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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

5

Society notes from Panner lodge and local clubs

Last evening the Panner lodge held its regular meeting in Maccabee hall electing officers for the coming year including Chief of Honor Mrs Albina late Lady of Honor va Henderson and Recorder Clara Hingst. Other items mention Christmas events, church programs, and club gatherings with notices for the next meetings and planned entertainments.

Offtorns Banner Forge Mersing Panner Lodge Maccabee Hall Albina Va Henderson Laura Angle Agnes Snowden Terry Clara Hingst Winander Flsie Lorenzen Ray Mark Gussle Gussle Sul. Outeide Watch—Latura Maxson Cara Birr- Mian Myrtie Tillie Typcal Roye Eilimer Grand Lodge Jilsie Lorenzen

Social held by Musservilla Methodist youth society

A large attendance gathered at Hoopes Hall for a Musservilla Methodist church young peoples society social featuring games contests and informal pastimes. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. The event followed by other notices of forthcoming sales and bake and money-work events hosted by local church groups.

Mes Will Prefes Tostess Mission Circle Mission Circle of the Baptist Church Willi Freers Mark M. W. Stirlen Mis. Reerd Mesdanves Wylund, Balsar Victrola Muaic Worst The Red Cross Hoopes Young Peoples’ Society Musservilla

Former Muscatine Resident Charles Schmidt Dies in Cleveland

Charles Schmidt, a native Muscatine resident, died suddenly in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday and his remains were brought home to 1114 Mulberry avenue Muscatine. He leaves Weldon Schmidt, three sisters Mrs Pilgrim Mrs Hans Mohnsen and Mrs TTP all of Muscatine. Funeral services are planned at 2 PM tomorrow at the Johnsen home with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Flowers are not requested.

Charles Schmidt Muscatine Cleveland Ohio Hans Mohnsen Mulberry Avenue Mr. Schmidt Schmidt Weldon Schmidt Big Uty TJ. Pilgrim Ttp Althonen Johnsen Grenwood

Draft Gall Looms as Possible Call Date Near

No certainty of a draft call as Yontague weighs timing for the next contingent to Iowa. Officials note room at Camp Dodge for 24,090 more men fuels talk of a forthcoming call, though some expect delays until March. Limited open drilling possible in current weather without warm clothing, while troops moved overseas are prioritized. Trinity Guild Christmas Sale scheduled Thursday at Parish Hall with refreshments.

Yontague Towa Camp Dodge Lic

Christmas Baby Gifts and Knit Arts in Fine Yarn

A quaint advertisement lists baby and children items from handmade sweaters to baby caps, knit caps and decorative trim. It markets dolls, gowns, and festive bonnet styles in white wool with blue borders, plus pickford style pieces, ribbon trimmed and bead adorned. Various colors offered in separate gift boxes with payment options noted.

For Her Towels and Wash Cloths Price List

An ad notes towels in various colors with pink or blue borders, crossbar designs, and eight by inches measurings. It highlights guest towels priced at 60 cents each, and matching wash cloths sold in assorted colors.

Ter Bays To Shop Gifts Not Clox En Yet

The note lists inexpensive stocking stuffers for women including a cretonne knitting bag a small chewing set a sewing basket and a fancy pin cushion. It suggests a coated ped with silk ribbon a vanity bag and new straw purses plus inexpensive jewel boxes beauty pings glove and handkerchief boxes and wicker baskets as pretty gift ideas.

Mother’s Bed Spread Design for Posts and Center Motif

A readable note requests a full bed size spread 72 by 86 inches with hemmed edges and scaloped corners cut to fit posts. Center motif described as four Yoese designs, square covers visible.

The Georgettes Blouses Fun Fashion Sale

What woman or girl ever had too many blouses is the question as Georgettes offer a multitude of delightful styles. Embroidered and beaded options with large collars, tried fronts, and new designs in navy and other colors. Priced around 4.08 to 4.75, plus silk options in dark plaids and stripes for value.

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Christmas Gifts for a Little Girl

A local sale offers practical gifts for children with emphasis on economy. Coats dresses and accessories described with prices from 1.98 to 9.95 and 2.25 to 5.95. Early shoppers will find the best selection of dolls and useful items for Misses Ghigaind and Ser.

Toys and Christmas Cheer From Land of Toys

A whimsical Christmas piece describes Sram amos embroidered handkerchiefs and mens kerchiefs. It promotes toys, games, dolls, wagons, trains and story books for children, celebrating the magic of Christmas and the delight of imaginative play.

A Man's Christmas Gift Ideas and Warm Overcoats

A Christmas shopping snippet highlights practical gifts for men, stressing useful patterns and quality. It promotes warm overcoats and comfortable items, noting men often delay purchases and prefer sturdy, sentiment-filled presents as reliable choices this season.

Hose preferences noted for Durham ribbed top hose

The item description requests dark brown silk hose from a specific brand with double heel toe and sole, suitable for warmth and fit. It highlights Durham ribbed top hose as the heaviest option, mentions Jadins and wool Hise, and notes a perfect fit and warmth overall.

Durham

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