Alcohol as medicine warned by science voices
A Health Culture excerpt lists physicians disputing alcohol as medicine. It cites ten case opinions from Kerr Bowan Thompson Brunton Richardson Rae Bantock Heywood Smith Wilkes Lancet Lima Wood and Dickinson and Guthrie, concluding alcohol harms blood digestion nerves liver kidneys and heart and that science warns against its use.
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Voice OF Science
Irish League Journal
Norman Kerr
Bow
Henry Thompson
Brunton
Sir B. Richardson
John Rae
J. C. Reid
Bantock
Heywood Smith
Wilkes
London Lancet
Lima Woodhead
Dickinson
Canada
P. T
Dr. Guthrie
Threat and indirect cost of the liquor traffic
A St. Louis Globe Democrat quotation cites the total toll of liquor traffic including money spent by consumers and grain value lost, plus costs from crime insanity pauperism misdirected work and reduced productivity. It frames liquor spending as criminal waste of money and life.
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MONON
Klass
St. Louis Globe Democrat
German meat decree blocks American imports claims
The National Provisioner says a German emperor decree enforces meat inspection rules from two years ago. It targets borax and boric acid as additives, with experts confirming safety, while the paper argues the move is a disguised export ban on American meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Shipping Fresh Meats to Germany Requires Prohibited Agent
German parts must be kept refrigerated or stored in an enclosure and shipped only when uncovered. It is stated as impossible to ship fresh meats to Germany without the use of the prohibited agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Writers Responsibility Warns After Howard Miller Death
The Keokuk Gate City notes Howard Miller, son of the Keokuk assistant postmaster, died by his own hand in Chicago. It laments readers and writers for what they publish and cautions against depressing poetry and liquor ads that tempt youth. It argues for US policy restraint in foreign fights and defends Carnegie from critics over his evening attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Chicago
Howard Miller
Keokuk
Howard
Hog skinning eyed as alternative to scalding in packing
The article notes a belief that hogs may be skinned in large packing houses instead of scalded. It is suggested the skin has commercial value and may improve meat selling quality when the hog is skinned.
Carnegie Pol ytechnic School to Be Built in Pittsburg
Carnegie plans a vast polytechnic school in Pittsburg funded by a $33,000,000 endowment to become the world’s best endowed institution and to educate 100,000 pupils as skilled artisans across all metal and lab disciplines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Iowa Weather Official Predicts Record Crops Ahead
Director Sage of the Iowa weather and crop service states soil conditions are at their best for the season and forecasts a year of large harvests in Iowa. He notes unprecedented soil health and expects strong yields across the state.
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Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Mossberry Returns Home Wearing Horns Surprise
Des Moines readers note Senator Mossberry returning to his district wearing a horned accessory, provoking reactions from constituents as he resumes duties.
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Des Moines Capital
Mossberry
Baby and Pup Debate Bottle Over Five Dollar Pup
Humorous exchange features a baby and a four legged pup. The pup resists sharing while the caregiver scolds both, highlighting a playful domestic quarrel over generosity and care. The scene captures regional dialect and lighthearted frontier humor.
Hide and Seek Bank Stock Sparks Marriage Plan
Fred confesses ownership via Carrye’s father as stock rises prompting an imminent wedding. The dialogue reveals a playful high stakes financial twist behind a betrothal.
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Fred
Not for Mamma to Crack
A brief humorous anecdote about six year old Howard Green returning from his first Sunday school visit. He asks if God watches him all the time and then wonders what he is doing with others while watching him. His mother responds that God watches everyone.
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Mamma
Little Howard Green
Howard
Hunter Tufford Knott Confesses Grub Seeking
A kitchen door encounter has Tufford Knott claiming he is a hunter, specifically of grub, after recounting his tale of woe to a woman at the door. The exchange highlights his unusual vocation in a rural setting.
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Tufford Knott
Quotable Civil War Exchange About Bragg’s Composure
A humorous wartime exchange features a General and a Major debating whether Colonel Bragg stayed calm as bullets flew. The Major quips Bragg was so cold he shivered like a leaf, illustrating battlefield bravado in terse dialogue.
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Colonel Bragg
Feather cleaning bill leads to wrong department
A customer asked a saleswoman in a millinery showroom how feathers were priced for cleaning. Ten cents apiece was the reply. The customer said she could not pay, but mentioned two beds full of feathers. The humor ends with the line that she was in the wrong department.
Court hears unusual engagement confession and acceptance
The dialogue notes a proposal framed as a joke and a subsequent acceptance. The subject also reflects that he no longer sees himself as a humorist. The remarks imply a personal shift in self-perception within the relationship context.
Opera Cloak and a Masterful Prospect on the Mesaba
Miss Lilian Fairweather pursues a gown and a fleeting European voyage as Nicholas Purdy fakes a surrender to win her. A tug, a doomed steamer, and a two hundred fifty dollar cloak lead to a staged reunion and a punchy confession of possession.
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Lilian Fairweather
Schenck & Behenck
Nicholas
Jacob
Rachel
Mesaba
Europe
Nicholas Purdy
Miss Macy
Miss Fairweather
Lilian
Pier 17
Mr. Purdy
Lilien
Mr. Schenck
Lil
Lilan
School Board Meets in Quiet April Session
The school board held an uneventful April meeting with no notable legislation. Minutes were approved after a correction about misquoted remarks, and an ex-treasurer report was reviewed. Directors directed a $1,284.84 credit to late treasurer J. J. Engel and bills from Muscatine firms were ordered paid.
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Hunt
Hopkinson & Fischer Co
Muscatine New Co
Iowa Telephone Co
PEM
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Eied
Atkinson & Mentzer
J. Bridgman & Son
Ella W. Thompson
Journal Printing Co
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Finance Committee
Politician Rumblings In Iowa Delegation Affairs 1902
Washington dispatch reports Iowa officials and federal positions in play as debate swirls around Collectors Patterson Kemble and Meyer plus possible bank examiner appointment. Caucus timing and Rosebud free homes bills add to a complex tug of influence among Haugen Hepburn Burke and Conner on open Sioux City postmaster and inspection of fruit trees. Frank J. Stillman.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Messrs
McMillan and Patterson
United States
Thomas
Sammis
Washington, D. C
Patterson and Kemble
Iowa
Treasury
Messrs. Patterson
Kemble
Henry Meyer
Elkader
National Bank
Haugen
Meyer
Hepburn
Burke
South Dakota
Rosebud
Gregory County
Gamble
Senate
Gambie
Sioux City
Heizer
Mexico
Endorsement by Muscatine Citizens Prompts Doans Kidney Pills
A Muscatine reader testifies of long kidney trouble with gravel rheumatic backache and swelling. After trying many remedies she used Doans Kidney Pills from Havercamp's pharmacy and reports reduced swelling improved kidney secretions and relief, urging others to use Doans sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lowry
Cedar Street
Dean
Havercamp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
A Child Misnames Coffee In Store Gaffe
A five year old sent to buy coffee tells the shopkeeper she wants Jamaica and Jehovah mixed, after forgetting the exact name. The humorous misstatement reflects a mix up of Jamaica and Mocha with a misheard phrase.
Danish West Indies Vote Favors Sale to United States
A straw poll in the Danish West Indies reveals broad support for transferring the islands to the United States with residents signaling favorable outcomes for their bread and butter interests.
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Danish West Indies
United States
A Valuable Medicine for Coughs and Colds in Children
A Colombo Ceylon watchmaker recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He cites two years of use by the City Dispensary and notes rapid chest cold relief with rarely more than one bottle. He says it has benefited many, and it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Chas. M. Cramer
Colombo
Ceylon
Maloney's Wedding Day at the Grand
James L. McCabe presents Maloney's Wedding Day a lively musical farce at the Grand on Monday April 7. The show promises fast fun with new musical specialties bright costumes and scenic settings featuring Dan Maloney the joyful Irish character and a chorus of pretty girls to entertain audiences.
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Maloney
James L. McCabe
the Grand
Grand
Dan Maloney
Ireland
Transfers of Real Estate Week Ending April 4 1962
Real estate transfers transcribed by Titus & Jackson list multiple lot and land deals across Muscatine Wilton West Liberty and surrounding areas. Notable entries include George E Baker Elmer B Becker Claus Koll Jacob N Glick and Conrad Hormel with transfers covering blocks A Smalley add Park Place Marolf add and various sections in townships 75 77 and 78. Dollar amounts appear beside several parcel transfers indicating purchase prices.
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Titus & Jackson
Carl Kary
Lydia Patios Kesaedsea Peace
George A. Craton
Wagner
Orono
Casper Schindler
Wilhelmine E. Schroeder
West
Muscatine
John T. Husinker
G. E. Baker
A. Smailey
S. Muscatine
George E. Baker
Elmer B. Baker
Mus- Fischer
Park Place
J. M. Rider
W. L Blanchard
Marolf’s
Wilton
W. PD. Harris
William van Tuy
Geo. E. Baker
Elmer B. Becker
Della P. Losten
Hus
Josephine Stineman
A. Smalley
Jo Acnesnes Betaine
Charles Satterthwaite
Idas S
Sara A. Smith
West Liberty
Martin N. Goddard
George C. Nyenhuis
William L. Sisse
G. C
F. C. Plett
Wig
Henry C. Nichols
Stephen Brugman
Laura L Patterson
Laura B
John L. Tears
James Dpd
Potter
George D. Wright
James PD. Potter
Conrad Hormel
Edward H. Moore
Samuel Hormel
Hormel
John Weisz
Casper Weisz
Swt
Weaki
Albert Brazel
Milton R. Waltz
Andrew Healey
Christie M. Haragon
Richard Lord
Herbert Thompson
Grace Hotel in Chicago Promoted in Special Notice
Special notice urges Muscatine readers to stay at the Grace Hotel in Chicago. It highlights its convenient location at Jackson and Clark, reasonable prices, and suggests it as a preferred lodging option for future trips to the city.
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Chicago
Hotel
Grace
Jackson Sonlv
Clark Street
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Muscatine Journal
John Mahin
H. J. Mahin
Journal
Journal Printing Company
LEE
INWA
Inter Ocean
Mon- Foe
England
Mr. Carnegie
Brudder
Frances Groff
Postoffice
Conner
Henry Meyer In
Committee On Public Buildings
Cleveland
Toledo
Big Tenth
Judge Conner
House
Congressman Sibley
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Congressional Record
Frank J. Stillman
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