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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for women’s health issues from puberty to menopause. It cites medical testimony and a Fremont Nebraska testimonial praising improved nerve strength and relief from female troubles.
A string of city residents make visits and travels from 715 East Seventh Street to Davenport and Aledo Illinois. Names include Rabbi Joseph Bleuden, George Riemcke, Fred Koehler, J A Potter, Lutz Dreier, Edward Kirk, Carl Barnard, Arthur Chaudoin, and Henry Lange with several implies attending carnivals, institutes, or professional duties. several returns from trips noted.
The W. J. Young, a longtime Davenport to Muscatine steamer, has been sold to St. Louis parties in Rock Island. The vessel, built in 1882, sailed its last Muscatine trip last night as it nears transfer. The St. Paul bound Diamond to line adds the large St. Paul to St. Louis schedule with 212 passenger capacity.
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally with a promise to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Certified testimonials and a hundred dollar prize are offered for failure to cure. Sold by druggists 75 cents.
Additional committees named to assist Labor day preparations for June. Soliciting committee members include G. J. Peck Paul Loose F. P. Crish J. M. Peck and C. W. Dale. Parade committee lists Fred Walton D. I. Manrose John O Keefe H. R. Othmer F. P. Crish Paul Loose I. Saunders.
G. J. Peck district union organizer says brickmakers of Muscatine will meet at Assembly Hall Friday evening June 26 to organize a union. About thirty workers in the trade are said to be interested in forming the union.
Local column items list residents and visitors moving between Columbus Junction, Mt. Vernon, Washington, Muscatine, Davenport, Wellman, Wapello, Cedar Rapids, and other nearby towns. Entries mention Alma McCutcheon, J. T. Kinmonth, M. Crouch, Liable knee injury updates, and social visits. The death of J. E. Jean prompts a note of sympathy.
A remote family stocks Bucklen’s Amnica Salve for burns and wounds. The ad touts it as the best on earth available for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Iowa City Citizen reports Rev. A J Schulte pastor of St Marys Iowa City would have become president of St Ambrose College Davenport if Rev J T A Flannagan had gone to Muscatine for St Matthias. The bishop chose to keep Flannagan, so Schulte remains in Iowa City.
An old advertisement touts ZEMA-CURA liquid and ZEMA-CURA MEDICATED POWDER as a prompt cure for pimples blemishes and skin irritation. It warns of public shame from pimples and claims thousands cured where others failed, urging immediate use to avoid scars.
Diverse routes with stops described for travelers. For folders and rates, contact any Iowa Central agent or write A. B. Cutts G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The body of the late Mrs. C. H. Hogin died Tuesday afternoon was shipped to Sigourney this morning. Funeral set for 2 PM at the Methodist church there with interment in the local cemetery. Accompanying mourners include Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Hutchinson Zet H. Hutchinson Julia E. Hutchinson Mrs. G. W. Wilson S. R. Hogin and Mrs. Slaughter.
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for headaches and nervous disorders. It promises to cleanse the blood and improve health, charging 25 cents with a money back guarantee, sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A new municipal improvement society has been formed at Leeds to promote local civic projects and community betterment through organized efforts and member participation.
The Iowa Central railway announces special summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction for June 1 through September 30, 1903. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24.25 dollars, Glenwood Springs 36.25 dollars, Salt Lake City and Ogden 37.25 dollars, with correspondingly low rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer South Dakota.
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