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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
4
A column titled Peoples Pulpit is set aside by the Journal for the unrestricted use of its readers to submit signed communications. The page invites community voices and outlines openness to varied viewpoints through reader letters and commentary.
Muscatine Island residents defend a fragile rural mail route after an inspector from Greely Col evaluates lines amid rules on 25 mile lengths and backtracking. The writer praises inspector L A Thompson for pursuing a workable map while noting long roads, pending changes, and the potential impact on property values.
Four adjoining lots with three houses offered at 2500 dollars. The property yields a steady monthly rent of 22 dollars, with light taxes and repairs. Located on a street car line in a desirable, healthful community with room for additional buildings.
The letter argues rural delivery needs open debate and action, warns that Congress cuts could end experiments if a new congress is elected, and urges farmers to speak up. Alice Walton Beatty signs the piece.
Citizens discuss the illness of Mrs. McKinley as Journal telegrams from San Francisco arrive. Public chatter ranges from criticism of the trip to sympathy for the president and Mrs. McKinley, with heated looks and strong opinions among passersby.
A local druggist endorses Mull's Grape Tonic as a spring remedy. The tonic claims to gently cleanse and tone the system, contrasting it with harsher spring tonics. A large bottle sells for 50 cents with a health guarantee and trial recommendation.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washing ton Va reports a severe ankle sprain followed by failure with several medicines. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm relief came quickly and a complete cure soon after. He notes it also helped frostbitten feet in his family and recommends the liniment. Sold by J J Havercamp and W C A Busch.
Advertisement notes speed and comfort for travel to New York or Philadelphia with luxuriously furnished vestibule sleeping parlor cars and day service.
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