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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented note lists offices and charges for the firm. It cites New York on Nassau Street and Chicago at 150 DearGueite Building with Payee and LouLy 1D charge.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening during the week including Sunday. The Seu penis Journal is issued on pages Tuesday and Friday night and delivered to the city by carrier weekly. Subscriptions cost $3.50 per year, with weekly rates and various terms listed.
The Journal lists circulation numbers for 1907 with totals including 6 400 and other figures like 2455 25 30. The snippet notes a reference to the state's circulation data and a page marker TH 655.
Christmas greetings from Muscatine merchants mingle wit h business notes on recent financial stringency and national themes. The cards reference President Cleveland and his call for prudent business, noting historical figures and dates such as 1893 and 1907 amid economic context.
An optimistic editorial notes hard times are avoidable if business follows normal channels and citizens regain confidence. It cites strong banks, tested resources, and the need for proactive civic effort as Muscatine readers are urged to start the new year by boosting the economy rather than waiting.
The Waterloo Courier says a blind man was elected to the senate referring to Senator Thomas Gore, but the Cedar Rapids Gazette counters that the voters sent the blind ones to the senate. The Gazette argues the failure is in the people not the candidates and urges keeping a proven senator in Washington.
The Cedar Rapids Republican doubts the Rev. Billy Sunday can achieve in Cedar Rapids what he has elsewhere. The paper admits it does not know him well yet and warns the task will be hard, yet suggests Cedar Rapids may still be within his influence.
The Congressional Record shows a quiet session with no mention of the Williams De Armond company. The tone suggests a dull day, with speculation about who the editors may have seen first.
Davenport newspapers criticized for slow response as most state ammunition supplies were exhausted before their commentary appeared. The piece portrays the press as late to act while the critical resource vanished.
Despite Peoria protests a killer is executed and the city’s Christmas is spoiled. The piece notes Peoria’s endurance amid harsh events and hints the hanging’s impact on morale.
The note suggests Attorney General Byers could be in the same category as Bar kis as a law enforcement oriented governor. It implies political positioning and possible alignment with a protective or policing agenda in Iowa.
The note warns this is the final opportunity and cautions against repeating a parable about foolish virgins, implying a missed chance. It frames the matter as urgent in a moral or cautionary tone.
Iowa press summaries note the phrase let the damsel temporize with no and yes official recognition. Marshalltown Times-Republican reports Dr. Allen the peanut eater lost nine pounds in two months. Sioux City Tribune comments on De Armond and Williams in a partisan exchange reflecting cross state political sharpness.
Marshal Unger reports city licenses for liquor since the ordinance. twenty eight issued and two pending. All are six month permits at $100 each, with no opposition noted. Also notes a local old clothes event and a wagon accident injuring a boy. Michael unable to aid, youth mildly hurt but not seriously. Presentations at Mrs Holliday’s night school honored teacher J Holliday and list students. Temperatures report subzero readings at multiple homes.
William Parkin was thrown from a drag as it slid on ice and the horse turned. He struck his head and has since run a high fever with serious fears for his recovery. Trinity Church announces Christmas services at seven this evening and ten thirty Christmas day. crowds bustle as merchants report strong holiday sales.
Michael Callahan aged about 18 of Sixth Street was in an apple wagon last Thursday when a small boy approached with a longing eye. No further details available in readable text.
In a tense river frontier scene, Bud Hardy and posse seize Natu rituhs abductees as Jim fights fatigue and fate. Nat-u-ritch dies in the confrontation, carried by Tabywana, as Jim mourns the infant’s death and recalls the baby shoes.
Ten years ago a pleasant gathering was held at Hemnley hall the home of the Muscatine Business college. The programme included piano duet by Misses Richard and Knopp piano solo by Miss Caroline Richard recitation by Miss Daisy Kemper select reading by Miss Ethel Browning solo by Miss Shinn.
Jim returns to the Towers after six months to find his son welcomes him. Diana awaits in the Fairies' Corner as the noon sun lights the garden. The scene is a tranquil homecoming filled with warmth, love, and golden summer splendor.
A menu lists oysters on the half shelf and oyster stuffing with roast turkey and ham served with champagne sauce. Side dishes include mashed potatoes creamed onions scalloped sweet potatoes mashed turnips and cranberry sauce. Deserts feature English plum pudding pies and custard. Cider coffee and fruit accompany the spread.
The menu itemized offerings include oyster cocktail bouillon a la New Orleans baked pampano mashed potatoes Roman punch celery olives claret roast turkey with cranberry sauce baked yams spinach aux oeufs rice a la Creole cauliflower lettuce with French dressing orange sherbet small cakes champagne nuts fruit bonbons cate noir Roquefort cheese and bent biscuits.
Light dappled the leaves as Jim and Diana share a quiet moment with their father returning. A Wag-tail creature entertains the boy while Diana and Jim find peace in their love in the Fairies Corner. The ending implies reunion and renewal.
Notice that a drainage ditch may be located and established in Muscatine County Iowa Drainage District Five. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors will be held February 5 1908 at 1 30 PM in Muscatine to decide on location and district boundaries and to consider damages claims filed five days before that date.
A dining menu lists tomato soup roast turkey with giblet sauce cranberry jelly browned potatoes spinach lettuce French dressing plain pudding ginger candy and coffee as a full course spread.
A historical menu lists Giblet soup Roast turkey with bread and oyster dressing Cold slaw Celery Olives Tomatoes Peas Corn Pie Nudding ta re Pumpkin pie Mince pie Cakes Nuts Fruit Coffee Cider.
A powerful emotional drama of a woman's wrongs praised as unforgettable. Matinee at 2 30 p m with 19¢ children 25c adults 50c box seats Night prices vary by area 10 75c for box seats Seats go on sale Tuesday at 9 am
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