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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
6
An advocacy piece praising superior druggists for selling genuine medicines, especially Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. It warns against imitations bearing only Syrup of Figs or Fig Syrup and urges customers to demand the full company name on packaging and to return counterfeit products.
Rev. J. B. Bloom delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Wilton High School graduates at the Presbyterian church. He urged forming a habit of industry as the path to wealth, power, education, and character, tying labor to moral life and everyday care. The program included student speakers, declamations, songs, and presentation of certificates.
Advertises health and vigor by promoting digestion with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Claims product is perfect or you pay nothing. Available for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Iowa Central announces summer round trip rates from Elrick Junction to major destinations. Prices include St Paul Minneapolis 13.30, Duluth 17.39, Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo 24.60, Salt Lake City Ogden 37.00. Special trips to Denver for Epworth League 21.50 and G A R encampment 15.55 with sale windows and 50 cent extensions. Portland Oregon 49.85 with ninety day limit and stopovers. California at similar rates. Hot Springs Arkansas one fare plus two dollars. Buy via agents or A B Cutts G P T A.
The Commercial club of Muscatine increases its manufacturers committee from three to seven to boost efficiency as the city pursues new industries. President Henry Giessler will announce the new members soon. The Milwaukee Road train proposal also aims to start a morning service from Seymour to Davenport passing through Muscatine around 10 in the forenoon with a return after 4 pm.
Rev. J. R. Hanley delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Keota High School for the graduating class. The address reflected on values and future responsibilities as students prepare for commencement.
An advertisement extols Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as key to restoring brain vitality and nerve energy. It claims to rebuild gray matter, improve sleep, and cure chronic anxiety without being a stimulant or sedative. A testimonial from Mrs. Florence Sanders describes dramatic personal improvement after use. Sold by druggists for $1 and by mail from Albion, Michigan with a free book offer.
Chil dren's day exercises at the Christian church themed Brightening the World featured songs recitations and drills. An offering of 14.27 was received for foreign missions. Local residents and students attended and returned to daily duties.
Miss Emma Cavan visits Monmouth with Miss Blanche Wilson through Monday. Mrs. Emma Conner of Hill City Kansas visits mother Mrs. Anna Stewart and friends. Mrs. Rhoda Harris travels to Douglas Nebraska to see her daughter. Mrs. Lou Love from Middletown Iowa visits friends. Miss Lottie Wilcox of Columbus Junction Iowa visits May Duncan. Rev M W Higbee of Corning Iowa accepts pastorate at Knox Presbyterian Omaha Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Long of Burlington visit Mrs Jays. Misses Gaull and Kremer of Kosssuth Iowa attend school closing.
G A R SHMFILRY Norman Post No. 251 conducts meetings on the first and third Tuesdays monthly at headquarters. Local veterans gather to discuss events and activities.
Far City Lodge No 45 holds lodge meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings of each month at Fish Hall East Second Street.
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