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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1915

Page

5

Children party planned by Alcyone Mothers club

A Christmas style gathering is planned at Mrs Charles Franklin’s home on First Avenue by Alcyone Mothers club members for the Thursday between Christmas and New Year. Children of members will attend with a possible tree and decorations. sewing and refreshments were featured at yesterday’s meeting.

Alcyone Mother’s Club Charles Franklin First Avenue Fred McKnight Fifth Street

Former Muscatine Man Married at Davenport

Former Muscatine resident Leo Callahan married Alice Wedenhoft Tuesday afternoon at St Anthony's rectory in Davenport. The couple left for Chicago to begin their future home and may visit Muscatine during the holidays at the groom's parents home on 1641 Clifford Street.

Muscatine Davenport Leo’ ‘Callahan J. J. ‘Callahan Clifford Street Iowa Alice Wedenhoft St. Anthony's Church Callahan Chicago R

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

No quinine in this cold remedy. Take every two hours for three doses to break the cold. It opens congested nostrils and air passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, eases sore throat and sneezing. Costs 26 cents, tastes nice, acts without assistance.

Pape

Christmas Party Planned by Jolly Rovers Club

The Jolly Rovers Club gathered at Mrs John Tillies East Sixth street home for social needlework and refreshments as plans formed for their annual Christmas party to be held Thursday December 30 at the Y W C A rooms. Mrs Gettert will host the next regular meeting on the first Thursday in January.

Jolly Rovers Club John Tillie East Sixth Street

First Chapter Studied At Grace Lutheran Mission Society

The Grace Lutheran Mission Society met at the parsonage to study the first chapter of The King's Highway on old Mission Trails in Egypt with Miss Jessie Freyermuth leading the Bible lesson. A brief business session and devotional exercises followed, then a social hour with refreshments. Next meeting is the first Thursday in January. Phun Klub Oyster Supper honors went to H J Pryermuth for best costume. Social games followed and plans were made for a New Year's dinner January 2 at George Otto's home.

Egypt Missionary Society of the Grace Lutheran Church George N.mendenhall Jessie Freyermuth Phun Klub Harry Brown T H. J. Pryermuth George Otto Bloomington Township

Rummage Sale Planned By Ladies Society

A rummage sale is planned in connection with an all day meeting. The event will be held Thursday afternoon, December 9, at the church parlors.

Ladies’ Alp Society

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Digestion and Liver

Thousands suffer stomach upset from lazy liver and disordered bowels. Olive Tablets, a vegetable compound with olive oil, stimulate natural functions to relieve indigestion without cramps, erps, or pain. Take one or two at bedtime. available 19c and 25c per box from druggists.

Dandruff Cure Promises Quick, Complete Dissolution

An old advertisement promotes liquid arvon as a simple nightly scalp treatment. Four ounces applied at night allegedly dissolves dandruff after multiple applications, stops itching, and makes hair fluffy and glossy. The ad claims the remedy never fails and is inexpensive at drug stores.

Meyer

Philomathean club formed by young women at First Baptist

The Ladies Aid Society meeting at First Baptist Church yesterday included a carding session and a noon picnic. The Philomathean club name was chosen for the young women group meeting at Miss Jeannette Hudsons home on Hast Fourth Street last evening. Members plan a Christmas barley gathering hosted by Misses Meryle and Hazel Mapes on Newell Avenue in two weeks, December 11.

Ladies’ Aid Society The First Baptist ‘Church Philomathean Philomathean” Club Jeannette ‘Hudson Hast Fourth Street iMisses Meryle Hazel Mapes Newell Avenue

Call for Congress to Aid the Farmer in West Land Settlement

Delegates from 46 states and Canadian provinces at the National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits urge Congress to appoint a five member commission to study land settlement results, remove obstacles for settlers, and adapt foreign success to the United States. They seek rural credit, loan funds for public land prep, and oppose schemes fueling land speculation. The proposal also calls the Agriculture Department to set standards for merchantable farm products.

Chicago Ill Congress United States Department of Agriculture

Presbyterian Industrial Society Holds Meeting

Members of the Presbyterian church Industrial Society enjoyed an all day gathering in the church basement. The session was well attended with sewing accomplished and a noon sauerkraut dinner served. They plan to meet again in two weeks on December 16 with Mrs George Winn to preside as hostess.

August Paul Melpine Pleasant Prairie Aid Society Anna Boonsack Montpelier J. Schroeder Ladies' Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society German Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Industrial Society Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church George Winn

High Prairie Ladies Aid Plans Winter Socials

The High Prairie Ladies Aid society met at the church parlors to plan winter social events. They quilted, shared a noon pat lunch, and announced a lunch sale for Saturday December 11 and a January meeting at the church parlors. The Maennerchor ladies will meet December 9 at Mrs Krone's Newell avenue home.

High Prairie Ladies’ Aid Society Maennerchor Fred Krone Newell Avenue

Ranking Committee Debates Top USLTA List

The United States National Lawn Tennis association ranking committee met in New York to set the year end list. Key issue: whether William Johnston or defending champion Maurice McLoughlin should be ranked number one after last season’s performances and a postponed November meeting.

Associated Press New York N. Y United States National Lawn Tennis Association Wm. M. Johnston San Francisco Norris Williams Williams Maurice McLoughlin McLoughlin

Wanted forgeries man arrested in Redding California

Robert D. Jones, sought by police in New York Detroit and other cities for forgeries, is arrested in Redding California on a charge of passing a $150000 worthless check on the Redding National Bank. He allegedly signed as Joseph Smith and claimed to be a magazine writer arriving for western life stories.

Assole Press Redding Cal Robert D. Jones New York Detroit United States Canada Redding National Bank Joseph Smith Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia

German Loan Growth in Final November Week

Berlin reports that cash subscriptions to Germany's third loan in the last week of November totaled about 361,000,000 marks, lifting total payments to 10,452,600,000 marks about 86 percent of the subscription. Lending institutions advanced 152,300,000 marks, bringing their total to 630,700,000 marks.

Berlin London

Will Speak at Columbus Wilson to Speak at Church Federation

President Wilson will depart Washington on the night of December 9 for Columbus Ohio to attend a luncheon at noon with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce in his honor. A reception in the rotunda of the capitol building preceded by prelude events is planned.

Wilson Church Federation Associated Press Washington, D. C Columbus Ohio Columbus Chamber of Commerce

An Easy Way To Get Fat And Be Strong

An advertisement touts Sargol as a reliable flesh builder to help thin folks gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh. It claims the product aids digestion so nutrients absorb into blood and tissues, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Cautions note use only when weight gain is desired and in cases of nervous indigestion.

A. W. Morgan

Franklin County Democratic Club Events Outline Schedule

A Franklin County Democratic club afternoon meeting and an evening program at the state capitol are planned. The president will attend both, join a federal council of churches of Christ gathering, then depart for Washington to deliver speeches at the luncheon and the night meeting.

Ernoon Franklin County Democratic Club State Capitol Federal Council of Churches of Christ Washington

Columbus City poultry show promises strong exhibit and turnout

Columbus Junction Iowa December 3 The Columbus City poultry show promises to be a major event with numerous exhibits and high quality birds. Exhibits include many home grown poultry and a strong representation of Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks, with broad regional breeder participation and robust patronage.

Columbus Junction Columbus City Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks

Former Lone Tree Resident George W Colwell Dies

Lone Tree Iowa December 3 The death of George W Colwell a former resident occurred at his home in Kewanee Illinois His passing brings sorrow to friends and former associates in this locality He was well known before he left for Illinois where he became a prominent citizen He served in the Civil War as a survivor of the conflict

Lone Tree George W. Colwell Kewanee Illinois Colwell

Death of a local figure near Tl with family at bedside

A local man died after a brief illness with his wife and three children at his bedside. Interment followed at Wethersfield Tl, marking a quiet, respectful family farewell in the community.

Wethersfield, Tl

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M. Club C. Evans Broadway Trinity Guild St. Natherine’s Guild Grippe Volger the Jeweler Dr. Edwards J. M. Wolfe the Salvation : Aramiy Army Hall Butaice National Farm Credits Conference Tlement Magnus Tan First National Bank First Trust & Savings Bank Muscatine, Iowa Harry Suellen Geo. Eitman CASBA West Second St
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