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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
6
Advertisement extols Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil as the standard for painting. It argues painters prefer to mix it themselves for durability and even wear, noting elasticity and adhesive strength when ground in Linseed Oil. It urges customers to tell their painter to use the best White Lead.
U.S. Consul to England Frank W. Mahin cites strict British election law and penalties for treating voters. He notes cases of candidates paying fares, providing meals, or hosting events, and explains how agents may bind candidates to acts. The letter also discusses dog bite cases, rail fraud, and suicide laws peppered with historical anecdotes.
A promotional pitch claims a reliable chamberlain remedy for colic and diarrhea suitable for many families. The copy touts long dealer trust thousands of testimonials physician use and life saving potential, priced at a quarter with a urging to buy now.
A Branchton man in poor health could not bend to tie shoes. After six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he becomes able to work again and offers thanks. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store notes his success and wishes.
Mrs S E Cole and children visited Williamsburg Pennsylvania for a week. Newton Lang and family hosted at Downer home. Downer and Schwin unloaded cement cars. Andrew Healey survived a dog bite. Lee and Emma Riggs attended commencement in Toledo Indiana. Rhea Legler returned from college. Louis Downer rents Wigim farm. Wigim moves to Muscatine. Infant of Richard and Mrs Phillips died. funeral held. J T Downer improved property with cement walks. Legler gave a Muscatine music recital at Downer home with nine pupils and about 30 attendees.
The eleventh annual Iowa Society of Music Teachers convention holds in Grinnell June 26 for four days with Muscatine’s top performers led by Professor Charles F Grade. Muscatine highlights include Mrs Gobble and Miss Moynahan with concerts and lectures, plus local pianist Mrs Alice Collins Chase. Notable soloists, a quartet, and speakers from Des Moines, Ottumwa, Davenport, and other cities fill the program as Grade assigns balanced showcases.
Miss Lola Davis attended the Lidders Siemon wedding at Rock Island Illinois last Wednesday. Mrs J A Morris shopped in Davenport. Mr and Mrs Frank Coulter visited friends in the area. The Misses Lottie Davis and Carrie Fiile y visited Fairport as Firefly passengers. Montpelier plans a big Fourth of July celebration with Ed Ingham of Muscatine as speaker.
The column lists residents and guests with brief travels and visits. Herman Foser and J A Morris took a business trip to Muscatine on Friday. Mrs Henry Agar returned to Kildorff Ia after a month with her mother Mrs Henry Fridley. August Schroder Crescentia and Fred Sieh attended the circus in Muscatine Thursday. Bert Agar of Sibley spent part of last week with relatives here. Theo Schroder's group ran errands in Davenport. Lola Hess returned from Davenport after a week with George Franklin. Mrs Jose Daniels and family moved from Farmington to Pleasant Prairie, intending to reside nearby.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as preventing fatal results after accidents and healing cuts burns and sores. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Ferdinand Illinois city notes record W F Krueger losing a valuable cow. Mrs Chris Ruthenberg returns from Muscatine after a week visiting relatives. Wm Troxell paints Wm Ruthenberg home. Adam Zoliner attends Buffalo Prairie social. Geo Middeau travels to Buffalo Prairie. Hattie Parker finishes Hazel Dell school term. M Baker begins building Lizzie Reed’s barn. Relatives gather at Krueger and Ziegenhorn homes for pleasant weekends.
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee endorses Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a thorough practical remedy for chronic constipation and provides a conscientious reference to its effectiveness. Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Hazel Dell notes report Mrs Henry Bridztto visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Vanatta. Wool from Charles Peterson and Charles Vanatta sold at 27 cents. John Kistler’s new house nears completion. Mrs John Vanatta improved after a week on sick list. Mrs Busbee of Joy to lecture at Hazel Dell June 20. Everyone invited. Oscar Peterson and son visited Muscatine on business. Elder Wiley delivered a fine Hazel Dell sermon. J G Powell traveled to Kansas City on business.
Pine Creek items note Missel and children at church in Buffalo on Sunday. Charles Fix with Nellie and sons Raymond and Ralph visited the Wallace show in Muscatine on Thursday. Floyd Bierman is visiting his grandparents. Julius Welsch Sr Ed Kemper C Fix and Robert Bennet attended a convention in Muscatine on Saturday.
City announces annual dog license fees due at the City Recorder’s office. Unpaid licenses by July 1, 1906 incur imprisonment or fines under the ordinance, and unlicensed dogs may be killed or impounded. M. J. Flannery, City Marshal.
The Iowa Central lists summer rates from Elrick Junction to major destinations for 1906 with sale through October 31. Cities include St Paul Minneapolis 13.30 Duluth 17.30 Denver 24.00 Colorado Springs Pueblo 24.00 Salt Lake City Ogden 37.00 San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego 68.00 Puget Sound 66.05 Spokane 61.05 Helena Butte 56.05 Special encampment Elks and G A R terms apply with limited extensions.
Train numbers 268, 362 and 367 serve Muscatine with arrivals and departures at 6:25 am 3:20 pm and 12:30 pm respectively. No. 361 shows 5:50 pm. Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday.
Trains listed on the Wilton main line travel east and west with several services daily. Times include No 24 at 11:13 pm and No 2 daily at 5:14 pm, plus No 20 at 5:20 am and No 72 local freight at 2:50 pm. Westbound services show No 19 at 7:15 pm and No 71 local freight at 9:50 am, with daily and Sunday-except schedules noted.
Train notice describes schedules with Passenger No 102 arriving and Passenger No 191 leaving Bveisht TOGVOS. Daily service except Sunday features 8:50 am layover and related freight arrivals.
A historic timetable lists north and south bound train movements among Muscatine Grandview Wapello Fruitland and Elrick Junction with Nos 4 2 6 3 5 and 1 schedules. It notes daily except Sunday or Monday only operations and special Saturday timings.
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