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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
10
A dialog sliced with folksy quips debates Mexico and its government, comparing political systems to ships. Uncle Ashdog and Sim Perking riff on ships from schooners to submarines, debating the nature of government and authority with mixed humor and skepticism.
Uncle Ashdod narrates a tall tale aboard a balloon ship with the Head Surgeon and Sim Perkins. Farcical misadventure ends with lightened ballast and severed limbs as crew chucks over heavy crew and medical tools to stay afloat while debating sailing versus balloon logic.
The article features Anna Steele Richardson of the Better Babies Bureau giving sleep guidance for newborns. It covers when to sleep, feeding intervals, avoiding overhandling, and creating a quiet, well ventilated nursery. Includes cautions against disturbing baby and stresses early sleep habits for long term health.
An old advertisement extols Booth Hyomel as the only way to reach inflamed mucous membranes and kill catarrh germs. It claims rapid relief from nasal discharge, sneezing, hoarseness, throat tickle, and coughing, urging daily inhalations for lasting results.
West Laberty Ia December 6 Mr and Mrs Watters return from Atalissa after visiting relatives. Christian Endeavor of the Christian church held a social Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Shewood Smith with a formal reception for new C E members. Light refreshments included fruit salad whipped cream and take was served. Mrs B Elliott was a town visitor Friday afternoon Albert Gregg transacting in West Branch yesterday.
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