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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1914

Page

8

December 4 Dance at Summit Hall and Turkey Dinner Notice

Town adv notes a dance at Summit Hall Priday on December 4 with a turkey dinner at Sue Firat M E church next Wednesday. Also mentions Best Artists series by Tae Spanien Company and a Turkey dinner and fancy sale at Firat M church next Wednesday with dinner early and revised dates.

Summit Hall Priday Sue Firat M. E Tae Spanien Company Congregational Church Mondey Cramber Firat M. 2 Dinnar Ady

Appropriation Moved From Local Levee Districts

The $10,000 appropriation for levee work in Muscatiui and Louisi counties was redirected after a communication from Charles D Townsend of the Mississippi River Commission. Due to local boards failing to meet conditions, the War Department authorized transferring $12,000 to levee work elsewhere.

Muscatiui Louisi Congress War Department H. G. Schoemaker Joint Boards Charléo D. Townsend Mississippi River Commission War’ Department

Chicago Detective To Escort Embezzler Barney Quater

A Chicago detective will arrive tomorrow to escort Barney B. Quater, arrested last night on an embezzlement charge. Unclear if he will resist extradition, but authorities doubt he will fight removal.

Chicago Windy City Barney B. Quater Quater

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils in one minute and clears air passages. It urges readers to apply the fragrant healing cream inside the nose and promises rapid relief from cold or catarrh without headaches or nighttime breathing troubles.

Ely

Local Partners of Santa Claus Reorganize Firm

Community newspaper promotes a Santa Claus partnership drive in Muscatine. The Journal will link volunteers with families needing Christmas cheer, soliciting toys money and clothing, and distributing gifts to needy children. Volunteers may request names by writing to Santa Claus care of the Journal or by calling 1026.

Santa Claus Santa Clana Magentine Santae Sante Claus Tuniah Itm Santa Claus and Co Ita Homcs Santa Clara le Big Your Waa Muscatine Ne Journal Mas Muncatine Roenery Frognective Partners of

Lungmotor bought to aid artificial respiration in city

Dr. H F Little announces purchase of a Lungmotor, a new device for artificial respiration, with a demonstration at a dental society dinner. The two-cylinder machine uses a hand pump to alternately force air into and out of the lungs, aiming to improve patient respiration during collapse, anesthesia, and poisoning cases.

FH. Litele Dente! Society Life ‘Saving Devices Co Chicago New York Boston Iiterest

Red Hill Faces Charges in Court

Red Hill stands charged with assault with intent to do bodily harm after a billiard cue strike in Wilmington last Saturday evening. The hearing before Judge Rowan this afternoon will consider self defense as Hill’s probable justification for the alleged act.

Rowan Guilee Wiltiatton Hill

Champions Plan Anniversary Celebration at Sycamore Street

The Champions announce plans for the 0th anniversary observance to be marked with a supper and dance at the house on Sycamore Street on January 7. The organizing committee includes Bert Chaudoin, Peter Maursth, George Fuller, A B Pullar, George Trump, Ivan Walter, and Howard Kindler.

Sycamore Street Bert Chaudoin Peter Maursth George Fuller A. B. Pullar George Trump Ivan Walter Howard Kindler

Municipal Christmas Tree Plan Broached in Muscatine

Local enthusiasts discuss a plan to place a municipal Christmas tree in Court House Square this year. Proponents urge the lighting company, fraternal groups, and music teachers to support a festive event with a children’s choir and carols, awaiting formal launch.

Muscagine Muscatine Mascntine Phead Den Court House Square Recordeq

Specialist Explains Cause of Stomach Trouble

A well known specialist explains that most stomach troubles stem from acidity and fermentation. He recommends bisurated magnesia as a reliable antacid, taken after meals in tablet form to neutralize acid, stop fermentation, and restore normal digestion.

Silk Express Jobs Claim Six Thousand Enginemen

Arbitration hearings reveal railroad labor seeks removal from switching and flagging duties with pay adjustments for freight and passenger enginemen. Discussion shows Silk trains classified as unclassified service on passenger schedules, and October is proposed as a basis to measure money value of demands amid long-standing wage comparisons.

Chicago Toda Arbitration Board Prasel Crosus M. W. Cadle James M. Bheean Tte Sheewa Cadle W. L. Park Lindy Central Bosrd W. 3. Stone

Sweetheart killed in Iowa City man held by police

Iowa City Dec. 2 Charles E B Platzer a local baker was arrested in Grand Rapids Michigan charged with the murder of his sweetheart Mrs Delle Stratten in a jealous rage. Authorities say he shot her through the heart and he is identified as a resident of Iowa City.

Iowa City Tauppal Charles EB. Platzer Grand Rapide Mich Sweatheart Delle Stratten Ie O Wenzel Platzer

Officers Named by Mail Carriers in Local Post Office

In a meeting of National Association of Letter Carriers Local 44 held last evening at the local post office, officers were named: President H. L. Fisher, Vice President Philip Schwelwner, Secretary F. A. Crow, Treasurer W. A. Anpel, Sergeant at Arms Harry Bonrite.

Toei National Association of Letter Carriers Postotice Preaidant H. L. Fleher Philip Schwelwner F. A. Crow Tronagret Ww. A. Anpel Harry Bonrite

Penalty of Public Spirit in Harper’s Weekly

A fragmented quote from Harper’s Weekly argues that an undertaker must not act for public service as part of a machine or purely representative body. It contends such bodies lack predatory literacy and misrepresent genuine public interest, warning against self-constituted factions.

Literasti Harper' S

Time of Ghilathas Decisive Approach Reaches a Moment

The text notes an approaching decision point for Ghilathas, stating that the choice between two paths must be reached swiftly. It emphasizes the urgency of selecting a direction.

Muscatine Court of Honor Social Evening

Members of the Muscatine Court of Honor will hold a social evening this December 2 at the A O U W hall on Chestnut Street. Initiation of candidates will occur followed by music and dancing. Refreshments will conclude the affair with four visiting courts in attendance including Fruitland, Rock Island, Davenport, and Parport.

Muscatine Court of Honor Chestnut Street Jamely Fruitland Court Rock l Island Court Davenport Pairport_Court

Hesitation Club Meeting At Miss Funk Home

Miss Gertrude Funk hosted the Hesitation Club gathering at her East Highth street home. The evening featured informal cards a brief musical program and refreshments. Next meeting planned for the coming week with Miss Margaret Nealay acting as hostess.

Hesitation Club G. Funk Gertrude Funk East Highth Street Margaret Nealay

Mason Jo h Circl e: Meeting at de Luellen home

Members of Circle met yesterday at de Luellen's home on 1 street for a short business session and a social hour. The hostess served dainty refreshments. The next meeting is planned for next week.

Kensington club gathering and major circle elections

Mrs D A Cochran entertained Burlington Road Kensington club members this afternoon at her home with social time and luncheon. The next meeting will be December 15 at Mrs David Browning’s home. Major John Circle meets tomorrow at 715 East Fifth Street to elect officers. Mrs John Tile hosts the Jolly Rovers tomorrow at 113 East Sixth Street.

Myrta Baket Prilatheas Philottiea Claas Misa ‘Myrta Baier West Sixth Mias Sudte Pavrate W. H.johnson Misa Anna McCay Turkey Waa Pittio Fund Afah Mra T. D. Mitchell Cora Bramwell Elba Thorpe Margaret Kemble East Ninth Street Bors Sunshine Chub Aig Sorikwy Kensington Mesdanes Paul Gethel P. J. Stein Warey Meyers Carl Swandke Ald Society D. A. Cochran Burlington Road Kensington Club David+Browning Major John Circle E. L. Kemptner East Fifth Street John Tile

Proposals to create a neutral zone in Western Hemisphere waters

Washington D C December 2 Propodals for creating a neutral zone in the waters of the western hemisphere and conserving neutral rights will be laid before the Pan American Union governing board of 41 American republics The meeting aims to reach a concord of neutrality views so the twenty one American republics can speak with one voice to European belligerent powers whenever new questions arise

Washington, D. C U. S Pan-American Union

Wanted Help After Remodeling and Repairs Ad

Journal want ads advertise needed workers and quick help for remodeling, fur and coat work, and a plain sewing and mending service. Also mentions rental listings and a loan investment company with a phone contact.

Fraternal Society Meetings and Officers Listed

Society cards show regular meetings for Ledge No. 2 AF and AML in Iowa with officers Rinmike W AL SL Johnson secretary. Washington Creeten No 7 MC with W H Graft PP Johnson Rearatory Webb, and Mesonlesfall 135 EB Lola Block station. DeMolay Commandery No 1 K Ty holds regular conclave on the third Wednesday with C LE Joe ULC recorder.

LL Johnson Recorder K. Ty Joe ULC

EK AUSQUITINE TRIBE MEETS THURSDAY IN RED MAN HALL

The EK AUSQUITINE Tribe No 9h gathers Thursday at 7 pm in Red Man Hall. Visiting chiefs are urged to attend. Contact A Reams, Chief of Records, at phone 1066-R for details.

Woodman Hall Edward Marrow Orn MeElhaney Red Man Pame Cordiany Mira Wy Opel A. Reams C. of

Muscatina Lodge meets Mondays at Elke Heine

Muscatina Lodge No 804 meets every Monday at Elke Heine just east of Front Street at 8 oclock. Dues open daily from 6 am to 6 pm. Visiting brothers welcome. Clay Kneese is among those standing. Secretary Clarente Hahn welcomes all.

Muscatina Elke Heine East Front Street Gielock Tome Clarente A. Hahn

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