Annual election of officers by the Excelsior Literary Society
J J Downer named president at the Excelsior Literary Society annual election held during the first meeting of the year at the new president’s home north of the city. George J Lang named vice president with Mrs Alpers Berhardt secretary and Miss Mildred Proyer muth treasurer. A lively program closed the gathering with a debate on fashion and freedom, plus several readings, piano duet, and other entertainments. Elizabeth Greiner indicated she will retain leadership with a future meeting planned at her country home.
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Bexcelstons
J. J. Downer
Excelsior Literary Society
All Friary
George J. Lang
Alpers Berhardt
Mildred Proyermuth
John Klein
Origman McMillin
Elizabeth Greiner
John Klalp
P. B. Lake
M''s
Myrtle McPike
Albert Eckhardt
J. Donald Me Pike
Ray Downer
Missonn Atte
Bre
E. G. Papes
Maynarad Eckhart
H. J. Freyermuth
Lss
Elzabeth
Greiner
Final arrangements for Angus holiday bazaar set
Mrs E M Howell of Lake township announces Thursday for making final preparations for the Angus holiday bazaar. The event will be held December 12 and active planning will continue through the day.
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E. M. Howell
Lake
Mrs Brett Cobb Honored At Afternoon Tea Party
Mrs A D Winslow hosted an afternoon tea at her Davenport home honoring Mrs Brett Cobb during Thanksgiving holidays with local relatives. Music and dancing followed dainty refreshments as the gathering enjoyed socializing and entertainment.
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Brett Cobb
A. D. Winslow
Brat Cobb
Davenport
Sunday School Organizes Attendance Campaign at St Johns
The Willing Workers Sunday school class at St Johns United Brethren Church Seventy six township begins a six weeks attendance drive during Sunday school hours. Two sides will clash with the losers hosting a banquet for the victors. Officers include President Leona Noble Vice president Mildred Brookhart Secretary Mira Gertrude Gorten pal Treasurer Frank Addisman.
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St Johns United Brethren Church
Seventy-six Township
E. J. Bundy
Migs Leona Noble
Migs Mildred Brookhart
Mira Gertrude, Gortenpal
Frank Addisman
Pretty Evening Parts Highlight Algona Guest
Miss Irene Miller of Algona IA, a student at the State University of Town, was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Sullivan during Thanksgiving. Genevieve Ryan hosted a Some-A-Lot party for sixteen young women at the Ryan home on Malden Lane with yellow and white chrysanthemum decor and a two course lunch. The election of officers will be held by Colonel Haro Circle at Mrs. G. A. Riemeke’s East Sixth Street home. Kensington gathering set for Thursday at Mrs. Noeble Shank’s Hershey Court. Ladies’ Aid Society of the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal church plans an all day session with potluck.
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Malford
Wey
Mas Lla -Mulford
West Third
First Congregational Church
A. C. Graves
A. J. Crow
Harry Smith
Florence Stein
Mary Chevalier
A. J
Irene Miller
Algona la
State University of Town
D. F. Sullivan
Genevieve Ryan
J. J. Ryan
Malden Lane
Mra. G. A. Riemeke
East Sixth Street
Colonel Haro
Kensington
Charles Grilk to Speak at Local High School
Davenport attorney Charles Grilk, former congressional candidate against I. S. Pepper, is announced as next speaker at the local high school. Principal Frantz said Grilk will address students next week, with prior plans indicating a guest slot for prominent figures as the program continues.
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Frantz
Charles Grilk
Davenport
Congress
Pepper
Grilk
Frantzhat
Hig
Registrat Mnalgu
The
State University
B. M. Warner
Senate Page Pay Rise Sparks Mock Session Movement
Washington action grew from a mock Senate session where pages demanded higher wages. The movement, started by young members, gained seriousness after the ad hoc session at the special meeting, as a resolution was adopted.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Old-time St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Cure Ad
An aged advertisement touts St Jacob’s Oil as a fast acting backache remedy. It promises nearly immediate relief from lumbago sciatica and strains, claiming harmless use without skin burning. A small trial bottle from any drug store is urged, noting 60 years of recommendation.
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St. Jacobs
Senate pay raise sparks lively, odd restaurant order
The senate chamber adjourned Saturday to a session marked by unusual enthusiasm amid many resolutions. A pay raise proposal loomed as the most serious, while a novelty resolution mandated the senate restaurant supply pages with six pies, seven turkey sandwiches and four plates of ice cream daily.
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Senate Chamber
Senate
Russian Poles Court Trial Stirs Courtroom
A court session tested by interpreters and rough testimony centered on four Russian Poles arrested after a wild Sunday morning brawl. Judge John A. Rowan presided as details remained scant, with most statements unclear after translation. Names and motives tangled in a chaotic scene outside Chicago hearted by a disrupted wedding story.
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John A. Rowan
Pete Smith
Chicago
Muscaine
Pete
Pate
Han. Smith
Costes
Pete Vordusky
Andrew Tingrey
Walter Vonduskey
Navy Gridders Return to Enthusiastic Welcome
In Annapolis on December 1 the Navy players were greeted with loud cheers. The midshipmen dragged the team from station to the academy with ropes, the route lined with illuminated houses. A large Welcome sign hung over the main gate while speeches and bonfires were cut per players' wishes.
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Tannapolis
Mad
Navy
Naval Academy
Pennsylvania counties adopt new city plan for governance
Philadelphia and most Pennsylvania cities shift to a commission form, dissolving the old select and common council structure. A single five member council, including the mayor, governs municipalities, with Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton and several small charter cities exempted or under special arrangements.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Scranton
President Renominates Henry M Pindall as Ambassador to Russia
Washington December 1 The president will renonminate Henry M Pindall Pearis publisher for ambassador to Russia after a failed confirmation in the extra session. He will also renominate all other appointees who failed.
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Washington
D.C
Wilgon
Henry
Pindall
Pearis
Russia
Pindell
Congress
Co operative Marketing Urged By Grover Leader
Frank Hummel of Nichols urged Muscatine County Crop Improvement Society to pursue co operative marketing of farm produce to lower living costs. He argued farmers receive too little and consumers pay too much, outlining direct selling benefits and noting profits for intermediaries. The association plans to outline a local cooperative plan to raise farmer interests and aid the public.
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Muscatina County
Hommel
Tle
Commission
Chase
Darken Hair with Sage and Sulphur Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes darkening gray hair using a Sage and Sulphur home brew. It also markets Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy available at drug stores for about fifty cents a bottle.
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Wyeth
Changed His Plea After Time Becomes Value in Court
Traveling man A LaBaron, partaker in the Saturday night scrap with Frank Brown, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in Judge Rowan's court, saying time was worth more than vindication. He was fined $1 and costs. Will Koehler also appeared before Judge Rowan and received a $10 fine plus costs for intoxication.
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A. LaBaron
Frank Brown
Rowan
Will Koehler
Regular meeting agenda for G A Anendon group
Regular past Tuesday meeting set for 7 30 PM with election of officers for the ensuing year and other business. Attendance urged by J Cheno weth Chris Maxson and others.
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Anendon
G. A
J. Chenoweth
Chris, Maxson
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