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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
7
Actor Jack W Kerrigan stars as Smalley in the revival of A Gentleman from Kentucky presenting a lively stage comedy. The production reunites Kerrigan with director and design teams for a period piece set in Kentucky in a classical theater setting.
The German Lutheran churches of Iowa have donated about $25,000 to the German Red Cross relief, with a second check sent from Iowa. Rev John Haefner, treasurer, forwarded funds to Ambassador Bernstornt in Washington. Earlier a $18,000 check was sent, and Haefner expects at least $5,000 monthly to aid suffering in Germany.
Wilton Iowa reports busy weekend with numerous residents visiting Davenport Muscatine and Tipton. Miss Verda Tuthye and Miss Winifred McSwiggin return home after visits. Clyde Port and Mrs. George Snyder travel to Davenport. church Women's Missionary Society holds a large meeting with varied topics and guest speakers, concluding with a short social.
Movie fans in Muscatine gather for a Palace Theatre program headlined by Helen Gardner in The Princess of Bagdad. The elaborate film features Ming Gardner in the lead and showcases exotic costumes, rich oriental settings, and a tale of a cobbler and a princess amid lavish scenery.
Mrs. Susan H Stetson Fletcher wife of Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher commander of the Atlantic fleet was reported in a Chicago hospital. Information on her illness was refused but aides said she underwent an operation and her condition was improving. Fletcher formerly led American forces at Vera Cruz.
Prairie Grove Ta December 7. L G Gonxner wife and daughter Esther of Pedee visited friends here last week. Mrs Helen McCann of Atalisea came to Jact and stayed visiting. Arthur Jensen and wife welcomed an eight pound boy Nov 25. Roy Sheets and family joined Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs R Walters in Tipton. Miss Mary Christensen spoke at Springdate caring for Mrs Arthur Jensen and baby. Albert Swart of Cobalt Canada visited cousins Charley Schiele and family over Sunday. Charley Schiele hosted twenty relatives at a Thanksgiving roast turkey dinner. Kirk Milnes of Union Valley cut wood for Charley Swart. Mildred Milnes began home school in Union Valley last Monday. Charlotte Holliday made nine pies. Martin Binck and family visited Chas Schalle. Mrs Garfield Has entertained Lin Went Linerty.
Police chief Hoffman led two Saturday evening raids, one at 126 West Second Street and another at a cabin boat on Mad Creek. Officers seized beer and whiskey from the cabin boat, while proprietors were reportedly absent during the West Second Street raid. A man and woman were reportedly taken into custody at the West Second Street location.
A crowd of about 100 waited at the Rist Congregational church for President J A Marquis D D of Cos College to speak on a theme tied to knowledge and the European war. He was delayed by a trifling incident causing late arrival, so upon 8:40 o clock the song service proceeded and Rev A G Graves dismissed the congregation.
Visitors to the Moore and Meerdink store during the holiday season will notice a dramatic change with new fixtures and stocked goods artistically displayed. The entire showroom including display cases walls and mirrors is finished in old English oak. The large hat stock is kept in glass cases and other stock is similarly protected. An indirect system provides a soft mellow light enhancing the interior.
Ainsworth editorials record local social happenings with visits by the Lindley Coon family of Newton, students returning to school duties, trips to Washington and Brighton, a funeral in Columbia Junction, and residents bringing home an Olds automobile. The week closes with notice of a W T U meeting at a local home.
An old advertisement asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood and nerves. It claims nerve pain, insomnia, indigestion, and even St Vitus dance fear are reduced as blood nourishes nerves. The ad invites readers to request a free booklet from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. and to buy via local druggists.
An advertisement promotes preventing rheumatism by reducing uric acid. It advises warm clothing, dry feet, limited meat, and drinking four ounces of Jad Salts daily for four weeks to stimulate kidney action and clear impurities. Jad Salts are claimed inexpensive and made from grape and lemon juice.
Local notices record upcoming marriage of Misa Bessie White to Henry Albrigat of Seymour Texas, several residents visiting relatives in Washington Rock Island Des Moines and Chicago, and community events. Attendees include Rev. Gilbert Coggeshall Roy Bohn from Lone Tree and Mt. Pleasant state institution tours.
In a strong Elkdom address, Herbert S Thompson extols unity across oceans, grounded in the order’s four virtues Fidelity Charity Justice and Brotherly Love. He cites eternal aims, compares Elkdom to waters, and honors past members Carl Spieth H W Metzger H Walter Blair Henry R Small as tributes unfold for the year.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for clogged noses from colds or catarrh. It claims the small bottle clears air passages, relieves mucous discharge and headaches, and soothes swollen membranes by applying the fragrant antiseptic balm into the nostrils.
Fragment from a religious meditation reflecting on humankind, mortality, and resurrection. It recalls shepherds at Bethlehem and invokes faith that life continues beyond death through enduring seeds and examples. The language emphasizes mystery, doubt, and eventual spiritual renewal.
Misa Gertrude Klotz and parents Ray and Jessie Moody visited relatives near Winfield during Thanksgiving. Bert Summerville and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Washington. Duncan and wife entertained relatives Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hilia and baby near Alnaworth and Jerry Klotz and family visited Fin McGrew’s. Lewis Houseal spent Thanksgiving at Will Kindelspeir’s. Walter Simmons is improving. Zella Arington teaches winter term at Short Creek. Peter Genderson and family joined Friday at Dean’s. Geo. Gubdrill and wife, Ed Gabriel and Artie Klotz visited Thede Roysen’s. Kil Kaugmas and family spent Sunday at Mrs. Mary Simmons. Jerry Klotz and family visited John Shonberg’s Sunday.
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