Partners of Santa Claus Appeal for Charity Aid
A printed plea from the Muscatine community shows children asking for Christmas gifts as part of a Santa Claus appeal. Readers are urged to donate money or goods to assist needy youngsters in Muscatine and the surrounding area.
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Santa Claus
Cunhale
Tyne Cabot
Kate Bos
Colin
Pontlyg
Christina
Ian
Stata
Journal Oftles
Musendai
6000 More Troops Coming to the Frontier
A fragment reports 6000 additional troops ordered to Jeuva to bolster home defense while awaiting monitoring of federal lines. Mentions Company A of Iowa, with recipients and retirements. references Jacob M. Dickinyon as receiver for a railway, authorized to pay 2 million in receiverships and 62 thousand in accrued funds, by Federal Judge Carpenter.
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Texan
Dea
Ordera
Towa
Kinin
Canmuet Llod
Chicco
Jacob MM. Dickinyon
Chienxo, Hoelthrand and
Peelhe
Carpenter
Corrientos
Moe
Aldo Ually
Meron
Plan to reduce newspaper paper shortages discussed
Washington officials and publishers meet with federal trade commission to tackle newsprint supply. The plan proposes large publishers cut purchases by five percent next year to free materials for smaller papers. questionnaires sent to major publishers test support. Manufacturers seek exact inventories of paper on hand and future production figures for next year, while small publishers press for assurances before agreeing to cut purchases.
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Washington, D. Toe
Lels Corte
Nuwpypiper
News Prin
Alliautice Tuyers
Kent
United States
Inco
Attempted Killing of Iowa Farmer Marks Harsh Threats
An Iowa farmer narrowly escaped an attack when an assailant attempted to shoot near Dierks, triggering the fleeing driver to crash into a neighbor’s home. The gunman then set fire to the Dierks residence after demanding $400, and fled as townsfolk reported the shooting and arson.
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Amman
Lake Park Town
Kel G
Dierks
Iulox
Lake Park
Midenighe
Lust
Qseiessia Attuck Tierks
Fred
Darky
Tierks
Chicago Suffering From Famine Pinch Amid Fuel Shortage
Amid a fuel shortage with near zero supply, Chicago residents queued for scarce fuel auctioning at a Rosemont and Lakewood Avenue area, affecting 18 apartment buildings and other districts. Real estate agents and property owners reported daily deliveries halted, leaving residents reliant on limited reserves and rationing.
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Rosemont
Lakewood Aygnne
John A. Carroll
Ad Howl Alder
Probe into coal car shortages sparked by federal inquiry
Chicago Illinois 18. United States District Attorney Clyne aided by Interstate Commerce Commission will start here today. Findings by the public utilities commission will be used by federal investigators. Michigan officials will participate. Investigators will examine alleged agreements among coal brokers in Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Chicako
Ml. Dee
United States
Clyne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Utilities Commission
George W. Anderson
Moncortl
Myron i. Wilker
Grand Rapids
Amichixan
Preticipata
Michigan
Waolk
Witconna
Indiana
Kanteky
Weat Virgin
Chicken Pockets to Feature Gowns at Chicagos Designers
In Chicago on December 18, designers announced chicken pockets as the next notable novel feature in spring fashion. The pocketed gown would be large enough to hold a chicken if needed, with pockets as a distinguishing element. Soft materials and new silhouettes will minimize seams and cadets, while collars and necklines compete with pockets in style.
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Chicaga. UK
T. A. Mekain
Prohibition Bill Beats Senate in Vote
Washington December 18 Senator Smoots substitute for the Shen pard prohibition bill failed in the Senate by 61 to 39. The measure would have banned manufacture and sale of intoxicants in the capital and barred importation for personal use. Senators voting for prohibition included August, Trady, Chorus, Gronna, Reed, Smoot, Thomas and Works.
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Smoot
Tie Capital
Dng
Aghuest
Trady
Chorus
Gronna
Reed
Thomas and Works
Mystery over American ship fate sails from Bermuda
Reports from Bermuda state no direct word has been received from the steamship involved after notices of distress or absence. Advices here cite unclear movements of the vessel since leaving Havre on November 20, with New York firms awaiting confirmation. Local lines decline comment while authorities monitor developments.
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New York
Portland
Madlo Alavion
Bermuda
Kerr Staumehip Company
Michitext
Havre
Ofierds
Steamship Company
Praidl
Nomwenian Ceeighter Juno Grounds Off Little Beach
A vessel named Nomwenian Ceeighter Juno ran aground on the outer shores off Little Beach, X, on Saturday. Local crews report it as fast just off the sand. no injuries or further details available.
Iowa National Guard Infantry Begins Training Amid Border Talk
Des Moines Describes Iowa National Guard infantry starting training with the Second Battalion departing this afternoon and the Third Battalion tonight. Officials promise prompt transport and no delays as the unit readies for possible border duties.
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de Moines
Des Moines Tribune
Steamer Heads Offshore Ahead of High Tide
A vessel has been turned around and begun moving seaward, with officials expecting a confrontation near the shore once the tide reaches its high point later today.
Chamberlain's Tablets Promise Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as effective for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It claims long sufferers find permanent relief and complete cures, urging proper directions on the bottle.
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Chamberlain
Chambertain
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