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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

5

Miss Prances Mathes Birthday Celebration At Chestnut Street Home

Nellie Francas Mathes the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Mathes of Chestnut Street celebrated her birthday yesterday with friends arriving after school to enjoy games from four to five. The home was decorated with chrysanthemums and Christmas bells. Guests included Lucile Wittich Eleanor Soldier Volne Grow Alexandria Jones Marguerite Asthalter Pearl Hey Virginia Brown and Judy Warrant. A gift table and candy favors complemented a two course refreshment.

Prances Mathes Nellie Francas Mathes Harry Mathey Chestnut Strat Lucile Wittich Eleanor Soldier Volnue Grow Alexandria S Jones Muarginraty Asthalter Pearl Hey Virginia Brown Juda Warrant

Mispah Dansant Club Reorganized And Local Societies Meet

The Mispah Dansant Club reorganizes at Second Street home of Dr F R Hulateadt with officers named Clarence Wittieh president and Ethel Martin treasurer. A social hour followed by games. Also Mothers club meets at Mrs George Hahn Went Third Street with story hour a ten cent exchange and a next meeting planned for January 8. Various other local groups hold afternoon gatherings and confirm upcoming appointments.

Mizpah Dansant Club F. R. Hulateadt Lat Second Mitthe, Murthy Hatytond Mignal Dansant Club Buxtionw Anaes Werg Payot Motheics Club JLRS Hahn Mother's Club George Hahn Prod Hoopes Konington Mira Aare Hahn Mia Beveridge Mulberry Avenue Mira Streit Agsletine Loxtoss Needle Club Mes

District Court Notes on Bonham Report and Juvenile Cases

The final report of administrator B C Bonham on Martha Suuartfoury’s estate faced delays after Attorney BR Jackson sought a hearing. Judge of U Louis signed the December hearing order. Dr Joseph Traltr was committed to reform school after juvenile changes, with deputies escorting him. witnesses described school-going and ride incidents. Mussel bag exhibit, Hawkeya case, Pearl Button vs H F Kath company, and Modern Woodman officer elections were noted.

B. C. Bonham Martha Suuartfoury Jackson Judie U. Louis Joseph Traltr Judice Jette Eldorn Raformatory War Talon Idarn Shorlif Edwant Sandora Vetont Tother Ind Juvenita Sostordas Reform School Inkannto Achool Avidenea Hawkeya Pearl Button Company H. F. Kath Company

Digestive Aid Claims Fast Stomach Relief Advertised

An old advertisement touts Dianepsin as a quick cure for sour, gassy indigestion. It promises rapid relief from upset stomach, flatulence, and foul breath by helping the stomach handle meals without discomfort. The copy pressures readers to buy at ATK stores for fifty cents a large cap.

Romenter Muvent Mont Harmlves Plesso

Controversy Rises Over Des Moines Police Department Reform

Mayor John MacVeur announces civil service commission and city council dispute over public safety changes. He hints at reorganization and possible personnel moves, including a police chief replacement and public safety chief investigation while officials push for restructuring and resignations.

F Associated Pro Dos Molinos Dox Maines Civil Service Commission Police Department John MacVienr Noid Oy Public Safety Department Wi BE McDowell Ming Wut

Pomona Grange Meets Saturday in Atalivaa Mall

Announcement notes Pomona Grange annual meeting set for Saturday December 9 at Woodman Mall Ataliva with officer elections for the ensuing year and state Grange plans for next week. Lectures and programs listed include talks by F J Stoon J McFadden and Mrs Milera plus current county events and a closing function. Tranday returned home from Ottumwa visits with parents.

Anmoun Pomona Grango Woodman Mall Atalivaa Satiday State Grange Dex Moines Buskoda Houtlons sons—Granks Muaio Mrg Morrill Ifo F. J. Stoon Mary Monich John McFadden Pomonal Grange Mra. 7. C Milera Granke

Program Announced for Brown's Business College Commencement

Brown's Business College announces a grand commencement next Thursday evening November 14 at the Grand Theatre. Principal R. R. Reed states diplomas will be awarded on the platform, marking the college's Golden Jubilee celebration with a large crowd expected. The program includes music, a grand march, speeches by Mr. Peek and others, and the 1916 class roster featuring Nellie Buechner and Glen Wowning among graduates. The motto is Our Turn Next.

Brown Mainent College Principel, R. RR Reed Grand Theatre Wighteon Businays College Pook Wythem Bustioxs Colleses Peels Athend Orebentra Claus R. Tl Peel Moskrs George Monternut Glen Downing Fs Claus den Downing Peek Clara Gaekumnan Vrank Goetzman Anny Inrek Nol'ore Lee Lillian’ Octer Elafe Pie Beatle Rocksafellow LaVada Schinel Anetta Te Straka Ecourse Hidward Loyavik George Hexter Kienographic Coursa Anthony Tang Roky Skotnik Alana Ofeerd Are Clot Downing George Husters LaVada Schmel

Front Page War Report On Serbian Offensive Progress

Serbian and Allied forces push into the Cerna river area near Stravinas Paralovo and Steavisa as village fall and enemy counterattacks fail. Franco Russian units advance amid captured towns and artillery losses as the war office reports progress near Zovil and Grimesite.

Advani Pari Gard Corna Resian Macedonian Front Stravinas Paralovo Corns Rhia Cerna Steavisa Onr London Cerne Straving Seriian War Office Zovil Grimesite Flamer

Stuart Paton Starring In The Mark of Cain At A MUSE Theater

Stuart Paton, renowned producer, presents The Mark of Cain at the A Muse Theatre on Wednesday night. He directs without a preset script, relying on memory for plot, costume, and action, guiding Wy pictures through improvised staging and on the fly ideas.

Stuart Paton Red Feather Fertura Mark of Cain Mir Paton Gceonario Wy Pictures Yeanga Ma Paton Ando

Peace Move Rumors Sweep European Press

Berlin dispatches report a rising peace sentiment across entente nations. Ambassadors Gerard’s return, Britain’s possible crisis, and Wilson’s mediation are cited as influences toward an endgame. U.S.-Japan Pacific settlement seen as only a matter of time as Anglo-American unity strengthens.

Gerard Germany Dr Auch Ameri¢a Romania United States Vorsincle Zeitung Great Britain Reltaln America Pacific Japan England

Study Club to Meet Saturday in County Court House

Bradley issues notice for Muscatin County educators to attend a Saturday meeting of the Teachers' Study club in the examination room of the court house at five o'clock. The group will discuss Pickard's Rural Education, focusing on early district teaching methods. No written reviews required for participants. aim to improve modern teaching practices. Mrs Hongel has been staying with the daughter on the street and leaves for Evansville, Ind.

Ake Gikat Schmidt Atusle Hava Ming Marguerite Hardy Godard Aeolian Vocalion Mina Hiverda Dade Miralejan Thad Bradley Muscatin Court House Five O’slock Pickard Ing Bridley Thona Gatubiah

His Friend Hurts He Helped Him

Henry A. Woebl of Plainfield New Jersey relates how a close friend injured his ankle. The man’s ankle turned black yet Woebl gave Sloan's Liniment. After using it three days the ankle improved and by four days he began working. Sloan's Liniment was advertised at 40 cents and 1 dollar in stores.

Henry A. Woebl Plainield Trolos Mr Wood Slowan Sloan

California Fig Syrup Adverts Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement claims California Syrup of Figs can swiftly cure a sick child by cleansing the bowels. It urges parents to use the product for digestive relief, noting directions are on the bottle and prompting readers to ask a doctor for the genuine syrup from the California Fig Syrup Company.

Merida California Flga Ortfornia Fig Syrup Company

Saving Dollar by Dollar Builds Future Financial Security

The piece urges readers to value life in dollars and cents, asking if they can assess their worth to family and self. It promotes starting to save now, claiming small savings form a foundation for future success and independence from want.

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