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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1900
Page
4
The firm Young and Ewer has dissolved. Mr. Young will continue at A. F. Whisler's general repair shop 211 West Second Street. All work will be done in a workmanlike manner. Monroe Young.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific announces $12 excursion to Kansas and Nebraska and $14 to Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets on rate dates October 2 and 16. J V Weidlein emigrant agent.
Veterans from Muscatine and Davenport discuss Philippine policy after service with Funston. They advocate holding the islands, civilizing through intermarriage, and expanding commerce in lumber and rice. Freeman warns natives may riot without restraint, while praising American influence and condemning local rebels.
The Eastern Iowa Association of the Fraternal Aid Society met at West Liberty for its annual session and picnic. President Dr. Van Duzer presided as minutes were approved. Medeapolis was chosen for the next session with new officers elected for the year.
A rising vote of sympathy was taken for Brother Bast of Muscatine who is seriously ill with fever. The afternoon program opened after dinner served by the Public Library Board ladies, featured the Mechanics' band, and included invocations, welcomes, responses, and addresses by notable speakers from Cedar Rapids and Lawrence Kansas. The evening session ran 5:30 to 7:30 with an oyster supper at the Parlor restaurant, followed by band music and a declamation titled The Debating Socie.
Miss Nellie A Morford dies in West Muscatine from bronchitis at age 21. Born October 27 1878 she was a Muscatine high school graduate and a Methodist church member. Survived by her mother a sister and elder brother Clayton.
William Doran a longtime Wilton Township resident died at his home near Wilton October 11 1900 at 2 pm after about a month of illness. He moved from Ohio to Wilton Township nearly fifty years ago and lived there since. He leaves a wife two sons three daughters seven grandchildren and one great grandson. If he had lived to February he would have been 79. The funeral was held at 2 pm Sunday with burial at Oak Dale cemetery.
Remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office week ending Oct 16 1900 includes men J H Curley Jim Dwyer James Hubbard Wm Kinley Mr Linglang H B Strong C Wag nan Casper Weise and women Mrs Frank Cable Mrs Nannie Crosby Mrs Myrta Day Mrs Hervey Stiles. Recipients must say Advertised Wm L Roach P M.
Tickets offered on the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes target the South and Southwest including Arkansas Texas Louisiana Missouri Kansas and Arizona. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month one fare plus $2 covers a round trip valid twenty one days with stop over privileges. For information contact Bissell Wilson District Pass Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
Advertisement notes Weeks Break P A Cold Tab. Claims no cure no pay. Price 25 cents. J J Havercamp listed as sole agent.
A promotional note invites readers to join a Rock Island excursion to Kansas on October 16. The piece promises very low rates and mentions farmers traveling by auto, encouraging participation.
The Doctor Shepard Method claims thousands cured of consumption proving it is curable. Scientists and physicians acknowledge nature holds a cure and ultimate science will find it. His interviews with cured patients and others in treatment support the claim and his offer to provide free proof to a few sufferers in each community.
The notice explains free medical examination and treatment after submitting a precise patient history. Each case receives personalized study, diagnosis, and a separate prescription, with no uniform cure but tailored care by Dr. Shepard.
Muscatine Court of Honor plans a special train to Rock Island on October 17 leaving at 7 15 p m and returning at 1 00 a m One and one third fare for round trip open to any attendee regardless of Court membership C M Gould Agent
The signers promise to refund the money for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds A 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded Names listed include G A Reimicke W B Barkalow Nesper Co Jno J reamp and J Theo Keuchman.
Steady employment offered to experienced button cutters. No beginners need apply. Keithsburg Pearl Button Co in Keithsburg Illinois seeks skilled workers for ongoing production.
The Rock Island offers special excursion rates on October 16 to western and southwestern destinations. Passengers should contact Cal at the passenger depot or call telephore 87 for details and tickets.
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