This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
2
Rev H Schendler spoke last night drawing a large audience at the German Baptist church. His address made an impression on local weavers and attendees, highlighting community concerns and faith.
Postmaster McNutt obtains orders to hire two extra substitute carriers clerks and two wagons for heavy holiday mail. Notices warn against placing nonpostage Christmas stamps on the address side of domestic mail and outline penalties for noncompliant stamps and international restrictions.
The first of a series of revival meetings led by Rev Schendler opened at the German Baptist church last night. Schendler, noted in Baptist circles for travel and influence, delivered a German sermon on revival and evangelism, converting many in attendance. Special services are planned for Thursday and Saturday evenings with congregational singing and prayer followed by the speaker.
The United Brethren church Brotherhood invites all congregants to an evening of pleasure with the church choir and orchestra performing several selections. A banquet at seven will precede the business session, featuring annual officer elections and reports from retiring officers. Rev. B. L. McCorker will give a short address amid anticipated impromptu talks.
Mayor W S Hill revoked the Muscatine billiard hall license at 220 Walnut Street after finding the establishment operated as a public nuisance and allowed minors inside. Police forced closure citing violations of state law and city ordinances, warning other halls may lose licenses if rules are not enforced.
General Noble Warwick, longtime superintendent of the National Cemetery at Keokuk, died at 63 after a long army career. He served as adjutant general of the town during Gov. Gear’s administration and was seriously injured in the Battle of Vicksburg. He is survived by five widows and seven children.
Mes Janet McKenzie Hill outlines a new apple dumpling method using sliced apples in buttered muffin cups wrapped by a soft dough. The recipe uses KC Baking Powder shortening and a hard sauce garnish with nutmeg, promising a crisp outer shell and juicy center.
Mrs. John Danner, a well known Rock Island county resident, died at her home near Alming City after a prolonged illness. She was 47 and had lived in Illinois 27 years. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral Friday at 10 from the home with burial in Wins City cemetery.
A program announced by the Modern Brotherhood of America in Swastalad Center aims to raise funds for the Richardson family formerly of that country now destitute in Colorado. Mrs G B Samuels will headline with songs and recitations, an admission fee will be charged, a box sale and lunches follow, and proceeds go to Thomas Richards son Jamally and family.
An old advertisement thanks customers for support and features brominated quinine cold remedy. It mentions Gause head ache laxative and a call for full mama, with a signature line attributed to E. W. Grove after a donor note from company members.
Sunday School Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans to present a memorial window in the First Methodist Episcopal Church now under construction. The Philathena class meeting at Mrs. Rhea McCabe's home approved the project and social time followed. The next meeting will be at Miss J Peola Lee's home on East Fifth Street.
Aledo December 13 The Mercer County Short Course hosts domestic science day with a schedule including prayers music and talks. Speakers include Mrs Flora E Robb Mrs Harriet McArthur Mrs Mary McHand and Mrs J A McMurray. Evening lectures feature a choral union performance and a managing job talk.
In appreciation of the fine effort by local fire units at the Automatic button plant fire on Mulberry Avenue Henry Umlandt president of the company presented a substantial check to Fire Chief Frank Curry. The sum will be divided among the four hose companies that fought the blaze and Chief Curry will distribute it today.
Fifty members of the Royal Neighbors gathered Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Evans on South Prairie to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary with a bountiful supper. The event included a beautiful rocking chair as a token of respect for the couple. In Davenport shopping Tuesday were Mesdames Purvis and Niehtely and others. Visiting in town this week are Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Brishine of Buffalo Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Brishine of Atalissa, who will soon travel to Cheyenne to visit relatives. Miss Viola Worrall and Mesdames Ady and Overman of Atalissa were also in town Tuesday.
North Pratrib North Prine Iowa December 13. Mr and Mrs V A Cooper were stopping in Davenport Monday. The N P Sunday school are busy preparing a program for their Christmas entertainment. The time has not yet been decided. Sunday school next Sunday at 430 PM. Preaching at 234.
The M. E. church ladies plan an apron sale and exchange at Fisher and Hurdin Millinery Store on Saturday December 16. Mrs. Chester Kelly hosted a 95 guest pre nuptial shower for Miss Effie Ralph who will wed L. Watson. Gifts included china and linen. The King’s Daughters Circle will meet Friday afternoon December 15 at Mrs. Carne Cooper’s home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.