Barnard’s Jewelry Store Opens Tonight in City
Barnard’s new jewelry store opens at 213 E Second with a sale of 6 button spats at 90 cents and a large assortment of slippers. Mrs W M Boruff and Charles Reynolds return from Rock Island. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lockwood visit Columbus Junction then Gladwin. Trinity Guild members met at Mrs Thomas Brown’s on West Third Street for an afternoon of sewing. meetings paused until after New Year.
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Barnard's
E. Second Street
Barnard’s
Thomas Lockwood
el Paso
Columbus Junction
Gladwin
Trinity Guild
Thomas Brown
West Third Street
Red Cross Hand Made Shoes for Ladies at Wilson Shoe Store
Advertisement notes ladies sizes and widths available in Red Cross hand made shoes. Price set at 3 dollars and 50 cents. Wilson Shoe Store promotes range and fit for customers seeking comfort and style.
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Bombay
Wilson Shoe Store
Red Cross
For Sale Sorrel Driving Mare and Harness Outfit
Driving mare with buggy and light harness offered by H M Bartlett attorney at law. Formerly owned by Mr Holt manager Natural Gas Co. Outfit suits a gentleman or family driver. For particulars contact attorney at law over post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Natural Gas Co
H. M. Bartlett
Satin Skin Cream Claim Promises Satin Look
Advertisers urge readers to try Satin Skin cream and powder to transform ordinary skin into a satin finish. Claims emphasize smoother texture and glow, with product trio marketed for daily use.
Reward Offered for Maltese Angora Cat Return
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a maltese colored Angora cat last seen near 417 West Fourth Street. The notice requests the animal be brought safely to the listed address.
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417 West Fourth Street
Break Up a Cold With Virgin Oil of Pine Formula
An eminent authority on lung trouble recommends a pine oil remedy to break up a cold in twenty four hours and cure a cough. The mix uses Virgin Oil of Pine Pure glycerine whisky and includes warnings about adulterated imitations and safety when preparing at home.
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Pine Woods
Maine
Dwyer Derby case leads Muscatine district court session
A jury trial in Dwyer vs. Derby proceeds this afternoon before Judge Jackson after a morning jury was seated. The plaintiff seeks a real estate sales commission. following it, State vs. Roy Hawk for breaking and entering is scheduled. Transfers of real estate and final court reports also noted.
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Jackson
District Court
Roy Hawk
Chas. L. Peasley
Frank M. Mesher
Ella J. Mesher
A. C. Noble
J. D. Stuart
Hon. E. M. Warner
K. P. Ingham
Geo. E. Scott Et al
Hattie L. Fahey
Partition
A. W. Hollingsworth
C. L. Talladge
Tillie van Zy
Peter Weggen
Huttig Mfg. Co
Leonard M
Deficit Found in Cincinnati Special Assessment Funds
A deficit of 1,971,956 dollars in Cincinnati's special assessment funds was found by Examiner Waddell of the state bureau of accounting. The city must cover the shortfall through general taxation. The shortage is blamed on defective improvement ordinances and improper bookkeeping in the city auditor's office.
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Special Assessment
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Waddell
State Bureau of Accounting
Cedar Rapids Victory Over Davenport High 96 to 47
Cedar Rapids defeated Davenport High School 96 to 47 in a record scoring game. The matchup took place at the Y tonight, signaling a decisive performance by Cedar Rapids and a tough night for Davenport.
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport High School
Two Killed in Freight Crash on Nickel Plate Road
A fast freight collided with a west bound passenger train on the Nickel Plate, one mile east of Mentor Ohio. Engineer Edward Millett and Brakeman Arthur J Foote were killed. Eleven others injured including Mrs Mary Fish of Lincoln Nebraska with a spinal injury.
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Mentor, O
Nickel Plate Road
Edward Millett
Arthur J. Foote
Mary Fish
Lincoln
Neb
Thanks for support after loss of Mrs Harriet Pitchforth
The Pitchforth families express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during their bereavement following the death of Mrs. Harriet Pitchforth. T. R. Pitchforth and Family, J. H. Pitchforth and Family, Co. F. Schmalz and Family.
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Harriet Pitchforth
T. R. Pitchforth
J. H. Pitchforth
Co. F. Schmalz
Wabash Through Sleepers Chicago to City of Mexico
The Wabash now runs through sleepers from Chicago to the City of Mexico leaving Chicago Mondays and Thursdays at 11 45 p m and arriving in Mexico at 6 39 the third evening. The route covers over 5600 miles with about 30 hours the fastest through line. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets. F H Tristram A G P 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Mexico
Wabash
City of
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
The Old Rivals Clash Tonight at the YMCA
Cedar Rapids High School faces the Y team at the YMCA tonight in a local high school basketball showdown. Admission 25 cents.
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Cedar Rapids High School
Tree irons out a comeback in a dressing room
Beerbohm Tree met a famous actor in his dressing room and asked how much he would want to return. The actor named a high salary, and Tree replied by asking him not to slam the door when he left.
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Beerbohm Tree
Tree
Mr. Tree
Tailor and patron discuss subtle suit patterns
Siopay asks for a business suit now with a small plaid look. The tailor counters with a small check pattern, reflecting a back and forth over fabric style in a Philadelphia Ledger style exchange.
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Siopay
Philadelphia Ledger
Wasted Advice on Tender Eyes From Beauty Adviser
A Minneapolis Tribune snippet mocks beauty tips for tender eyes, noting that every girl knows how to achieve the look without expert help.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Dialogue on table manners and parental discipline
Anecdotal exchange features Tommy and Harper’s Bazar humor about a mother's use of a doctor to handle child hunger at the table. The quip highlights a clash between politeness and appetite with a comic twist.
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Tommy
Harper’s Bazar
Poultry Show Nears End With Record Quality Wins
The sixth annual Muscatine County Poultry association show nears closure as judging concludes. Judge Shaner finished inspections yesterday and the official scores are published today. Awards across Barred Plymouth Rocks White Rocks Golden Wyandottes Leghorns Brahmas Buff varieties reflect high quality with many birds securing multiple top honors.
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Muscatine County Poultry Association
Shaner
Local Poultry Winners List Turkeys Geese and Ducks Named
Houdans led by Bert Holmes and Marguerite Bass showcased top pullet and hen awards in hens and cockerel events. Bantam class saw Leo Callahan win cock and hen, while turkeys and wild turkeys earned first place awards for J. F. McGrew Letts and O. L. Foster. Geese honors went to George Vaughan and J. A. Phillips, Pekin ducks to H. A. McGrew and Phillips with multiple hens placed.
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Plymouth Rocks
C. D. Foster
Letts
A.L. Braden
Wellman
C.F. Fisher
West Liberty
R. S. Evans
Muscatine
C. R. Musser
C. A. Pfeiffer
Wapello
White Rocks
H. McGrew
P. P. Black
Wilton
W. Robinson
Weisman
J. O. Mucha
J. Grimm
S. C. W. Leghorns
H. W. McGrew
Leo Callahan
Marguerite Bass
O. L. Foster
J. F. McGrew
George Vaughan
J. A. Phillips
H. A. McGrew
Tonight's Big Game Faces Y team at Cedar Rapids High
Tonight the Big Game pits Y team against Cedar Rapids High School. Come early to secure seats. admission is 25 cents.
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Cedar Rapids
A O U W Eagle Lodge Plans Series of Social Events
At Eagle Lodge No. 10 regular meeting final plans were made for a series of social events. The first event is a card party next Tuesday with a small admission fee and light refreshments. Thursday features a banquet with prominent speakers including Grand Master Evans and Supreme Master Narvis. Four candidates were initiated.
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Eagle Lodge No. 10
National Order
Evans
William Narvis
Small Party Held At 608 Linn Street
Mrs. Jesse King hosted a small group of friends yesterday afternoon at her home 608 Linn Street. Cards were the main activity with instrumental selections by Mrs. Oscar Mosher enhancing the event. Light refreshments were served shortly before guests departed.
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Jesse King
Linn Street
Oscar Mosher
W R C Industrial Met in Regular Session
The W R C Industrial met in regular session yesterday afternoon in their hall with good attendance. The usual work of the society was completed and refreshments were served. Members were entertained by Mesdames Susan Walton Josephine Ames Frederica Hyink and Anna Lucas.
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W. R. C. Industrial
Mesdames Susan Walton
Josephine Ames
Frederica Hyink
Anna Lucas
Kathryn Davidson Hosts Seventh Birthday at Home
Miss Kathryn Davidson entertained a small group of friends yesterday afternoon at her home on 906 West Fourth Street for her seventh birthday. The event featured games and music followed by refreshments at six o'clock as guests wished her many happy returns.
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Kathryn Davidson
West Fourth Street
Good Times Club Meets in Regular Session
The Good Times club meets in regular session to discuss upcoming events and community announcements. Members review schedules and plan activities for the month, emphasizing outreach, fundraising, and member participation.
Election Officers Postponed at Ma ple Avenue Meeting
The home of Mrs. Benson on Ma ple avenue hosted an afternoon gathering. Refreshments were served and the election of officers was postponed to the next meeting on Thursday afternoon December 27 with Mrs. W. E. Howe at 604 Woodlawn avenue.
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Benson
Maple Avenue
W. E. Howe
Woodlawn Avenue
Dance at Commercial club in Washington on December 26
Invitations have come to a number of local youths for a dance to be held at the Commercial club in Washington on December 26. Thomas' orchestra, from this city, is engaged to perform. The event is organized by a group of young men who have visited the area previously.
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Shaner
F. M. Ziezler
Brock Langshans
Washington
I.c
Thomas’ Orchestra
Maennerchor Auxiliary Holds Social Meeting
The Maennerchor auxiliary met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. F. Heerd’s West Eighth Street home for sewing and social time. Refreshments were served by the hostess, and plans for the next meeting at the Klaffenbach residence were announced.
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Maennerchor
J. F. Heerd
West Eighth Street
Klaffenbach
Cleonians Hold Third Dance of the Season
The Cleonian dancing club hosted the third winter dance at Hare's Hall last night. Attendance was strong and the evening was enjoyed. Thomas' Orchestra provided the music.
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Cleonian Dancing Club
Hare's Hall
Thomas
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting At Church Parlor
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. The report states nothing of importance was accomplished.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
The
M. E. Church
W A C Industrial Holds Regular Session At G A R Hall
Members of the W A C Industrial met yesterday afternoon in regular session at the G A R hall with good attendance. Much evening work was completed.
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W. A. C. Industrial
G. A. R. Hall
Colonel Hare Circle Plans Annual Election at G A R Hall
Members of the Colonel Hare circle will hold their annual election at the G A R hall this evening. A full attendance is desired.
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Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Cedar Rapids Highs Face "Y" Team In City Title Tilt
State champions from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, host the Y team tonight in a big competitive matchup. The game highlights local high school success and competitive spirit in a region known for strong prep athletics.
Clarence Stafford Visits Brother in Cloquet Minnesota
Clarence Stafford of Cloquet Minnesota is in the city visiting his brother Ralph Stafford.
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Clarence Stafford
Cloquet, Minn
The
City
Brother
Ralph Stafford
Quick Wit Saves His Life In Ver Mont Sword Rescue
A fencing master recalls a dramatic autumn scene in Vermont where an officer facing a runaway horse at the edge of a precipice steadied by thrusting his sword into the animal. The horse collapsed and died, sparing the rider's life.
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Vermont
Fastest High School Team Heads to Y M C A Tonight
Local readers are urged to catch the state’s fastest high school team at the YMCA tonight. The brief note highlights a marquee matchup and underscored excitement for the event.
Ages In the Animal Kingdom and Lifespan Variations
The text notes wide life spans across species. Mosquitoes live about three days, toads around fifteen years, carp up to 150 years, chickens twelve to fifteen, dogs ten to fifteen, parrots potentially over two hundred, and elephants to around 300. Turtles, storks, and whales reach remarkable ages, with whales known at about 400 years.
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Animal Kingdom
Cedar Rapids Highs Clash With Y Team Tonight
Local state champions from Cedar Rapids face the Y team in a men's high school basketball showdown tonight. Cedar Rapids seeks another win as fans fill the arena.
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Jonathan
Geo. W. Realing
West Second Streets
Chas. Reynolds
Rock Island
W. L. and
R. W. Owens
Deal Printer
Iowa Avenue
GAS OF Dwyer
Derby Beng
John T. Franklin
J. C. Franklin
John F. Franklin
Elsie J. Franklin
Richman
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
T. H. Ogilvie
Town of
A. J. Endter Et
Abby Bridges
Smalley
South Muscatine
Florida
Hinkel & Flannery
Herman Gremmel
Golden Wyandottes
C. A. Pfieffer
Fred Kirchner
Nichols
Ss. C. B. Leghorns
F. W. Johnson
Luther, la
H. S. Holmes
White Wyandottes
Calvin Brenner
L. M. McGuire
Buff Rocks
L. C. Lyman
Winfield
Brandt Bros
Buff Wyandottes
Martin Ekland
Comanche
Orpingtons
W. Snowden
Milton Rice
J. C. Lyman
A. J. Puller
Pos Tum
West Second Street
E. Reinemund
Houdans
Bert Holmes
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Iowa
Geo. Bitman
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