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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
10
In Laurel building annex a display of handmade toys by third to eighth grade pupils under Miss Jeannette Hart showcases animals of moving mechanized form and artful pieces. The items were crafted with simple tools and will be given to poor children at Community Christmas tree services.
K C Teeter government inspector of mill work was robbed while staying at a local hotel. He says coins and other jewelry worth over 300 dollars were stolen, with a watch that belonged to his late wife also taken. He noticed the loss two weeks ago and informed police yesterday after a quiet search failed.
W Mr Teeter left for Ottumwa last night but expected to continue efforts to recover his prized possessions. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during our recent bereavement and for the many beautiful offerings from Mrs W E Scannel and family.
A large crowd attended a lecture and entertainment last evening at Macabee hall under the auspices of the local Socialist organization. The show drew many Socialists and their friends.
Miss Lulu Peck of Davenport entertained with vocal and piano solos while Master Arvid Qweun of Rock Island offered a number of selections. Edgar Owens of Rock Island gave the principal address on Socialist Organization. A prize drawing followed the lecture, with Miss Mabellis winning a sack of flour and F. Grade taking the second prize. Refreshments were served and phonograph selections and dancing continued. Further lectures are planned for the winter season.
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