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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
3
A torn OCR filled with business listings and notices from a late era newspaper page. It references Musalny papers, groceries and stores in multiple cities, and several advertising agencies. The text includes postal and telegraphic contact details, advertising rates, and staff roles such as publisher and city editor.
An editorial from the Des Moines Register and Leader analyzes Billy Sunday’s Des Moines revival, contrasting today’s Sunday with the 1903 campaign. It discusses crowd enthusiasm, the power of his methods, and the lasting impact on participants, with observers split on Sunday’s approach and effectiveness.
The piece argues Mr. Sunday wields influence from deep, practical knowledge of human nature and sin. It lauds his organizational strength and mass prayer rallies, noting Philadelphia campaigns drew over 100000 in a day. It credits his front line assault on sin and predicts long lasting impact on Des Moines society.
Nation's Capital reports Sen Cumming and Sen Kenyon lead a push to remove the Seamen's bill from committee and advance safety standards. La Follette and allies seek passage. Debate touches on London treaty ratification, prohibition, suffrage, and varied political maneuvering in Congress.
Clippings from the Mus ettine Journal recall the later part of 1864 with gaps. Forty years ago Prof Gradg teased a forthcoming civic musical treat after New York. A concert by local pupils promised a refined display of violin piano and vocal talent.
A compact retrospective recalls events from 30 years ago including a Sunday observation, plus social gatherings and civic notes. It highlights Miss Wingle Glossur hosting a refined afternoon with young ladies, and mentions changes in Brigade Inspector duties, with Capt. C. W. Kemble appointed for small arms practice. A 10 years ago item notes Rev. J. W. Summerville aiding St. Paul Brotherhood setup in Oska loosa.
An account of Major Carnes, his regimental duties, and the execution of a young Confederate spy named Charles Thanissoo. The case details his northern origins, false village story, and the final scenes as troops formed a square for the shot. The narrative contrasts the spy's calmness with the officer's guarded handling of the affair.
A home remedy promises gray hair vanish with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Apply with sponge or brush, strand by strand, to achieve dark, glossy hair by morning and prevent dandruff. Sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 East Second Street.
The lad faced execution after being confronted by Major Carnes and a civilian spy in a tense stand off. The Major saluted and fainted as the spy whispered the name Father, triggering a fatal outcome seen by a thousand witnesses. The execution proceeded and the major died alongside the spy, revealing a shared secret.
Mrs Mary Wolford has returned to St Louis after visiting here. Ora Logan left after two weeks with relatives to visit a brother in Badwater Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas and Miss Sylvia Heath attended the wedding supper of Mr and Mrs Guy Forbes at the Nelson home. Mart and Ray Hamilton with Tom Hawkins aided J H Krider in hauling bags to Stepola last Friday. Alfred Erickson landed bags in Conesville Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Tipton hosted an oyster supper Tueg?
Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas Miss Sylvia Heath Mr and Airs Walter Morgan and Jivo 8005 Randall and Albert Mr say Mrs Georga Moore and Miss Elda and iMrod Beckom
Colubts Junction Iowa dec 21 a long list of local residents and visitors mingled through muscatine area events and holiday gatherings. Edna Shellabarger Ruth Brown Vivian Griffith and many others spent saturday visiting relatives and attending small social functions. William and Warren Reg jae headed to Corning to stay with relatives while Ethel Thompson cared for her mother ninety year old Melinda Spaord who remains ill.
A fragment lists attendees including Bonnie Hopkins Mildred Ans Ruth Jennings Wilma Duncan Agnes Knott Lelia Welsch Pearl Baker May Duncan Merle Dean Charlotte Mulhern Anna Ste Curler Hadys Bouton Fern Vox Rose Richl ey Ruth Stobe Carol Paxson Ruby O'Neil at a Christmas event for teachers and a meat enjoraoleum was spent.
Crawfordsville lines report residents arriving home from Ohio for vacation and others heading to Florida for the winter. Mrs Elmonds of South Dakota visits aunt Mrs Campbell, while Mrs Barnes and daughter return from Viola after visiting her son Harvey Barnes. H S seniors host teachers in the Domestic Science room, and juniors honor Ey er at Griffith. Mrs McCleary improves after eczema illness. Maggie Conn’s marriage announced at J F Taylor home in Sullivan Ohio. Carrie Parser departs tonight for Monmouth after a two week stay.
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