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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
4
Three year old Freddie Freers, son of Mr and Mrs H B Freers of 405 Walnut street, was severely scalded when a tub of boiling water on a chair fell over in the kitchen. He suffered intense pain. doctors treated burns to his back legs and shoulders with linseed oil. Injuries not fatal and recovery expected as he rests.
Dr. H. M. Dean of this city received a letter announcing the semi centennial meeting of the Iowa State Medical Society to be held in Davenport on May 15 16 and 17. The notice is dated Davenport Iowa May 7 1901 and highlights the upcoming program.
Ida M. Newyce of Anderson South Carolina reports years of breathlessness heart pain and weak digestion tied to coffee use. After switching to Postum Food Coffee she notes complete relief of prior ailments and improved health over twelve months while urging others to try the drink as a safer alternative.
City members plan to attend a forthcoming medical program described as both instructive and interesting. Officials anticipate a large turnout and a fine program designed to engage the profession and public alike.
Principal F. H. Shinn announces a partnership with Prof. W. D. Peck of Galesburg Ill to manage increased attendance at Muscatine Business College. Peck, highly regarded in education, will begin by June 15 and the school will run through the summer.
Lone Tree May 10. Burglars who bound and gagged a watchman stole 500 dollars in goods from Schiller and Scholnik's store Thursday morning. The thieves appear to have fled to Iowa City after dumping a hand car they stole into a river.
Hogs close 5 to 10 cents lower with best butchers at 5.72 to 5.75 and bulk 5.65 to 5.70. Cattle: beeves 3.90 to 5.85, cows and heifers 1.90 to 4.86, stockers 2.50 to 4.99. Sheep and lambs weak with sheep 3.50 to 5.35 and lambs 4.00 to 5.15. Board of Trade quotes show May wheat around 71 and corn near 52 to 55 with oats about 28 to 27. Receipts hogs 18,000. cattle 15,000. sheep 8,000.
A list of merchants announces shopping tomorrow at The Wonder Geo Kranz Hinkel Flannery Evy Brandenburg M C Hayes Sam Berger M W Wheeler The Oriental Anson Clothing Co The Boston Store Barnard s Grocery Co C Leysen M N Bond J H St John Leysen s Shoe Store S L Cohn Jno A Robbins and the Manufact urer's Bazaar in the old Ficken building with goods priced low and good.
The Wonder store invites every woman in Muscatine and nearby areas to a special sale on Saturday with bargains across all departments. Surprises await in spring and summer goods at the ladies popular trading place. See announcement on page four.
Hurrah for the Imperial marks the launch of Schmidt Bros' latest bicycle line with 35 distinct styles to choose from, showcasing variety and modern design for buyers seeking new wheels.
The Journal publishes want ads noting a successful high school supper event. Community members report brisk sales, raising funds for student activities and equipment. Organizers thank volunteers and announce next month’s drive details.
Dr J Alvin Horne, a Rock Island physician and healer, claims to cure all diseases at a distance using natural remedies and his perfected metric. He offers free diagnosis and instructions, a free grand book, and testimonials, with no charge to receive materials. Also lists rent notice for five-acre property on Kindler Avenue near streetcar.
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