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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

2

Brief City Council Meeting Predicted On Paving

City officials expect a short session this evening due to holidays and slow outdoor work. The main item is likely the new paving proposal while the Ford paving project and town development await a supervisor report and extended extensions. Mayor McNutt notes cooperation with county supervisors and the city, with no action until a supervisor report is received.

Ford Company FR. &. McNutt Ataten Hocure Suporvigors

Old Time Remedy Promises Pure Blood

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine for purifying and enriching the blood to relieve scrofula catarrh dyspepsia and other ailments. It claims the tonic is pure safe and tested, urging readers to buy from any drug store.

Hood Tina

Wagering Death After Hunting Accident In Urgent Condition

IFe and death threats emerge as Goo C Plopp lies in grave danger after a hunting accident three days ago. Plopp was shot through the body while chasing a rabbit with a 4 622 calibre rifle and remains in a most serious state. physicians note little change, while Dr W J Vandevor hopes he can endure several days to improve.

Goo Ataton

Musicians' Union Dance Draws 300 Couples at Armory

More than 200 couples attended the Musicians' Union dance at the Armory last evening, with 14‑piece orchestra. Dances began at dusk and ran to 1 o'clock as preparations shift toward an annual banquet at the Country Club.

Musichins’ Union Gety Naw Armory Dancs Tha Union

Start Cutting of Ice Tuesday But Weather Delays

Ice men plan to begin cutting on the Misalkelo river thawed by continued cold. Thickness reaches seven and a half inches, with 14 old flaid near Mad orenk na Hoon ax. George Rosenmund of Nosenmund and Kueblar says cutting could start Tuesday of next week, forecast to add about two inches. A crew scraped snow and forty men, eleven teams, prepare to yield four thousand tons in about two weeks if conditions stay favorable. Kin­sley Cutting Now also begins, noting quality ice with clear sections above the third dam. Capacity about 3,000 tons, with a crew of 25 men and 13 teams.

Misalkelopi George Rosenmund Nosenmund and Kueblar Fim Madorenk Na Tesla Aurtnes Kinsley S& &. Kingley Foo Denier Tie Hin Fee Homex Lwty

James Sinkler at Final Rest

James Sinkler died Monday and his final rites were held yesterday afternoon at Whe Fawcett and Mathodst Wpiycopal church. Services were conducted by Mov. Le A Grad and translated by Rov. J. C. Milica. Interment was in Harper cemetery. Pallbearers included Henry Holt AnnaC Longatreth Hormaan Strake A H Klapper Geo Brogan and Andrew Anderson.

Samos Sinkler Holt Fawcett and Mathodst Mov le A. Grad J. C. Milica Maida Harper Cemetery Henry Holt Annac Longatreth Hormaan Strake H. Klapper Geo. Brogan Anedraw Anderson

Orpheum Theatre Presents 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

A new Universal feature arrives at the Orpheum Theatre. The underwater adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea stars Captain Nemo and a vast production, with over 400 Kenan and 2,000 actors, capturing Jules Verne in a landmark photoplay.

Orpheum Theatre Universal Mn Company Jules Verdo Keenan Nemo

Dental treatment ad offers painless care and consultation

An old ad promises mild safe dental care with no pain or cutting and invites readers to call for a free consultation at the Davenport office, with directions and contact details.

Ehigey Mulan Buvingy Davenport

Corn Show Delights County at Lone Tree Opera House

Dec 21 Muscatine county records a highly successful corn show at Lone Tree opera house. Sixty entries, $100 in merchandise, a beautiful loving cup awarded to top exhibitors, and premiums listed for yellow, white, and other corn classes. Judging by TW Mer ril county agent, entries showed uniform quality and strong breeding, with several exhibitors earning multiple awards.

Tone ‘Reo Lone Tree Opearn Yeaterday Princr Roland Sherburne Farmery Mors Chants’ Savings Bank of London Merril Muscatine Sherburn Rene William Fouchok Clark ‘Ioster T Horring Brothers Nichola Claw Denonra Forest Kale Wiia Moyer Touts Lamba Hoye Girla Ton Anra Walkar Sholaddy Warren Morrison Win Showo Traynor Wiliam Moyer Accond Morris Kolko Prand

Yuletide Banquet At First Baptist Church Notches Cheer

A large crowd attended the Yuletide banquet of the Barner class Sunday school at the First Baptist church. Delta Alpha girls served a sumptuous meal and Rev J W Graves spoke on present needs. The program included music by G W Porter and a duet with Mr Porter and Miss Gladya Hudler. A box gift from the Daracak concluded the evening.

First Baptist Church Barner Delta Alpha Girls Waa H. B. Capro J. W.W. Craves Taraca Mise Gladya Hudler Msgr Rebecca Hartman

Christmas Tree Ready for Community Celebration in Square

The decorated monster Christmas tree in the square is now wired for 160 descents and ready for tonight's community celebration at Aquater Chapel. A large illuminated star crowns the top, with multicolored lights and tinkling decorations swaying with the wind. Schools and churches report strong rehearsals and growing anticipation for carols and programs.

Tate Christmias

Minslasipp! Dreadnaught to be launched January 5

Nawport News reports that the dreadnaught Minslasipp!, now guiding here, will be launched January 5. The silver service from the old battleship Missiedppl. Qe thined upon sale to the Greek government will be presented to the new ship.

Nawport News

Musterole Relief for Sore Muscles and Aches

An old fashioned mustard plaster alternative, Musterole is a clean white ointment made from mustard oil and home simples. Rub on the sore area for quick relief, easing back and joint pain, sore throat, bronchitis, neuralgia, headaches, and more.

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