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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
7
Fashion's review notes a procession of made to order suits. Woolen stock offers season fabrics described as light and cool with artistic patterns. French flannel summer wear suits and trousers from five dollars and fifty cents invite customers to visit.
J H Cosgrove operates a tailor shop upstairs at 110 East 2d Street offering up to date garments and alterations. The notice highlights a local business presence in the 2d Street area and invites customers to inquire for fittings and services.
The Journal guarantees ad changes if copy reaches the office by 9 a.m. Ads must be handed in by that time to qualify for same day insertion. The Journal is sold daily at R. A. Holmes, E. E. Davidson and C. W. Hodges news stands with supplies available to all customers.
An ad claims a 25 cent bottle of Carboleum mixed in one gallon of water will destroy ants and all insects. The product is offered by McBride & Cope's.
W E Battey offers the latest appliances for accurate fitting at 217 East Second Street.
Mrs. James Weed visits Waterloo friends. Miss Hutchinson arrives from Chicago. E O French and wife of Salem visit. Judge Brannan returns home from the east. Bowser travels to Denver en route to Omaha. Mrs. Clymer and daughter Laura from Chicago visit. German Congregational picnic planned for July 4 at Park Place. Local moves include H Deck, M Musserville. Firefly trip home. rheumatism keeps Sep Rink away. Omer Plumly visiting parents. Gun club holds practice at W H Hoopes. Mrs Chas White to Yelm Prairie for months. Saw mill shafting breaks causing brief delay. Dr J D Fulham to reside at 311 East Third. FHA Fanning and Maggie Fanning return from Idaho and Letts. Dr Twigg visits from Illinois City. doctors health trip to Arkansas. July 4 races at fair grounds with various attractions. Penny Picture Gallery offer: 25c for 25 pictures at five positions. Journal promotes largest bargain for readers.
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is touted as the only guaranteed cure for catarrh. The ad claims constitutional treatment via internal use, targeting blood and mucous surfaces to cure the disease and strengthen the patient. A $100 refund promise is offered for any failure to cure, with testimonials and Toledo sellers listed.
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer claims fast relief for pain with a simple dosage. Advertised as available at all druggists, the note emphasizes widespread accessibility and a focus on quick comfort.
The late county teachers institute featured lectures on child study and school management with drawing and nature study recitations. Twenty eight rural teachers attended drawing sessions while 34 joined nature study, with grading showing top performers like Anna Jepson and Geo Morgridge.
A survey of multiple houses and lots for sale across Amondale California and nearby street addresses. Listings include various houses with 6 to 10 rooms, acres and half-lots on East Hill West Sixth Sixth Street and other blocks, plus 60x70 and 35x140 lots and overall land for sale. Call or write for full particulars.
The county superintendent's office announced that the drawings have been decided to be returned. Owners may call and pick them up at their convenience.
The report notes the earlier planting is growing finely and promises a heavy crop. Nearby, Mr. Ran Hays just south of town has fifteen acres of heavy timothy down that will be badly damaged.
Samuel Whitton Marple of Buffalo Prairie Illinois City dies June 19 1900 at Rock Island county infirmary after sudden paralysis. Born near Philadelphia he moved to Illinois City in 1841 married Mary McGrew eight children survive. Funeral held at Buffalo Prairie chapel with large procession. community offers condolences. Also notes on barn fire at Kistlers remains unsolved insurance covered loss, ice cream social fundraising, recent rain aiding farmers, late corn crops damaged by cold.
A reflective tribute recalls Mrs. C Furnas of Lettsville Iowa as a gentle friend who comforted the writer during illness. The piece notes her quiet kindness and spiritual passing in Columbus Ga zette, urging timely acts of love before death ends opportunities.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure for lung trouble and consumption. It claims safety for children and offers 5c and 50c sizes, urging readers to ask their druggist for it.
A school for instruction of State Militia officers is about to open in Newton. The second regiment officers are first in line to receive training under regimental commanders. The State provides transport and subsistence, but per diem is not funded.
Dr. Marston returns home in poor health as Buffalo Prairie Union Church hosts Children’s Day services. Funeral of Mr. Marple draws neighbors. he was born in 1821 and left seven children. Mrs. Widebrook near Millersburg dies suddenly from blood poisoning after surgery.
Des Moines Iowa resident E F White reports relief after using one box of Beggs' German Salve. He had suffered two years under a physician's care with no benefit and was told surgery was the only option at J J Havercamp's.
In West Liberty the frost outlook sits uncertain after days of optimism. N. C. Goose leaves Tuesday morning for a business trip to Morning Sun. Mrs. Mary Ohl of Morse returns home after visiting friends here. Mrs. Thos Manlove of Muscatine, back from Des Moines musical convention, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Baird. Mrs. Wm Harris paints her Fifth street home, W D Ady does likewise on Sixth. Hot weather touted as a likely corn booster. Hogue and Whitacre shelled a thousand bushels Monday and W C Addleman handled the same amount last week, with P R Evans following with a large quantity.
A wartime era advertisement claims over ten thousand lives lost in Africa and asserts Beggs blood purifier can save many, featuring a testimonial from Fred Ackerman of Moberly Missouri and promoting Havercamp, J. J. store as the seller.
Oscar Grossheim states he does not employ agents for canvassing or arranging photographic work or frames and cautions the public to avoid payments or orders to any individuals claiming affiliation.
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