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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
7
Des Moines reader clarifies a Dec 1903 press error regarding actor George Thompson. He and his wife denied Christian Science involvement and say they neither treated him nor prayed with him. A Bellevue doctor was present when Thompson died after his fainting incident near a saloon.
The holiday tune carries a cheerful mood yet hints at the price of employment, suggesting workers face a costly ride or service. The line blends seasonal festivity with a somber undertone about wages or rates.
A terse reflection notes that the burden of finding fault in others disturbs many men at night, shaping worry and vigilance as a daily concern.
Sunday sessions across Muscatine churches featured Rev I N McCash D D state superintendent and G R Malone talking temperance to large crowds. Dr W G Hubbard D D Michigan spoke at the First Methodist and Baptist churches urging church-led action to change public sentiment against liquor.
The Nickel Plate Road sells tickets for Christmas and New Year travel at a fare of one and a third for round trips within 150 miles. Valid December 24 25 and 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with good return through January 4 1904. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points. No excess fare on any Nickel Plate trains. Chicago depot locations listed with ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Phone Central 2057.
A brisk reflection on generosity suggests that giving leads to deeper personal insight than merely collecting rewards, drawing on a long arc of experience to contrast acts of giving with receiving.
A signed guarantee offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The guarantee covers a 5 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle as satisfactory or money refunded. Names listed include N B Barkalow and J Theo Keuchma among others.
Miss Myrtle Wetzel leads the county standings with Fern Nesper second and Pearl Thomas third as the Muscatine Journal announces ongoing voting. Miss Getts remains first nationwide though Miss Whisler and Miss Hesser close behind. Runyon holds fourth with several others changing places in the crowded field of young contestants.
Winchester Indiana citizen Dr. W. Lynch reports his son suffered a severe membranous croup and found relief after a single dose of Foley’s Honey and Tar. He asserts it saved the boy’s life and cautions against substitutes at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Two fires narrowly escaped in Ainsworth with minor damage to a school furnace and no casualties. Jonathan Wilkins, 75, died of paralysis in Washington and was buried in Ainsworth cemetery after decades in the county. Revival services begin Cotter led by Rev. W N Potter. Realtor J F R Leonard sold a 240 acre farm northeast of Ainsworth to Frank Harlan for 21000 dollars. Carrie Moore, daughter of A B and Mrs Moore, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Robert Gardner delivered two more ears of feeding steers from Delta Iowa. Rock Island trains ran up to six hours late late in the week.
Advertisement touts De Hobbs Speragus Pills as a cure for all kidney ills. Claims come from Sterling Kennecy Co in Chicago. Touts strength and self praise as virtues.
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