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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
6
Mahin's Magazine cautions readers on the gullibility of the ordinary reader for medical ads. It argues unscrupulous patent medicine sellers exploit public trust, peddling poisons while reputable firms avoid such products. The piece condemns deceptive marketing practices and emphasizes consumer protection.
The Black Diamond Express runs between Buffalo New York and Philadelphia offering scenic views and comfortable travel. This article invites readers to ride for an entrance experience and to avoid missing the journey on the eastbound route.
Social visits and moves mark the column with Mr and Mrs Thomas E Hogue hosting fourteen friends, Clarence Henderson relocating to Davenport, the Kelsh family entertaining relatives from Prairie Kanoll, and Mrs C H Milnes dying of consumption. The funeral of Zelatus N King aged 68 is noted with service details and survivors listed. Relatives travel from St Paul and Muscatine for the interment at Oakridge cemetery.
Mrs. C. H. Wilson hosted in her home last week while Mrs. H. W. Lamp visited relatives in Rock Island since early week. Mrs. C. H. Jacobsen spent time with her mother in Summerfield Ohio during the same period.
Numerous residents make trips to Muscatine Davenport and Washington Iowa with house moves and relocations noted. Mr and Mrs A Sylvester plan to relocate to Dewitt Missouri and leave Fairport. Families and friends visit, travel by Firefly and passenger trains, and a new baby arrives as small town life features departures and arrivals.
Wapello, Ia Oct 14 reports Will Bridges building a poultry house for improved chicken breeds next year. Attorney P F McVay visited for legal business. A divorce suit Nathan B Beach versus Blanche Beach is filed, citing October 1899 marriage and July 1900 desertion. Dr Twigg visited, preaching Sunday evening only. Ed Fisher rents a Minnesota farm and will move next month. Miss Mattie Hunt ill with tonsillitis leaving Columbus City school. Mrs Minnie Wilhelma and son visit from St Paul. Sunday school market in Plitt building a success. arrears paid. Anna Weber home from Columbus City for an over Sunday visit.
Amusements notes Clarence and Artie, portrayed by Wood and Ward, are distinct hobos from usual stage types as they embody Ward McAllisters of trampdom in their act.
A father credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his son's life. The article notes how the remedy helped a severe cough and relieved distress, detailing the father's gratitude and the remedy's perceived effectiveness.
A. M. Hoppe of Rio Creek Wisconsin credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with saving his nine year old son from a severe croup attack. He reports the child was choking and unable to speak, but after being given the remedy he improved quickly. For sale by all druggists.
Miss Maggie Switzer of Muscatine visits Wilton guests Mrs. Strong. Prof. Fath spent Sunday in Muscatine. Prof. Harms plans Boulder for health care. Harris resigns from college. Wilton regrets losing the couple. J. E. Park of Le Claire visits. Park returns, Mrs. Park stays. Jim McCartney moves to Commercial House. Ford Jacobs’ family to occupy former home. Amanda Friederichsen visits Muscatine. Clyde Williams of Iowa City guests at Rider home. Rev and Mrs McAulay and Miss Jennie Kelley at State Christian Endeavor convention in Cedar Rapids. Prof. Leil preaches at Grandview. Frank Bacon returns from California. barn rebuild planned east of town. Wilton attendees at Teachers’ Association: Seil, Focht, Seymour, Johnston, Perry, Mahanna, Penney, Detchon, Holzhauer, Packer, Collins, Finger, Smith, Whitmer, Friederichsen, Boot, J B Harris. D. F. Dwyer welcomes a daughter. Rev Bumgarden of Lone Tree to fill Wilton Reformed church pulpit regularly. Wilton Presbyterian annual meeting this evening. H. W. Lamp leaves for Chicago on business. John Montgomery of Belle Plaine mentioned.
Ellery Co. Watts rode from Montpelier to Muscatine Saturday for a week with his uncle Elmer Kickelberger and other kin. Richard Nugent aided John Saltaneesk in corn fodder work on Friday while Mrs. Nugent and children visited home folks, as the Dipple brothers and Willie Bohn finished their day. The neighboring stack toppled earlier, its half toppled over, a prankish sight.
In a shaded lane a young woman asks if the man is a poet. He modestly confirms. She adds that poets like Omar the tentmaker are needed while noting cirenses have consolidated economics and limit poets to one occupation. The judge remarks on literature's rocky path.
Kirk Hargrave of Pittsburg visits his brothers Clarence and Herbert in Atalissa. Miss Story of Texas visits her great aunt Mrs Mary Lundy. Miss Ollie Ireland loses a black fur trim coat at West Liberty depot and asks for its return. Fire aftermath insurers settle with Speer and the bank. rebuilding planned. Will Speer and Hampton plan new shop. Stucker and McAninch to open a meat market. Minnie Lamb recovering, thanks friends. Wilton defeats Atalissa 5 to 0 in football. Voters attend Muscatine political meeting. Flora Riddle of Bentonsville visits Chas Riddle. Rev Griscel and family to move to Perry Illinois for a Presbyterian call.
A merged display lists multiple local banks in Muscatine Iowa including Cook Musser Co Hershey State Bank First National Bank and their officers and services The notice highlights banking and exchange real estate loans four percent interest on time deposits safety deposit boxes and vault services
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and inflammatory conditions. It cites a testimonial from Ella Sapp of Jamestown North Carolina detailing significant relief after three months of use and notes an offer for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail, with postage covered.
The advertisement lists officers J. Carskaddan as President J. B. Dougherty as Vice President and Chas Page as Cashier. It notes capital of 80 000 dollars four percent interest on deposits and real estate loans at low rates with favorable terms located at the First National Bank Building.
Daily service to Montezuma at 8 15 except Sundays. Return from Montezuma at 8 40 arriving times and later 1 10 p. M Gould, Agent.
The timetable lists passenger and freight trains with numbers 8 86 30 15 and 16, routes Chicago to Denver via Kansas City or St. Joseph, and through trains to Kansas City El Paso City of Mexico and California. It also maps the Wilton Muscatine branch with departure and arrival times across morning afternoon and night slots.
The Muscatine North and South By Co issues April 20 1902 schedule times from Ly to Muscatine and Elrick Jet with No 8 No 1 Ly routes to Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Jet and No 2 No 4 reverse trips. Connections with B C R N Iowa Central and local stations described by station and arrival times. Charles Howard General Agent.
At Elrick Junction Iowa Central lists northbound trains No 3 St Paul Express at 8 10 pm No 5 Mason City Mall 11 59 am No 25 Way Freight 10 05 am and southbound No 6 Peoria Mail 2 45 pm No 4 Peoria Fapress 5 36 am No 16 Way Freight 1 50 pm Coupon tickets to US Canada Mexico and agent contacts A F B Cutts Minneapolis and G L Seevers Elrick Junction Iowa.
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