Special act grants old rate for regular members
By a special act of the Board of Directors all applications for regular membership filed before the first day of January 1904 will be entered at the old rate of six dollars per year. By renewing the membership each year as it expires this same rate will be continued. After January 1st the rate will be $7.50 per year. Our Telephone number is 422. We will be glad to have some one call to see you if you wish. We have folders describing the work.
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Board of Directors
Local stores advertise Christmas goods and new pianos
Barnard's sells glass, rings, old spoons and leather goods while Hirt & Fesler's features perfumes and jewelry. Seiler Bros showcases toys and pianos. A Firefly arrival brings Joseph Anson and J J Griffith into town. Webb Council prepares for a meeting with officer installations. A river resident brings six wild geese weighing thirteen pounds to market. One man, Charles Woods, faces insanity-related legal questions after a public safety incident.
Townsend's Hand Contest Standings Revealed
Miss Hubacher leads with 810 votes in Townsend's Hand contest followed by Mary Fahey 788 and Anna Rankin 763. Hattie Kemptner 759, Marguerite Grant 699, Hazel Mayes 616, Hattie Courier 584, and Josephine Wyant 580 votes are also listed.
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Townsend
Miss Hubacher
Escees
Mary Fahey
Anna Rankin
Hattie Kemptner
Marguerite Grant
Hazel Mayes
Hattie Courier
Josephine Wyant
Governor Van Sant to Speak at Muscatine Y M C A Dedication
Governor Samuel R. Van Sant will visit Muscatine on Monday December 28 to deliver the first address of the dedicatory ceremonies for the new Y M C A building. Secretary C F Nevins notes a telegram and letter confirm the governor’s arrival with many friends expected in attendance. Other potential speakers include R B Sinclair B C Wade Thomas D Foster and J G Parkins. The weeklong program will open all departments of the Y M C A for work.
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C. F. Nevius
Young Men's Christian Association
Samuel R. van Sant
Minnesota
Muscatine
van Sant
Ottumwa
J. G. Parkins
Chicago
Bill Passed In Senate By 57 To 18 Vote
The bill cleared the Senate this afternoon with a 57 to 18 tally. Key supporters and opponents lined up on party and policy lines as the chamber approved the measure.
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Senate
Downey Grain Merchant Logs Large Shelling Shipment
Downey Iowa reports grain businessman W J Felkner handled and shipped 16000 bushels of shelled corn in four days last week at 35 cents per bushel. J E Elliott returned from Davenport after a short visit. Nellie Schenck received a new piano as a gift from her parents. Nyemaster Kaufman and Hinkhouse attended a bank directors meeting in Downey.
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Downey
W. J. Felkner
J. E. Elliott
Davenport
Nellie Schenck
Nyemaster
Atalissa
Kaufman
Wilton
Hinkhouse
West Liberty
There Are No Beautiful Eyes From Which Love Shines
A poetic line reflects on light and love, asserting that no beautiful eyes can shut out affection. The sentiment suggests universal openness of heart and beauty as a conduit for connection.
Rubbers and Overshoes Arrive at Leysen's Shoe Store
New line just received at Leysen's Shoe Store featuring rubbers and overshoes that wear well and fit the shoes for customers seeking practical weather gear and snug footwear protection.
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Leyson's
Leysen
Charity Begins at Home Occupation Compared to Dishwashing
A terse observation notes that charity starts locally and compares the work to dishwashing, implying humble, unglamorous tasks tied to domestic or community aid. The comment reflects a pragmatic view of philanthropy and daily service.
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Bath and
Schaefer’s Laundry
2Nd St
Reliance Loan Co
J.E. Kranz
West Second ST
First Mortgage
Tel
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Holly
Seiler Bros
Barnard’s
Mississippi
Hirt & Fesler’s
Hobart M. Cable
W. 2d St
J. J. Griffith
Mgr
E. H. King
Home Tea Co
Blanche Fox
East Second Street
Tri-Cities
Seiler Broz
Braunworth
Old High School
Wm. Krueger
Ferdinand, NL
Sterling Silver Novelties
Joseph Anson
West Fourth Street
W. E. Battey
Webb Council No. 4
R. & S. Masters
T. IL. M
Thomas Foley
East Sixth Street
Hacker
Guenther
Allegretti
Charles Woods
Pike County
Commissioners of Insanity
M. C. Hayes & Co
Nevius
Dedica
New Y. M. C. A
R. B. Sinclair, B. C. Wade, Thomas
D. Foster
Washington
Boline & White
Butz’s Fair
Palestine
Neidig’s Book Store
Blanchard Packing Co
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