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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

3

Death of Henry Clay Barnabee Reverberates Through National Stage

The death of Henry Clay Barnabee sparks reflections on a bygone era of American theater. He helped shape Boston’s early operatic scene and the Gilbert and Sullivan tradition, praised for wholesome entertainment. The Boston Globe notes his impact as an era ends and a gentler art form fades from memory.

Henry Clay Barnabee Nottinghem de Koven Robin Hood Darpahee Josh Belli Mill Boston Theis Company Faanéus Bostonians Barnibea Boston America

Introducing President Natt and the Red Cross meeting

The speaker at a New York City Red Cross gathering condemns Soviet anti democracy and Patriotism, portraying American resolve in World War I terms. He warns against Provalanism, asserts allied unity, and questions whether civilians are doing enough while war duties press on.

Trie Tvussian Qunach New York Prigalanten Ollie Dangner Earth

Sacrifice for Liberty and Victory in America

A wartime exhortation proclaims sacrifice as the central duty for all ages and roles from old soldiers to women and children. It emphasizes devotion to country, opposition to tyranny, and the hope that sacrifice will hasten victory and preserve liberty and national institutions. The speech honors America as a beacon and rejects material rewards, urging unity and faith in divine guidance.

Khaled Aly Genenix Lemanes Mottres Heaven America Aimetiva

Louise Craft and Jack Pickford in Tack and Jil at A-Muse-U

The A-Muse-U venue features Louise Craft and Jack Pickford in Paramount's Tack and Jil with Charmante spirituctia as the trio of French adjectives praised during an afternoon tea event. Vivian Martin stars in Molly Entangled at the A-Muse-Ti, a quaint light comedy also screening Friday and Saturday.

Charmante Spirituctia Dainty Louise Craft Jack Pickford Paramount Tack Jil Ses Lhui Renex Army Office Muff Baing Stut Langha Spiritwelle Charmente Chin A-Mayor Mir Barnay Vivian Martin Molly

Knights of Columbus meet to honor late member W I Scampell

Aldendon Knights of Columbus AM announce Leurant Council gathering on Wednesday at 8 30 pm in the meeting rooms to honor and remember brother W I Scampell per order of W Tucker A G Bestenlelmer F 3 and others.

Aldendon Knights of, Columbus Leurant Counellary W. I. Scanpell Per Ordar Tucker A. G Bestenlelmer

Halatarrh Medicine Cure Claim and Reward Notice

A vintage ad claims Hala Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by internal action through the blood and mucous membranes. It offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and asks readers to request testimonials. Address W. J. Chendy & Co., Toledo, Ohio, with druggists selling the product.

Ihs Hala Catarrh Medicing W. J. Chendy & CO Toledy

Melons Damaged Sues Railroad Over Spoiled Cargo

Gc Reland of Aurars, QL, filed in district court against the Magentina Burlington & Southern to recover for 2 carloads of melons spoiled in transit last fall. Melons shipped from Fruitland on Sept 6 should have arrived Sept 7. When 780 melons arrived, many were unsalable, demanding damages of 0 and disposal costs.

Gc. Reland Aurars Laidly Magentina, Burlington & Southern Fruitland

Youth Ts Tn pur Albert Schwab Injured At Plant

Seventeen year old Albert Schwab, son of Mrs Pred Marlin of Washington Street, is in Hershey hospital after his hand was caught in a machine at the Juttig Manufacturing company plant Saturday afternoon.

Albert Schwab Pred Marlin Washington Street Hershey Hospital Jiuttig Manufacturing Company

Hatchet Injury Reported From Welding Accident

An incident this morning at Cen. Birrel Co. left Tibacher with a head injury after a hatchet loosened from its band while he welded. Dr. W. S. Norton treated the wound.

Muscatine County Complete Tax Totals Filed

Auditor BW. Tobnsten completed a tax list for Muscatine County totaling 220,206.05 dollars. The countywide levy includes state capital extension tax and bonds for courthouse, jail, soldiers relief, and other items, with township sums and a grand total of 516,910 dollars.

Tobnsten Muscatine County Muscatine Township

Illinois Miners to Shorten Layoff Amid Holiday Slack

Ill inois coal mines plan to reduce their Christmas shutdowns to align with federal policy easing production. Vice President Tillmois coal operators says activity will rise by reallocating workers to four day weeks, aiming to keep output steady during the holiday period despite shortages.

Torward Springfield Tillmois Feders Fiel Piahwiel Vica Tingle Minaworerh Mehwiet Asd Thera Ada Tesule Ear

First letter to Santa received at post office window

A child’s letter to Santa Claus arrives, promising to deliver hope this year. The missive, addressed “Dear Old Santa Claus,” reveals a wish list including a gun, a blackboard, a large cannon, soldiers, and candy, reflecting childlike wishes and confidence in Santa’s help.

Santa Santa Claus

It Is Real Economy. Send the wastling to Magus.

The note directs a wastling to be sent to Magus, attributed to Atly, with unclear context or purpose. No further details clarify the action, destination, or recipients beyond the two named entities and directive.

Wastling Magus Atly

Journal Want Ads Wanted Operators for Hand Work

Vi enna Pearl Button Co Inc seeks operators for hand machine work. Positions available at a local factory. Apply in person for immediate openings and steady day shifts.

Vienna Pearl Button Co., Inc

Wedding Bells For Aliss Bond And James Alloway

Society notes report the wedding yesterday at three o clock of Aliss Alte M Bond of Fredonia to James C Alloway of Columbus City at the First Methodist Church. Rev J B Rendall performed the ceremony as guests included the bride’s uncle John C Band. The couple will reside in Columbus City.

Methodist Three O Aliss Alte M. Bond Fredonia James C. Alloway Columbus City J. By. Rendall

Methodist church to represent Rebowd affairs

A Methodist church will handle representation of Rebowd affairs. The arrangement covers oversight and public communication, aligning church leadership with local governance needs.

Methodist Church

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