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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
The advertisement promotes Peruna as effective against kidney and bladder issues starting with backache. It cites Daniel D. Bidwell of Buffalo Indiana as a user who reports improved digestion and kidney health. The copy claims Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys by treating catarrh and urges readers to consider it a household necessity.
Mr. Join Nimmo of 215 Lippincott Street, a Toronto merchant and Masonic member, reports four years of poor health improved after using Peruna. He cites bladder and kidney troubles and says Peruna helped detoxify the system and restore strength. The letter notes many testimonials and claims Dr. Hartman’s Peruna has unparalleled patient thanks.
Alfred Wagner and Fay Bennison assume ownership of the New Panitorium and receive strong local support. The firm offers cigars, panitorium services such as shoe shining, cleaning, pressing and repairing clothes, glove cleaning, and hat and skirt care, promising “the place for service” as shown by a yearlong Journal advertising contract.
Appeal to sufferers of rheumatism to write for a home treatment claimed to cure muscular and joint pains. The letter promises self cure at home without climate changes, claiming to purify blood and remove uric acid, with testimonials and a free offer from Mrs. M. Summers, Box 407, Notre Dame, Ind.
Wm Blessing from the island farm reports the first cauliflower and cabbage of the season. Cauliflower is praised as very good while the cabbage crop suffered from a recent hail storm. He filled a sizable box with cabbage heads and another with cauliflower.
A storm on the river yesterday forced the Elks moonlight excursion on the steamer J. S. to be cut short. About 150 patrons endured the rough water, the boat departing at 8 30 and returning at 10 36. William Berry, held in Des Moines on a charge of despoiling young girls, has been indicted by the grand jury. James Bradley, long a Wayne township resident near Wyoming, recently turned one hundred years old.
A 300 foot cement Papoose creek sewer collapsed after last nights storm causing a total loss. Stolzenau Maurer estimate damages at 1500 to 2000 dollars with bondholders not liable. Batterson Stores launches four page ad campaign in the Journal to promote sales as the city braces for the repair work and a new advertising push.
Adjutant General Thrift expects about sixty Iowa National Guard officers to attend a week long school of instruction at Ames next week. About two thirds of the roughly ninety eligible officers are expected to participate with the state covering mileage and sustenance. Col James Rush Lincolns in charge to train company battalion and regimental commanders ahead of summer camps and to examine officers elected recently at the session.
S G Ketchum of South Muscatine brings a box of exceptionally large berries to the Journal. He says the plants came from New York state last year and this is their first fruiting season. One berry measured five and a half inches around and a photo was taken of the box.
Bids due by 7 30 p m Wednesday June 14 for removal of concrete debris from trunk sewer destroyed in the May 9 flood. Work to start immediately. each bid must include a $50 certified check on a Muscatine bank. The firm Stolzenau and Maurer reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Very low rates apply June 29 to July 2 on Pennvylvania lines. Geo Jenkins TPA Des Moines IA handles rates and information. A severe hail storm near Fredsville damaged windows and crops yesterday.
The thirty-fourth annual commencement of Keokuk High School was held this week with a class of forty-four graduates.
The European authority Prof Anna of Hamburg declares dandruff a germ disease. The germ burrows into the scalp, causing hair roots to weaken and scales to form. Newbro's Herpicide is advertised as the only hair preparation that kills dandruff germs and stops hair loss with sparkling growth. Sold by leading druggists. sample available by mail for 10c.
The Pennsylvania Short Line schedules new New York trains from Chicago with several options. The New York Special departs 8 00 a m arrives 8 15 a m next day. Keystone Express 10 05 a m to 3 00 p m. Manhattan Limited 11 00 a m to 12 00 noon. Pennsylvania Special 4 45 p m to 9 45 a m. Atlantic Express 3 15 p m to 8 15 p m. Pennsylvania Limited 5 30 p m to 5 30 p m. Extra fares range from 4 to 10 dollars. some trains no extra fare. For details contact Geo Jenkins T P A Des Moines.
Will Brennan a 17 year old from near LaPorte was badly injured when his horse fell during a sharp turn and landed on him. He was riding at a local area noted for cattle driving incidents. Authorities investigated the accident scene and provided medical attention.
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