Fancy work and cake sale by Ladies Aid at Musserville church
Miss Hattie Pruess visits sister Mrs Hendricks at 1206 East Fourth Street then returns home to Nichols. Mrs Robert Wilson of Letts was a shopping visitor in the city yesterday. Hansen's bread and coffee cake available by calling 1257 for Saturday delivery. Advertisement marks encourage insurance with Mark and Son.
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Musserville M. E. Church
Robert Wilson
Letts
Mark
Adv
Hansen’s
Apdy
Hattie Pruess
L. Hendricks
East Fourth Street
Nichols
Letts Residents Shop In City And Visitants In Town
Local notices list several Letts residents visiting the city for shopping and calls on relatives. The items mention Mrs A L Johnson Mrs Fr J Brown Mrs G B Eshellabarger and Nellie Mrs E H Barnes and Mrs C Wiley with daughter Floyd Edmondson plus Mrs J W Carney and Mrs Art Reynolds and daughter visiting via Colobus Junction area. An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountaine Tea as an internal cleanser. A D of H supper menu at A O U W Hall lists chicken mashed potatoes giblet gravy slaw baked beans hot biscuits honey bread and cake for 25 cents.
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E.H. Barnes
Letts
D. of H
A. O. U. W. Hall
Chestnut St
Modern Brotherhood of America to Elect Officers
Friday night December 3 at 7 30 the Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its annual nomination and election of officers at M W A Hall. All members are requested to be present. E C Koetting Secretary W G Hilmer President.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
M. W. A. Hall
E. C. Koetting
W. GC. Hilmer
Bloomington Council 175 F. A. A. annual election notice
Bloomington Council 175 F. A. A. invites all members to the Redmen Building hall Friday evening December 3 for the annual election of officers. Business of importance will be transacted and plans for the New Year outlined. Entertainment for members and families arranged. Per order Geo Scholten secretary Fred J Krell president.
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Bloomington
A. A
Redmen
Geo. Scholten
Fred J. Krell
Langton Hall Sunk by Submarine in Mediterranean
The British steamship Langton Hall has been sunk with part of her crew reaching land. The vessel, 377 feet long and 4,437 tons gross, left Calcutta October 28 bound for Philadelphia and New York and was reported at Suez November 23. Owner Hall Line of Liverpool.
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Sampaign
Associated Press
London
Langton Hall
Mediterranean
Calcutta
Philadelphia
New York
Suez
Hall Hine
Liverpool
Keep Christianity at Par Is Urged at Dedication Service
Dr J A Marquis president of Coe College spoke at the First Presbyterian church urging Christians to keep themselves at par in body mind and spirit. He warned that sloppiness or dissipation lowers physical and moral standards and that early zeal often fades. The service featured organ music and a trio with Ida Weaver Cora Baker Nellie Rice as Wilton church representatives praised the dedication of the new building.
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J. A. Marquis
Coe College
First’ Presbyterian Church
Marquis
Ida Weaver
Cora Baker
Nellie Rice
Weaver
Wilton
O. B. Lee
Wilton Junction
House of God
Old Kentucky Chew Tobacco Ad Promotes Finest Plug Form
An advertisement touts Old Kentucky chew as the most satisfying plug tobacco. It claims superior flavor from Burley leaf, clean sanitary production, and healthful chewing benefits, urging readers to buy a plug today.
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Old Kentucky
The Church’s Architecture as Statement of Faith and Duty
In praising growing church architecture the piece argues that beautiful, well designed church buildings reflect worship social order and salvation. It urges gratitude to the pastor and congregation for this structure as a beacon guiding mariners to eternal rest.
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Jesus
Hell
Sunny Side of Broadway opens to packed Orpheum crowd
Max Bloom presents The Sunny Side of Broadway at the Orpheum for a three day run with every seat sold and standing room tight. The show features Max Bloom with his horse and a strong Yiddish troupe led by Johnnie Gilmore. Musical numbers and elaborate costumes drive rapid, warm laughter with a witty second act burlesque that keeps the audience roaring.
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Max Bloom
Broadway
Orpheum Theatre
Max
Johnnie Gilmore
Allion
Alice Sher
Quincy plans modern river terminal in big river project
Quincy Illinois mayor William K Abbott outlined a joint river terminals plan at the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association meeting. The scheme envisions a 350 foot seawall, a 300 foot freight house with electric freight elevators, a 25 ton traveling crane, a locomotive crane for coal and materials, and direct ocean line connections. A belt line around the city could link water terminals to new factory sites.
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Quincy
Ill
Upper
Mississippi River Improvement Association
Abbott
Joint River Terminals Committee
Complexion Like a Lily in a Few Days
A vintage advertising teaser claims Stuart's Calcium Wafers purify blood with calcium sulphide to clear pimples and blotches. It promises rapid skin improvement and urges buying a 50 cent box at any drug store to see a noticeable difference in days.
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Stuart
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offered as Household Remedy
Century old remedy highly praised for digestion and constipation relief. Laxative blend of simple herbs, non narcotic, gentle yet effective. Offered at fifty cents a bottle and available in drug stores nationwide. Free trial bottle available by writing Dr W B Caldwell in Moncellio ill.
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Pinus Laboratories
Frank Klima
Ashland Ave
Baltimore
Dr. Caldwell
Geist
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Til
City urged to own and run switch engines on Belt Line
A joint committee recommends the city own and operate switch engines to move cars on the Belt Line and at the River Terminal as part of a broader plan for joint terminal facilities along the waterfront. The group warns that Panama Canal changes threaten local manufacturing and urges use of waterways to lower interior freight rates and prevent commercial stagnation.
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Quincy
Evangelistic meetings continue in Grandview Iowa
In Grandview Iowa the evangelistic meetings led by Professor Cheesman and Miss Stevens show strong community impact. Thanksgiving day featured a sermon Where are the Nine, a favorable music program followed by a Spirit demonstration with eight seeking conversion or reconsecration.
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Grandview
Professor Cheesman
Miss Stevens
Cheesman
Evangelical Church
Local social notes from Wilton and nearby towns
In Wilton Iowa on December 3, residents report visits and short trips among neighbors. Mrs Hmmal Thompson stays with sister Mrs Bert Duncan after traveling from West Liberty. Several others, including Mrs Wm Grunder, Miss Hazel Nicholson, Thomas Killion, Mrs Grant Wurst, Rev C B Lee, Mrs George Nicolaus and Mrs F A Maurer, journeyed to Davenport or Muscatine for visits or church events. William Port and William Shaw attended business and visits in Davenport and West Liberty. Miss Edna Maurer and Mrs John Schilton also traveled to Davenport for informal gatherings with friends.
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Wilton
Hmmal ‘Thompson
West Liberty
Bert Duncan
Wm. Grunder
Hazel Nicholson
Muscatine
Thomas Killion
Davenport
Grant Wurst
Moscow
C. B. Lee
George J. Nicolaus
F. A. Maurer
New Presbyterian Church
Lee
Joe Boyne
Rock Island
Thomas
Raynor
Mary Powell
Muscaptine
Local News Briefs Reflect Community Visits and Transfers
Rev J F Hinkhouse arrives from Fairfield Ia to spend several days on town business. Mrs Frank Nachbaur returns to Atalissa after visiting Carl Wilson. Alfred Wildasin and spouse depart San Francisco for York County Pa after a brief visit. Amanda Spicer arrives from Peru Il to visit Aunt J Merkley. Thomas Noble in Wilton purchases A C Hotvenagile feed store and mill with possession expected January first. The sale occurred Tuesday.
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J. F.hinkhouse
Fairfield
Frank Nachbaur
Atalissa
Carl Wilson
Alfred Wildasin
San Francisco
York County
Henry Wildasin
Amanda Spicer
Peru
J. Merkley
Thomas Noble
Wilton
A. C. Hotvenagile
Thanksgiving visits and local commerce in Gladwin area
Town Bluffs residents report Thanksgiving gatherings at various local homes including John Butcher and Fred Moody. Several youths attended the Washington football game, with many travelers delaying return. Local shredding work was done for Lawrence Bowsen and others, while hogs were marketed at Cotter.
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Town Bluffs
Crawfordsville
Ruth Lilja
Monmouth College
Arthur Weber
John Pigman’s
T. B. Devore
Irank Selser
S. Thede Boysen
Cotter
Rema Jones
Will Gabriel
Natal Pineapple Pepsin Compound A Remedy For Stomach Ailments
Aw Mor Ean talks of a prepared remedy marketed to Muscatine residents and nearby areas. The advertisement promotes Natal Pineapple Pepsin Compound as a universal stomach and bowel cure with a satisfaction guaranteed offer. It claims use of fresh pineapple juice and stale pepsin and urges readers to consult a local druggist for purchase.
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Muscatine
P. S
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