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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1902
Page
5
A mysterious figure is reported living five miles north of Atalissa. Residents describe sightings over a month, with two women spotting a man’s face near the roadside and two boys finding a leaf bed in dense brush. The creature reportedly avoids people and runs like a deer when seen. A searching party is planned.
In a testimonial from Northampton Mass resident James D Kimble the coffee addict credits Postum Cereal Coffee with reversing years of nervousness indigestion and weakness He says coffee was a slow poison and Postum rebuilt his system and appetite while restoring strength and health He notes friends also recovered after his recommendation.
An advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as a relief for exhausted systems and a potential aid to prevent worsening tuberculosis. It promises nourishment and strength to lungs and flesh, claiming the treatment can help sufferers gain force to throw off the disease and offers a free sample.
Residents report an unkempt solitary man living in the woods near farmhouses. He has never begged for food, and no one can identify him. Theories range from insane asylum escapee to fugitive from justice, with a planned search party to confront him.
Rev C H Wheeler of Iowa City addressed the Y M C A men’s meeting on First Things First from Matthew 6 33 stressing seeking the Kingdom of God. Duet by Miriam King and Ethel Riemcke was enjoyed. next meeting planned at the usual place and hour.
Fred S. Pentzer of Muscatine Iowa offers loans secured by good personal security and by farm produce and livestock.
All eyes turn to the Michigan Wisconsin showdown next Saturday in Chicago likely deciding the western football championship. Michigan seeks a decisive win after crushing Ohio State 86 to 0 while Wisconsin rolled over Kansas 38 to 0. Iowa falls to the rear after a 34 to 0 defeat, with other western results listed and eastern games offering future intrigue.
Harvard routed Brown 6 to 0 while Yale blanked Syracuse 24 to 0. Princeton and Penn also shut out opponents 21 to 0 and 6 to 0 respectively. Cornell and West Point posted 57 and 28 point wins over Oberlin and Williams. Dickinson and Naval Cadets were held scoreless.
West Liberty Iowa residents are noted visiting relatives and attending meetings. Several townsfolk travel for family, church events, or conventions with updates on illnesses, hosting guests, and community activities including a bazaar and club gatherings.
An old advertisement hails Dr. Wood as creator of Norway Pine Syrup a universal remedy. It markets the syrup as a cure for coughs colds and pulmonary diseases claiming broad healing powers and urging readers to buy for health.
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