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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
5
Local news items note a dancing school event tonight and various residents traveling, visiting, or returning home. Mentions Braunworths Sunny Shoes sale, fire insurance notes, a lost present car, and a community sale. Several obits and visits to Davenport, Geneseo, and Chicago area referenced. multiple names and addresses listed with social and club events.
Youngsters in junior gymnasium classes welcome the new mat talks at the YMCA. Meetings are every Saturday at 9 a.m. with a different speaker focusing on gospel based deeds tied to athletics. Dr. J B Smith of First Baptist opened with Sacrifice Hits linking faith and sport.
All Red Men are requested to attend Thursday night at 7 30 o'clock at Mombat on J and election of officers and other important business. Per order Lester Smith G of R Tanner Lodge Attention Beneficiary assessment No 8 is now due.
An old advertisement touts Tona Vita as a cure for nervous debility and fatigue, claiming it restores appetite and ambition by addressing the nervous condition rather than digestion. It promotes Lee's Rhubarb Laxative as a companion remedy and notes availability in Muscatine at A. W. Gan, 107 West Second Street.
Resolutions of respect and condolence honor the late Theodore Gerlscher, a police officer who died in the line of duty. The city council adopted an In Memoriam with details of his service and sacrifice, revealing the community's sorrow and gratitude for his commitment.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as instant relief for overtaxed stomachs after heavy meals. It uses vivid analogies with gas inflation and rubber balloons, promises quick digestion, breath freshness, and mood improvement, and offers a free trial upon request from F. A. Stuart & Co.
A December 2 1911 special session notes the death of Theodore Geriser, praising his pure mind and noble convictions. The council resolves to honor him, set aside records for memory, and send copies to his bereaved family and the press.
Mrs Martha Ednd Cline born November 5 1862 in Muscatine Iowa died December 1 1911 in Letts Iowa aged 49 years 24 days widow of David L. Cline who preceded her in death. She leaves three children two of whom died young three surviving Tilla Brown of Muscatine Ednad Hartman and Wm J Cline of Letts one granddaughter Gwendolyn Marie Brown one sister and two brothers. She joined the United Brethren Church about 16 years ago and was active in WA Ava and Daughters of Rebekah. Pallbearers named George Bailey Chas Coder John Fry H H Fullerton Lewis Bilason Wm Griffin.
Three Iowa college presidents addressed the Hawkeye Club banquet in Chicago praising Iowa and youth roots, while criticizing U S immigration methods. Speakers included John G Bowman of the State University of Iowa John S Nollen of Lake Forest College and Henry Weld of Putman New Technical College Indiana. Also speaking were Emier son Hough and George Randall Parrish.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several individuals including Nichols Ja Dee Dr and Mrs E B Fulhiam and three children Hortenas Gertrude and Rd amund of Mupeatiog and Mr and dure.
Community observations list residents and visitors across Muscatine Davenport Kalona Lone Tree and West Liberty. Names include Miss Ethel Trautman Mrs. Emma Coyner Silas Rommels Edwin Coyner Robert Black and several families visiting relatives and attending gatherings. A health note mentions Robert Black improving after illness.
In Columbus Junction Harry Cobb sprained his arm while skating on Monday. The Presbyterian church ladies plan their annual hazaar and market day on Saturday December 19 in the Kern building on Walnut street. Fancy work will be organized by Mesdames W. A. Goltan W. Garmer and T. M. Balcoff. market sales by others.
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