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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

5

Wisconsin minister chosen for German Congregational Church

The German Congregational church of Muscatine announces the selection of Rev H. Bisorer of Wisconsin as its new minister. He and his wife with four children will arrive in Muscatine late this week to assume charge after the resignation of Rev Phillip A Nelaparte over two months ago. The church notes Bisorer's past work in Hastings Nebraska and Wisconsin with strong recommendations.

Kathey Herman Mleerer Iga Wisconsin Ails Afterale Nev. Wiserer Iis Muscatine Phillip A. Nelaparte Earvices H. Slebrecht Bisorer

Christmas Program at North Star School Planned

Miss Helene Williamson organizes a Christmas program at North Star School for Wednesday evening November 18. The program features readings monologues dialogues and songs with students such as Ric Shallabarger Oneta Mechtaney Harry Reed Allee Stinson Vera Negus Carlton Magner Harold Negus and others performing titled pieces include The Boundaries of Christmas Holy Night Listen to Its Christmas Tree and A Small Boy's Troubles The event also references a bake sale at Mulford Church in Wellastley on December 1 at 4 oclock.

Helene Williamson Thie North Star Ric Shallabarger Celia Ten Harry Reed Jiminy Brown Johnny Bettay Veacher Allee Stinson Sania Lektsra Frad Mayloni Mary Dowdal Wrercisa Gail of The Wing Carlton Magner Vera Negus Sue Beau Esson Helen Dawal Chistmas Harold Negus Harry

Muscatine butcher cites wife’s recovery after remedy

A Muscatine butcher states his wife suffered five years with ailments blamed on gall stones and intestinal issues. After using four bottles of Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy advised by a lady, she recovered fully. The ad pitches the simple remedy as harmless and claims one dose convinces with a money refund offer from Henderson Drug Co.

Mayr Henderson Drag Co

Community Christmas celebration to feature music and treats

Mus eating plans a municipal Christmas observance next Monday with decorations in readiness. Charles Kern, committee chair, notes limited trimmings but enough to festoon the town. Donations of unused decorations are welcome via web rooms or phone 3208 before Friday morning. The event includes 200 sacks of candy and popcorn for children, 105 pounds of nuts, and a high school program with carols, orchestra selections, readings, and recitations. The public is invited to attend.

Charles Kern Uffaly Yenure Mus Ag Wall

Iowa Bothered Little By Bugs

Iowa City and surrounding areas show resilience to insect pests according to Prof. H. K. Wickham of the state university. He notes soil fertility and natural conditions limit pest damage, adding that the region suffers about $700 million in annual grain losses nationally, with corn root worm alone taking 2 percent of the worm crop.

Iowa City Dee, L Union H. K. Wickham The State University United States Tom Beatla

Peptiron Bla0 and the iron in blood health claim

An old promotional note touts a blood boosting tonic named Peptiron Bla0 for anemia and weak nerves. It describes the medicine as easily digested pills containing pepsin, nux, celery, genitian and other tonics. It claims rapid improvement after meals and links iron in blood to strength for winners.

Insects Threaten Iowa Crops and War Time Yields

About 8 percent of corn and nearly 20 percent of wheat annually fall to insects. Professor Wickmann notes Iowa’s pest-control edge, arguing wartime need boosts efforts to raise production by reducing losses. The text emphasizes national duty to maximize harvests by minimizing insect damage.

Towa Wickmann

College Attendance Urged Amid War Strain

Yale undergraduates are urged to continue college work and complete their courses, especially those under draft or officer training, as the highest patriotic service during wartime. The appeal comes from the university emergency war committee and stresses sustaining academic effort despite fronts and equipment demands.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Dee Yale Mate Nublis Lada

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