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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a spring remedy for kidney and digestion problems. It promises a 30 day treatment for 26 cents, prepaid by mail, with a money back guarantee and trial treatment sent free upon request.
Local notes report a Thursday Christian Science lecture in the evening. Several residents traveled to cities, returned home, or planned visits with family, including moves and family trips across nearby towns.
A persuasive sales pitch urges readers to own a home now rather than rent. It promotes affordable terms arranged by Wey, promising convenience and complete information on a highly desirable possession. The ad targets couples, inviting them to visit for details on purchasing.
A tornadic event in Omaha left Edward Muenz severely injured with both legs broken and a head bruise. A mud stained note found on him bore the name Ed Suen and the initials B. M detailing his identity as a Wisconsin native, with family seeking confirmation of his condition. The injured man, previously using the name Id. Murdock in the metropolis, had been employed as a baker and was believed missing. his father, Andraw Muenz, confirms he left here about six months ago. Family anxiously awaits news as authorities aid in locating him alive.
Floods cripple eastern rail lines from Chicago through Indiana and Ohio with widespread delays and canceled schedules. Major operators Big Four, Chesapeake and Ohio, Panhandle, and Monon report service halted. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern escapes major damage but runs late. Through tickets limited. relief unclear. Damaged infrastructure and stalled hundreds of trains signal worst disruption in twenty years.
Snow and rain postpone the Wisc miscellaneous service at Pleasant Prairie M1 W. church on 1330 year. Cradle Toll department opening day, run with Sunday school, led by Mrs Erwin and All bee as superintendent, announced program includes a school song.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims the tablets digest all food without the stomach and promise improved appetite, health, mood, and memory, urging readers to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.
The funeral for Thomas Barnard, who died Tuesday at his West Second street home, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The Women’s Relief Corps, led by Mrs Barnard, will gather at 1 45 p.m. at the church to attend.
About thirty couples enjoyed a Mer shay Hose company dance at Hershey avenue quarters last evening marking another fall and winter event by the South End firemen. Tealing orchestra provided music and refreshments were served. A second dance is planned in two weeks.
Mrs C Dacus of Danville Arkansas reports long lasting catarrh of the middle ear resolved after three bottles each of Lucupia and Peruna. W C Nye of Washington Vermont describes twenty years of catarrh and credits Peruna with curing him, recommending regular use per bottle directions. Gentlemen J G Steife of Sherman South Dakota also testifies to Peruna relief after other remedies failed. The letters advocate Peruna as a systemic internal remedy for catarrh and related conditions.
Relatives fear for Mrs. Kate Blessing 62 after fire destroyed her Wisconsin Street home and ruined thousands of vegetables and fruit. She has been in fragile condition at Hersey hospital and under care of Dr Appel. Plans call for transfer to a sanitarium in Moline for a severe operation when strength returns. Nearby church groups and residents noted routine activities and visits as the community assists.
A fragmented 19th century style pitch promises a 4Qc package of Rowan's Pastures to readers. The ad claims it will cure backache and kidney issues, correct uric symptoms, build up worn bodies, and prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes, with instructions to write for details.
Muscatine County probate notice states that Rosa A Snyder died in the county proseeding, that a will was opened March 25, 1913, and a hearing for probate is scheduled April 22, 1913, with interested parties invited to appear and show cause. The notice is signed by W S McKee, Clerk of the District Court, with Jasne & Homtmuir as attorneys.
Muscatine audiences enjoyed a revised Balfe English Opera production by the Ahern Company. The cast featured Blanche Morrison as the Bohemian Girl with Claudia Aliyigal as the Gypsy Queen and John Phillips as Thaddeus. Robert Moran and James Stevens also starred in key roles. The performance highlighted fine singing, modernized staging, and standout scenes such as Dream That I Dwelt In Marble Halls and Then You’ll Remember Me, with enhanced orchestration and a notable Dance of the Hours integration.
An ad claims a plant from Mexico named Diabetal Merk can rapidly reduce sugar levels and restore vigor in diabetes patients. It promises a free hookbook with diet tips and exclusive food tables, and lists chemical company addresses and aMuscatine vendor for purchasing the product.
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