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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe private branch and change numbers 26 and 37 with references to separator queries. It mentions Loomin, Tubbabar and a managing editor contact line, plus December dates and business office phone numbers for inquiries.
A fragment discusses broad price concerns and consumer boycotts amid high meat costs. It notes a shift in turkey prices, economic strain on households, and calls for ongoing individual refusals to pay inflated prices. Also referenced is an health scare about foot and mouth disease with hopes the threat proves unfounded.
Amid a plague scare the department of agriculture swiftly coordinated action in the affected region. The prompt leadership contrasts with earlier confusion when a similar crisis emerged two years ago. Authorities emphasize that current measures may curb spread even if the disease reappears, offering cautious optimism.
The publisher notes rising white paper costs push daily papers to higher prices and tighter budgets. Open market rates soar from 5.00 to 8.00 per hundred pounds, with contracts for 1917 rising about 20 per ton. Publishers face higher freight, insurance, and taxes, risking reduced pages and even discontinuations, while some papers double prices from one to two cents.
The Mindaterial association and the Youngsten's Christain Axe decide on a Redpath presented quintet program. The Schumann group will feature an evening of music including Overture to The Magic Flute and Midsummer Night's Dream markers. Notable soloists and works by Schumann, Gounod, Chopin, and others appear with selections and performances described.
Oklahoma to New York trade news reports Baltimore and Ohio line likely to announce an embargo on grain shipments both domestic and export within eight hours. Rail congestion and plater storage blamed for export bottlenecks, New York Control has already tested embargo.
An advertisement claims Pain Leaves Like Magic provides fast relief from rheumatism, lumbago, and muscular strains with soothing action from the first application. It promises no burning or staining and money-back if not satisfied. Apply a saturated bandage overnight for best results. Available at Havercamp's Proremps Drug Store.
Washington December 1 The Navy reports gains in efficiency due to advances in fat few years according to Captain Charlow P Plunkett director of gunnery exercises Though details remain incomplete the Atlantic month notes ongoing improvements and upcoming tasks in training and equipment unrest remains.
There is immediate relief for itching skins caused by eczema ringworm and similar troubles. Rosinol Soap and Rosinol Ointment stop itching at once and clear eruptions though some internal disorders may underlie the trouble. Rosinol is a doctor's prescription used by physicians for twenty years and contains nothing that could irritate tender skin. Reninol Soap soothes and helps improve complexions by aiding redness and roughness.
A letter dated November 20 1976 from Capt Otte W Mull commander of Battery C on the Mexican border expresses gratitude for Thanksgiving contributions from local citizens. He describes camp life near Brownsville Texas and the soldiers plans to share government turkey rations plus cash among enlisted men, committees for decorations food and entertainment, and notes soldiers’ relief at a holiday feast despite hardship.
Fragmentary text references naval preparations and range figures up to 40 000 yards with 16 000 yards noted as maximum battle range amid European war news.
A fragment from a staged item recalls a figure who left the public scene, while another actor departs from a well known piece, leaving the front page with questions about past encounters and fading notoriety.
The Aborn Opera Company presents Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl at the Metropolitan Opera House, a well received tour show in Minneapolis. Janette Wella stars in the title role with vocal charm and stylish acting, while Harold Malo’s Thaddeus is well executed despite occasional behind the scenes noise.
Fragmentary note lists performers Ralph Nichols Francis Tyler John O Nall F 3 McCarthy Phyllix Davtex Dora Lyon and an enthusiastic audience for multiple performances at a metropolitan venue. Characters like Albare Wideretout appear in a garbled text.
Report from the St Paul Dispatch says a germ believed to be the cumulative agent of infantile paralysis has been isolated at the Mayo clinic in Rochester by Dr. Roganow and associates Dr. Towne of Loxton and Dr. Wheeler of New York. The paper notes it is no secret that isolation spurs experiments toward a vaccine or cure.
Stamford reader Edith R Worbor reports relief from nervous breakdown symptoms after taking Vinal. Ad claims Vinal strengthens appetite and sleep, with a money back guarantee. Distributed via Invercamp's Drug Store and leading local shops.
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