Lephart Lectures At City Churches Attract Crowds
Two lectures in the city drew fair sized crowds at the Presbyterian and U B churches. Mr Matthews spoke on historic Italy with vivid scenes from his travels. Bishop Kephart described Palestine and Egypt with humor and scholarly detail. Future sermons set for 10 30 am and 7 30 pm at the U B church with free seating. The church sits at Sixth and Mulberry on the street car line.
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Presbyterian Church
Mr. Matthews
Italy
U. B
Kephart
Orient
Palestine
Egypt
Lightning Medicine Co. to Move Headquarters to Rock Island
The Lightning Medicine Company plans to relocate from Muscatine to Rock Island by December 26, leasing part of the Industrial Home block. Officers cite access to five railways and 27 inbound 28 outbound mail routes daily as strategic benefits. The firm, known for Mull's Lightning Pain Killer and Mull's Pioneer Cure, employs ten traveling salesmen reaching distant jobbers.
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Rock Island
Lightning Medicine Company
Lit
Muscatine
Iowa
Gruber
Journal
Mull
Atlantic
Pacific
Sentenced For Heinous Crime In Davenport Case
Davenport reports Fred Hansen was convicted of criminal intimacy with his thirteen year old step daughter and sentenced to life imprisonment this morning.
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Davenport
Dec
Fred Hansen
Morninez
Lone Tree man visits city en route home from Chicago
J. A. Lutz of Lone Tree spent a brief visit in the city this morning while returning from Chicago.
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J. A. Lutz
Lone Tree
Chicago
Rev Mahaffie Called to Valparaiso Church Pastorate
La Porte Indiana December 8 Rev H Mahaffie recently minister of Grace Methodist Episcopal Burlington Iowa has been chosen to lead the First M E church at Valparaiso home of the west’s largest normal school The appointment ranks among the northwest Indiana conference’s most important postings He is known to Muscatine residents for a year at Lettsville
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Valparaiso
la Porte
Ind
H. Mahaffie
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Burlington
Iowa
M. E
Indiana
Muscatine
Lettsville
Dorothy Drew to sue Champion Jeffries for breach of promise
New York December 7 Dorothy Drew the actress plans a breach of promise suit against Champion Jeffries over an alleged letter. If Jeffries does not retract she will seek fifty thousand dollars in damages. Wilson Cherry advertises patent leather shoes for dress parties.
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Jeffries
New York
Dorothy Drew
Champion Jeffries
Miss Drew
Wilson & Cherry
Alvin Joslin Comedy Drama at Stein's Wednesday
Charles L. Davis presents the celebrated comedy drama Alvin Joslin for the public, a show running 18 years. It will be seen at Stein's on Wednesday December 12 with seats on sale now at Frank's.
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Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Stein’s
Frank's
Congress Plans War Tax Reduction And Senates Outlook
Washington dispatch says House will advance judicial, executive and legislative appropriations Monday and Tuesday then move to the war tax reduction bill. Republicans unite on the measure except beer tax. Cannon aims to return to Illinois. Senate focuses on Hay Pauncefote treaty and ship subsidy with Davis amendment vote slated Thursday.
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Washington
House
Cannon
Ilinois
Senate
Hine Bros Handle Unique Wants in Varied Market
Hine Bros state their aim to meet diverse desires by offering options tailored to individual preferences, signaling a commitment to standout service in a crowded market.
Jubilee services at U B Church with Bishop Kephart
Bishop Kephart will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m at the U B church. A union platform meeting from 3 to 4 p m features city pastors. Young People meet at 6 30 p m. All are welcome to join the jubilee services and hear the sermons after a short opening. L B Hix Pastor urges attendance tomorrow.
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U. B
Kephart
D. D
L. B. Hix
Special Address Series at Y M C A on Preparation for Work
Dr. C L Stafford delivers the second talk in December Sunday series at the Y M C A rooms tomorrow afternoon. A sacred selections program on the graphophone precedes the address. Doors open 2 30, meeting at 3 30. All men invited.
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C. L. Stafford
For Rent Good House Inquiries At Laflin Opera House
For rent a good house apply to C. E. Laflin at the Laflin opera house livery barn.
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C. E. Laflin
Opera House
Christmas Campaign Aids Poor Muscatine With Donor List
Salvation Army leader Capt Omann heads a Christmas fund drive in Muscatine with Hershey State Bank acting as the depository for cash gifts. The Journal will publish daily donor lists as funds target a large public event and hall. Additional notes mention local photography pricing, rentals, and a new birth at the Chander home.
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Muscatine
Salvation Army
Capt
Omann
Capt. Omann
Hershey State Bank
Wiese
E. E. Batterson
Mrs Freeman Hosts Five O'clock Tea at Home
Mrs Joseph P Freeman delightfully entertained a small company of her lady friends yesterday afternoon at her home 301 Sycamore Street Those in attendance were Mesdames W W Webster E H King S Stein Rev Elliot Eliza Baker W D Hill Thos Watson and Miss Robinson.
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Joseph P. Freeman
Sycamore Street
Mesdames
W. W. Webster
E. H. King
S. Stein
Rev. Elliot
Eliza Baker
W. D. Hill
Thos. Watson
Miss Robinson
Old Winter’s Knock Warns to Visit Hine Bros for Underwear
A door warning directs readers to Hine Bros to purchase underwear. The brief notice emphasizes loyal customers should seek out the store for winter apparel essentials.
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Hine Bros
Sale and Supper by Congregational Ladies
The Congregational church ladies host their annual sale and supper on Wednesday afternoon and evening with a turkey supper served from 5 to 7. An accompanying note advertises slippers in a range of sizes and prices from Wilson & Cherry as Christmas gifts.
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the Congregational Church
Wilson & Cherry
Ames Fire Destroys Iowa College Building and Botanicals
A morning fire at the Iowa Agricultural College in Ames nearly wiped out the main building with losses near one hundred thousand dollars. The botanical collection, among the nation’s finest, was destroyed. no insurance covered the structure. Three hundred students sleeping in the north wing were rescued by firemen. no injuries reported.
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Ames
Iowa Agricultural College
United States
Greatest variety of holiday slippers at Wilson and Cherry
Wilson and Cherry the Shoemen advertise a wide selection of patent leather vid kid satin and beaver slippers in men women and children colors including old gold black and red. The ad promises savings on price.
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Wilson & Cherry
Shoemen
Journal's 1900 Annual to Feature Muscatine Public Life
The Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal announce a mammoth 32 page annual issue for December 15 and 18 featuring big pictures of Muscatine landmarks, county town histories, county industries, and holiday business ads. It aims to reach Christmas shoppers with a comprehensive bargain guide.
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Daily Journal
Muscatine
Weather forecast for Iowa and Chicago area
Fair and cooler conditions expected with a mild night in Illinois and cooler temperatures extending into Sunday. Indications suggest fair skies tonight with a cooler weekend ahead.
Hearne to Open Shore Acres Opera House December 26
Promoter Johnston announces James A Hearne will star in Shore Acres opening the Grand Opera House on December 26. Hearne, author of Jag Harbor and Hearts of Oak, is hailed as a top actor. The original Way Down East play features authentic down east dialect and own scenery.
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James A. Hearne
Shore Acres
Opera House
Johnston
Jas. A Hearne
Livig
Midnight Sun Experience Across the Polar Sea
A narrator reflects on witnessing the midnight sun at a northern latitude, describing an opalescent light that pauses above the waves and frames the moment as the world shifts from past to present. The piece elevates this sight above all past travels and marks a personal threshold between continents and time.
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Polar Sea
Hanley and Coldren to Represent State in Zenes John Case
Attorney J R Hanley appointed by the Board of Supervisors to assist County Attorney Coldren in the State of Iowa versus Zenes John. John was tried in West Liberty for the murder of young Boot and was acquitted amid contradictory testimony. The State now alleges perjury.
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Zenes John
J. R. Hanley
Board of Supervisors
Coldren
State of
Iawa
John
Young Boot
West Liberty
Mr. John
Bloomington Friends revival continues with 7 30 gavel weeknights
Revival meetings at the Bloomington Friends church continue next week with services starting at 7 30 each evening except Saturday. All are invited to attend the regular Sabbath services with Sunday schedule at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m during revival.
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Bloomington Friends
Lost pocket book near post office with cash and ring
A ladies pocket book was found near the post office containing 16 dollars in bills a diamond ring and two reserved seat tickets to Alvin Joslin The finder may keep the money and ring if they return the tickets Miss Alle gheny
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Alvin Joslin
Miss Allegheny
Muffler Gift from Hine Bros For Him
From HER to HIM. A muffler for a Christmas present. Hine Bros'.
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Hine Bros
Grace English Lutheran Church Service Times
Grace English Lutheran Church holds morning service at 10 45 in Judge Rowan s office on Second Street with the Fiery Furnace subject. A 7 30 evening service is planned at Green Street Chapel in South Muscatine followed by Sunday School at 9 15 a m in Judge Rowan s office.
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Grace English Lutheran Church
Rowan
Second Street
Green Street
South Muscatine
Judge Rowan
Testimony to Interesting Portrayals in Stoddard Lectures
Miss Mabel Jackson testifies to the interesting and faithful portrayals described in the Stoddard Lectures after visiting some of the countries. Her statement reflects appreciation for the lecture series' treatment of places and peoples.
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Mabel Jackson
Entered on Journals Does Not Imply Copy in Full
A legal essay debates whether the term entered in the journals means a full copy of proposed amendments or a detailed entry. It cites Koehler v Hill and Seevers Day opinions, arguing the journals must show provisions clearly enough for later assemblies to know what was agreed.
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General Assembly
Koehler
Seevers
Senate
Muscatine
House Journal
27Th General Assembly
House
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