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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
8
London Answers notes that glass is full of microscopic holes through which air leaks. Water is blocked by large water molecules, but air easily seeps through. Sealed bells lose sound, but over time air leaks in enough to carry it. The lamp filament dims as air leaks in.
The New York World summarizes arguments on Earth's future lasting millions of years with possible ice ages. It notes Stromberg’s claim that no future ice age will occur and that internal fires keep Earth in the sun’s orbit until cooling to solid mass takes billions of years.
The article explains pepsin as the main digestive solvent stored in the stomach wall and released when needed. It notes pepsin is neutral in pure form and requires acid from gastric juice to act, while saliva primarily moistens food to prepare it for digestive fluids.
The Argonaut notes a shift in value of Indian or Persian shawls once prized heirlooms. Today young women disdain such gifts, often using them as drapery or decor rather than wearables despite their high cost.
Carl Schurz recounts Bismarck reflecting on the Königgrätz battle where an anxious moment before the crown prince arrived marked the turning point. Bismarck tests Moltke with a cigar, Moltke calmly chooses the Havana, and the later guns and Austrian disorder signal victory.
General Edgar relates a 1865 Galveston trial where a freedman was acquitted of stealing a mule. The defense argued lack of promised rewards from the federal government, but Edgar recalls the jury’s verdict as a satirical nod to Uncle Sam’s promises and the era’s racial dynamics.
Suburban Life warns that wood fuel causes heavy soot in chimneys linked to many fires. Clean chimneys yearly, ideally on damp days. Sweep with a four inch metal ball on a rope or a pole brush for lower, accessible chimneys.
The bower birds of Australia and New Guinea construct playhouses separate from their nests. These structures resemble archways of boughs two to three feet long and about eighteen inches high. Birds use them as clubhouses for games and decorate them with bright shells and feathers.
Intense interest surrounds a decisive game between Qux and the Tigers as fans anticipate a historically significant ball clash and a possible game altering outcome.
The American League title hinges on today’s Sox at Tigers game with Detroit. a Sox win could crown them, while New York's potential tie with Chicago looms if the Yankees beat Boston. In the NL, the Giants aim to force a tie by defeating the Boston Doves as Cubs and Giants vie for World Series matchup.
Results yesterday show Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 1 while St. Louis and Cleveland played to a 3 to 3 draw. Boston beat New York 4 to 0 and Washington defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0. New York lost to Boston 8 to 1 and Philadelphia fell to Brooklyn 6 to 2.
Grandma McBride died Tuesday at her son’s home. Funeral held at Union church and interment in Swank’s graveyard. Grandma Baker visiting son Will in Cone. Mrs. John Dyche visited Washington for an operation. Will Toben and family and Will Morse and family visited Wood Kennedy and Mr. Duncan. Residents attended a ball game in Gladwin.
The White Prairie Grange met at North Prairie on October 1 with talks on potatoes and clover. The next meeting is planned for October 15 at North Prairie and will feature a talk on Oats by Joshua Hoskins and S J T Broombaugh, plus a segment on feeding and care of the colt by P.
An advertisement argues drink destroys ambition friendship love and family life. It promotes Orrine as a cure for liquor craving with a money back guarantee, offering No 1 secret and No 2 pill forms, priced at $1, mailed in plain packaging via The Orrine Co of Washington D C and A W Morgan druggist.
John Brown Jr returns from Colorado while Joshua Hoskins visits Tennessee. Sam Broombaugh spends Wednesday in Muscatine on business. Marclf Bros threshed at Hendersons and Heabners Thursday. Masons finish work on the school house and carpenters remain busy.
A druggist warns that any family member may not take items other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung problems. The ad stresses Foley's contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, urging trust in the genuine product.
List of unclaimed letters pending at the Muscatine Iowa post office for week ending October 6 1908 includes men Walter Brown Harvey Curry Jesse Harlan Dr F A Hautsch Donald Howard James Manley T B Onguish J B Rhodes Bert Robertson George A Smith Jr Dr G C Stockman and women Mrs Sarah Jones Mrs Katie Large Miss Louise Noll Miss Maud Plephs Mrs Josephine Thompson plus foreign Henry C Ejigermann. Callers must say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
An advertisement for ZEMO claims instant itching relief and a cure for dandruff and itchy scalp. It asserts germ destruction, hair preservation, and a glossy, healthy scalp, with sales through E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St.
At the Family Theatre this week four acts entertain a large audience. Yuma the mysterious presents a mystery and sensation act leaving the crowd unsure if it is a machine or flesh and blood. Americus Comedy Four deliver hearty laughs and songs with a Roosevelt impersonation. Danny Ahern the whistler and mimick earns instant favor. Hamlin and Kane perform a lively minstrel styled act with strong singing and talking.
Charles Holliday was arrested by Constable John Duncan and charged with assault and battery by D. S. Wintermute after a timber dispute. Holliday requested a change of venue and the case was moved to Justice J. C. Coster's court. Trial likely Thursday due to Justice Coster’s absence.
Word of the death of H. K. Edgerton, aged 88, from paralysis, reached Mrs. R. A. McIntire in this city. He died in Oconomowoc Wisconsin and was grandfather to Robert H. Edgerton of Berkeley, California, previously Muscatine.
Conesville Iowa prepares for a large democratic rally with Claude Porter democratic nominee for United States senator speaking from the band stand or schoolhouse if rain. The Conesville and Columbus Junction bands will accompany Porter as locals gather for the Issue of the Day remarks and community turnout.
An advert promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for ordinary diarrhoea with a single dose, noting a long standing reputation of over thirty five years and wide recognition, available from all druggists.
Rochester notes indicate Mrs S C Baker returned home from a week with relatives in Moline. T B Kelly and family of Wilton visited the former's sister Mrs McGillivray over Sunday. Mr and Mrs S C Wood and Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson and Ruth shopped in Wilton midweek. Various local residents assisted threshers and visitors included Mrs Charlotte Moss and Eva McGillivray with cousin Frank Harrington from Fulton Illinois visiting Wilton residents.
A directory style listing includes several individuals and places: G W Coleman Webster City IA R R 3 Box 71. A J Fansher Oskaloosa IA. Adam Crawshaw Albin IA. R W Kevan 101 Railroad Ave Marshalltown IA. Henry Schang R R 3 Lockport IL. Dr H H De Pew Suite 531 Utica Bidg Des Moines with hours 9 to 5 and Sundays 9 to 12. The notice requests enclosing a 2c stamp for reply.
G A KR Hhadyla kiers and Gheelby Norman Post 231 meet the first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall East Second street. Elks Muscatine Lodge 304 meets Mondays at Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue. Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge 76 meets Fridays at KP building Iowa avenue. Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets first Fridays at Yeomen. Visiting members invited. officers listed.
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in Yeoman hall. Wavie Niebling serves as chief of honor with Mary Crouch as Huanucier and Gussie Mui as recorder.
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