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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
7
Local notes report insurance offerings at Kemble's and a string of short community updates. Several residents, visitors, and travelers are listed with their movements to Davenport, Denver, Kansas City, Fairport, Wilton, and Des Moines. Church choir practice announced.
A testimonial from Miss Virginia Granes of Watertown N Y lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for treating ovarian inflammation and uterine issues. She credits four years ago’s womb falling to lifting strain and claims six weeks to full recovery.
County auditor's office accepts bids until noon September 13 1902 for ten car loads of Peoria district coal to be delivered on track at Muscatine Iowa in the public auction notice.
Amusement column promises thrice comedy lovers a rare treat as the show Weary Willie Walker, praised by critics, arrives at the opera house. The production is described as entirely different from prior tramp plays and showcases a company of notable excellence.
Grand theatre presents Camille next Thursday evening with Miss Morgan in the title role. Audiences expect the famed gowns from the production as part of the universal favorite play drawing eager ladies.
E. J. Carpenter presents Visions of the Orient in A Little Outcast with a first ever true view of a Chinese restaurant copied from Sing Fats of San Francisco Chinatown. Society leaders in brilliant costumes join a slumming party after the theatre. a vivid, fascinating scene. Grand Saturday, Sept. 13.
Rock Island county Democrats adopted resolutions denouncing state administration for collecting assessments from state employees and condemning anthracite operators for refusing to treat with their employer. They nominated J. F. Egan of Rock Island for state senator and W. R. Moore of Moline for minority representative for the 33rd district.
Mrs Geo J Gruber of Rock Island visited the city yesterday while Burdock Blood Bitters touted for health. Fred Jones traveled to Wilton for the Wilton fair. Jesse M Beck left for Iowa City to attend the Democratic congressional convention. Kemble's Abstract Books remain Muscatine County's complete source.
Reports from the National Pickle Makers Association warn of a looming pickle shortage this year, with only 567,700 bushels in sight and 740,200 fewer than 1900. Pack- ers refuse to name prices, waiting on developments while Kraut stands cheaper due to early cabbage crops in Muscatine region and late cabbage issues in Davenport.
A testimonial describes persistent constipation and chest tightness tied to coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, symptoms faded and sleep, energy, and appetite improved. The author recommends Postum to families and cites the Battle Creek Michigan company as the product origin.
Mrs W C Webster and daughter visited friends on the island while Edgar Meeker and his mother from Letts attended J D Blanks. Mildred Beatty recovers from illness as Fruitland Sunday school thrives with about 5 attendees. Hopewell school opens September 8 with Miss Gertrude Creswell.
Yankee Hollow notes include Jeff Boyler from Muscatine visiting C. W. Derby, Mr. Harris of West Liberty staying with Thos. Boot, and Mrs. H. T. McClean recovering at home. Abbie Derby visits her son Wm. at Walnut while Marshall Butterfield of Grinnell speaks at the Sunday school. Iowa township prospects joke about Gulliver’s Travels.
Weekly list of remaining unclaimed letters for week ending Sept 9 1902. Mens list includes W A Barger Jesse Blake Henry Bradley M B Brown F O Ceideburg Albert E Cornell B B Gerstman Henry Haun Sam Jackson J F Jennings Edward Johnson E D Mayhew Isaac Newton Albert Peetz. Ladies list lists Miss Sylvia Briles Miss Maud Brisbine Miss Maggie Burkhart Miss Clara Colgin two Miss Adda Fiehaly Miss Nelly Frye two Maria Harper Mrs Emma P Johnson Mrs Arthur McDonald Miss Marg rette Megee Mamie Miller Miss Margaret O'Brien Mrs Mary E O Connor Miss Lizzie Russell Mrs Swale Mrs Geo K Wills. Parties calling for above letters please say Advertised. Wm L Roach P M.
A good paying business located in a desirable part of Second street is for sale. Requires a small amount of capital. Owner has the best of reasons for selling. Titus and Jackson.
Dialogue from a New York Weekly sketch shows a young husband lamenting high costs of daily life while his wife admits the burden and notes their habit of buying in small quantities. The light exchange highlights household budgeting pressures.
Keota ssept 10 J H Vail moves into Ramsey property the Kid band plays Mediapolis fair this week Lon Adams returns from Missouri land tour Stewart addition lots to sell next Monday M Pleoka sells interest in Smith Lewis Co Wm Klett visits Singenmaster Sons lose valuable horse H J Farrell moves to Ottumwa Wilmer Anderson starts city delivery wagon Democratic county convention well attended Mrs Peter Fisher dies infant of Mr and Mrs Alex Schmidt dies Rev J B Schreckengast preaches Erdice building plasters Son of Peter Gillis burns face at Maplehurst Ranch Fred Teller family visit Wellman
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Treat it as a blood or constitutional disease with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is claimed not to be a quack medicine and was prescribed by a leading physician. The formulation combines tonics with blood purifiers. Testimonials are available upon request.
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