Reception for the Men of Muscatine at YMCA
A large December 27 gathering at the Muscatine YMCA invites every man and boy to an informal program with speeches by local dignitaries. James Whitmore arrives to lead religious work and plans for Bible study classes at the Leo Hirsch Button factory joins Hugh Jameson in addressing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitmore
Y. M. C. A.’s of Iowa
Association
Whitmore
Hugh Jameson
Leo Hirsch
Crescents Play Christmas Day Games at Lone Tree
Crescents to travel Christmas Day by the Western at 8 10 to Lone Tree for two shows. Afternoon game against the Lone Tree Meteors followed by an evening tussle with the Muscatine lads. Kenneth Norton will officiate, joined by local youth escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
The
Crescents
Lone Tree
Lone Tree Meteors
Muscatine Lads
Kenneth Norton
Company C
Wedding Feasts Mark Two Ipswich Area Nuptials
In Columbus Junction two weddings are described. Hugh Newell and Matilda Shellabarger wed at Columbus City with a small reception and plan to live on the groom’s Concord township farm. Bertha Foster and Elmer Black married at Concord township with about one hundred guests and a fine wedding dinner.
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Columbus Junction
C. L. Wilson
Columbus City
Hugh Newell
Concord Township
Matilda Shellabarger
Sadie Shellabarger
Indian Creek
Davenport
Bertha Foster
Lincoln Foster
Elmer Black
Conesville
Paul Huston
Linna Huston
Town City
State University
Fairfield
Verna Hoover
Bessie Stebbins
Swan's department store ads claim new styles and goods
Local shoppers hear about fountain pens bracelets cuff buttons and silver plated ware at Swan's with mentions of new court house spoons ham bags hand bags watches and discounted items. Several residents travel to nearby towns for visits and returns home after daytime shopping in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Court House
J. F. Lukenbach
Adams
City
Quick at home remedy for constipation and nerves
A home mix cures constipation and nerve weakness using Obitrut Compound Extract and port wine or grape juice. Take one dessert spoonful before meals and at night, three to four times daily, with claims of preventing disease and supporting vitality for readers.
Interward Basketball League Formed by Ward Schools
Four Ward Schools join the new interward league in this city after a Garfield school meeting. Will Martin elected captain with R Lindsay at center and guards Eshleman Phillips and Ryan. First game set for Saturday against Jackson at the local YMCA gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jefferson Washington
Garfield
Will Martin
Martin
R. Lindsay
Henry Eshleman
Joseph Phillips
Glen Ryan
Jackson School
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium
Local residents make visits and travel across Iowa
Residents from Sheridan Wyoming to Muscatine and Washington travel for visits and relatives. Mrs. Breneman, Mrs. DeFord, and Mrs. Leonhard return from trips, while L A Reiley and E B Tucker move between towns. The local basketball schedule features games at Lone Tree and Washington with Saturday’s Muscatine Crescents and two girls teams from the area.
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Washington
George Wren
Sheridan
Wyoming
Omaha
George Breneman
Sioux City
Wm. DeFord
A. S. Bosworth
Nichols
Henry Leonhard
Muscatine
L. A. Reiley
Wapello
E. B. Tucker
R. W. Owen
G. W. Merrill
Cedar Rapids
Atalissa
Lone Tree
Hoboes Try to Rob Young Man Near Grahams Drug Store
Two unknown hoboes attempted to rob Ben Bates of 310 East Third Street as he walked along the alley near Walnut. Bates resisted, three locals intervened, the assailants fled through a nearby barn and escaped. police have not located them. Bates was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bates
East Third Street
Bates
Second
Third
Walnut
De Molay Commandery No. 1 Installs Officers
The De Molay Commandery No. 1 of the Knights of Tabor held its annual meeting last evening with many members present. New officers were installed: Dr. G. D. Lezotte as E C, A E Othmer G, Charles Fox C G, I S Pepper S W, Harry Strong J W, Dr S G Stein T, W Graff R, Dr H M Dean P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molay Commandery No. 1 K. of T
de Molay Commandery No. 1
K. of T
G. D. Lezotte
E. C
A. E. Othmer
Charles Fox
C. G
I. S. Pepper
S. W
Harry Strong
J. W
S. G. Stein
W. Graff
H. M. Dean
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Cure All Stages
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, asserting it heals by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials, with sales through local druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
T.c
Best Without Costing Most All Dealers Sell Them at One Dollar
A terse line notes that many dealers offer items starting at one dollar, suggesting widespread low prices. The fragment hints at a sales pitch emphasizing low cost with minimal waste.
Temperance Forces Plan Great Meeting
Des Moines reports a large temperance gathering planned for February in the Auditorium. Governors Hanley of Indiana Folk of Missouri and Cummins of Iowa are considered platform speakers with Cummins potentially presiding. A preliminary Y M C A meeting failed to finalize a program committee or definite actions.
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Des Moines
Hanley
Indiana
Folk
Missouri
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Monster Temperance Workers
Cummins
Electric Bitters Promises Cure For Digestive Ailments
Ad offers Electric Bitters to dissolve stomach liver and kidney troubles and cure biliousness and mindlara. Claims guaranteed relief for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Y W C A Announce Break Then Fellowship Club Meets
The Y W C A class work will not resume until after the holidays. The Fellowship club will meet on Monday evenings for the rest of the year. The Booster Committee has begun active efforts to locate Musca’s young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Fellowship Club
Musca
Y W C A Seeks Help Before January Work in Muscatine
The Y W C A calls for workers with Miss Seevers, State Secretary, to visit Muscatine for the first two weeks of January and assist in efforts. The organization asks volunteers who can aid in any way and highlights increased need for support this season.
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Y. W
Miss Seevers
Muscatine
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