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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
7
A celebrated Michigan physician announces a free trial package by mail for a cure of consumption and related throat and lung diseases. The notice lists numerous endorsements from politicians and notable figures and urges readers to write promptly for the trial, stressing the urgency of delay.
John Roach returns from Morgan Park where he studied. Fay Bennison Arthur Jayne Raymond Giesler and Raymond Titus arrive home from Chicago. Mrs Charles Braun and her young son visit from Kansas City. Jessie Brainworth heads summer in Chicago. A new 4000 dollar Grandview business block contract signed with Elmer Gorhanouer closing the deal. Federation of Women’s Clubs meets June 20 at the library.
The Muscatine city council meets tonight in a busy session with the Welsbach lighting system under final consideration and Rock Island railroad terms up for review. City Physician Dr. J D Fulham election approval and three Musser Library trustees to be appointed are on the agenda.
Brighton Enterprise reports Rock Island engineers under Chief Engineer Baird survey a new line from the overhead bridge to the Skunk river water tank to abandon the old track and arch masonry. The project aims to lift the line over Brighton hill, reduce grade, and speed operations, with costs in thousands and possible new bridges or trestles later.
Fred Garrison left for the northwest part of the state. Carl Kautz travels to Walcott to visit his uncle Fred Kautz. Mrs. O L Luellen departs for Wilton for a few days with friends. C J Kulp heads to Iowa City for university commencement. Postmaster Burk returns from the Iowa City commencement. Mrs J S Longe visits Summit friends. Mr and Mrs W H Adderman return home after shopping in the city. Dr A B Clapp returns from the Iowa State University commencement. Mr and Mrs A H Baker of San Jose California visit Brooklyn to see relatives. Miss Hattie Schiertfeger returns from Aledo Illinois. E Shingledecker accompanies her. Miss Mabel Howe leaves for Newton and Guthrie Center to visit relatives. Ralph Martin and Miss Bessie McGinnes travel from Davenport on the Helen Blair. The city notes Mr Martin’s return after four years.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick cure for headache and nervous head pains. It claims to improve blood and health with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Sold by Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
The wedding of Wallace L Longstreth and Electa D Drury took place yesterday afternoon at the bride’s sister Mrs Emma E Cone’s home 1201 East Second street. Rev W L Clapp presided with a short service in a rose and fern decorated parlor. Carr ie Mason played the wedding march and the couple stood beneath a roses canopy. Attendants were J B Neal and Carrie M Dean. About thirty five friends attended including visitors from out of town.
A group of girls discuss a beautiful mother and her daughters who are among many beautiful women being won. The story credits their success to using A B C Teeth, sold for 25c per package at Havercamp's prescription drug store.
A Victorian advisory piece argues domestic and social strain wastes a woman’s vitality and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic. It cites a Roanoke reader’s testimonial from 1997 about relief from abdominal pains after using Favorite Prescription, Golden Medical Discovery, and Pleasant Pellets, and invites further private correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.
This morning the Henry Franklin Sunday school girls from First Baptist joined W H Franklin and Mrs Prosser and Mrs Plumly for a day in Her Shey s pasture plumed by woods and a slough. Attendees include Anna Prosser Grace Richmond Leola Johnson Florence Clark Josephine Ostrander Lolla Kane Pearl Clark and many others with Rev A J Kempton and his wife sharing dinner with the group.
The Modern Woodmen at convention in Indianapolis elected officers: Head consul A. R. Talbot of Nebraska. Head advisor Dan B. Horne of Davenport Iowa. Head clerk Charles W. Hawes of Illinois. Head banker P. R. Smith of Missouri. Directors were G. W. Rilley Illinois, G. W. Saunders Iowa, P. R. Smith Missouri, E. E. Murphy Kansas, Co. J. Byrnes Michigan. The anti administration forces presented no candidates.
Mrs FE G Dean and son Laurie of Chicago Mrs A S Mason and daughter Carrie of Eliza IL Mr and Mrs Longstreth and daughter Kate of Sweetland will be at home after June 22 at 1201 East Second Street.
Yesterday evening at six o clock William O Speer of Atalissa and Miss E Mabel Toyne daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Toyne were married at their home on West Seventh street Rev W L Clapp officiated. Guests from West Liberty Lake township and Atalissa attended and a wedding supper followed. The groom is a leading Atalissa merchant and the bride a prominent young woman of the city.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Friends church chartered the gaso line launch Birdie B last evening for a river ride with Captain Batchelor. The weather was delightful and the trip proved an enjoyable outing for all aboard.
A family in a remote area relies on Bucklen’s Amnica Salve to treat burns cuts wounds and ulcers after accidents. The ad promotes Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store selling the 52 cent salve as the best on earth.
The Iowa Central railway offers round trip excursion tickets for July 3 and 4 at one and one third fare to destinations within 290 miles. Return limit July 6. See ticket agents for details.
In a lively discussion the summer girls compare the ideas of bowling down and bowling up. The exchange centers on contrasts and opinions from friendly conversation.
The Silver Crescent runs to Davenport on Monday Wednesday Friday at 7 p m and to Burlington on Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 2 15 p m. The service operates on a fixed weekly pattern with distinct times for each destination.
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