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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
3
An article argues Bright's disease causes many US deaths due to overwork and poor lifestyle. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy and cites a Muscatine resident praising the product after personal use.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 on Friday nights. Daily in city by carrier and weekly collection ten cents. By mail one year three dollars. Semi-Weekly one year sixteen cents?
The item lists office locations for Payne and Young with addresses in Newark at 30384 West 33rd Street and Chicago at the Marquette Building, 150.
The Journal has established city agencies for reader convenience. They include East Hill Huribut Grocery on East 2nd Street, Toborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street, W. C. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecxlerville Chayka's Grocery on West Lill, and J. Li. Bulier Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a business office reference in Mississippi Valley with unclear names and numbers. The text shows editorial office mentions and Bell related components but lacks coherent context or concrete events.
Sworn statement shows total circulation counts for October 1908 with multiple day and date line figures. Publisher I F D Throop swears the paper printed and circulated the stated copies. Notary F L Bihlmeier verifies the oath dated November 2, 1908.
A reader asks what Thanksgiving Day means in their life, describing time with family gathered around a shared table, the meals prepared, and the practice of giving thanks for personal fortunes and blessings.
The writer muses on the evolving meaning of Thanksgiving, urging readers to reflect on gratitude and extend kindness to others. It argues that true thanks rise from generosity, not hollow rituals, and invites individuals to make the day meaningful by helping those less fortunate.
In a fast moving chapter a fanatic, Vandraken, clings to a dangerous project while drifting toward a spiritual movement. He debates abandoning it yet lets chance decide, betting on a polo match and fate. Ancestor’s influence and the modern tournament scene frame a tense moral clash.
A sensational health claim spreads across cities as Root Juice reportedly cures stomach liver kidney and blood ailments. Testimonials claim lasting relief from indigestion rheumatism and kidney issues after a few bottles. Sold at Morgan's Drug Store for 1 per bottle or 3 for 2.50.
West Liberty, Iowa notes 50 years ago as a prospering river town with shipping of stock and grain, a steam flouring mill, multiple shops, a school, churches, and a singing class at the Methodist church. 40 years ago Internal Revenue figures for Octobers districts listed. 30 years ago a Chautauqua circle formed, Major Pickler and J R Hanley spearheaded efforts, and John Park died with P M Musser adding a new fence.
At B. Lilly residence on Wednesday evening Rev S H Parvin joined August Schmidt and Clara Irwin in marriage. At E Terry residence on Chestnut street Thursday afternoon Rev Parvin united B B Hill of Wilton and Mary L Terry of Muscatine in matrimony. H C Madden celebrates a new republican in his family who will vote in 21 years from November 22 1888.
A. S. Lawrence and Grand Master Dewey left for Letts for a Masonic gathering where they were killed. Both were noted speakers on Masonry. Mrs. John Mahin returned from Ottumwa after visiting friends. Mrs. G J Gruber and her son traveled to California for the winter. The new German M E church will be dedicated on November 27.
A brief description shows riders chasing a fast pony as they close in on the leader. Lord Ancestor shatters the ball past a trailing rider and pursues on an angled path.
Washington reports the agriculture department under Secretary Wilson orders Michigan placed in interstate quarantine for livestock shipments due to foot and mouth disease. Illinois governor Deneen bans import of Michigan cattle to prevent spread.
Serena Payne, chair of the house Ways and Means Committee, invited Andrew Carnegie to testify at a tariff hearing. Carnegie replies thanking Payne but asks to be excused, saying he has served his full term in Washington on tariff matters.
The Aurora Literary Society of the local high school will hold an open session this evening in the assembly room. The program includes musical and literary numbers, with the highlight a debate on the relative fatality of mince pie and fudge.
Secretary Root denied that a treaty had been signed with Japan on protecting Chinese independence and regulating migration, stating no such agreement exists and none is contemplated. The Hawaii Shinpo had reported the alleged pact.
The Y M C A industrial branch at the McKee and Bliven button factory will open a night school this evening. An English class for Russians and an elementary course for those already familiar with English will cover arithmetic grammar spelling and writing with sessions in the men's room each Wednesday and a Friday social.
John H. Headley aged 73 of 605 East Fourth street Muscatine died this afternoon shortly before 2 o clock after a four week illness described as senile or mania. His death follows the recent death of his wife and the funeral is set for Friday at 2 PM from the family residence.
Arrangements are under way at the Rollaway to accommodate many skaters for an open day. With holiday attendance expected in the afternoon and evening, a grand match will feature both sessions and the orchestra will play extra pieces. Manager Hugining plans exhibitions by fancy skaters in early winter.
Woolworths store hosts its annual holiday opening Friday November 27 from 3 to 6 and 7 30 to 9 30 with music by an orchestra. Customers can browse holiday selections and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the downtown location.
A bulletin from Potsdam notes the emperor will stay in bed today due to a cold, after yesterday’s indisposition. The illness prompted no report of serious condition and he is under medical care.
An aphoristic reflection notes how familiar comforts can suddenly seem compromised when hidden grease coats their emergence, suggesting suspicion of the ordinary and the deceptive nature of routines.
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