Poinsettias for Milady’s Bouquet Demand Grows
Poinsettias gain popularity as Christmas flowers in Muscatine as yellow white red and pink chrysanthemums fade. The festive plant, blooming December to early January, draws prices and local growers note rising yearly demand aided by George Kranz influence and local Krang family history.
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Smuady
Muscatine
George Kranz
Chicago
George Krang
J. EB. Krang
Emil Kranz
Beard Funeral Services for Mrs Sarah Beard
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Beard who died yesterday at 15 Maple Avenue will be held Wednesday at 10 am from Oak Grove Church. The Cranston Christian Church pastor will conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Beard
Oak Grove
Christian Church
Cranston
Commercial Club Holds Rousing Annual Session
Giesler reappointed president as Z. L. Glasser wins unanimous renomination. New officers W. W. Downer and R. L. Thompson chosen as vice president and treasurer. Secretary Datrence reports strong annual progress and 49 new members. The club outlines public-spirited activities, improvements, and a brisk six-figure year with substantial expenses and a favorable balance. Miss Ratt McConnell visited before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Scoystary
H. C. Lawroba
Z. L. Glasser
WW. &. Downer
R. L. Thompson
Datrence
Thompson
Tne
Monizo
Burington
Afth Town Regiment
Keokuk
Jayne's Tonte Vermifuge Promises Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as a remedy for indigestion loss of appetite and headaches by toning the stomach and intestines rather than acting as a true digester. It claims parasitic causes and claims eighty years of approval with nationwide druggist availability.
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Jayne
Tonio
Milliona
Druggista Everywhere
Dr. D, Jayne& Son
Philafalnhla
Pa—Ady
Hoods Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula and Humors
Advert read claims Hood s Sarsaparilla eradicates scrofula and other humors, purifies the blood, and strengthens organs. Promotes a liquid form and chocolate tablets called Sarsatabs, urging readers to buy today.
Arctic Taken From River By C Koehler In Wintry Removal
Works report details the steamer Arctic, owned by Conrad Koehler, hauled from the river for winter. It hauled barges from Buffalo rock quarries and brought hay and straw upriver. Several other boats, including the Water Witch, have been removed. few remain for sports use as winter sets in.
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Arctic
Royal Fleet
Conrad Koehler
Nisalgsippi
Buffalo
Illinois
Muscatine Launch Club
Orpheum Delivers New Vaudeville Record in Muscatine
The Orpheum program features Fine Acthi Plenty of Music and Clever Dancing with Ruth Rocke-Prandes and associates in A Touch of High Life. Cast includes Jack Finnigan Cavanaugh Cortright and Mlle Roche-Frances. The show, despite bad weather, drew strong crowds and showcases top-line acts from the Gonsidine-Sullivant package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Third Street
Muscatine
Ruth Rocke-Prandes
Jack Finnigan
Thomas [. Keogh
Uggs
Tock Cavanaugh
John Cortright
Andrew W. Hicker
Mademoiselle Pomona
Ruth Roche-Frances
de G Dupuis
Drusentine
Muscatine Library to Be Represented in Boston
The Muscatine library board announced the Musser Public Library will be represented at the American Historical Association meeting in Boston December 7 and 21. Irving B. Richman will represent the library, bringing valuable historical data from several states. For November, 2,609 books were added to the collection, the largest daily average of 240 and a top single day total of 233. The least daily total was 89, adult fiction comprised 56 percent of circulation. The finance committee reported private funds of 1677.67 and public funds of 1,870.10, with a remaining appropriation balance of 778.73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musser Public Library
American Bistorical Association
Boston
Jocal Institution
Irving B. Richmen
Boone
Six Preliminary Debates Planned at Local High School
A stringent training regime has been adopted at the local high school for upcoming debates. Six preliminary debates will begin soon as all team members must take and defend both sides to master points before Christmas. Professor G B True will select the team members for the preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christna
Chrisumas
G. B. True
Pure Blood Health Promise: Dr Williams Pink Pills Ad
An advertisement extols pure blood as health’s foundation and urges parents to build youth vitality with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. It cites a Salt Lake City reader testimonial, claims benefits to heart, digestion, and nerves, and notes dosing, price, and mail order details from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama
Wile Jiama
Misa Ellen Maitis
West Firth South Street
Salt Lake City
Gish
Godora
William
Williams
Dr. Ame Medicine Co
Schenectady
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold symptoms and grippe. It claims two hour dosing, relief from headache, feverishness, sore throat, and nasal discharge, with no other treatment needed and a 25 cent price from any druggist.
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Pape
Theery
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New York
Bears
Castoria
Poinsettias
Milady
CV Lear
Collins Lumber
Telephone
Giesler
Tanwrence
Moe
Rurington
West Liberty
Wilton
Anna Aa
Greater Muscatine
Elu
Nowhly
Witnass Raihway
Clus
Park Avenue
Blue Cross Road
Luo Club
Veing
Muscatine County
Ft. S. Pepper
Muscatina
Ratt McConnell
Town City
C. Koehler
Bug
Brtter
Vautdeidle
C. F. Jappeia
Artaahoravory
Davenport
Lows
Muscatine Library
J. Brighman
Grippe
Acta
Eaveryone
Speeerarey
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady Ah
Davepyport
J. C. Barnard
Prop
Davenport- Muscatine Railway CO
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