Local residents travel after city visits and events
Several residents from Eastfield Nichols Wilton and surrounding areas were seen traveling home after short city visits. Mrs Clarvey Green Mrs Sadie Duncan and Miss Ella Roth were among those on late or early trains returning home after shopping or visiting. A dance at the Armory next Saturday benefits the new German Home with admission 50 cents per couple plus 25 cents for an additional lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rickman
Keswick
Theodore Koebler
Lone Tree
Armory
Walter Herr
Wilton
Amee Church to Stage Christmas Program
The Beth el African Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school will present a Christmas program on Monday evening December 23. Ars. Al Thompson leads a large cast including Genevieve Moore Nina Robertson Mabel Ma HOo James Baines and many others in songs recitations and readings. Gifts will be distributed by Santa Claus at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel African Methodist
Episcaye) Episcopal Church
Ars
al Thompson
Genevieve Moore
Nina Robertson
Chrishmas
Bart Moore
Christus Aymn
Satlie Lford
Aliyin Loyd
James Barnes
Stotla Thompson
Christchild and
the King
R. J. Allen
Lilly Davey
Santa Cis
Prairie area nuptials and local notices in Muscatine region
William Kephart and Misella Stormer wed in Muscatine on December 1. Mr and Mrs Henry Rowhner and daughter visited John Jenkins. Mrs Margartal Brown and daughter attended a Halting at the parental home. Emory Slasell’s daughter is ill. Mr and Mrs Wd Cawlesell welcomed a baby son. William J McWlroy and Join Henke with son Grvall returned from Dakota. A L Fowler visited Montpelier. Wd Wephart shopped in Davenport. Mary McElray visited Grinnell. Mrs Henry Stormer visited Ed Wephart’s. Isle Irwin visited Mos Emory 1]. Mike Aligsell and Pine Creek family rode interurban to Muscatine. A L Fowler and Bele Els shopped in Davenport. Clara Els visiting Davenport. Shellabarger of Letts rode to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fitiJe
Willan J. McWlroy
Henke
Grvall
Dakota
A. L. Fowler
al Montpelier
Meg
Wd. Wephart
Davenport
Mary McElray
Grinnellry
Henry Stormer
Red
Remarkable Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Cure All Ailments
An old fashioned patent medicine advertisement touts Moyr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach and digestion issues including gastritis indigestion and nervous distress. It claims dramatic results after a single dose and urges purchase through various listed vendors. The text is marked by numerous misspellings and garbled phrases typical of 19th or early 20th century advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyr
Munyons Rheumatism Remedy Promised Refund
An advertisement urges chronic rheumatics to discard all medicines and try Munyon's Rheumatism Remedy. It claims satisfaction will be guaranteed with a refund if unsatisfied and notes the remedy contains no salicylic acid opium cocaine morphine or other harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Boulevard Lighting Discussed By Dewey
A Thursday afternoon meeting of local retail merchants at the Commercial Chamber heard Davenport promote a street lighting plan for Muscatine. He urged blocks join a unified system under the White Way concept, with business cooperation and shared costs to push progress on street illumination along Second Street and nearby blocks. One obstacle was several sign agreements, but supporters felt local effort could overcome delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chay Reams
Gam- Davenport
Jealiae
Sher
Express Horse Car Proves Impractical On Route
A horse express car built to carry heavy loads proved impractical on the Muscatine Western run. Weighing over sixty tons and heavier than the rest of the train, the car could not be kept on the track, leading to its reassignment. Another car is expected to be placed to meet rising express traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tixpress! Company
Muscatine
Cfty
Norning
Montezuma
Rock Island
Former Columbus City Resident Dies in California
Overholt, a former Columbus Junction resident, died at his Carbondale California home after living in the community until about ten years ago. He leaves a wife five daughters and one son including Mrs Vern St John of Oregon and Dorothy and Glen at home. The PIO met Monday evening with Mrs B R Lacey. A Christmas program was given and the M S parsonage was dedicated Wednesday night with services. About 230 friends attended the church ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dee
D. Overholt
Columbus City
Carbondale
Cal Week
Sam Overholt
California
Vern St. John
Oregon
Dorothy
Glen
B. R. Lacey
Record corn shipment from Illinois sets fall milestone
A near three thousand bushel shell corn shipment left the city via the Musketine North and South railway for Peoria and Chicago markets. Crops in the river region were large with yet more corn headed into the local market and into shipments. Shelled corn price ranged around 50 to 56 cents per bushel with no expected price spike as supplies continue to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museltine North and South
Peoria
Chicago
C. T. Hendrix
Ilinois
Inols
Special Exercises at Congregational Church Program Notes
The Congregational Church announces special services for Christmas season at 49545 with two Christmas programs. Children from China, Turkey, India, and Africa will perform, plus a primary class prom, choir readings, and a Christmas cantata. A morning sermon titled This is the Sign, and an evening musical program feature solos, hymns, and an anthem, with refreshments and a tour of the new parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghina
Turkey
India
Africa
J. HW
St. John
Schuecker
Robert Cadk
Wagner
Gouned
Boex
Edward Erb
King
Neidlinger
Mys
St. John and Choir
Joselyn
Godard
Intermezto
Mastagni
Greenway
Diwvis- Lorenz
Posilude
Reinecke
Santa Cigus
Jack
Harold Workman
Sam
Kenneth Althaus
Ruth
Dorothy Fuller
Dorothy Hulbert
TiloAnna Blivens
Marjorie
Ruth Neston
Little Hungry Toes
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Eastfield S
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Caroline Jackson
Ella Roth
Victor
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St .John— Ady
Atea
B. A. Bowe
Letts
E. A. Lutaye
O. H. Girard
One Tree
Pearl
Carrie Kauffman
A. E. Lodge
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Wishoma
Emma
Stella Wacker
Witton
Kate Gradert
Olga
Anna
Mary Parke
Charles Parks
Nichols
George Lincoln
Misa Clara Lincoln
Moscow
Ager
Goon Grocerius
Coon & Fisher
Mulberry Ave
Amee
WT Pratrie
Ascreyz
Geo. H. Mayr
Lee Slishbarger
Dewey
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Second Street
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William Parkins
Tasuit EK
Davidson
Milwaukee R. ER
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Limnd
Donald Yall
Bill
Lanier
McAllister
Okla
Illinois
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Acter One
Canara
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Chrispmas
J. A. Boatman
D. D
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H. N. Rippey
Martha
Perry
C King
C. J. Schabilion
Gloria Cranar
Alden Robbins
Uvelyn Parra
Joy Belle
Adelside Parrat
Christ Is
Mabel Lane
Elizabeth
Foulah Hagerman
Santa
Gladys Fer Rarhoit
Allie Templeman
Eugene Magnus
Kesi Santa
Wise Old Owl
William Woodal
Mavie Huer
Esther Robbins
Marian Allan
Adele Alark
Council Bluffs
St. Mary's Church
Emma Murphy
T. P. Russell
George ‘Th
Prank Cummings
Berg
Maude
Clara
Kate Dat
Fred Kaufman
Igh
Y. MC. A
H. H. Johnson
Princeton
Della Wacker
Sunkist
Rogers
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Clark Street
Congo
National Surety Co
Towa
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F. A. Neidig
East Second Street
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