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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
6
A lecturer argues that Shakespearean works function as sermons in dramatic form. He contends the Bard weaves moral and religious themes into tragedy and comedy, guiding audiences toward reflection and virtue.
The speech by Father Vaughan at the Chautauqua grounds drew 5500 listeners, praising Shakespeare as a liberal education, a study of human soul, and art that transcends mere technique. Vaughan extols Shakespeare’s universality, calls for reading as a life’s education, and argues art builds enduring truth beyond science.
Father Vaughan's lecture argues Shakespeare paints a master story in every work. He contrasts Julius Caesar and Henry the Eighth, showing pagan grandeur and fall, then Christian mercy and moral depth, with Shylock and The Merchant of Venice as a critique of Christian bigotry. Conscience as divine message emerges as central to Shakespeare’s humanity.
A claim lists two germicides, ZEMO and ZEMOTONE, as capable of destroying disease germs and curing skin ailments. The advertisement cites E. W. Rose Medical Co. of St. Louis and notes availability through A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Records detail payments through 1907 for Water Works Trustees' Fund including payrolls, bills, and warrants. Totals show six thousand nine hundred fifty seven dollars and sixty five cents disbursed, with warrants issued to pay rolls and suppliers.
Those attending Chautauqua are urged to visit our Piano and Talking Machine departments in the city. We offer Tissue Paper Napkins Doilies and Lunch Sets at cost. Bring a Victor or Edison Phonograph to the tent to hear new July records. Ask to hear the Pianola Piano, playable two wars, as exclusive agents.
City Sexton reports for the month ending July 14, 1997 in Muscatine Iowa. Fifteen burials occurred, fourteen adults and one child. Cash received from June 15 to July 15 1907 totaled 111.25 dollars and paid to the city treasurer.
City Recorder submits monthly report listing receipts received during the month beginning June 15th. Report notes council involvement and references the city treasury procedures and accounting.
Iowa Central Ry offers a popular excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday July 20. Departs Oakville 7 43 p m arrives Minneapolis 12 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Return any train until No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday July 23. Round trip $4 50. Flyers or agents for details.
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