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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
5
A casual essay extols laughter as a health aid, arguing patent medicine and Christian Science lack science while laughter improves bodily functions. It links humor to mood and diaphragm exercise, warns against gloom, and urges spreading happiness in public spaces.
Dr George R Stuart drew a crowd of over six thousand for a Muscatine Chautauqua lecture on Is Fun Divine or Devilish. His witty stories and striking gestures kept audiences laughing from start to finish as he explored humor, light, and human nature.
A compact lecture on humor as a moral good arguing laughter sustains sanity and health. It claims God made humor and the world to delight, warns against church sorrow, and notes laughter aids digestion and mood. Includes reflections on Bill Nye and childlike joy.
West Liberty on Sunday Marshal R J Wiley arrested Doe Paterson a former resident now in Waterloo for desertion. Sheriff J D Caldwell of Black Hawk county escorted him to Waterloo by noon train Monday. Local residents and several relatives departed after attending a sister’s funeral and visiting in town. Kate Shelley of New York City is in town for business matters.
A Chicago clerk describes how strict work and poor diet caused nervous illness, and how adding Grape-Nuts improved brain and body function, allowing her to keep her job and income. The letter, signed by the Postum Co. claim and tied to health results, advocates nutrition as a path to stability.
A promotional comparison questions readers about beans taste and texture and explains that home baked beans digest poorly due to insufficient heat. It claims Van Camp's beans digest better, baked in small parcels at 245 degrees with live steam to separate particles and aid digestion.
Miss Nellie Scott visits her ill uncle Logan McGrew in West Branch and returns by Monday train. Mrs. W S Lang travels from Downey to visit relatives, while Mrs. Amanda Beach heads to Columbus Junction for an indefinite stay. Various residents depart for Iowa City, Downey, Moline, Clinton, and Chicago for visits or business with family and friends.
Stanley Lamp admitted stealing a bicycle from Walter Connor of Chestnut street and selling it to F. Welk on Mulberry avenue for fifty cents. Chief W. J. Vannatta jailed him, lectured him, and released him on promise of future good behavior while keeping the charge pending. Depot hobos were searched after the 8 30 Rock Island train, amid rumors of a gold watch stolen from Washington round house.
Police conducted searches on the par tiles in Columbus Junction but did not locate the missing watch. No watch was found despite extensive inquiries and area review.
The Stocker family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered help and support during their recent bereavement.
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