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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
11
A list of various 1908 forecasts from astrologers covers earthquakes epidemics lightning storms healthy years and economic trends. Predictions range from great catastrophes to tranquil weather with none consistent and some noting political figures facing consequences. The author signs as Joe Kerr.
A Port Jefferson grocer recalls a tale of a man who donated money to buy cows after a sad moment on a Yaphank depot platform. The crowd conflate Taft with Foraker in a partisan mix up, and the room erupts with renewed support for Foraker after the correction.
A Brooklyn grocer and a Long Island farmer discuss how a planned deal to merge a cider mill a saw mill and a copper shop with inflated stock failed when a market panic hit. The farmer laments lost riches from a promoter led scheme and notes hard times keep rising at the same time.
An interview quotes a drummer describing a shocking job venture. He recalls a New Year's offer to form a five partner firm with $200000 in assets and $100000 in liabilities, ending in a swift collapse three days later. He reflects on the shock of authority over a porter and a mismanaged plan.
A compact verse piece plays on discomfort and critique with sly irony. The speaker weighs a tiny act of disdain as a form of silent protest against indulgent or slippery behavior.
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