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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1902

Page

6

Special election for school bonds set in Muscatine

Muscatine Iowa board of education calls a special election for April 9 1902 to issue 25000 bonds to fund new and expanded school buildings with polls open 1 to 7 pm. President Morgridge announces committee appointments for the ensuing year and confirms treasurer bond.

G. O. Morgridge Muscatine Iowa Board of Education Morgridge Hunt Appel Franklin Koeckeritz Fulham Halstead Demorest Hunt and Hunt, Appel and Fuel and Light

Green Street Mission Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 15 and preaching at 3 15 led by Rev H D Herr all are cordially invited to attend at Green Street Mission.

Green Street H. D. Herr

West Liberty Social Roundup Returns and Talks

West Liberty Iowa residents note travel updates with W J Luse returning from Chicago and Mrs Catharine Bowlsby from Baltimore. Rev W G Thorns free lecture at M E church on Does Death End All attracts interest. Theodore Ball and niece Miss Elizabeth Nichols of Marshalltown visit then depart. Mrs Dora Ball returns after 15 months with son John in Omaha.

West Liberty W. J. Luse Chicago Catharine Bowlsby Baltimore W. G. Thorn M. E. Church Theodore Ball Elizabeth Nichols Marshalltown

Coffee Slave Finds Health Through Postum

A man recalls coffee causing weakness and cramping while cold hands and feet between cups, then credits Postum Cereal Food Coffee with restoring strength. He notes his wife also benefited and lists Dr. J A Schuelke and John Corcoran as others helped, ending with a homeowner’s sign-off and location in Omaha Nebraska.

Postum J. A. Schuelke United States Army John Corcoran South Omaha Cudahy Packing Co W. H. Spaulding Cass St Omaha Neb

Local Notices of Residents and Moves

J E Rittenhouse returns from Winfield visit. Mrs Suffa staying with grandparents on Madison street. Mrs Schuyler enjoyed a short ride. Fred George adds foundation on Sherman street home. Twins arrive for Gus Blankenburg of Rock Island. Norton family to vacate Downer property for Mr Cline. Bert Godfrey moves to Hudson house on Sherman street. Emma Cone moves to new East Second Street residence. Mrs Blanchard Hunter and Jones visit West Hill friends. Park Avenue Sabbath school to hold faster exercises tomorrow. Mrs Gartner has a full bloom lemon tree five feet tall. Tad Martin confined home with kidney trouble shows little improvement. Will Cattell returns from winter in the west.

J. E. Rittenhouse Winfield Park Avenue Henry Gartner Tade Martin Will Cattell Far West

Thoughts at Twilight from Lake Township Poem

A brief note celebrates a simple spring poem from Lake Township. The verses evoke evening shadows across hilltops and meadows, memory of loved ones, and home twilight peace as the writer communes with nature. The piece favors uncomplicated, heartful imagery over erudite craft. H. Lake Township.

Lake Township H.—Lake Township

Lumber Yard Sold and Retail Firm Sold to Muscatine Partners

William Musser sells his retail lumber business including yards at Muscatine Iowa City Solon and Tiffin and confines future work to wholesale. The new retail owners in Muscatine are Z W Hutchinson Z H Hutchinson Charles E Fox Charles R Fox and Charles K Lake. Solon yard will be run by F N Myers and Tiffin yard by T Fountain both stockholders in the Musser firm.

William Musser Muscatine Iowa City Solon Tiffin Solon and Z. W Z. H. Hutchinson Charles E Charles R. Fox Charles K. Lake Mr. Lake F. N. Myers W. Musser Co St Tiffin T. &. Fountain

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by President Jakeman Wife

In a letter crammed with praise, Mrs. Hulda Jakeman lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing monthly sufferings and womb and ovarian troubles. The public appeal notes the real value of her testimony and invites women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Mass.

Lydia E. Pinkham Jakeman Hutpa Jakeman Salt Lake City Utah Lydia FE. Pinkham

H. F. Barnard Company Incorporation Filed

Articles filed at the recorder's office to form the H. F. Barnard jewelry business. H. F. Barnard is sole incorporator and stockholder with $5,000 capital, 20 year term, managed by a board of directors. Also Geneva Golf and Country Club articles filed. club to build a clubhouse at the old fair grounds soon.

Recorder’s Court House H. F. Barnard H. F Barnard Geneva Golf and Country Club Old Fair Grounds

Prevent Pneumonia With Cough Remedy Claims

The ad urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during severe colds to prevent pneumonia. It claims tens of thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases and notes its availability at all druggists.

Prominent Men Collapse After Hearty Meals Warning on Palliatives

Writers warn that treating gastric trouble with palliatives can hide disease while it progresses to heart lungs or kidneys. They praise Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a radical cure for stomach related diseases and cite a Kansas man's recovery after years of weakness. Includes ad-like testimonial and note about Common Sense Medical Adviser availability.

Dr. Pierce M. M. Wardwell Linwood, Leavenworth Co Kansas

Special Low Rate to California by Iowa Central

In March and April the Iowa Central offers one way excursion tickets to California from all Iowa stations at a special low rate. Tourist cars with modern conveniences depart every Tuesday in March and April, routing through without changes and avoiding winter travel discomforts. For full details, reservations, or circulars contact your local Iowa Central agent or Geo. S. Ratty, G P T A, Marshalltown Iowa.

California Iowa Central Pointain Califor Iowe Fitndis Pacific Coast Ena T Ancol Geo. S. Ratty Marshalltown Iowa

Meeting Arrangements Set for Friday at Mail Office

Arrangements made to hold a meeting Friday night at 15 Iawa Avenue Sat urday Mail office. Official plan confirmed with no changes. No meeting Sunday. Organizer.

Iawa Avenue

Grace Hotel Chicago Ad Promises Convenience and Value

A public notice urged Muscatine residents to consider the Hotel Grace in Chicago for lodging. It highlighted its central corner at Jackson Bank and Clark Street as convenient and reasonably priced.

Chicago Grace Jackson Bank Clark Street

Eyrie Language School Announces Spring Term Start

Cora C Weed says the spring term begins April 1 with classes in French English German and topics like Art of Conversation Science of Language Great Religions Art Rudiments English Literature and Ancient History. Prospective entrants should register in March.

Cora C. Weed

For Stomach Troubles Mrs S Geiger Praises Cham berlains

Mrs S Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she has tried many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Cham berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave the best results. For sale by all druggists.

S. Geiger Dunkerton Iowa Chamberlain

New Rail Route Offer Promises Low Round Trip Fares

Prospective buyers and business leaders are urged to study lands along the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern lines before purchasing. On the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May round trip tickets will be offered at reduced rates to many western territories and states. Information on rates and schedules available from company representatives in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

L.pe Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Alabama Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitou Michigan Minnesota Missouri Ississippi Montana New Mexico Neraska North Dakota North Carolina Tennesee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Jnc. G. Farmer, AG. P T. A

Muscatine North and South by Company Schedule

A dated railway timetable for Muscatine lines shows daily south and north bound train departures and arrivals among stations including Fruitland Grandview Wapello Roundhouse and Elrick Junction. Charles Howase General Manager signs off the schedule with typical evening and morning times.

Muscatine Rick Junction Wam Wapello Grandview Sam Fruitland I Roundhouse Charlees

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