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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

4

Battery May Yet Muster Out At Home

Turbulent reports from Davenport and Congress as local citizens press to keep the army battery at home. Senator Cummins wired officials and Mayor McNutt urged faster action to relocate troops amid poor housing and winter weather. Davenport officials acknowledge protest and seek faster housing changes to allow troops to remain home.

Gally Mwraako Albert B. Cunmins Uppur House of Congress War Department McNutt Kenyon Amd Cummins Kenyon Amd Cummins, and Congrevaman Mull Tutery LLC Davenport Tun Hue

Heating Stoves to Warm Gun Building for Davenport Troops

Arrangements call for six large heating stoves to heat the gun building, three on each side, with assurances of sufficient warmth. If heat remains vigorous the Mancatine battery may be moved to Davenport, and committee leaders pledge further comforts for the troops, including lodging and shopping options like Swan the Jeweler.

Ft Im Davenport Bly Ovary

Vampire Picture at Gayety Sunday

Patrona of the Gayety theatre anticipate the next Vampire episode in the Vampires sequence. The horse detective narrates the tale as the current show breaks box office records in many theatres. The vivid world of Purisida and the unfolding plot keep audiences eager for the next installment at the playhouse.

Gayety Theatre Leneon Wyatery Vampires Alge Curioulty

Mobilization on Mexican border sparks governor conference

Washington D C Dec 16 final session of the governor conference discussed the impact of national guard mobilization on the Mexican border. Governor Dunne of Illinois noted regiments would be hampered, while Brigadier General Mann said troops on the border could not be moved. The third fourth and seventh Hinote infantry are still on the border.

Washington, D. C Dunne Cherlatmot Mann Millery Division War Department Menta

Swan's Loyalty Store Ad At Half Price Clums Anew

Allen's Clumtar offers at Swan's Loyalty Store with half price. Loyal customers encouraged to visit for savings.

Allen’ Clumtar ‘Tungs Swan

Murder Charge in Chicken King Case Draws Arrest

Moxea Roxenstein, sought by New York police in connection with the murder of Bernard Batt, known as the Chicken King, was arrested in New York. Police say Roxenstein admitted being in the city at the time of the November 1914 killing but denies knowledge of it and will be sent back to New York.

Cmewgo Moxea Roxenstein Pollce New York Bernard Batt Rovenstein Hma Batt

Pair Fined On Assault Charge Incur Costs For Both

Guen Tinker and Edward Bakar were charged with assault and battery on each other and each fined $2.00 plus costs in Infudeo J. A. Rowan's court this morning. The two individuals appeared in court on a Friday, were arrested earlier, and the minor dispute led to the court action. Also noted is a church funeral arrangement for Mrs. Murtha Bulmos set for Monday at 1:20 PM, with attendance requested by a local German Moor women’s group.

Guen Tinker Hdward Bakar Askwult Batetory J. A. Rowan Natleo Wollens Mra. Murtha Bulmos

New English Premier Family Active in War Work

David Lloyd George leads the English family next to the king, with the premier married and a daughter and two sons serving at the front. Mrs George and a daughter do notable relief work, while all three members engage in wartime activities and home life remains steady through the strain.

David Lloyd George England Hnglish Hina Boda Yamra Xena Familly Ia Auccone Bet Noes

Seek Larger State Sums For Battery Funding

Article urges Iowa legislature to grant $46,000 yearly for battery support in the state National Guard. Details compare artillery needs with infantry budgets, noting equipment costs and the expected Davenport gathering of delegates from Muscatine, Davenport, Clinton, and surrounding counties. Attending officials include Adjutant General Guy B. Logan. Also notes a Chicago couple returning home after a wedding in the area.

Arenlor Atate Karoy Towa Davanport Deogi Arte Bualowa Muscating Daveonport Clinton Hunte Jonlanitarsa Hattalon Guy W. Logan Genulon Lowa Ttia Infantes Company Win Guy B. Logan Iowa National Guard Ts Duainena Ory

Christmas Program At Fairport School

Fairport school plans a Christmas program Friday afternoon at 1.0 likely Decanthor with teachers Mane Jyancon Walsh and Mit Bowie guiding an extensive lineup of recitations songs and scenes. Students perform greetings stories poems and choir pieces including A Letter to Santa Claus The Story and O Holy Night among many others featuring about thirteen primary pupils and multiple solos and dialogues.

Mo Bairport Wehool Mane Jyancon Walsh Mit Bowie! Schelluern Gonx Bright Rue Grestings Myrile Brownsult Fiul ‘Hunn Lydia Truesdale Frad ‘Truesdale Jazob Kooppen Hrowo Wainscott Theever Tont Peter Morisson Ella Snyder Finglot Salo Ifern Dusenbarry Walter Idtunn Stanley Southfull Kaiva Kringle Harry Meeke Santa Ciattkme Vaughn Hoerahey Three Hoya Alvin Wainscott Christma Party Mae McKoohan Lovania Mockmare Santis Claus Delbert Bird Christman Frank, Elk Willie Chatterton Johnnie Muchner Sante Claus Fern Dusenberry Golo Violet Bear

Muscatine Poultry Fanciers to Hold 10th Show in January

The Muscatine Poultry Fanciers Association announces its 10th annual show on January 2 with many entries expected. Judge Harry W Watling will preside as prizes include blue red yellow white and green ribbons plus cash prizes and diplomas for top birds across standard varieties of bantam and waterfowl. Officers listed include President E J Weird and Secretary J C Collins with a board of directors comprising Heard Dorsey Pace Othmar Mermann and Aare Onn.

Muscatine Poultry Fancier's Association Largo Harry W. Watling Racine Wits Amerie Poultry Association American Poultry Aascelation Akout Iyation E. J. Weard W. T. Dorsey J.C. Collima BR W. Hermann BE. J. Heard W. L. Dorsey E. FH. Pace J. R

Recitation and Song Offerings for Holiday Program

Violet Monvin presents The Lookout Man and Konrath Burke performs recitations. Min Natal Night features Idna Brogsart with The Holly Berry and Clarenes Welsch. Raymond Burke delivers Who Santerns, Bells of Christmastide sung, Boulrh Els leads For the Children. A Pantomime and Santa Claus finale are planned.

Violet Monvin Konrath Burke Idna Brogsart Clarenes Welsch

Special Odd Fellows Meeting For Eleetn Chapter No 32

A list of attendees including F. HH Boaten C W Morhaugh Terman Brow Uy 7 Heerd G Holmes W L Dorrey and others is announced. Eleetn Chapter No 32 plans a special meeting at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening with initiation as the main business followed by social hours.

F. HH. Boaten C. W. Morhaugh Terman Brow Heerd G. Holmes W. L. Dorrey EL OH Paea J. R Terry Lindley Hoopes BE. KR. Worst C. McMowell ACG Brandt H.R. Othmer Bert C Holmes A. Su’ Madden Mark Taylor R. W. Heerd Odd Fellows Hall

Southern Schedule Adopted by Southern Association

Nashville Tenn December 1 A lot schedule of 154 games to open April 12 was adopted yesterday by the Southern association The player Must was fixed at fifteen and Robert W W Baugh of Birmingham was reelected president of the league.

Nashville Tenn Dec. l Southern Association Robert W W. Baugh Birmingham

Provhyterian Ladies Annual Chilatmok Sula Dec

Local notice announces a Provhyterian Ladies annual event featuring iFanexwork home baking and suned items from 3 to 7 pm at Swan's Jewelry Store with a 25 percent discount on Trory Toilet Sets. Adv.

Swan's

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