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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
6
An old sea captain reports a vast, centuries old floating seaweed mass in the North Atlantic. He locates the eddy near 56 W longitude and 22 to 28 N latitude, noting no roots or rock attachment and debating its origin sources including rocks, northern shores, or Florida and Mexico coasts.
A Kansas City Star quote notes how beard growth reflects habits and character. It explains side lighting from a window can affect beard prominence, desk orientation, and that late hours increase shaving needs due to heightened bodily activity.
A London Spectator passage notes the fog dulls sea sound cues as buoy tolls and whistles lose direction in fog. It explains that wave interference and lack of eye ear coordination hinder locating sound origins, leaving the ear to rely on itself.
In 1890 the Pall Mall Gazette invited readers to name the worst railway in England. A letter declares the Southeastern railway the very worst, accusing its engines of asthma, lamps trimmed by virgins, excessive fares, snow entering carriages, and chronic unpunctuality. The spoof ends with the Worm Who Turns signing off.
In a Philadelphia Ledger quoted exchange a man at a bar answers a judge with a witty remark about guilt. He says he is guilty of the two conditions he faces and questions the jury’s role in resolving the matter.
Harper's Weekly recalls an incident at Lambeth Palace where the Right Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle and his wife were loudly announced as the bishop of Misery and Mrs. Tuttle during a formal conference, a pointed jab about their stature and position.
The springtime services featured readings songs and dialogues by Grace Lutheran First Congregational German Methodist and German Baptist churches. Students presented verses prayers and musical selections while offerings supported Nebraska orphans.
The church circles of several denominations will hold regular meetings and social events this week. Ladies plan several entertainments and picnics are scheduled for the latter part of the week. Announcements were made for the upcoming week.
Thursday evening worship at 7 465 features a program and refreshments with the lesson Ephesians 4 20 21 and the theme Abundantly able. Friday Epworth League picnic scheduled at Electric Park concludes a series of church activities for the week.
The German M. E. Church at Fourth and Cedar lists weekly events led by Pastor C. E. Baumgarten. Monday committee meeting at 7:45, Tuesday choir practice, Wednesday prayer meeting at South Muscatine chapel, a Thursday and Sunday school picnic at Weed's park starting 9:50 and 10:00 am, and Friday Woman's Aid Society meets at Mrs. Henry Diercks Sr. home at 1:15 and church at 2.
Tuesday evening the B Y P A will host a supper and social at Weed Park at 6 30. All young people invited. Thursday evening a prayer meeting at 7 45. Friday all day sewing at the church by the Ladies Aid society with lunch served at noon.
Thursday evening prayer meeting at 30. Sunday evening commencement sermon by Rev. Preston of the First Congregational church to the graduating class of the Muscatine business college.
The Baraca Bible class announces a social at the home of Wm Windman six miles north. Wagonettes leave the church at 7 PM. On Tuesday the teachers class meets at 7 45 PM at the church for the study of the Sunday school lesson. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 45 PM covers the last half of Acts chapter three.
John Marolf aged in his late eighties, a Muscatine county resident for over fifty years, died at his home near Wilton Iowa after a three week illness from dropsy and heart trouble. He was born in Canton Bern Switzerland on October 27 1834 and married Elizabeth Marolf in 1860. Surviving are his wife three children a daughter in Cedar county and two sons in Muscatine county, plus three brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Wednesday at ten with Rev Julius Doden. Oakdale Cemetery interment. Local news items follow.
Wednesday afternoon monthly business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society followed by Thursday evening prayer meeting.
First Congregational Church announces a Wednesday afternoon Ladies' Aid meeting at the YMCA building at 8 o'clock. The gathering invites members and interested attendees to participate in the community activity.
An article discusses proper drug mixing to ensure efficacy and introduces Prosene Compound as a digestive aid. It explains that combining medicines can enhance or negate effects and presents a prescription using Compound Tincture of Cinchona, Prosene Compound, and sherry wine to be taken before meals and at bedtime.
Monday vestry meeting at the rectory eight o clock. Tuesday Daughters of the King meet at 7 30 PM at the rectory. Friday litany service at 7 30 PM.
Monday through Sunday school board meets at the stated hour. Tuesday hosts Protherhood of St. Paul reception. Wednesday features Aid Society social at the Haverca home. All the TMysters of the congregation are mentioned.
An old ad from Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds at 50 cents and 1.00. The copy targets readers seeking relief through a medicinal cure.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that the Mayflower’s passengers signed a compact to bind the settlers before landing. Signers include Isaac Allerton John Alden William Bradford William Brewster James Chilton John Carver Edward Doty Francis Eaton Edward Fuller Moses Fletcher John Howland Christopher Martin Miles Standish William Mullins Edward Winslow Richard Warren and others. Women and children brought the total to 101.
A vivid nature note describes a weasel relentlessly pursuing a rabbit. The rabbit stalls, unable to escape, as the predator closes in with a patient, lethal chase. The text uses stark imagery to depict the final, draining strike and the rabbit's fall.
Lady Morgan records in her diary a striking contrast in Daniel O Connell. She notes his private life is mild and reserved while his public image shows him as a tireless, dominating figure, busy with clientele, law courts, and civic meetings before delivering a fierce political speech.
The Port Royal tomb inscription recalls Louis Caldy a Montpelier native who fled revocation persecution. He perished in the 1692 earthquake but survived a second shock flipped into the sea and rescued by a boat living forty more years.
The quote explains a ploy used by a beggar to exploit two women on the ground floor of an apartment house. He rings both doorbells simultaneously causing both women to appear and compete for attention, making it easy to obtain alms.
In a village barber shop a man keeps sacred pictures hanging for customers. Belne explains the display is to help customers call on all the saints while he shaves them, a quip noted by Megzgendorfer Blatter.
An orchestra leader recalls a premiere high note by the prima donna who faltered when, at the peak, she glimpsed a mouse in the wings as told by a stage manager in Yonkers Statesman.
A discussion notes that most right handed people favor their left leg in movement. It cites marching left foot first, left leg dominance in cycling, dancing, running, jumping, and mounting horses, concluding that right handed individuals are generally left legged.
During the Pyrenees campaign General Picton delayed an assault on Soult until Wellington could reposition. Wellington charged the lines, cheers from Picton's troops followed, and Soult withheld a full attack. The Sixth Division arrived to seal a bloody repulse and a postponed victory.
The rule against smoking in Congress, urged by Senator Ingalls of Kansas after smoke wafted from corridors, was adopted years ago. Later it was found the odor came from burning waste near the capitol, yet the rule remained in force. Washington Post.
Dialogue from Chicago News shows Eva pressing Katharine about a suitor. Katharine compares him to a pack of cards and says she will deal if he has money but cut him if he lacks funds.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes the Mississippi River’s bends can confuse steamboats, as a southbound vessel might meet itself coming north and exchange passing signals to avoid a collision with its own image.
A New Orleans Times- Democrat excerpt asks about decorations in America and proposes the double cross as its closest equivalent to the Victoria Cross, framing a wry comparison of honors.
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