Public school property valued at nearly half a million
Muscatine public schools total 474308.02 in assets with Muscatine high school at 186899.85 and city grade schools at 287408.17. Court House figures show 150 for building and 1500 for seating plan with jail at 3500. Nichols reports 895.64 in personal property and Wilton lists several city facilities plus a septic tank and scale office. County assessors show no municipal property ownership except Moscow assessor J J Hoskins with two duplicate record books of uncertain value.
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Muscatine
Board of Education
Fred_Johnston
C. C. Slagerman
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Nichols
Wilton
Muscatine County
J. J. Hoskins
Moscow Township
Columbus-Lloyd Pixley Chosen 1922 Football Captain
Columbus guard on the Ohio State team this year elected captain for 1922. Zebras and horses have been crossed. Dec 3rd. Aprons, home baking, St Margaret's Guild, Nesper. drug store. Saturday afternoon.
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St. Margaret's Guild
Nesper
Columbus
Lloyd Pixley
Ohio State
Pacific Island Fortifications and Navy Strength Debate
American naval experts argue fortifications in the Pacific must rely on base strength, opposing any Hughes plan for reduced forces. They say Guam defense serves Hawaii, while Ca ring Philippines base would need reinforcement if war began. The 5 5 3 ratio dispute centers on ships under construction including the Mutsu, with U S insistence on scrapping unfinished vessels and a $330 million sunk cost influencing talks.
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United States
Pacific
Hughes
U. S
Japan
Cavite
Philippines
Guam
America
Hawaii
Campaign Plan for Municipal Utility Plant Headquarters
The Iowa Municipal Home Rule League opened a campaign headquarters on the second floor of the American Bank Building to back a proposed municipal electric plant. The league will maintain the rooms until the election and use them for committee and educational meetings with literature on the plant’s advantages.
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Iowa Municipal Home Rule League Club
American Bank
League
Lodge to Conduct Membership Drive
Red Men lodge outlines a large membership campaign from January 1 to March 1 with special events planned. Annual business meeting to elect officers is set for next Thursday with a smoker and social following. Nomination of officers highlighted the session.
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Red Men Lodge
Night prowlers trouble city, sergeant reports
Night Sergeant John Graebner says prowlers have been active for two weeks with two to four calls nightly from residence districts. Despite many complaints, few thefts have been reported suggesting a possible "peeper" terrorizing the neighborhood.
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John Graebner
Conference Notes Subtle Shifts In Pacific Defence Talks
The Japanese view on the Mutsu is praised for moral support while America’s $330 million outlay looms large in sentiment. The main dispute centers on fortifications and related issues not yet settled. Still, conference tone expresses cautious optimism that differences will be resolved soon.
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America
Griffith presents Macbeth and Merchant of Venice at St Mary School
C E W Griffith of West Farmington Ta gave readings of Shakespeare at St Mary School Ottumwa resulting in high praise from Muscatine audience. He toured colleges in England and Europe and has devoted years to presenting Shakespeare to schools. He performed Macbeth with strong character immersion aided by stage lighting and offered short afternoon and evening talks on Shakespeare’s life and works.
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St. Mary School
C. E. W. Griffith
West Farmington
Griffith
Shakespeare
United States
England
Ireland
Belgium
Spain
Iowa
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Mr. Griffith
Grocer Pays Fine After intoxication Charge
Lewis L Sharrar West Hill grocer paid ten dollars and costs after arraignment in police court on intoxication charges. His family reported he caused a disturbance at his store Thursday evening before arrest. He pleaded guilty to the charge before Police Judge J C Coster. James Worley a laborer paid five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Justice H D Horst.
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Lewis ‘L. Sharrar
West Hill
Sharrar
J. C. Coster
James Worley
H. D. Horst
Old-Time Cold Cure Tea Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as an effective vegetarian cold cure. A tablespoon of Hamburg Tea brewed in boiling water is strained and consumed as a tea cupful to open pores relieve congestion loosen bowels and break a cold. The note claims safety and low cost.
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Palmolive Company
Green Arrow
Hamburg
Ponzi Creditors to Get Christmas Gift
Boston trustees of Charles Ponzi plan a ten percent dividend to creditors for Christmas. One trustee said creditors might recover up to twenty five percent eventually. Also noted, about 18.6 million gallons of water are discharged daily from the Big Horn hot springs in Wyoming.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Ponzi
Quick Rich
J. Sewell
Big Horn
Wyoming
Griffith Explains Shakespeare Appeal Amid Rainy Program
Mr. Griffith described the allure of Shakespeare, noting how evil characters are shown first to highlight virtue in the better ones. Rainy weather kept many away, but those who attended praised the programs for their striking contrasts and value.
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Griffith
Hear Motions On Small Trial Soon
Waukegan Illinois December 2 Judge Clarence Edwards cleared the way for arguments on motions to quash indictments charging embezzlement conspiracy and confidence game by Governor Len Small and Vernon Curtis. Arguments begin Monday at 9 30 oclock.
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Waukegan
Ill
Clarence Edwards
Len Small
Vernon Curtis
Beauvais Cathedral clock said to have ninety two thousand pieces
The Beauvais cathedral clock is described as being built from ninety two thousand separate pieces. Scotland’s population reaches 4,822,288, a figure that is three times larger than the prior total.
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Beauvais
Scotland
Red Pepper Rub Promises Rapid Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims Bowles Red Pepper Rub gives instant relief for rheumatism and related pains. It markets concentrated heat from red peppers to improve blood circulation and ease lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck, urging purchase of the genuine Rowles branded product.
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Rowles
Poland Rebuilds Half Of Homes Damaged In War
About 500000 of 1500000 destroyed Polish homes have been rebuilt. The rest await reconstruction as postwar effort continues to restore urban and rural housing nationwide.
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Poland
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