Mother's Club Enjoys Pleasant Kensington Meeting
Members of the Mother's club gathered yesterday at Mrs Theron Thompson's West Third street home for a Kensington style session. Reading titled The Birds Christmas Carol by Mrs G B Samuels and a vocal by Miss Gertrude McNutt entertained guests, with Gail Thompson contributing piano selections followed by a dainty buffet luncheon. Plans were made to meet January 2 with Mrs Frank Hinkel and Mrs W H Johnston as hosts.
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Mother's Club
Theron Thompson
West Third Street
Kensington
G. B. Samuels
Gertrude McNutt
Gail Thompson
Frank Hinkel
W. H. Johnston
State Commander Attends Meeting of Ladies of the Macabees
Mrs. Ella Mark Lee the state commander spoke to the lodge last evening outlining the work of the organization. Her address followed by a discussion highlighted the meeting as a productive session with 18 in attendance.
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Ella Mark Lee
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
Lodge
Lee
Social hour and contests cap December meeting notes
A business session and social hour featured guessing contests won by Mrs. Carl Barnard. Plans were made to meet again December 20 at the hall after refreshments. Mrs. James Harris chaired the entertainment committee.
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Carl Barnard
James Harris
Fraternal Aid Union Meeting Postponed
The Fraternal Aid Union meeting at Mrs. Katherine Tammasen’s home, 317 West Second Street, was postponed from last evening to Monday evening. The change affects members planning to attend at the Tammasen residence.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Katherine Tammasen
West Second Street
Winter Skin Care Advice With Mercury Wax Treatment
A period advertisement promotes mercuryized wax as a simple nightly face treatment to smooth rough or discolored skin during winter. It claims the wax absorbs and renews the complexion, leaving no trace after washing off in the morning, and recommends a harmless face bath with saxolite and hazel water to reduce wrinkles.
Circulation Report Records New High at Musser Library
The November circulation report from the P. M. Musser Public Library shows total circulation of 5340 books over 25 open days. Adult fiction accounted for just over 38 percent, below the previous 49 percent high, with daily figures ranging from 144 to 395 and an average of 213.
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Muscatoine
P. M. Musser
Library Board
Oyster supper to accompany week meeting at Tammasea home
A December oyster supper will be served during the week at the Tammasea home. A large attendance is hoped as the gathering promises to be one of the most delightful of the season.
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Phinindosa Society
CHOTR
New Era
Lulu Wendinger
Pherndel Club
Ida Erlich
Tammasea
Mulford Aid Society Meets Wednesday Afternoon
Members of the Ladies Aid society of Mulford Congregational church plan a pleasant afternoon at the church parlors on Wednesday. They will do needle work followed by a social hour with refreshments. Hosts are Mrs. Charles Schmaltz and Miss Emma Hansen.
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Mulford Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mulford Congregational Church
Charles Schmaltz
Emma Hansen
Mrs Wasserman Hosts Monday Evening Auction Bridge Club
Mrs Henry Wasserman entertained the Monday Evening Auction Bridge club at her home 507 West Second Street last evening. Cards were played with Mrs Anna Munroe winning the prize. The club may meet again Monday evening December 13. Miss Carrie Girl of Crookville and Mrs Anna McGill of Bakersfield California are visiting sister Mrs A White at 401 Mulberry Avenue.
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Wasserman
Henry Wasserman
West Second Street
Anna Munroe
Carrie Girl
Crookville
Anna McGill
Bakersfield, California
Mrs
A. White
Mulberry Avenue
Ban on Opium Transmissions Odered by Mexico
The post office department of Mexico has issued an order prohibiting transmission of opium in any form in mails destined for the United States, a rule US customs officials have sought for over a year to curb the opium traffic in both Mexico and the United States.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Post Office Department of Mexico
United States Customs Office
United States
Mexico
Petroleum Advances by Standard Oil in New York Export Prices
The Standard Oil Company of New York raised refined petroleum export prices by 25 points. New price 10.50 cents per gallon, tanks 4.75 cents, and standard white in barrels 8.40 cents. The move issued from New York on December 7.
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Petroleum Advances
Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Standard Oil Company of
Mi-o-na Stomach Remedy Boosts Drugstore Sales
A Muscatine advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a reliable stomach remedy. It claims rapid digestion relief, appetite freedom, and a money back guarantee if it fails. Drug stores, including Havercamp's, endorse the product with faith in its merit and widespread sales.
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Havercamp
Kaiser Hose Company Names Officers for year Kaiser Hose Company Officers
Kaiser Hose Company selected officers at its annual meeting. Titles include President Henry Umlandt Vice President August Freeze Secretary Fred Havemann Financial secretary Henry Von Kro g Treasurer Hd Wihite First foreman Fred Heuer First assistant J Heinbuckel Second assistant Frank Boston. Board terms assigned to Peter Umlandt J Smarge Arthur Priester Harvey Newell John Freeze. John Freeze also chosen as steward.Plans announced for December 25 annual ball at the new Armory, touted as the season’s premier public social event with elaborate preparations underway.
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Kaiser Hose Company
Henry Umlandt
August Freeze
Fred Havemann
Henry von Krog
Hd Wihite
Fred Heuer
J. Heinbuckel
Frank Boston
Peter Umlandt
J. Smarge
Arthur Priester
Harvey Newell
John Freeze
J. Freeze
Kaiser Company
New Armory
Christmas Program Committee Meets in Musserville
The Christmas program committee of Musser ville church met at Mrs John Herwig s home 905 Oregon street with chairman planning exercises assigning parts and scheduling a rehearsal for the week s end The group will reconvene Thursday evening at the church for the first rehearsal and the program date will be announced later.
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Musserville
John Herwig
Oregon Street
Montgomery Home Fire Damages Under $100
A fire last evening damaged a Montgomery residence with losses under 100 dollars. Fire crews responded quickly and prevented further damage to the home and adjacent properties.
Blaze at Montgomery Home Quelled by Central Station Truck
A fire at 419 Bis mark street prompted a Central station truck to respond to the general alarm. Firefighters used chemicals to extinguish the blaze.
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Joseph Montgomery
Bismark Street
Central Station
Ladies Bake Sale Planned by Musserville Aid
The Musserville Ladies' Aid will stage another bake and fancy work sale at the Electric Light office next Saturday. The previous sale was well patronized and raised a neat sum.
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Musserville Ladies’ Aid
Electric Light Office
Island Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday
The Island Ladies' Aid will hold their first meeting of the conference year at Mrs. Amos Kreiger's home on Thursday. The event will start in the morning and last all day with dinner served as the group conducts its regular business.
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BE. Ladies’ Aid
Amos Kreiger
First Meeting Postponed After Warm Weather
The report notes this is the first gathering since last spring, suspended during hot weather. South End Locals member Geo. Fengler of 1004 Oregon Street left this morning for Quincy Illinois to handle business matters. Mrs Gebhart of 319 Gilbert Street, previously ill for some time, is improving.
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South End
Geo. Fengler
Oregon Street
Quincy
Gebhart
Gilbert Street
It Pays to Advertise Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine, claiming it clears mucus, heals inflamed surfaces, loosens chest tightness, and remains irreplaceable in homes once tried. It notes wide sale by leading druggists in the United States and widespread availability.
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Foley
United States
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