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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

12

Local News Tally of City Visitors and Events

The item lists many residents visiting Muscatine and nearby towns. It notes church bazaar on Saturday December 14 at Grace Lutheran, basketball game Columbus Junction High versus Muscatine High, and numerous travelers and shoppers including Mrs. John Burnélt Mrs. Kondig Mrs. Krueger Mrs. Seller Mrs. Bowen Alleg Hortense Mr. and Mrs. Conklin Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Beatty Mrs. Pomlot and others, with occasional train departures and returns observed through the day.

John Burnélt Buffalo Tmielly Joseph Kondig Oregon Forest Davenport Mundt Mra Krueger Lone Trae Ater Columbus Junction John Bowen Alleg Hortense Lone Tree

Notice of Christmas Gift Offer Mention

A brief notice advertises a $100 Christmas present for $1.25 tied to the Sunny South Shoe brand and a child referenced as persndias and the baby, signaling a promotional or promotional sounding offer with limited details.

Persndias Brawnworth Sunny South

Adventists Observe Special Prayer Week and Talks

A local Seventh Day Adventist church hosts a special week of prayer led by Elder A B Ogden, Iowa conference president, with travel to Wilton and Davenport for services. He will speak on The Turk in Prophecy and the Turkish Question, while a Young People's Missionary Convention opens, chaired by George R B Johnson, state secretary, featuring papers and addresses on missionary efforts.

Seventh Day Adventist Church A. B. Ogden Iowa Young People's Missionary Convention Adventists Thea George RB JB. atoNoy The Adventist

IOWA CITY EDUCATOR NAMED OTTUMWA SUPERINTENDENT

H B Tackmar of Iowa City was elected Ottumwa public schools superintendent to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A W Stuart. Tackmar, a graduate of law Normal and Iowa State University, has led Town City schools for seven years and will assume duties January 20. Stuart served Ottumwa for over thirty six years.

Ottumwa Jas Dee H- A Tackmar Low City AW. Stuart Blackmar Laws Normal Iowa State University Stuart

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains Worldwide Fame

The ad notes the remedy first offered in 1872 and now enjoys a wide reputation. It promises not only relief from coughs and colds but a cure, with sales through all dealers. The call to action invites a big class to join tonight.

Chamberlain

Fire sale to follow Sterneman move to new Muscatine quarters

Local clothing firm J.S. Sterneman will move from West Second street to the Stem building on Iowa avenue between Third and Fourth streets. Beginning Tuesday in December the Sterneman company will launch a fire sale, the largest in Muscatine, with thousands of dollars of stock damaged by fire or water offered at steep discounts. The move, planned for some time, culminates in securing larger quarters after twenty years on West Second street.

RE. B. Pomlot Montezuma CG. Boland West Fourth Street Lone Tree Prank Streger Evans Street Davenport Daisy Boil East Second Street Willam Reddick Letts Theity Haldome West Second Street Bnlie- Ing Iowa Third Fourth Sterneman Concern Stermeman Hnd Stein Starnejan Soa

Rates Advances Suspended on Grain by Rail Lines

Washington Bee reports that proposed advances of 20 cents per hundred pounds on wheat and coarse grain from Missouri River points to Southern Indiana were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission awaiting action. Railroads including Chicago and Alton Burlington. Jeffer son, Pacific and Wabash proposed the increase for Kansas City Missouri and other river points, but the ICC paused the plan.

Missouri River Washington, DC Bee Kansas City Iindy Chicago and Alto Burlington Jeoelssland j-Pacific Wabash Inters Commission

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promise Elderly Health Benefit Claims

An April 14 inquiry mentions Foley Kidney Pills marketed to aid elderly people by toning and strengthening kidneys and regulating bladder action. Testimonial by John McMasters of Streator states improved well being and strength, attributed to Foley Kidney Pills.

John McMasters Streator Foley A. W. Morgan Ady

Sixth United States Cavalry to hold charity exhibition in Des Moines

Des Moines Iowa December 12 members of the Sixth United States Cavalry will stage an army tournament and exhibition tonight at the Des Moines Coliseum with proceeds going to charity.

Des Moines

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Holiday Footwear Tadies Romeo Moore & Meerdink 'Selt Royal Blue Sherri Adv Grace Lutheran Bazaar Irs. D. Brown Columbus Juxetion George Conklin West Liberty W. RB. Johnson Muscatine Island D William Kirk East Tench Street Barfield BR. G. Beatty Baker Tihe Tt. Morse Conesville Marse Byc C. H.trong Mast Wighth Street Ogden J. H. Mundt Carriage & Wagon Works E 3Rd St Muscatine's Best Christmas Store Maribou Coats B. E. Lilly Young People's Organization Pwhite Iowa City H. BK. Tackmar Ottumwia Prof A. W. Stuart Sterneman Company Centray Variely CO Gt Ave. X Suntie Wiel Clver Army Luellen’s Thane
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