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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1921

Page

4

Speaker J B Weaver Calls for Higher Life Values at Presbyterian Talk

Representative J. B. Weaver of Polk County urged the audience to value affection comradeship and work, describing celebrities as often disappointing while salubrities embody humanity. He shared life stories from Muscatine and pioneer figures, praised American charity after disasters, and urged service, literature, and the outdoors as essential ideals.

J. B. Weaver Po:k County First Presbyterian Church Muscatine Iowa John Spencer America Canada New World San Francisco Brotherhood Service Nation Bohemian Garden California

Carol singing spreads through YWCA and schools

Christmas carols are taught in city parochial and public schools under Miss Marguerite Hinkel. Goof Fellowship services at the YWCA feature carols this month. Girls from the organization plan Christmas Eve carol singing in residence areas. Leaflets with popular carols are distributed by Schmidt Music Company, including Joy to the World and O Holy Night.

Marguerite Hinkel Rvisor Schmidt Music Company Herald Angels Bethlehem Carol Brothers

Carol Singers Begin Practice In Muscatine Event

Carol singing on Christmas Eve expands with a Muscatine plan to unite the community. The South Muscatine center in the Hoopes ball will host the observance featuring group carols and holiday cheer for residents.

Muscatine South Muscatine Center

Bomke Elected Head of Legion at 1922 Post Meeting

Edward H. Bitzer Post of the American Legion elected Harry Bomke as commander for 1922 and Richard B. Swift as adjutant in a unanimous ballot attended by over 50 members. Officers listed include Dr J W Stiers first vice commander and Dr V O Muensch Nichols second vice commander with plans for Christmas fund drive and municipally owned electric plant discussion. A committee to probe the city plant and to interview Rev D J Ferguson for chaplain was formed. The new officers will take office at the January meeting.

Edward H. Bitzer American Legion Harry Bomke Richard B. Swift J. Raymond Giesler Robert Tillie Legion Legionnaires D. J. Ferguson United Brethren Church U. B J.W. Stiers V. O. Muensch Nichols Charles H. Jasperson Wilton H. G. Johnson C. B. Stafford Wil. Wind‘ers Henry Horst George Zoller Frank McC

Commercial League Meeting Votes On Combined Team

Commercial league representatives meet at 7 30 tonight at the Y M C A to vote on forming a joint team by Muscatine Lighting and Iowa Telephone companies. Eligibility rules to be discussed as part time employees may be deemed ineligible.

Muscatine Lighting Company Iowa Telephone Company

Peterson's Ointment Endorsement Promises Healed Eczema

Mrs. F E Root of Buffalo testifies the 60 cent Petersons Ointment cured 11 years of running sores and eczema after hospitals and amputation were considered. The ad notes refunds by druggists and mail orders through Petersons Ointment Co Inc Buffalo New York.

Peterson Buffalo F. E. Root Michigan Avenue Ifalo N. Y Peterson's Ointment Co., Inc Advw

Omaha Trains Wrecked 12 Miles East of Mitchell

A passenger train on the Omaha railroad was wrecked twelve miles east of Mitchell at noon. The number of injured is unavailable. Doctors were rushed to the scene. The Minneapolis to Mitchell bound train encountered the wreck.

Mitchell, S.D Omaha Mitchell Minneapolis

Dr Preston Bradley Speaks at Letts High School

Dr Preston Bradley a Chicago minister and lecturer delivered the third program in the lecture course at Letts High School auditorium. He spoke on The Future of America and outlined a vision of life in the nation given current conditions.

Preston Bradley Letts Letts Chicago Bradley America

Laundress Wanted Promises Clean Service

Transported as a brief notice the item states a laundress is needed for cleaning duties. The ad seeks help with washing and ironing, offering work in exchange for payment.

Firemen Quell Basement Blaze At Mercy Hospital

A small dawn fire in Mercy Hospital basement forced evacuations but caused no injuries. Firemen battled flames and smoke that spread to wards while investigators suspect baled paper storage as the ignition source.

Town City Mercy

Wants and save your wife much labor and worry

A compact note urges husbands to pursue practical plans to reduce household burdens. It stresses shared responsibility and foresight to lessen daily frictions and protect marriage harmony.

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Hon Ing Brothers Epsom American Epsom Association Bomke Richard Swift BAYER Commercial League Petersen Bere Flmer M. Ziegler Iowa Avenue Sterneman Clothing Company Willie Don Sie Serges Taffetas United Cloak & Suit East Second Street George McManus
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