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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
14
Mrs. Huston wife of Rev H J Huston Methodist pastor in Elizabet h Colorado tells of years of spinal stomach and nerve trouble. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after a sister suggested the remedy. She claims lasting relief and urges others to seek the medicine which is sold nationwide with a free medical booklet.
The article extols light summer entertaining with whimsical fruit salads and decorative presentations. It details frozen fruit salads as a highlight, plus pineapple and cherry fruit combos, urging fresh garden fruits, careful carving, varied colors, and elegant garnishes for a cool, inviting table setting.
The article catalogs elaborate fruit salads with cherry and gelatin preparations, musing on presentation in lettuce cups and decorative garnishes. It also lists travel rate offers for various groups including the National Education Association and Elks, with specific round trip fares, dates, and final return limits.
In 1895 none, by 1900 six million boxes sold, marking Cascarets rise in popularity. The ad proclaims it the best medicine for the bowels in the world and urges readers to buy at all druggists for 10 cents.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments, claiming it regulates periods, dries debilitating drains, heals inflammation, and strengthens weak women. It offers free consultations by letter and promises strict privacy, with testimonial notes from Mrs. D. Marwood praising the remedies.
Iowa in brief reports Centerville water works under a receiver, breakdowns, and uncertain repairs. The C B & Q cuts yard staff to five. townsfolk hope electric street cars replace mule power after the new electric company buys the franchise. Additional items note Iowan Wesleyan University debt at Mt Pleasant and Dr Loar’s six month sentence for malpractice. Governor Cummins declines pardon amid a petition drive. Lear, aged 67, is in frail health. his victim was a young girl.
Retail and wholesale prices listed for corn oats wheat rye barley hay hides potatoes eggs butter lard turkeys chickens apples onions turnips cabbage sage fruit and vegetables along with fish prices. Entries note per bushel per sack per peck per pound per quart and per head with varied regional and method differences.
World famed scenery along the Canadian Pacific line attracts travelers with opportunities to view spectacular landscapes. Low excursion rates are in effect for the numerous conventions in the area.
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