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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

7

Refraction corrected by Dr Pentzer at East Second Street

Eye specialist Dr Pentzer treats defective vision and relieves headaches from eyestrain. Free eye examinations offered. Mrs John Hartman of Wapello visits with her daughter and son in the city. Attorney H M Bartlett travels to Ottumwa for business. H H Hart of Davenport visits the Lindle home. Miss Bessie Bodeman travels to Nichols to visit friends. Luellen Bros New Panitorium offers cleaning pressing and shoe shines at 222 East Second Street next to Grand hotel.

John Hartman Wapello City Luellen Bros East Second Street Grand Hotel H. H. Hart Davenport Mrs Geo. W. Lindle

A reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A letter from W S Brockman of Bangor Mo endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for bronchitis after three years of sleepless nights. He credits his wife for obtaining the medicine and says it provided complete relief. The notice states the remedy is sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Ww. S. Brockman Bagnell, Mo

One Fare Round Trip to Cleveland by Nickel Plate Road

Travel offer for round trip to Cleveland Ohio at eight fifty with extended return to October twenty eighth. Three daily trains from Chicago Passenger Station Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue. Send inquiries to John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Chicago for details.

Cleveland Nickel Plate Road Chicago Harrison St 5Th Ave John Y. Calahan Adams Street

Local residents gather for Cedar Rapids reunion and daily life

H C Thiesen returns from Cedar Rapids trip while Cc S Barkley and Harry Stein attend the reunion. Wm Bakey and Mrs H B Davison visit Muscatine and West Third street. Fannie Venerable travels from Chicago to visit family. Albert Wiltrout and Billa Strong wed in a justice court. Edward Asthalter and Bert Mark settle near Northwestern University Y M C A. Bishop Hartzel spoke at First M E church after London coronation.

H. B. Davison Wapello J. Linn Hoopes West Third Street Fannie Venerable el Paso Chicago Millie Simmons Wm. Shackleford Hiram Heath Iowa City Muscatine E. H. King West Fourth Street Albert C. Wiltrout Billa M. Strong Justice Court Squire H. S. Howe D. P. Miller Wilton Edward Asthalter Bert Mark Northwestern University Evanston College Y. M. C. A Bishop Hartzel Africa London Westminster Abbey

Holada to Tell All the Murderer

Holada prepared to reveal all details about the murder case as investigations continue and authorities seek answers about motive and suspect involvement. The forthcoming statements aim to shed light on the events leading to the crime and the parties connected to it.

State readies witness in Gallagher murder case

Iowa City report says the state will place Charles Holada on the stand to testify against Mrs. Gallagher and lay out alleged criminal relations and motives. The defense calls the Holada story an absolute falsehood as officials prepare for a four days’ notice and ongoing legal maneuvering in the case.

Iowa City Gallagher Charles Holada James Gallagher Gallagher Place George B. Holbert Holada Mr. Holbert

Iowa City Seeks Relief for Poor Rock Island Mail

Iowa City residents urge relief from the Rock Island mail service distress. They condemn the service as abominable with only one mail daily. The letter from Marengo mailed after 9 p.m. Friday cannot reach its destination promptly.

Iowa City Rock Island United States Tennessee Georgia Marengo

Grape-Nuts and Postum Aid Barron Doctor’s Digestive Relief

A Barron Wisconsin physician, 45, 6 feet tall, credits Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal Coffee with reversing his acid dyspepsia. He reports weight gain from 140 to 155 pounds after adopting the cereal with milk and continues to use it nightly before sleep. The testimonial is issued by the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Barron Wis Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Cure for Dysentery Helps Traveler Complete Trip

F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recalls being saved from a failed bicycle trip by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after two doses before starting and one along the route. He later used it again for dysentery with one dose curing him. For sale by all druggists.

F. L. Taylor New Albany Bradford County Ward Laceyville Chamberlain

For Home and Honor at Grand Opera House this Saturday

Lem B. Parker presents a absorbing new play titled For Home and Honor at the Grand opera house. The production promises novel ideas and mass appeal with matinee and evening showings and urges all patrons not to miss it.

Lem B. Parker Grand Opera House

Unclaimed Post Office Letters at Muscatine Iowa

Mail matter remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine post office for the week ending September 2, 1902 includes a Men’s List with sixteen names and a Ladies’ List with six names. Parties calling for above letters should say advertised. Wm. L. Roach P. M.

Muscatine Iowa Geo. Floresley W. A. Dawler H. H. Griffin J. Burt Hill Ralph Hellopeter Wm. Ives Geo. Lane J. P. Lloyd Charley Laughridge Thomas Lynn W. G. Martin Chas. Miller Chas. B. Moore E. E. Peterson John Phillips Phil Schildkne

River Forecast for Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine

River forecast ending 8 a m Friday September 26 1902 notes only slight changes on the Mississippi between Dubuque and Muscatine. The bulletin mentions Prairie du Chien and other locations with faint references to measurements or conditions.

Prairie du Chein Paneseraur Muscatine Mississippi River Dubuque

Vanderbilt's dying reflection on wealth and life

The interlocutor quotes Cornelius Vanderbilt expressing that wealth brings no personal benefit as he nears death. He laments that money cannot be eaten or worn, noting his modest living, constant beggar interruptions, digestive troubles, and that most funds are controlled by others for their own gain.

Chicago Cornelius Vanderbilt

Adams-McCoy Electric Co Pearl Battery Sale Notice

One day sale on Saturday September 27 offers Pearl dry batteries at 15 cents each. Store location is 118 Chestnut Street and Adams McCoy Electric Co promotes the discount event.

Chestnut Street Adams-McCoy Electric Co

Conscience at Work in Playtime Dispute

Grandma admonishes Willie to stop playing with Sammy Hill calling him a bad boy. Willie defends himself noting his own faults but argues for continued play.

Willie Sammy Hill

Precocious Johnny Says a Vendor Sells on Sundays

Precocious Johnny reports to an officer that a local man sells on Sundays. The policeman notes the shutters are up but Johnny insists the shutters are only a blind.

Johnny

In the Museum Jinks Ponders the Mummy’s Silence

In a museum scene Jinks admires a well preserved mummy and muses it might speak if spoken to. A friend suggests testing the idea with the tale Jinks just shared.

Jinks

Farm lands along railway line offer strong yields and stock country

Homeseekers excursion tickets available on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway route. Round trip fares valid on the first and third Tuesdays of June through October to lands in Northwestern Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and Southwestern South Dakota. Tickets from principal stations. effective via the C R I & P Ry. Cedar Rapids division.

Iss Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Homeseekers Jno G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Division Co RL & P. Ry Cedar Rapids

Train fare to Cleveland and return details vary by date

The notice promotes an $8.50 Cleveland and return fare via Nickel Plate Road for September 26 and 27 with a return deadline of October 28 upon ticket deposit in Cleveland. It mentions three daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars, and dining options from 35 cents to $1.00 with a la carte meals. The City Ticket Office is Chicago 111 Adams St, and agent John Y. Calahan at 113 Adams handles retailed information.

Cleveland Nickel Plate Road Chicago Adams St John Y. Calahan Adams Street

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Pepsin Syrup CO Monticello, Lil William Line Albert St Link Etek Royal Arcanum Li Iling Caldwell Monticello Daily Journal Battey West Second Street Ricksecker's Dr. Pentzer H. M. Bartlett Ottumwa Bessie Bodeman Nichols Pentzer South Texas W.C. Moore & CO Houston P. M. Muller Public Library Iowa Avenue Third Street Muscatine Ltr. & Box Co H. C. Thiesen Cc. S. Barkley West Liberty 35Th Harry Stein Marshalltown Wm. Bakey Barnum, Ia John Burkhard Anna Kelley Katherine King Mrs. Gallagher Blairstown Des Moines Baltimore the Doctor Doe Wah Jack D. Beckwith Dowagtac Beckwitth Jacob Fisch & Sons River Bulletin City Property Arnold Land Co Muscatine, Iowa the Journal Figprure Bria Ls S. G. Stein Pine Street E. P. Day
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