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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

9

Teachers Gather for Study Center Lecture Series

Over 100 teachers from eastern county attend a study center at the high school, third in a series this season, earning training credits. Iowa State Teachers College instructors C H Myerholz, Miss Elizabeth Hughes, and Miss Carypentett lead civics, geography, American literature, and history sessions for local teachers and pupil demonstrations from Washington and Cedar Falls schools.

Iowa State Teachers College C. H.myerholz Elizabeth Hughes Hughes Washington School Myerholz Miss Hughes

A Good System

A brief note directs sending the washing to Magnus under a system praised for efficiency and reliability. The instruction implies organized handling and clear delegation within the operation. No further context or dates are provided in the text.

Magnus

Hallock 18 guilty after long deliberation in robbery case

After twenty hours of deliberation the jury found Mike Hallock guilty of robbing the West Liberty store last October. Foreman Charles Spaethe said facts were clear but phrasing of the breaking and entering instructions caused doubt. The court issued a supplemental instruction clarifying how intent may be shown.

Mike Hallock West Liberty Charles Spaethe

Walton case dismissed amid settlement in Muscatine

The case of Frank Walton of Wilton Iowa charged with stealing about 35 dollars from the European hotel register was dismissed this morning after his father arrived in Muscatine and conferred with him in county jail. Other minor court orders noted include amendments in Springer vs Daut, default judgment in Stauner vs Vaupel, denied cost apportionment for Hoopes and Sons vs Simpson, and sentencing set for Mike Halleck. The state case against Keepping and the transcript in Mohr alias Cook discussions are also filed.

Frank Walton Wilton. Ia Muscatine Washington McGreer H. H. Springer Wm. V

An Alien Opens at A Muse U With Silent and Spoken Drama

The half real half reel feature An Alien stars George Beban at the A Muse U Tuesday and Wednesday. Based on The Sign of the Rose it blends pantomime and dialogue to tell a moving tale produced by the New York Motion Picture Corporation under Thomas H Ince. The show aims to unite film and stage drama in a suspenseful 9 000 foot presentation.

George Beban New York Motion Picture Corporation Thomas H. Ince Mr. Beban

Greatest Saturday Show Ever at the A Muse U

The A Muse U presents a week of attractions headlined by The Song of Hate with Betty Nansen and Dorothy Bernard in six parts. Edna Goodrich makes her photoplay debut in Armstrong's Wipe, followed by An Alien with George Beban, Chimmiff Fadden Out West, and The Regeneration with Rockcliffe Fellows and Anna Nilsson. Matinee 15c, evening 20c. premier Thursday and subsequent screenings in Iowa.

ROT Paramount Pictures Jesse L. Lasky Edna Goodrich Armstrong Lasky George Beban Iowa Victor Moore

Dramatic debut for noted actress in Armstrongs Wife

Noted dramatic actress and international beauty makes her photo dramatic debut as a Paramount star in the Jesse L Lasky production Armstrongs Wife written for Miss Goodrich by Margaret Turnbull. The scenes span village gambling halls rugged Canadian northwest with Miss Goodrich as Mae Fielding showing dramatic ability and gowns. Supported by Thom as Meighan James Cruze Mrs Lewis McCord Florence Dagmar Hal Clements and others of the Lasky all star stock company.

Paramount Jesse “L. Lasky Armstrong Miss Goodrich Margaret Turnbull Canadian Northwest Mae Fielding Lasky Company Thomas Meighan James Cruze Lewis McCord Florence Dagmar Hal’ Clements Raymond Hatton Lasky All-Star’ Stock Company

Mother Seeks Word From Runeway Sor

A Muscatine search is underway for Olia Watkins, 20, who vanished from his Downey area home a week ago after his mother opposed his plan to marry a Muscatine girl. The note left behind hints at family interference. He stands five feet six inches tall, about 135 pounds, with light complexion, and wore gray and brown clothing.

Muscatine Olia Watkins Downey

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement

An old newspaper ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children's stomach and bowel cleansing. It claims the laxative restores energy, appetite, and playfulness by cleansing the bowels within hours. It promotes a 40 year bottle and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Officials Return From TV Day Trip on Muscatine Line

The Muscatine and Town City Interurban officials completed a two day excursion along the line visiting every station. Residents along the route expressed strong enthusiasm for the proposal after extended stops in each town, with merchants groups hosting the visitors in several locations.

Muscatine

West Liberty Beats Wapello In Season Opener

West Liberty won the first basketball game of the season against Wapello 26 to 16 in the high school gym. Unfamiliar rules slowed play, with both teams penalized as five minutes of play had passed before teams learned the changes. Jayne Waters and Verdon starred for the visitors and Wapello, with Davis of Washington refereeing.

Journal Wapello West Liberty Muscatine Jayne Waters Visitora Verdon Davis Washington Warpello Gibson G Johan Hunter Brown Small Jayne F Verdaw Barnes

Porto Rico school strike hits Arecibo high school

In Arecibo Porto Rico the city’s high school shows only two of 180 pupils attending as the strike over principal Maurice H. Esser deepens. Commissioner Miller suspended all students indefinitely after failed efforts to remove the principal. Mayor Landron resigns as the socialist administration dissolves amid student and parent protests.

Associated Press San Juan Porto Rico Arecibo Miller Maurice H. Esser Landron

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