Journal Establishes Citywide Agencies for Readers
The Journal lists agency locations across the city for reader convenience. East Hill Dollman Grocery East 2nd Street Metzgar Grocery Park Ave South Muscatine EFobere Bros. Grocery Gregson Street WWW C A Busch's Drug Store Herseires Avenue Royster Grocery on Angle Street Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Faber Grocery Bradford Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuernal
Journal
East Hill
Dollman
East 2Nd Street
Metzgar
Park Ave
South Muscatine
Efobere Bros
Gregson Street
C. A. Busch’s Drug
Herseires Avenue
Royster
Angle ‘Street
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
J. H. Faber
Bradford Grocery
Telephones Towa Private Branch Exchange Numbers 26 and 27
When operators answer ask for the person or department number wanted The publisher and editors listed for the business office use numbers 26 or 27 for contact The staff includes Loomis publisher managing editor city editor society editor composing poet and Geo Pitchforth advertising material available by the listed lines
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Towa
L. P. Loomis
Mailine Rearm
Geo. & Pitchforth
Adv
Prosperity Boost For Christmas Trade Across Nation
A wide prosperity is reported nationwide with predictions of the heaviest holiday trade since 1906. Chicago wholesalers expect record volume, Muscatine and other midwest merchants plan large stocks, and farmers enjoy favorable prices. Early demand signals a strong Christmas season with a likely clean-up before the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Middlewest
Muscatine
The Pivotal State Romania and the Balkan War
The article notes that world eyes focus on Romania as it faces pressure from allied and central powers. Britain expects neutral stance, while Balkan reports suggest Romania may not grant Russian troop passage. Romania’s choice to aid the allies could boost the Balkan expedition, while refusal risks its success.
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Romania
London
Balkans
Rumania
Greece
Romania Needs Strong Army for Possible War
The text extols Romania's well officered army and universal military service. It notes compulsory service for men aged 19 to 21, a standing roster of 290,000 with possible expansion in war, and praises the nation's intelligence, progress, agriculture, and mineral wealth.
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Romania
Apples and Morals in a Pie of Hope
A London Chronicle note recalls a former Milbank Prison governor arguing that prisoner reform is possible as long as an appetite for apple pie endures. The piece extols apples and apple pie as a humane test of humanity, suggesting no one who loves pie can be wholly evil.
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London Chronicle
Milbank
The Western Mine Venture and a Final Goodbye
Helen Madison and Dan Summer part after a quarrel over the Mispah mine venture. Helen refuses to delay marriage to support Dan, who has cast his lot with the abandoned mine and its uncertain fortune. They part on a final, unresolved note as she looks away from him on Eagle Hill.
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Gladys Gordon
McCluren
Sweetwater Mountains
Helen Madison
Eagle Hill
Helen
Dickman
Dan Summer
Mispah
Dan
Miss Madison
Why Tolerate Catarrh in Cold Weather
A reader guidance piece advises not ignoring lingering catarrh after a cold. It recommends cleansing nostrils with warm saline, applying Vaseline to irritated areas, and taking a spoonful of Scott's Emulsion after meals for one month to heal membranes and soothe inflammation.
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Scott
Col Bowne
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Anecdotes
Reminiscences cover fifty, forty, thirty, twenty, and ten years past. Capt Edward Scudder, once a local citizen, ran as an independent Colorado governor candidate losing narrowly to Gilpin. A man found frozen in a straw stack revived with help from Dr Baxter. A home entertainment hosted by Miss Kate Musser and friends delighted guests from Chicago. Marriage announcements include Rev F Beckerman and Miss Allie Olds. Visiting girls from Washington Iowa are hosted by local families with Miss Rodgers, Miss Guthrie, Miss Patterson, and Miss Rowe named.
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Edward Scudder
This
D. M. Lambert
Esqa
Colorado
Gilpin
Secudder
Denver
Herschman
Wilton
Moscow
Calla
Frank Richman
Kate Musser
Lady Seminary
Chicago
F. ¥. Beckerman
Allie Olds
Washington
Iowa
Miss Rodgers
Margaret
Niver
West Fourth Street
Guthrie
Blanche Munn
East Highth Street
Patterson
Beulah Bennison
West Third Street
Rowe
Maude Vanatta
Chestnut , Street
Dan Summertime and Gray Feather Meet on Mizpah Trail
Helen, torn by anger over Dan Summers leaving to reclaim Mizpah mine, encounters Gray Feather and the Indian baby papoose. Gray Feather probes Helen’s feelings, hints at danger surrounding the mine, and Helen resolves to send word to Dan. Helen pledges lasting affection to Gray Feather as she rides off to deliver the kiss and news.
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Gray Feather
Helen
Strongarm
Strong Arm
Dan Summer
Papoose
Gray
Mizpah
Gray ‘Feather
Dickman
Gray Weather
Dan
Dig White
White Sister
Wilton Residents Trade Tuesday Visits in Short Trips
Wilton Iowa December 1 reports a flurry of brief trips and social visits. W J Blanchard traveled from Muscatine for business, Miss Clara Heathner returned from Clinton, and Prof W A McCutloch with Edith visited friends. Several locals attended Davenport events and stopped by Muscatine and Davenport for meetings and greetings.
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Davenport
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Iowa City
C. H. Wilson
J. B. Strong
George Karns
D. I. Burrows
G. Agnew
Frank Garstang
Theodore Bentley
Oliver Frymeyer
Bloomfield
A. &. Whitmer
R. D. Wilkerson
Mus‘catine
Henry Thede
Clorinda
C. EE. White
Atalissa
Charles Henderson
Muscatine
Why Rheumatism Worsens In Cold Weather Ad
An advertisement explains rheumatism as a blood disease, worsened by cold and dampness. It claims rheumatic poison in blood triggers attacks and that thinning blood prompts relief by building up blood. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure and offers a free booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Wills S
Ady
West Liberty notes social rounds and anniversary
Davenport visitor WW Warner spends Tuesday in town. Herman Jipp returns from West Liberty. Mrs H L Parsons and daughter travel to Central City Nebraska to visit Mrs Margaret Laub. Miss Kate McNulty visits Durrant. Mr and Mrs Jasper Drake visit after San Francisco exposition. James Hannahs fiftieth wedding anniversary celebrated with family from Iowa Minnesota South Prairie Redvers and West Liberty. Rev Allison conducts a second ceremony. Local society tasks and visits noted including missionary meeting plans and travel of Mrs Pratt, Mrs Royal, Wm Plumbley family, Ralph Stafford, Attorney Brook, J Middleton, Edith Osborn, and Verle Connolly. The Connolly family will winter in Iowa arriving around December 15.
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BE. C. Whit‘mer
WW. Fl-Warner
Davenport
Herman Jipp
West Liberty
H. L. Parsons
Central City
Neb
Margaret Laub
Kate McNulty
Durrant
Jasper Drake
Athens
San Francisco
Cal
W. G. Griffith
Thomas Killion
Helen Reynolds
Bessie Williams
James Hannah
Lon Leache
Souvern
Minn
Dell Wells
Allison
West Virginia
Elen Smith
Ohio
Iowa
Emel
Waterloo
C. G. Pratt
Princeton
Robert Beatty
C. D. ‘Cochran
Turtle Lake
Wis
Monthly Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
W. D. Ridenour
Spencer Street
Home Department
Carl Templeman
Foreign
L. A. Royal
Iowa City
Wm. Plumbley
Marias
Silvas
Chicago
Ralph Stafford
Muscatine
Liberty
Stafford
Robert Brook
J. Middleton
Illnois
Edith ‘Osborn
Palisades
Libbie Milnes
Sioux City
Verle Connlley
Redvers
Sas
Canada
S. Nolan
Steven Bear Dies at Home of Son in November
Eliza December 1 notice reports Steven Bear passed away at his son Martin Bear’s home on Wednesday November 24 with burial on the following Friday. survivor details and funeral arrangements not fully provided in the fragment.
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Eliza
Tll
Steven Bear
Martin
Jane
Funeral notices and local events from Eliza Creek area
A local obituary notes a man who died after long illness with survivors including his son Martin and daughter Mrs Nel lie Toll. Multiple residents attended the funeral of Mrs Selma Boruff in Davenport, with services at the Pomeroy church and burial at Millerspur cemetery. Miss Islea Lendgren attended a Wedding college banquet in Abingdon, accompanying her brother Carl for Thanksgiving. The band boys plan a dance at Eliza hall Friday night.
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Eliza Creek
Martin
Nellie Toll
Selma Boruff
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Pomeroy Church
Millerspurg
Islea Lendgren
Abingdon
Carl
Eliza Hall
Wapello Social News and Local Notices Enliven Week
Miss Nellie Hale and several ladies visit. H. O. Weaver party to Chicago. Swank loss due to fire investigated by Dan McKay and Dave Herrick. Church events include funeral for Anna Fitzgerald at Harrison, Ladies' Aid at Methodist parlor, Camp Fire Girls gathering, and a Mother's Day P. E. O. celebration at Mrs. Wicker's home with ten members hosting mothers or friends.
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Wapello
Nellie Hale
McCullough
Maris Dewein
Roy Reilly
John Deihl
Lloyd Fry
Arthur Beitler
H. O. Weaver
Doris Pammell
Wm.Vickers
Chicago
Dan McKay
Dave Herrick
Blanche Bigger
Burlington
Order of Astern
Star
Ed Dunham
Missouri
Bard
Natharine Baker
Anna Fitzgerald
Methodist Church
Harrison
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. Fred Moore
Columbus Junction
Helen Lischer
Luc
Kensington
Bible teacher Arrested for Ford Theft in New York
A Bible teacher was arrested last week in New York on charges of stealing a Ford. Authorities say the suspect, identified locally as a clergyman, was taken into custody after an auto theft report. The case is under further investigation by the NYPD.
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New York
Local Gathering Noted With Attendees at Occasion
A social event featured a list of attendees including Mrs. Clara Vale Mrs. Springer Mrs. Otto Mr. Grimes Mrs. Parsons Mr D C Thomas Mrs Butler Mrs Hoag Mrs Briggs and Mrs Frost. The article records the presence of these individuals as souvenirs of the occasion.
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Clara Vale
Springer
Otto
Grimes
Parsons
D. C. Thomas
Butler
Hoag
Briggs
Frost
Sweetland Farm Show Raises Anticipation at Hall
Exhibits for the Sweetland Farm Institute arrived at M. B. A. Hall with expectations of larger turnout than prior years. Judge Prof. O Donnell will select prize winners and give a lecture on stock selection. Tomorrow coin judging and culinary show review follow a picnic dinner and a literary program. Miss Edna Murdock of Lone Tree visited yesterday.
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Sweetland Farmer’s Institute
M. B. A. Hall
O’donnell
Edna Murdock
Lone Tree
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Daily Journal
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