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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1902

Page

7

Local Bargains and City Roundup News

Titus and Jackson advertise bargains in city property while notables travel by train and car. Rev. R H Greaves returns from Minneapolis. Maud Butcher and Henry F Gabriel ride the Western to Deep River. Ray Nyemaster of Atalissa visits the city. Dr Pentzer eyesights clinic operates at 217 E 2d street with free exams and Saturday hours. Deputies and townsfolk journey for visits and business to What Cheer Joliet Ka lona Spirit Lake. Quaker Tonic touted for kidneys liver and digestion with fifty cent price. Herr’s crime article praised and republished by Daily Sun Telegram in Richmond Indiana.

Daily Sun-Telegram Richmond Indiana

Officers Chosen at G A R Ladies Convention in Des Moines

Report from Mollie Wiles on the Ladies of the G A R state convention held at Des Moines with about 70 delegates. Officers elected include President Charlotte Morgan Waterloo and Mollie Wiles Muscatine. others named from Montezuma Keokuk Davenport and Clinton. The meeting covered governance rules, finances, and proposals to connect other societies via the executive committee.

Mollie Wiles Ladies of the Des Moines Department of the Ladies of the Kirkwood Hotel State Capitol Odd Fellows’ Temple Overlook Charlotte B. Morgan J. J. Stucky H. M. Sampson Villisea Iti Zafifi Leee E. E Eee Charlotte A. Morgan Waterloo Mary Cochran Montezuma Muscatine Johnson Keokuk Flannigan Davenport Anna A. Weaves Hunting Clinton Por

Local notices from Muscatine area travelers and events

Miss Mabel Vanatta and Oliver Eliason traveled to Washington and Columbus Junction respectively this morning. Miss Callie Martin left for New York amid her brother’s illness, while Mrs. C. H. Green will visit relatives in River side. Mr. and Mrs. Umscheid visit Nichols at the old home. South Muscatine Sewing Society will meet at Mrs. Wm. Eberhart’s home. Engineer James Bradford visited from Davenport. Mrs. Cash McBride heads to Waverly for a week with relatives. A Muscatine resident praises local Journal bargains over Chicago for better home foods. Mrs. Ernstdorf returns home to Boone after visiting. Electa Chapter of the Eastern Star decorated graves and plans memorial services at Castle Hall. An ad notes Journal reach and local merchants’ advantage through its circulation.

Leonard J. Umscheid Nichols Ladies of Electa The Fastern Star Castle Hall K. P Iowa Avenue Muscatine Rev. Pool

Camping In Colorado Promises Cheap Pleasant Outing

Jno Sebastian general passenger agent of the Great Rock Island Route Chicago announces a free Colorado literature offer. The planned book titled Camping In Colorado promises full details on where to go necessary gear and costs for the inexperienced traveler.

Jno Sebastian Great Rock Island Chicago Ill Colorado

New Royal Muskoka Hotel Opens This Summer

The New Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in the Muskoka Lakes resort region and opens for guests on June 15. For details, write Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. T. A. Grand Trunk railway system 135 Adams St Chicago.

America Muskoka Lakes Canada United States Geo. W. Vaux T. A Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago

Right Food Rebuilds Nervous Vitality Says Baltimore Man

A Baltimore man describes years of poor health and failed treatments until a doctor prescribed Grape-Nuts, claiming it supplied essential phosphate of potash and aided digestion. He credits improved mental and bodily vigor to the food and urges others to consider nourishment as the cause of nervous troubles. The letter, produced by Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich., asks for publication without his name.

Baltimore Neur-Asthenia New York Sanitarium Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Woman Credits Vegetable Compound For Ovarian Recovery

Mrs G Bavese of Lansing Michigan says years on the road harmed her health but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her vitality after an ovarian issue. Within a month she felt better and after three months was cured with no missed engagements. She endorses the tonic and notes sincere recommendations from friends. She offers to consult readers and mentions a $5000 forfeit if testimonial is not genuine.

Lydia FE Pinkham G. Bavese Lansing Mich

Ladies of the G. A. R. of Iowa close sessions in Kirkwood

Committees to greet the G. A. R. and the W. R. C. were elected with Mrs. H. M. Sampson Mrs. Denam and others named. Greetings to the Sons of Veterans were planned but their meeting adjourned before action. Officers were installed Thursday at Kirkwood hotel ending the department convention.

Kirkwood Hotel Department of Iowa

Downey Social Roundup Sees Visits, Events and Travel

Downey Iowa items report W W Gruell of West Branch in town, Mary and Edna Secrest hosting Iowa City friends, B Y P A talent social set for June 5 with church program and lawn ice cream. Notables include Rev J F Baker preaching at Wilton, visits by G W Cornwall and H K Gates, Dolly Murphy’s Hud son trip, Sophia Schenck returning to Kansas, and pleurisy recovery for Mrs W O Brisbine.

Downey W. W. Gruell West Branch Mary Edna Secrest Iowa City J. F. Baker Wilton G. W. Cornwall H. K. Gates Dolly Murphy Hudson Iowa Sophia Schenck Kansas E. T. S. Schenck W. O. Brisbine Walter Mackey J. H. Secrest Geo. Myers L. G. Wiggins Sylvia McCain Nickerson Kas Cora Pasteur Institute Chicago Frank Watters

Lettsville Local News Highlights and Church Notice

May 29 Lettsville items report visitors from Montana Nebraska and Oklahoma. Commencement receipts total 45.66 dollars. Local residents purchase wagons carriages and teams as prosperity grows. Letts U B church schedules Children's Day service and quarterly conference led by T G Breaw.

Dissolution of Hirt & Griffith and continuation by Hirt firm

The firm of Hirt & Griffith is dissolved by mutual consent with J. J. Griffith retiring. The business will be continued by L. C. Hirt & Co., which assumes all notes, bills, and pre May 13 1902 accounts and will pay those existing obligations.

Hirt & Griffith J. J. Griffith L. C. Hirt & Co

A little poker now and then is apt to break the best of men

A brief quip noting that even a small poker habit can undermine a strong man, implying caution about gambling tendencies and personal restraint.

Dean's Kidney Pills Earn Local Endorsement

A Muscatine resident cites relief from years of backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. E Van Wagner of 204 B Street South Muscatine reports three days to noticeable improvement and long lasting relief. For sale by Havercamp's pharmacy with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Muscatine E. van Wagner B Street South Muscatine Havercamp’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Sufferer

A Chicago man reports relief from long term indigestion after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it digests food, rebuilds the stomach, and offers permanent relief without dieting. The testimonial asserts the remedy cures stomach troubles and helps children, with the firm B C Parrr & Co as makers.

Randa Duelap, Ill B.C. Parrr & Co Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jobecco DAILY Jocurnaz Mrs, Battey Weat Second Street Robinson McBride & Cop2 John A. Robbins Titus & Jackson R. H. Greaves Minneapolis Ray Nyemaster Atalissa Pentzer E. 2d Street Charles Croxen W. S. McKee Spirit Lake J. A. Snyder Kalona J. M. Baker What Cheer Joliet G. A.R of the Convention Mabel Vanatta Washington Oliver Eliason Columbus Junction Callie Martin C. H. Green Riverside South James Bradford Tuesday Journal Journal Mary Ernstdorf Rudolph Schmidt Boone Royal Muskoka Hotel Bruce Esca Mas. Pryxuam G. Bruce Lettsville Letts Lanstrom Montana Letts U. B U. B R. E. Williams T. G. Breaw California Figprine Cereal Co San Jose Cal GRACE Postence Board of Trade Center Business District C. C. Collins Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street Saic Ale Lassie Asenens the Journal Atlantic S. G. Stein Cp Day East Second Street
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