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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
6
Rural carriers from Muscatine must begin daily reports on mail handled starting April 1 as roads are poor. Some routes rely on horseback or on foot, with post office officials noting deteriorating conditions and occasional farmer complaints about service.
B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana recounts five years of kidney and bladder misery and a year of quitting work. After three doctors failed him Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief with a full recovery after two bottles. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy.
At the Wednesday caucus the Morning Sun Republicans named mayor F. E. Curtan, councilman D. Y. Graham, attorney G. J. Tomlinson, clerk J. S. Kinkead, treasurer P. A. Yohe. Election set for Monday, March 26.
Readers are invited to browse page 2 for want ads with listings across jobs, services, and miscellaneous goods. The section promises a variety of opportunities and bargains to suit different needs and budgets.
The ad explains ring worm and dandruff arise from a parasite that harms hair. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the first proven killer of the dandruff germ, stopping itching and making hair glossy. Samples offered for ten cents by mail from The Herpicide Co. and sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as special agents.
Oak Grove reports Peter Esmoil plans home improvements once roads allow hauling. A. Olds waits to move into East Eleventh street property. Miss Ollie Barnard visits relatives in Wapello for a week. Mr and Mrs McGreer celebrate 40th anniversary with about 50 friends and a four corpse dinner. The Barnards and Fred Garment relatives in California send greetings.
Mr and Mrs Geo Shields hosted a small Sunday dinner for friends after a trip through Mexico. The couple described enjoying the California climate beneath orange trees and flowers during their travels with plans to return via San Francisco and Salt Lake City.
Advert describes Botanic Blood Balm as curing eczema by improving blood supply to affected areas. Claims to heal sores eruptions and itching with no graphic detail. Offers sample for $1 and free medical advice by writing to Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Also mentions Drug Store and prepaid sample.
Mrs George Lowe visited daughter Mrs Fred Dunham near Bard from Thursday to Saturday. No school at Sandy Grove Wednesday due to teacher attending uncle Sam Edmondsons funeral. Mrs Celia Blake of Strawberry Hill is reported ill. Dr Darrow of Columbus Junction is in attendance. Mrs Alex Blake visited Mrs Lee Brown Saturday. Mrs Brown much improved.
A drug called Dr E Decthaon's Anti Diluretic is advertised to help children and adults with bed wetting by stopping the issue quickly. The product is marketed at $1 and sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug.
Community business urged to promote local industries. The Muscatine Commercial club compares Waterloo's advertising impact and urges every manufacturer to use display or classified ads to keep Muscatine in readers sight and build demand beyond the city. The piece encourages action by small businesses to repeatedly publish their name and goods.
New York report for March 17 indicates loans up $5,853,000 and deposits up $6,937,000. Reserve climbs $1,136,000 while surplus falls $597,000 and Ex U S deposits drop $46,000.
Miss Ella Schwalm of Mubberry street went to Chicago for a dressmakers convention. A marriage license was granted this afternoon to Glen A. Stevens and Miss Luella M. Allen.
A reader notices a feature in tonight's want ads inviting attention to discounts and listings. The item hints at practical bargains and local services available this evening.
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