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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented scan discusses Christmas advertising by New York City and other merchants. It suggests ads entice housewives to buy in bulk from city shops, arguing small towns can’t compete and profits come from sales with the right prices.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a son and a cat tied to advice about an island. The text is sparse but suggests delays and idle discussions surrounding the island matter and guidance.
Bloomingto n la Jan 1 Re Emma Coffin of Oskaloc4 survived Saturday evening with meetings at the Blooms this week at 7 5 in the event Coffin an evangelist of a bill winning manner and all should make an effort to hear Word has been received of to of Mrs Mary A Scribner John Scribner and former rest old settler of this county who had a host of warm friends He has been failing for a number and she has been tenderly sy her niece and husband Mrs Moses T Stanley of Ken ington where she suddenly away at an advanced age or of last month Mrs Florence Reynolds Lea Minnesota is spending days with her aunt Mrs Negus and family Martin Schweitzers Mr and Mrs John Schwe daughter Miss Florence of 7 at Christmas dinner Miss Carrie Campbell of mentates 77 ey on 1g plant hai ngton church Muscatine Christmas and A J Woods ad a Christ of good things recitations by d then presen teacher Miss
A fragment discusses valuable medicinal plants and roots, claiming curative action for liver and other diseases. It mentions Dr Pierce and R N, promoting alcohol free extracts and testimonials, with emphasis on safe, habit forming free ingredients.
Des Moines reports highlight State Superintendent John F. Riggs as a transformative figure pushing professionalization of teaching in Iowa. He advocates a state teachers certificate and codified laws, aiming to consolidate rural schools and expand educational examiner powers. The piece notes Riggs and allies like Henry Kin influence legislation, plus a shift away from free railroad passes for lawmakers, signaling a tighter, reformist season.
Fraternal groups meet regularly across Muscatine including Masons Shriners Royal Neighbors of America Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythias. Meetings occur weekly monthly with officers listed and locations at Woodman Hall Eagle Lodge Fisch’s Hall and other downtown venues. Members and visitors in good standing are welcome to attend varying evenings throughout the week.
An old advertisement urges a final supreme effort to cure constipation and biliousness using Dr King’s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents from Hart Ercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
West Chester Iowa reports a well attended Titheing convention with clergy leading sessions. Rev Handy spoke on High Finance and Rev Hanna ran a lively question box. Local residents visiting relatives include Mrs. Henderson Mrs. Bogers sister and guests from Kansas City Winnipeg Eskridge and Sioux City. Ruben Ferdig sues Sioux City traction company for 1500 over his daughter's toe injury.
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