Gussie and cousin Mora Miller wedding news. Rev Crull officiates as Gussie Miller marries Fred Timm and Nora Miller marries Sylvester Prichard on June 6 1900.
Letter from C. D. Eaton praises John Hanley for two productive years as County Attorney in Muscatine County. Eaton urges Republicans to renominate and elect Hanley, claiming taxpayers saved money and criminals were held accountable during his tenure.
An ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation and promises refunds for dissatisfied customers. It uses bold medical claims and urges readers to buy immediately.
A daily 27 hour through service now operates between Chicago and New York departing Van Buren Station Chicago at 3 30 p m and arriving New York 7 25 p m next day. Through trains to New York and Boston depart Chicago 10 35 a m daily with cars through to both cities arriving next afternoon. Night Express leaves Chicago 10 30 p m to New York and Boston arriving the second morning. Dining car service available on all day trains with courteous porters and unexcelled prices.
Homeseekers tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of May and June at a single fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Rates limits and territory details available from nearest agent or Jno G. Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry.
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