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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
4
East Hill pupils presented a fall term close with a lively Christmas program across all grades. Relatives watched recitations, songs, and humorous acts, with primary rooms featuring trees and a festive atmosphere.
Rev. Bryant C. Preston reports that C. H. Mark of New York, a former Muscatine boy, accepted invitation to address Congregational Church next Sunday on Sociological Work in the Nation s Metropolis. He will also speak at the Y M C A open house on New Year s Day. Mark is prominent in New York Y M C A circles and his parents still live here.
Talk grows over a Manchester Iowa to Muscatine Davenport interurban with Blood & Hale of Boston linked to the project. Davenport officials urge local interest as Manchester Monticello and Moscow Muscatine routes are discussed and connections to six trunk lines are noted.
A Columbus Junction Iowa man named Losco L Lee asked for a marriage license in Rock Island Illinois without knowing his fiancée s name. The bride revealed her name Rose Doherty from Hazel Green Wisconsin and they were wed by Justice J H Cleland after the stumble.
A suggestion to stand before a well lighted store window this evening for one hour and count passersby to determine whether such display counts as a profitable advertisement. The idea frames shopper turnout as a gauge of marketing value.
Local merchants sign an accord to close daily by 6 p m except select periods and still stay open the night before Independence Day. Closures apply Sundays and certain holidays with specific weekday exceptions for October to December and April to July. Firms listed include Sterneman Star Ruthenberg Anson Colin Siegel and Sigel.
A blaze damaged much of the furniture and furnishings in the home of William Billheimer in Ottumwa, underscoring the need for ample lighting in well lit storefronts as a sign of prosperity.
A fine stock of pure candies and a great variety to please you. Fresh fruits include bananas oranges figs dates grapefruit Malaga grapes and Jonathan apples. New nuts shelled walnuts and almonds. Pickles cranberries celery lettuce Heinz Mince Meat sweet cider canned pumpkin and other canned fruits and vegetables for Christmas dinner.
Frank Wilhelm, a fireman at the Huttig Manufacturing company, received a purse from a committee of his mill colleagues at his Seventh street home. He has been recovering at home after a severe bout with typhoid fever that kept him from work for months. He expressed gratitude but regrets he cannot thank every contributor in person.
The First Congregational church begins Christmas services Sunday with a sermon by Rev. Preston. A 6:30 p.m. Sunday school program follows Christmas Day. The church expands its platform for the event and presents songs, scripture, and a Santa Claus appearance delivering gifts to scholars.
Albert S. Gorman has been appointed postmaster at Polk City in Polk County, succeeding G W McLean who has resigned.
A complete list of houses for rent with both gas and electric service is available at the gas offer. The notice directs renters to the gas offer for full details and listings.
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