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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement touts spring sickness caused by impure blood with symptoms like fatigue poor appetite and weak digestion. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the remedy that purifies blood boosts appetite improves digestion and restores vitality urging immediate purchase.
City council met to review bids for the Davida improvements. Four firms submitted offers: William Hormlin Co Iowa City Bryant Asphalt Waterloo A Karneman Muscatine and Ford Paving Cedar Rapids. Due to district court ruling each street must be treated as a separate sub district and bids itemized, with about 128 items listed for consideration. The council plans to meet again tonight to decide on awards and payment method.
The loost market overflows with new vegetables and home grown foods. Prices remain low for dandelions, young cabbage and tomato plants arrive, eggs sell at low prices while butter is steady.
The article notes oranges and other spring vegetables such as rhubarb radishes asparagus fresh cucumbers terrace Termuda onions and strawberries varying in price. Strawberries sold at exceptionally low prices around 10 cents per box as quality improved in the last days.
Davenport and Muscatine Railway traffic head P. P. Gratts explains the extension will run to the intersection of Newwall and Malden avenues. Residents hoped for a longer reach to Pulliam or Newell avenues, but the line will end well into the city’s less populated area. An intoxicated tone aside, the notice promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with ad style praise.
Columbus Junction May 2 Senator J. H W. Taylor of Farmington Town will deliver an address at the M I church next Sunday evening at 8 o clock His subject is Success or Failure from the Stand point of a Law Maker and editor and promises to be interesting and instructive
An earnest pitch promotes ORRINE as a risk free trial for those who drink to excess. It claims two forms, no 1 secret treatment and no 2 three pill form, available at 1.00 a box. A booklet is offered by A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
The Muscatine Board of Education elected the fall high school and grade school faculties. Eight men will teach at the high school next year, with Rosetta Wagner chosen as music supervisor. Several principals and teachers across grades were selected, including Latin, English, history, German, science, and commercial branches, while Misses Hayes and Gor did not return. The piece notes broader staffing changes and a local church missionary gathering.
The school board under President Norton inaugurates a system placing each public school under the supervision of a specified director. Repairs and improvements will be directed by appointed directors, replacing the prior building committee, with a special meeting set for May 12 to review recommendations and changes in inspection practices.
County Superintendent of Schools Brad ley announces that any youngster who will start a garden can secure seeds by calling at his office today or Monday. About 75 youngsters have already received seeds. The child must provide his name and report garden progress later. Schools were supplied with flower seeds and pupils given vegetable seeds.
A parent reports a child’s severe rash and sores improved after two weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The testimonial claims complete cure and a clear complexion, noting benefits on other children as well. Includes product pricing and sample offer.
Rev. F. L. Mahle of Peoria spoke to a large congregation on forgiveness from Matthew 18 21 26 at the German Methodist Church. The sermon outlined three parts the king and his debtors the forgiven debtor and the unforgiven and urged true forgiveness as a reflection of divine mercy. He will preach again Sunday morning and evening before returning to the city. This interests every woman. Foley Kidney Pills ad.
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