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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1900
Page
2
A Chicago Times Herald anecdote recalls a husband who stopped wasting words after marriage. Early letters used formal phrases, then engagement brought a shorter sign off, and after 17 years of marriage the letter concluded with a single initial J. The tale plays on evolving communication between spouses.
A London Spectator passage notes cats display a strong aesthetic sense, preferring textures like velvet yet reveling in crackling paper and stiff silk. More keenly, cats savor smells, lingering near leaves and open air to enjoy fragrance, with strong scents like lavender to deter them.
Real estate and rental optimist notes a paper record of 87 marriage licenses issued yesterday. He argues the 87 marriages will trigger inquiries for housing and rentals, stimulating business for agents. The pessimist remains skeptical about immediate demand.
An exchange discusses licenses and occupancy, noting that 87 licenses cover 174 adults, implying 174 apartments will be reduced to 87. The pessimist questions the change while the others acknowledge the numeric outcome and its impact.
The Moros are described as born pirates who favor sea living. They build houses on piles in shoal coastal waters, a practice seen across the Philippine Islands. The piece links this to a historic Malay tradition of sea rovers expanding through the southern archipelago and returning to water readiness.
The passage argues long range cavalry charges favor horses as larger targets. It cites Talavera where 200 horses and 240 men were killed, and Balaklava where 360 horses and 200 men died in the Light Brigade action.
In an Irish court a witness shouted at opposing counsel Charles Philips blaming him for barking. The witness declared his loudness stemmed from believing he saw a thief, creating a tense moment in the courtroom.
A Somerville Journal quip notes a man who dislikes checkers likely cannot play. An Atchison Globe remark jokes that a suit cloth looks worse once seen. A proverb asserts that pretty women without sense lack fragrance like flowers without perfume.
A plainspoken note reports Jim plans a Keeley Cure while openly avoiding drinking. He intends to sample a chicken dish described as a destroyer to his palate.
The Illinois state board of equalization met to review committee reports. Capital stock values rise sharply to about 275 million dollars, boosting assessed value to around 55 million, with much of the increase tied to corporations targeted by the Chicago Teachers Federation.
Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis lay in state then his remains were placed in the mortuary chapel at Oakland cemetery St Paul Minn December 3 in simple ceremonies attended by federal and state lawmakers and close friends The funeral as private held at the family residence due to the aging parents afterwards the casket was moved to the chapel surrounded by palms and flowers with the widow beside the elder Major Davis as mourners gathered from across the nation
News from New York reports the Pan American beauty contest selecting two women to represent North and South America for the Buffalo 1901 exposition. Maude Goleman Wood of Charlottesville Virginia will represent North America and Maxine Elliott of New York will represent South America.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Price 25 cents.
Joseph F. Laine of Flanagan Kentucky suffered years of dyspepsia and ineffective medicines before trying Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports improved digestion, restored strength, and a new sense of well being after taking the remedy.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsanarila promising a cure and urges customers to avoid substitutes and buy only Hood's for relief and assurance.
The Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy run by Elizabeth Harlan D D a Kirksville graduate treats women and children with osteopathy without drugs. Established December 1899 at 212 Lina St Muscatine Iowa the practice claims broad success and encourages exams to determine help.
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