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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1911

Page

2

Triple Installation Service Scheduled

Tankers Reserve Yeomen and Homesteaders plan a triple installation service with three judges. A meeting of the Bankers Reserve last night approved combining the services with the Homesteaders. The Yeomen meet tonight and a joint committee will seek participation. Plans to finalize Wednesday night for an event likely in January.

Bankers’ Reserve Yeomen Gesei Bankers’ Raserve Yeomen Ang

Conservation of Timber Upsets Cheap Lumber Talk

Conservation of timber upsets cheap lumber talk as population growth and housing demand collide with limited virgin timber. The article argues lumber quality has improved with no cost increase due to better standing timber and advanced machinery, explaining why cheaper lumber is unlikely.

Garbage problem in the city prompts incinerator plan

The Magentine board of health weighs incinerator construction to burn city waste. City Engineer C H Young forecasts a cost under two thousand dollars with fuel revenue from light or power. Previous dumps will be abandoned as burning is proposed for economic disposal amid ongoing city finances.

Magentine Enginser Young

Students Return for the Holidays in Muscatine

Muscatine welcomes back college and prep school students returning for Christmas and New Year visits. Among those present are Nave Deon Anding and his sister, plus others who studied away. More students arrive Friday and Saturday, expected to make the holidays unusually active. Dr. W. L Johnston of Hershey Building in Muscatine is noted for name and throat care.

Saote Wiest Muscatine

Reformed Church 10 Celebrate Christmas Program

The First Reformed Church hosts a Christmas program on Christmas night at seven with many Holland language recitations and songs. Rev H Mollema leads, featuring readings, hymns, dialogues, and student performances by the church school and infant classes.

First Reformed Church Christos H. Mollema Asslate Entertainment Holland H. Mol Jema Rorstdag Gertrude Yook Farle Simons Agun Wallace Nywaide Bethle Ywassink Pater Wilkins Christman Gifts Bronkeania Our Guides Henti Ellos Caple Jorus’ Geboarte Adriann Yaelayk Theodore Llahbe James Sy Wassinis Jesus Herman Hocksema Edna TeStrake Erstfeest Willam Yseldyle Christ George Suwnasalak Mao Liehbe Viola Rico Willy Suwarslal Plains Christine Smit Little Stranger Bronkema Della Sywassin Marian Sy Christmas Ring KK Bethlshem Marian Asslnk Bate of Bethlehem Nottle TeSeraire Three Kings Regina Liebhe Hannah Nicolay Gen Weeskind Akerstagond Borsie Veenschaaten Rte Sonani

Utterly Wretched Nervous Prostration Remedy Found

Upper Bern Pa reader writes of years of nervous prostration and poor appetite. After using various remedies with no relief, Hood's Sarsaparilla improved health and strength. The letter claims pure blood strengthens nerves and promotes better digestion. Encourages purchase of Hood's Sarsaparilla tablets.

Miao Minerva Revtingar Upper Bern Hood

Closing Recitation at Esther TeStrake Service

Final ceremony includes closing recitation Good Night by Esther TeStrake and distribution of gifts followed by a benediction as attendees depart in quiet reflection.

Esther TeStrake

Christmas Season Fire Safety Urges Caution in Stores and Homes

State Fire Marshal issues a Christmas safety circular urging merchants and parents to halt fire risks. Advice covers ventilated show windows, clear sales rooms, nightly cleanup, working extinguishers, and personal responsibility for fires in the first five minutes. Also warns against inflammable decorations, candles, and drafts near trees.

Trew Roe

Creatore's Band Delights Muscatine Audiences At Grand Theatre

Muscatine music lovers enjoyed a varied program by the Banda Verdi directed by Sig. Francesco Creatore at the Grand Theatre. The capable ensemble, praised as one of America’s finest, performed selections from renowned composers with precision and graceful execution, earning enthusiastic applause and encores.

Muscatine Banda Verdi Sig Francesco Creatore Grand Theatre America

Commission Report Battles Court Power On Transcontinental Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports to Congress on the 2th annual findings, challenging the Commerce Court's review power. It focuses on transcontinental freight rates and the Pacific coast versus interior points, arguing rates are shaped by market forces and water competition and that courts cannot review rate decisions. The document notes 652 cases disposed, 681 complaints filed, and 12 inquiries initiated.

Washington Interstate Commercce Commission Commerce Court Congress Atlantic Interstate Commerce Commission Pacific Coast United States inter-Rocky Mountain Pareilie Coast Atust Constals Sion New York San Francisco Reno Padsils Ate

Tariff complaints and hearings cited in commission records

The record details suspensions of tariffs with proposed rates, 3 859 claims, and 5 723 relief applications under the long and short haul rule. It notes 942 hearings across sessions in Washington and other locations, with over 5 000 pages of testimony.

Champions Plan Big Celebration

Members of the Champion Rose company anticipate the January observance of the forty seventh anniversary of the founding. The exact date falls on a Sunday this year and the observance may be moved to Saturday or Monday. Plans for programs are to be announced and a dancing party is planned as a highlight of the evening.

Champion Rose Company

West Liberty Gazette Some Town Visit and Travel Notes

West Liberty Ia December 21 Deloss Morris returns to Austin Minn after weeks visiting relatives and conducting business Lou Romaine leaves for Torrington Wyoming to stay indefinitely K W Stewart and Bery Childs visit Davenport James Black visits Atalissa Wyiesenese Dr Brisbine and wife and Ace Brisbine and wife depart for Cheyenne Wyoming to visit parents Urben Lodge guests in Iowa City J E McIntosh attends Muscatine business and returns home Clark Nichols and Mrs Walter Windus visit Iowa City Thomas McCarty of Cedar Rapids conducts business and visits relatives Mrs Byron Wright and son Kenn head to West Branch for Xmas with Mary J Wright Carrie McClun visits Iowa City Robert Graham of Iowa City spends time in town Miss Ruth Fisher leaves for Solon for Xmas vacation Else Block of Atalissa visits town Warry Hall returns from Ames for Xmas with Ae Hall family Mesdames C Greco and sister leave

West Liverty Deloss Morris Austin Minn Lou Romaine Torrington Wromink Messera K. W. Stewart Bery Childs Davenport Jas. Black Dr. Brisbine Acalis Ace Brisbine Cheyenne Wyoming C. Brisbine Urben Lodge Iowa City J. E. McIntosy Muscatine Clark Nichols Walter Windus Blanch Thomas McCarty Cedar Rauids Byron Wright Kenn Noth West Branch Mary J. Wright Carrie McClun Towa City Robert Graham Ruth Fisher Toy Solon Lows Else Block Atalissa Warry Hall Ames Ae Hall Fifth Street Mesdames C Greco Aueuter

Local Shoppers Travel Through Muscatine and Vinton Visits

Rerae and Rabe were seen shopping in Muscatine on Wednesday and returning home in the evening. Mrs. Haynes of Vinton Iowa is visiting her daughter Lena Pisher this week. Mrs. Lola Bennedict, who spent the week with sister Mrs. Ben Gheen in Davenport, Davenport, returned home Wednesday evening.

Rerae Rabe Muscatine Mrs. Haynes Vinton, Ta Lena Pisher Irs Lola Bennedict Ben Gheen Davennart

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