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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

3

Malnutrition Highlights Child Health Concerns

The passage notes that excessive eating burdens digestion leading to thin, weak, languid children who fail to grow, identifying this as malnutrition or poor digestion of food.

Scott's Emulsion Promises Aid to Digestion

Scott's Emulsion has helped thousands in this condition providing nourishment and medicine. A small dose three times a day will work wonders, but be sure to get Scott's.

Scott

Circulation Leads Local Newspapers of Muscatine

The Daily Journal claims circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal issues every evening except Sunday. the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection for 60 cents. Mail rates: daily one year 3.00, semi weekly one year 1.60.

Muscatine Daily Journal Kibble Barnum Cotton Belt Sterling Eva Loating Island

Representative offices listed for Payne and Young

The text lists two offices: New York Office at 3034 West Sord Street and Chicago Office at the 150 Marquette Building, noting Payne and Young are in charge.

New York West Sord Street Payne & Young Chicago Ofice Marquette Building

Local City Agencies Listed for Reader Convenience

The Journal names several city agencies and merchants including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Lill and J H Fuller Grocery for reader use.

East Hii Hurlbut East 2Nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Groccery Oregon Street W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Lill J. H. Fuller

Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal October 1908

I F D Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 6 760 copies in October 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeter confirms sworn on November 2 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.

Muscatine Journal Cinie F. D. Throop Muscatine Co Lowa F. L. Bihlmeter

The Man Who Stuck and the Train Collision

A freight and a passenger train collided causing cockpit tension in the passenger engine. The fireman saved others by sacrificing self preservation, illustrating virtue rewarded by notable action beyond conscience.

Heroic Brakesman Saved 150 Passengers in Tragic Crash

Witnesses recount how the engineer stayed at his post and died under six crushed freight cars while the cab jumper survived. The dead man sacrificed himself to save others, prompting readers to weigh Providence versus chance in this topsy turvy tale of virtue and survival.

Women speak out on married life and abuse in a Kansas home

A Kansas woman writes the Kansas City Star about eight children and daily drudgery. She details a husband who blames her for poverty and insists on control, prompting reflection on mistreatment, responsibility, and the harm of thoughtlessness.

Kansas Kansas City Star

Riots, marriages, and local milestones recapped

Reviniscences of long ago recounts a riot case tried by Justice Langridge with twelve defendants fined one dollar each. Other items note marriages, a farm sale for $24,000, Lyceum organization in Lake Township, a baby’s death, cofferdam work, Eagle Lodge anniversary plans, new grocery opening, Catholic youth society, a nursing home return, Thanksgiving travel, and a Sioux City publisher’s marriage.

von Drieskey Eagle Lodge No. 10 George Lindle Fifth and Mulberry Streets Hiad Muscatine Edwin Pugh Memphis Tenn Express J. M. Butler Vinton John C. Kelly The Sioux City Tribune Sarah O. Hill Quincy Mass Fair Bride W. S. Hill

Hidden Moral in Marriage Adage Suggests Insight

A short reflection notes a moral in life’s lessons and hints that marriage may reveal personal insight. The speaker suggests if you are married you can find it in the broader context of love and virtue.

The Soul of Groesus A Tale of The Man Without A Conscience

Copyright notice for 1908 by Gerald Villiers-Stuart. Entered at Stationers Hall. All rights reserved.

Groesus Gerald Villiers-Stuart Stationer’s Hall

Dramatic Collapse Ends Hurlingham Duel

Spectators froze as Lord Ancester’s final strike failed when Squirrel’s heart valve gave way. Fabian Dare’s precarious fate unfolds amid a cast of performers and a plan to escape via America. Buckbarrow adopts the orphaned Fabian after Mrs. Dare’s death.

Vandraken Lord Ancester Hurlingham Squirrel Abinger Devilmay-care Club

Fabian Dare Sits in Leicester Square As He Deliberates

Fabian Dare, a drifting twenty one year old with Byronic looks, sits among weary squatters in Leicester Square. A barmaid, a piercing-eyed Afghan-faced observer, and a tense city atmosphere frame his quiet crisis as he weighs a decisive choice.

Fabian Dare Leicester Square Suez Dare

Cedar Valley Couples Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Foster hosted a dinner Sunday marking their forty first wedding anniversary. Many relatives from Cedar Valley and nearby towns attended including Mrs Kate Parry and son Henry Mrs Ada Lewis and son Mr and Mrs Chet Parry and daughter Grace Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Myrtle Davis Mr and Mrs Luther Dealer and daughter among others. Rainy weather later slowed husking as farmers in the area faced delays.

Cedar Valley George Foster Kate Parry Henry Ada Lewis Chet. Parry Grace Harry Blizzard Geneva West Liberty Elizabeth Davis Myrtle Davis Atalissa Luther Dealer John Foster Arthur Hawker W. B. Mills F.L. Grigg J. G. Croutcup Nichols Frank Flater Harry Ransome Abe MelIntire Floyd G. L. Flater Will Grigg, Sr C. G. Brown Margaret H. Barnhart Kate MelIntosh Sadie Alex McIntosh Floyd MelIntire Grace Chesebro G. N. Flater Daisy Minteer Will Minteer A. Rabe G. Arnold Chet Grigg Bernice H. J. Hendricks

Cham berlain’s Salve Recommended for Sores and Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts Cham berlain’s Salve as best for fever sores chronic sores and keeping them healthy. It also claims effectiveness for chapped hands sore nipples burns and other skin diseases and notes the salve is sold by all druggists.

Notice to Bidders for Muscatine Court House Hardware

Auditors Office in Muscatine Iowa invites sealed bids for hardware required for the new Court House. Bids due December 2 1908 at 9 o clock A M. Specifications on file with County Auditor A S Lawrence.

Muscatine Court House A. S. Lawrence

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Scott & Bowne Pearl Street the Journal BY Journal Printing CO L. P. Loomis Associated Press Lee Newspaper Syndicate Iowa Evening Press Association Journal Agencies Bell Mississippi Valley Association of American Advertisers New York City Man Cdurt Ieee New Maccona Dr. Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce M. D Buffalo N. Y K. F. Oberman John Nietzel Barbara Nietzel Drury Camden Rock Island County Ill S. F. Hardman Buffalo Prairie Lake Township Lyceum McCloud McNutt Hazlett Sager Lucas van Dam Rankin Hitchcock Barger Hoopes G. W. Pelton Cowell Dave Liverpool America Mrs. Dare Fabian Old Buckbarrow Buckbarrow Grand Opera House Jos. M. Gaites Victor Morley Whitney Opera House Chicago Herald Square Theatre Orand Opera House Chamberlin Hindt & CO C. H. Salisbury East Lynne Lee Moses Dora Everett Moses Isabel Charles A. Miller, (Inc James A. Herne Archie Boyd Uncle Nat Shore Acres Geo P. Stetson Walter Hubbell Aquila City East Second Street
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