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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
17
Local shoppers flocked to McColm Dry Goods Co for discounts on silk dresses and silk waists as two day sales spread across the city. Returns from residents like S W Taggart and Mrs G Post highlight a busy day of errands and store promotions.
A seller in Central Iowa advertises farms for sale amid drought conditions. Listings include 170 acres at 75 dollars per acre, 100 acres at 80 dollars, 160 acres at 95 dollars, and 320 acres with town improvements at 120 dollars. Properties described as goodImprovements and a favorable local market.
Three Keokuk youths in a steamer orchestra fall ill with typhoid during a summer voyage on the Morning Star. Roy Hodge, sixteen, died at St Luke's Hospital Davenport. Delbert Chute and Fred Kirchner remain critically ill at St Joseph's Hospital Keokuk. Officials cite unprepared river travel and contaminated water as likely factors.
F S Rexford of 615 New York Life Building Kansas City Missouri reports a severe cold settled in his back and kidneys causing great pain. A friend recommended Foley Kidney Pills. After using two bottles he says they have done him a world of good. A W Morgan.
Railroads in Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Arkansas unite to repeal 2-cent fare laws and restore 3-cent passenger rates. The Central Passenger Association plans to present data to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago to argue service value and investment return. If approved, Iowa and Western routes may see renewed 3-cent fares and a broader interstate pass policy clash.
Hartford, June 29. The Connecticut House approved a motion allowing members to remove coats and sit in shirtwaists for comfort. Motions also passed for the speaker, reporters, and lobby. The judiciary committee received a bill urging strict Sunday observance and imposes fines for Sunday concerts or dancing.
Text notes that concerts or recitals filed with the town clerk and chief of police and endorsed by the Litchfield County Choral union or Hale department of music heads are exempt from the stated monetary limit. It references approval by the president or dean of the music department.
Iowa case tests Mississippi fishing jurisdiction as warden Lincoln plans appeal after Squire Huneke ruled Iowa lacks authority. Hartman was discharged on ten counts. appeal to district court then Supreme Court. Prosecution strategy debated with Kuhlemeier over moratorium until high court ruling.
Short travel notice urges carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before journey. Says it is almost certain to be needed and cannot be obtained on cars or steamships. Sold by all dealers.
Downey Iowa records a week of visits and travel. John O Leary of Iowa City called in town. Mrs John Applegate and Max Holloway rode to Iowa City. Downey beat Iowa City 16 to 7 in a Sunday ball game. Local residents attend sewing circle, band concerts, and visits with relatives across nearby towns.
The Indiana four state tour pathfinder and 75 cars led by W. Mc Kay White reached Muscatine on July 19 en route from Indianapolis to Chicago as part of a 12 day endurance run showcasing Indiana cars. The caravan will visit major cities including Terre Haute Danville Decatur Bloomington Peoria St Louis Hannibal Quincy Burlington Muscatine Davenport Dubuque Freeport Rockford Elgin Chicago South Bend Logansport and Lafayette.
The advance guard of the Mississippi river fleet of motor boats en route to Dubuque Ia arrived in Muscatine last evening. The Minnehaha and Chum of Alton Ill and the Wig wam of Ottumwa reached the city and will join the flotilla when it leaves Muscatine tomorrow for the regatta city.
Miss Alpha Cole from Andalusia visits Miss B Zollner in Foster. Miss Anna Zollner entertains Miss Becke of Muscatine. Marland Hayes returns to Illinois City after two weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Foster. Paul Henry Freund of Muscatine visits Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson. Miss Rachel Miller spends Sunday with Miss Bessie Anderson. Miss Nora Foster visits Miss Louise Foster.
A Heritage era notice touts sulfur and sage as a natural hair conditioner and color restorer. The Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from Wyeth Chemical Co. is sold with a money back guarantee. Druggists offer it at fifty cents a bottle, including A. W. Morgan as a recommender.
Rev J R Spiller of Andalusia a former local pastor spoke at Foster Baptist church Sunday. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gillett visited the Freyermuths Sunday afternoon. Rev H Norton will speak at Foster church both morning and evening on Sunday July 2.
A newspaper ad touts MHall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents guarantee $100 for any failure to cure and request testimonials, with sales through Druggists at 75 cents.
Laurel Hill news notes Ray Hoskins leaves for Moline to visit relatives. Will Griffith and son Harry of Wilton call on business. Miss Harriette and Josephine Mumm visit Stockton relatives. John McSwiggen returns home from a year at S U S for vacation. Mrs. Ed Patton and daughter Margaret of Rock Island visit. Frances Boot handles business in Muscatine. Mrs Homer Ochletree arrives from West Liberty for a few days with family. Robert Jasper and Henry Harder visit Stockton. Ralph Cockshoot vacationing at home after Iowa City summer term. Mrs Frank Cummings returns from tri city visit.
Middle aged and elderly people report rapid, permanent remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and associated painful irregularities using Foley Kidney Pills. A. W. Morgan endorses the product.
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