Stranger with jewels held after local hotel incident
H. H. Hood, claiming to be a vau devilla agent, was detained at a local hotel after attempting to sell diamond rings at low prices. Jewelers alerted police, Hood claimed purchase of the jewelry, and an officer sent him to Moline to face charges. In a separate incident, William Martin lost the tip of his left middle finger while chopping wood with a hatchet, requiring amputation to prevent infection.
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H. H. Hood
Vaudevilla
Hood
F Paulhaber
Moline
Minois
William Martin
Dale Street
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brom Quinine
Advertisement notes a remedy promising a cure for colds in a day using Laxative Brom Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Grove signature on each box. Price set at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Christmas Program at Number 4 School in Sweetland Township
Pupils of Number 4 School of Sweets and Township present a Christmas program Wednesday evening with a small admission fee. The lineup includes songs by the girls chorus, recitations such as Scaring Santa and A Puzzle, and multiple student performances by Elnora Zukasty, Geneva Dusenberry, Harold Seltzer, Maud Bret, Violet Feastal, and others. The program features dialogue, monologue, a playlet A Pink Scarf, and ends with St Nick and My Christmas Wish.
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Sweetland Township
Santa
Dan- Fr Brei
Elnora Zukasty
Jolly
St. Nicholas
Gertrude TeStrake
Geneva Dusenberry
Noah
Dusenberry
Hazel Brel
Ned
Harold Seltzer
Maud Bret
Alberta Attkasty
Oly Pa
Edward Dusenberry
Wieht
Santa Claus
Violet
Ten Giris
Elsie Brel
Harold Te
Strake
Mabel Zukasty
Harold Buster
Mabel Mulholm
St. Nick
Oscar Dusenberry
Keep Young by Olive Tablets as Liver Remedy
An Ohio physician advocates a vegetable olive oil mix to stimulate liver and bowels, claiming it combats sallow complexion and dull eyes. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are marketed as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel and sold in boxes priced at 100 and 5 cents through The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.
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Edwards
Ohio
Recitation and songs for a festive performance
A program features a reading titled My Christmas Tree by Martin Seltser, the song Just a Kick for Old St Nick by Ray Buster, a dialogue Physical Torture Club by four children, and Good Night Drill by night girls.
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Martin Seltser
St. Nick
Ray Buster
Night Girls
Benedict Funeral Tuesday Afternoon
George Benedict who died Saturday evening at his daughter’s home in Bloomington township will be buried Tuesday afternoon at Greenwood chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood cemetery. He lived in Muscatine county for over 67 years, born August 21, 1844 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He served with Company A of the Eleventh Town Infantry during the Civil War and belonged to the G A R. Surviving are three sons John Jesse and Henry. three daughters Mrs Fred Reinsager Mrs Julia Oberhaus and Miss Addie Benedict. a brother and three sisters. Cancer of the stomach caused his death.
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George Benedict
Fred Reinsager
Bloomington Township
Greenwood Chapel
Greenwood Cemetery
Benedict
Muscatine County
Harrisburg
Louisa County
Lake Township
Eleventh Town Infantry
Mr. Benedict
John
Minnesota
Jesse
Washington
Henry
Chicago
Julia Oberhaus
Muscatine
Addie Benedict
Omaha
Neb
Joseph Benedict
A. Morgan
Wilton
William Kirk
Amanda Raupe
Fort Scott
Kansas
Real Drummers to Appear at Wilton
Residents of Wilton, Iowa, will enjoy a rare treat this evening at Grace Reformed Church as R. H. Hendershot, the original drummer boy of the Rappahannock, and his son J. I. Hendershot, famed as a world renowned drummer, perform under the church choir's auspices. Major Wendershot first joined the U S Army as a drummer in 1561 at age 11, highlighting a storied family tradition.
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Wilton
R. H. Hendershot
Missioner Delivers Closing Sermon on Prayer and Reform
Rev. L. K. Smith, missioner, preached on prayer as a personal and social force at the Episcopal church, urging prioritizing arrangement over contents in life and defining religion as action for the commonwealth. He urged self sacrifice and disciplined living to benefit community amid concerns of irreligion.
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L. K.smith
Episcopal Church
Christ
Smith
Truth in business value of Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement asserts truth in business builds confidence and reliability for Scott's Emulsion. It claims three generations rely on the product, highlighting pure cod liver oil with elycerine and hypophosphites to strengthen blood and lungs, free from alcohol and opiates. Bowne, Bloomington.
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Scott
Iolik& Bowne
Bloombeld
Assigns Failures 10 Common Habits Sermon Focus
The Rev. A. B. Smith at First M. E. Church urged young men to avoid money rooted vices and poor habits. He warned that money tags separate and sink those who misuse wealth, and he spoke against smoking drinking and late nights, stressing careful choice of a wife and stable home life.
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Smith
Seed Corn Campaign Aims at Big Saving
Ames Iowa December. The seed corn campaign led by the agricultural extension department at Ames claims it will save the state more than Iowa State College costs in a year. President R A Pearson of Iowa State College says the cooperative effort is one of the biggest and most significant Iowa has known as farmers face an agricultural crisis. Counties Cerro Gordo and Chickasaw have organized meetings and raised funds to begin a month long campaign, with Chickasaw already starting work.
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Ames
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Pres. R. A. Pearson
Iowa
Extension Department
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
J. O. Coverdale
Cerro Gordo County
Sone
R. K. Bliss
County Initiative Seeks Seed Corn Help for Farmers
In Ames county extension head R K Bliss says seed corn is a vital issue for farmers. The program would provide the seed corn expert and cover expenses, with counties only paying incidental campaign costs.
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Ill
Mary Thompson Hospital
Iowa Telephone Company
First M. E. Church
Ames College
State College
Davenpore, Ian
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