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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
2
The piece urges consumers to avoid loose coffee and rely on sealed Arbuckles ARIOLA, arguing that only experienced roasters and named suppliers can ensure quality. It questions who handles coffee from origin to cup and warns against uncertain sources.
The notice extols Arbuckles coffee as uniformly roasted and preserved by sealing beans. It urges buying ARIOSA by mail order for 16 pounds with freight paid, promising genuine packaging and free presents, plus a new color book, while warning against scoop coffee. Addresses in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis are listed.
Steamers Helen Blair Columbia sail routes to Rock Island Davenport New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka Burlington with varied days mornings and evenings. Moonlight excursion from Muscatine Saturdays 8 to 11 pm. Helen Platt resumes old times before May 20 and after October 15. Round trip to Davenport Sundays 50 cents.
Deeds recorded show Thomas Healy and others transferring land to James W. Healy and Anna F. Healy for nominal sums. Transfers include multiple parcels in townships 76 to 78, Park Place additions in Muscatine, and various outlots with prices listed from $1.00 to $930.00 plus larger sums for unrelated parcels. Other transfers cover blocks, lots, and undivided interests in sections 17 and 22 with prices up to $2,103.57.
Round trip fares from Chicago to Boston priced at 19 dollars with 1 dollar charge plus options of 24 dollars via New York City all rail or 25 dollars via New York City and steamer both ways. Tickets valid May 3 to June 9 with extension to July 5, stopovers at Niagara Falls and Cha taugua take points, three through trains daily with Pullman sleeping cars, departs La Salle Street. Reservations through Joan Y Calahan Chicago room 298 Adams Street.
Immense crowds flock to White City despite unpropitious weather. Since opening on the coldest day in two months, attendance outpaces last year’s figures. New attractions include Jewell's Manikins, Big Otto with trained animals, the Chicago Fire and Midget City, signaling White City as a lasting Chicago amusement hub attracting visitors from nearby towns.
Alvin H Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after years of failed remedies. He reports four bottles cured him and he is now entirely well. Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.
John B Clough died at his Bloomington township home after several weeks illness. He served in the Thirty fifth Iowa infantry in the Civil War and left a son J M Clough and a daughter Mrs Washington Graves of Progress Wisconsin. Survived by three brothers Lewis George and Alfred. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from his home with burial in Klein Cemetery.
Miss Rachel Irene Benshoof of Blue Grass Indiana receives Barnes University pharmacy faculty prize for highest overall grades. daughter of Jacob Benshoof Jr now in Seattle. brother Dr J A Benshoof 1905 Barnes graduate practicing in Seattle. sister of Mrs Louis Plett.
Frederick Huttig Sr. leaves dividends from Western Sash and Door stock to his widow during her life and the residue to her. After her death the estate goes to five children William Charles Frederick Caroline Gremmel and Kate Bryers. No estate value given.
Professor Paudiet states a movable band stand will be used at street corners for summer concerts, replacing former court square performances. The mayor and city council have granted permission, and Paudiet promises excellent concerts across the city.
A large drove of hogs was brought into Muscatine yesterday by several Illinois farmers. Twenty five loads crossed the bridge and were purchased by Wilson Downey.
Public stores learn exactly what goes into Dr. Pierce medicines including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The pamphlet of ingredients is mailed free and promises reports from medical authorities. Gifts include The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and free book offers with stamps.
Morning Sun Iowa May 26 funeral services for Mrs Jane Owens who died at her daughter’s home were held from that residence conducted by Rev Wm Mackay. Born November 9 1820 in Ohio she married Forgay Owens October 15 1840. Surviving children include John Robert Daniel Joseph Owens and Mrs Julia Sprowl with 44 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. She was a lifelong Presbyterian and regular attendee.
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