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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1903

Page

2

Director Sage Optimistic About Early Damage Reports

Weather expert J. R. Sage of the weather bureau notes May frosts have historically delayed fruit blooms and asserts current reports show the cold snap, while injuring some crops, will likely not ruin the outlook. He cites regional differences and ground air temperature gaps as key factors in preserving blossoms and a forthcoming good crop.

J. R. Sage Weather Bureau Sage Agi Mr. Sage

Rheumatism relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Josie McDonald of Man, Lowan county West Virginia chronicled spring rheumatic attacks worsened with gardening. She credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm for instant relief after first application and full benefit after one bottle, keeping a spare at home to ward off flare ups. Sold by all druggists.

Josie McDonald Man Lowan County W. Va

Muscatine Club Forms 37 Member Stock Subcommittee

The Muscatine Commercial Club approved a 37 member representative committee to canvass stock subscriptions for the American Gibson Heater plant. It named chairs and district assignments and endorsed site and condition plans while pushing for better roads and state affairs at the St Louis exposition.

Commercial Club Muscatine American Gibson Heater Company J. W. Eells C. H. Sterneman J. M. Kemble J. H. Munroe Co. F. Cadle S. Cohn Gus Schmidt J. L. McColm F. H. Little Fred B. Munroe Fred O. Block S. M. Hughes Ed. C. Cook L. G J. J. Havercamp W. W. McQuesten F. E. Hoopes E. B. Fulhiam Frank Blanchard William Grossklaus W. C. A. Busch William Huttig G. A. Funck E. O. Burnside

Stevenson Urges Muscatine to Secure American Gibson Heater

Stevenson calls on the club to press forward on the American Gibson Heater company proposition. He praises deliberate action and urges every member to work for a successful outcome, stressing the club’s reputation depends on securing the firm for Muscatine.

Stevenson American Gibson Heater Company Gibson Heater Company Muscatine

Looters Foiled by Preventive Device on Express Run

Report outlines a device that could have prevented a Rock Island express car robbery near Davenport after an explosion. The article discusses how the invention might have deterred the robbery and protected the treasure car and crew.

Rock Island Road Davenport

Hyomei Cures Sixteen Years of Catarrh in A Boston Woman

A Massachusetts woman cured after sixteen years of catarrh by Hyomei is highlighted. The remedy is inhaled at home using an included inhaler, with rapid relief after a few uses and potential permanent cure with continued use. Mrs Elvira E B Gibson of Jordan Marsh & Co. Boston shares her long struggle and recovery. Jordan, Marsh & Co. head endorses the claim. J J Havercamp sells Hyomei outfits with a money back guarantee if not curing.

Massachusetts Hyomei Odirondacks Carolinas Elvira E. B. Gibson Jordan, Marsh & Co Boston Jordan J. J. Havercamp

New Engine Security System Uses Hot Water Curtain

A Chicago inventor George A. Copp patents a piping system around locomotives to spray hot water and steam from spoon nozzles. Three valves let the engineer or fireman direct scalding jets to rear cab, front engine, or tender if train robbers approach.

George A. Copp Chicago

Ministerial Association hears Rev Beatty on Holy Land trip

Rev. W. I. Beatty of the United Brethren church spoke at the Ministerial Association meeting about his recent visit to the Holy Land. He described many points of interest and the ministers attending were delighted with his talk. The trip summary will be completed next Monday morning.

E. C. Stocker H. J. Dean Muscatine Eells Cadle J. H. Munroe H. F. Giessler Prof I. S. Pepper J. W. Eells Penper Club W. I. Beatty United Brethren Church Holy Land Old Country

New Life Pills Claim Rejuvenation Benefit

A reader from Dempseytown Pa reports using Dr Kings New Life Pills nightly for two weeks to feel like in their teens claiming the pills restore vitality. The advertisement touts liver stomach and bowels relief as purely vegetable and non gripe priced at 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription drug store.

Dr. King D. H. Turner Dempseytown Havercamp’s

Nickel Plate Road Promotes Express Trains and Meals

The Nickel Plate Road markets itself as a time and money saver with three daily express trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Ameri can club meals cost from 0.5 to 1.90, claimed to rival any service between Chicago and the east. Chicago depot at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue. city ticket office at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams Street, Room 298, Chicago.

Chicago Harrison Street Fifth Avenue Adams Street Auditorium Annex John Y. Calahan

Men Consider Taking Club Home After Late Evenings

A lighthearted note suggests some men feel tempted to take a club home when staying late at the club. The remark reflects humor about after-hours routines and social atmosphere.

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