Rev H R Greaves Delivers Last Sermon at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church held a sadness filled service marking Rev. H. R. Greaves' final Sunday as pastor. He preached on Paul's exhortations to earnestly desire the best gifts and stressed unity, personal responsibility, and the need for every member to develop and use their gifts for a stronger church. The service included two baptisms and fitting music as the congregation reflected on his tenure.
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Baptist Church
H. R. Greaves
Paul
Greaves
Church of Corinth
Christ
Corinth
Dr Miles Heart Cure Earnt Grateful Patient Testimony
A letter from Mrs. R. H. Burch of Burch South Dakota credits Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine with ending dizziness and heart palpitations and allowing sleep and own work again. She describes severe spells, prior medical help, and lasting improvement after three bottles plus Anti Pain Pills. The advertisement invites readers to buy and request a free book.
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Miles
New York
Dr. Miles
R. H. Burch
Burch, S. D
Have Faith Message Ends Rev. Greaves Sermon
Rev. Greaves closes with a call to have faith in God, His Word, His Spirit, the church, and in themselves. He emphasizes faith as the guiding force for the congregation and urges members to remember the two words Have Faith.
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Rev. Greaves
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cold cure. It notes a signature price of 25 cents and credits the product with a distinctive box mark.
Santa displays light up Muscatine shops this Christmas
Downtown Muscatine buzzes with holiday windows as stores begin Christmas displays. The city promotes Santa and a wide range of goods from toys to pianos at reasonable prices, suggesting many children will wake to joyful gifts.
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Santa Claus
Muscatine
Hine Bros”. City
H. Schmidt & Son Co
S. A. Berger
E. Reinemund
Toben, Malone & Co
MacColm Dry Goods Co
Coady & Morgan
Fairyland
Christmas in Earth and Angels Unite in Joyful Verse
A historic excerpt blends Phillips Brooks and Martin Luther verses praising Christmas joy. It contrasts an aging world with a youthful Christmas spirit and the Christ-child bringing hope for the poor and lonely. The poems invoke angels, light, and universal welcome.
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Martin Luther
Dickens Ride Echoes on Faded US Roads of 1842
The piece recounts Charles Dickens traveling by stagecoach from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1842, describing the perilous ride on corduroy roads and wildly shifting coaches. It contrasts old neighborly roads with modern improvements and notes a busy Muscatine holiday week of shopping and ornate Christmas displays.
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Dickens
Cleveland
Sandusky
Charles Dickens
America
St. Paul's
Reliance Loan Co
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claims
Old advertisement notes refunds if the product fails to cure and bears E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
True Hope Fueled by Character Energy and Mind
A strong mind sustains hope, grounded in the belief that small changes can alter events. The quote emphasizes character and resilience as sources to endure uncertainty.
Words of kindness ease bitterness and encourage care
A reflection on choosing kind words over sharp retorts. The message urges restraint and generosity of spirit, noting that only a bitter heart should force hard, harsh speech.
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No. 13
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Asthalter Building
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Hershey Avenue
Barnard & Will
Park Place
Muscatine Island
Woodlawn Avenue
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Hirsch Button Co
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Walnut St
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Chicago
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