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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
5
Agent E R Beem wins reinstatement of the Wilton train to depart Muscatine at 9 30 and the Wilton return at 11 30 pm. The move rescinds the petition and aims to restore service, pleasing shippers and business leaders who had felt the line’s elimination harmed local interests.
Mrs. Emma Schreurs, 1211 East Second street, fell down an open cellar stairway while lighting a lamp. She suffered severe head injuries but remained otherwise unhurt. She had been disabled by rheumatism and failed to notice the open door in the dark. recovery will take time.
Local merchants advertise across many stores with large bargains on dress goods shoes and houseware. Highlights include the Boston Store feature lines and school supplies from Wilson Shoe Store with a free tablet and pencil offer. Blanchard Packing sells lard cheap at 10 cents a pound.
An advertisement claims abuse of strict law causes irregular living leading to organ derangement and symptoms like constipation headache or liver trouble. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle yet thorough remedy available at Havercamp's Prescription drug store for 2he.
Incident 1 notes N G encampment and calls for local business leaders to approach railroads about Governor's Day. Suggested effort aims for a large citywide affair with rail link support.
Miss Emma Fuhlenders, a hopeless cripple, drank carbolic acid and died late yesterday afternoon in Rock Island Illinois. The death follows a period of brooding over her condition.
A mother recounts how switching her infant from cow milk to Grape-Nuts with milk improved the baby’s health and digestion. She notes benefits for older children and nervous mothers, praising the product as wonderful for the whole family and urging readers to look for The Road to Wellville in every package.
Business leaders consider coordinating special train service from Monmouth Illinois Montezuma and other points to Muscatine for Governor's Day. Excursion rates and advertising would help attract up to 5000 visitors with rail lines Rock Island M N and S and lines southwest. Prompt action and a local committee could finalize arrangements before the camp week.
Shoo Fly residents share weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. R. Sherburne host the former's sister and niece from Chicago. Mrs. Springmire and Miss Maude Gould from Oxford visit their sister Mrs. Geo. Eden. L. A. Rubelman entertains Iowa City guests. Alta and Stella Eden start Lone Tree high school. Jeff McCollister and wife attend a dinner at Mrs. Whittacre’s in Iowa City. Iowa commission of the St. Louis exposition backs a state fair next year.
General Manager A. C. Goodnow has approved new depot plans for Muscatine and will forward them to the city for council action. The plans are praised as fine and likely to please residents. Work is not expected to start until spring, with preliminary tasks possibly before winter, aiming for rapid completion after frost.
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