Compulsory service debate and a comic umbrella chase
The piece compares Daniels push for a continental army to universal service with Cummins plan to strengthen the national guard. It also shifts to a street scene where Charlie chases Peggy Raycroft’s blue umbrella, a misunderstanding with an officer, and a chance reunion with governess Margaret Freeman over lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
United States
Continental Army
National Guard
Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Senator Cummins
Harrison
Congress
The Evening Story: Peggy and the Umbrella Mystery
Charlie Raycroft steps from the clubhouse into a light April shower and spots Peggy with a blue umbrella bearing a white spot from a past accident. He calls out, eager to catch up and greet his sister amid hurried crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Morton
McClure
Charlie Raycroft
Jove
Peggy
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Older Adults
An old quotation extols Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as renewing blood and aiding organs for those past fifty. It highlights glycerine soothing the respiratory tract and hypophosphites strengthening nerves, claiming warmth, strength, and that one bottle proves its worth with no alcohol or drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bo Tae
Olive Tablets promise clear skin and energy
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to improve complexion and vitality. It claims the tablets act on the bowels like calomel, cause no dangerous after effects, and have sold millions of boxes at 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Funeral Services for Henry Meerdink Held at Home
The funeral for Henry Meerdink was conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the home with Rev. Z W Graves of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood with the G A R in charge at the grave. Pallbearers were J J Carl Gus Eichoff R Bodman H F Boke John Bowmen J A Reeves H Hucke and Fred Schneer. The funeral for Mrs Mayme Knight, who died today in Armstrong Iowa, will be held Monday at 9 am from St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Knight
Armstrong
St. Mary's Church
Umbrella Sparks Wedding Day In Light Hearted Tale
In a playful scene Charlie Raycroft wins favor with Miss Freeman and introduces his schoolmate Peggy Van Horne. A trusty old blue umbrella becomes a symbol, traded for a new one, and days culminate in a wedding as rain showers pass. Peggy and Charlie share joy and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Freeman
Charlie Raycroft
Peggy van Horne
Peggy
Charlie
Miss van Horne
Peggy van Horne Raycroft
Itching Nearly Drove Family Crazy in Kansas City
Mrs S A Clarkson reports a years long skin rash affecting her husband and all family. After trying many remedies Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieved symptoms at once and cured them within a few weeks. The notice claims doctors have prescribed Resinol for 20 years in treating skin troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
S. A. Clarkson
Lawn Ave
Ellis
City Donates Fifty Foot Christmas Tree for Community Use
Muscatine officials plan to cut down a fifty foot tree from cemetery property for a city wide Christmas tree on Sycamore Street between Second and Third. Superintendent Charles Kern of the Welfare Association helped negotiate the donation. A meeting at City Hall tonight will finalize arrangements and invite churches clubs lodges and organizations to participate in Christmas relief and cheer efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sexton
Homeier
Sycamore Street
Second
Third
Charles Kern
Welfare Association
City Hall
Birthday Cheers and Engagement News in Local Society
Colleta Bell’s surprise birthday party at 407 Van Horne street featured vocal numbers by Mrs. Ray Connor and Miss Bell, with a cake centerpiece and refreshments. Ralph Waldo Pantel announces engagement to Hazel Maud Stover per Stover family notice in St. Paul. Edwin Morley honored at farewell gathering at 805 East Eighth street prior to move to Marshall Texas. Pocahontas lodge session to resume with installation by Mrs. Dawson. Launch club dances moving to Fridays starting December 10. High school boys hosted a social at K of C hall with 100+ guests, dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coletta Bell
van Horne Street
Ray ‘Conner
Miss Bell
Ray Connor
Earl Drew
Vern van Camp
Elmer Chatfield
Remie Godfrey
Bert Maher
Dottie Jxeal
Helen and
Mabel Schmer
Florence and Albert Bell
Mae and
Velma Hubbard
Bernice Godfrey
Ralph Waldo Pantel
St. Paul, Minn
Brantjen Motor Car Company
St. Paul
Lexington Boulevard
Ralph Waldo Panter
Edwin Morley
Laura Keath
Ruth Fuestel
Margaret Ogilvie
East Eighth Street
Marshall
Texas
Hazel Richardson
Florence Fiehaly
Mary Rider
Hazel Keath
Vada McGau
Degree of
Pocahontas
Red Men Hall
Dawson
Davenport
Iowa
You Can Stop Drinking with Orine Ad
A vintage ad urges immediate action to quit drinking, claiming ORRINE restores sobriety for thousands and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit. It promotes home use at one dollar per box and lists A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine
A. W.morgan
Second St
Adams Estate Heirs Buy D West City Property At Auction
The partition suit in district court led to an afternoon sale of the Gamdams estate. Thomas Beatty bid $6,250 for a Third and Chestnut corner property. Emma L. Freyermuth paid $9,300 for a thirty acre farm near the city and $36 for a Park Place lot. Total sum $15,686 to the heirs after court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamdams
District Court
Thomas Beatty
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Emma L. Freyermuth
Park Place Addition
Aurora Scene Of Another Assault
An attempted attack on switchboard operator Miss Gertrude McFadden at United Western Gas and Electric in Aurora last night led to a suspect’s arrest. The assailant, a black man, drew a knife and entered the office as she worked alone, she fled eight blocks to her home, and bystanders arrived after the assailant fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joliet
Aurora
United Western Gas Andlectric Company
Gertrude ‘McFadden
Local residents tied up with city business yesterday
Mr and Mrs A J Mapes of Nichols and Mrs Carrie Stapp with daughter Mamie were in this city yesterday for business. Miss Effie Dawson from Columbus Junction shopped here yesterday. The McKinley Mothers club plans a food sale Saturday afternoon December 11 at Havercamp's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mapes
Nichols
Effie Dawson
Columbus Junction
McKinley Mothers’ Club
Havercamp’s Drug
Carrie Stapp
Mamie
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the Journal BY Journal -Printing Co
L. ¥. Loomis
PR. J. Leysen
Peggy Raycroft
Thirty-first Street
Raycroft
Margaret Raycroft
Peg
Margaret Freeman
Abe Mertin
Knight
Perty
K. of CG
ADAMS
Roland Bottomly and
Alice Hollister
Thompson’s Hardware Store
McQuesten
Whittaker & Waltman
Mulberry Ave
Malaga
Florida
California
Kalamazoo
New Jersey
Geo. W. Reuling
ST. Louis
Missouri
Journal
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
K. L. Churchill
George Filble
Tony Lange
Muscatine Tailoring Co
Ease Second St
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