Preseal Program at Columbus Junction High School
Pupils of Columbus Junction grade school present December 23 program at the High School building. Orchestra selection and songs include Santa Claus by Summers Carpenter Edwards Smith. Drills by lower grades and a play The Great Pumpkin Case Guff vs Muff, with recitations and a Christmas drill by 6th and 7th grades. Additional performances include Peace Angel Earl Lewis and Bird a Christmas Carol print.
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Columbus Junction
Santa Claus
Harry Summers
Billy Carpenter
Harry Edwards
Paul Smith
Caryl Carr
Evelyn Wagner
Margaret Bliven
Florence Haight
Laurane Bolenback
Florence Parkins
Bonnie Klotz
Edna Cavin
Arva McElwain
Hello Santa The Message by Second Grade
A humor sketch titled Hello Santa The Message by Second Grade features a five scene comedy performance. The piece highlights playful dialogue and lighthearted festive misadventure as young performers act out the holiday message.
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Santa
Fifty Dollars for Family Compensation Drive
Co workers at the Bottom Plant held a tag day last Saturday for the McKee and Bliven button plant. Employers and employees raised $50 presented to W. Brown of Lucas street whose family has suffered diphtheria twice. The gift was greatly appreciated.
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McKee & Bliven
W. Brown
Lucas Street
Livingston county to probe Hamlin death injuries by guards
Pontiac Ill Dec 22 The Livingston county grand jury at the January term will again probe the case of the death of William Hamlin of Quincy county said to have died of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by guards.
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Pontiac
Ill
Livingston County
William Hamlin
Quincey County
Thumb Laceration at Roach and Musser Plant
Elmer Yeater suffered a severe left thumb laceration while operating a ripsaw at the Roach and Musser sash and door plant last evening around five o clock. Company physician Dr. J L Klein treated the injuries.
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Roach & Musser
Elmer Yeater
J. L. Klein
Queen Wilhelmina in Interesting Condition Reported
The Hague December 22. It was officially announced in the chamber of deputies that Queen Wilhelmina is in an interesting condition. The statement was met with cheers and bravos from nearly all members. The event is expected early in the spring.
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The
Hague
Chamber of Deputies
Wilhelmina
Fairbank Engines at Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street
Red Jacket pumps and U S separators displayed at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street. The Fairbank engines showcasing likely indicate a local hardware or machinery sale setting with named vendors.
Clarissa Encouraged as She Orders Flour
Clarissa keeps spirits high while placing an order for a sack of Gold Medal Flour, with MALINDa sounding like a nickname or cue.
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Clarissa
Malinda
Treasurer Finds Assessments Valid in Griffin Estate Case
The 1908 assessment of 40000 on the Maria G. Griffin estate stands, with back taxes likely totaling about 3200 for city and county unless taken to district court. The treasurer notes 1904 should have been 31285 and increases through 1907 to 36285. Hearing on the J. G. Will estate assessment is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Maria G. Griffin
C. R. Stafford
J. G. Will
Names of Dead Men in Rudowitz Case Revealed Compromise
In Chicago on December 22 Martin Jurow, a key witness in the Rudowitz extradition case, agreed to disclose the names demanded by Attorney Rigby for the Russian government or face a year in the house of correction. Jurow stated he would not reveal names of those alive who would face hanging or exile.
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Chicago
Martin Jurow
Rudowitz
Jarow
Bethea
United States District Court
Rigby
House of Correction
Jurow
New Electric Journal Sign Lights Iowa Avenue
The Journal erected a $200 electric sign at its corner building now in operation each evening. It serves as advertising and adds to the illumination of Iowa avenue between Second and Third streets, lighting the alley on both sides. It is described as one of the city’s handsomest signs and the only electric sign on Iowa avenue.
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Journal
Iowa Avenue
Second
Notable Names Declared in Graveyard Inquiry
An interpreter states he will name the dead if asked. Before Judge Foote he names his brother John aged 16 slain by Cossacks, a man named Rehfa who tortured and killed John Grema, and Techancha, both shot to death in Russia.
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United States
Foote
John
Rehfa
John Grema
Techancha
Russia
Burning of Old Boat on Lake Front in Chicago
Thousands watched the burning of the Eagle, an old passenger boat, towed two miles out, coated with oil and tar and set ablaze. Many misread it as a tragedy while a life-saving captain dispatched a tug to assist, unaware the fire was deliberate.
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Chicago
Ill
Lake Front
Mrs Briggs Granted Divorce in District Court
Mrs Dora Briggs was granted a divorce from Oliver Briggs by Judge D W Jackson. The decree was filed today, with C A W Kent serving as counsel for the plaintiff.
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Dora Briggs
Oliver Briggs
D. W. Jackson
C. A. W. Kent
Letters for Muscatine Post Office Week Ending December 22 1908
List of unclaimed letters at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending December 22 1908. Men’s list includes Ike M. Cohen Warren Crawford G Eastman John Hoehl Jr George L Jehring E J McCoy Vermica Nollman Irving Probasco Frank Rife Elias Scoemaker Emmry Smith Homer Smith Albert Strain A White. Ladies list includes Mrs George Boadman Mrs Minnie Gordon Mrs Lena Lewis Mrs Mellie Rogers Mrs L S Roush Mrs Mary C Smith Sarah Underwood. Callers please say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Ike M. Cohen
Warren Crawford
G. Eastman
John Hoehl, Jr
George L. Jehring
E. J. McCoy
Vermica Nollman
Irving Probasco
Frank Rife
Elias Scoemaker
Emmry Smith
Homer Smith
Albert Strain
A. White
For a Lame Back Liniment Remedy Advise
Guidance on using Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain before applying a warm flannel wrap. Massage for five minutes twice daily and bind a dampened flannel over the injured area. Promotes quick relief and claims widespread drugstore availability.
Consul Appointed in Chicago for Sweden
Henry S. Mahnschen, cashier of the state bank of Chicago, was named vice consul for Sweden at Chicago. The consular district covers Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Missouri and Arkansas.
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Chicago
Ill
Henry S. Mhenschen
State Bank of
Sweden
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Wanted Kids 10 Keep Off Terraces
A terse notice warns children away from the new government building terraces as repeated repairs strain patience. Superintendent Oliver and Postmaster McNutt pledge closer monitoring and vow to catch the next offender who damages government property.
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Sam
Oliver
McNutt
Uncle Sam
Warning to Parents on Children’s Destructive Play
The piece warns parents that allowing their children to engage in dangerous play near terraces could lead to serious consequences. It notes that a United States commissioner could hear the charge, potentially resulting in a large fine up to $500.
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Terrace-Ward
United States
Markets Tidbit Wheat and Corn Lead Jones Grains
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market reports May wheat opening at 1.05 with close near 1.06, December at 1.01. May corn opens 60c with December at 57c. Oats May opens 51c with December around 49.4c. Pork January 15.95, Lard 9.30, Ribs 8.27, Rye cash 75, Barley 59 64c, Timothy 3.85, Clover 9.15.
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Chicago
St Louis Grain Market Report Dec 22
Wheat for May priced at 1.06. Corn quoted at 59 5/8. Oats at 50 1/2. Market notes from St Louis location dated December 22.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Report Dec 22
Peoria market notes corn No 3 sells at 57 cents. Auction and price details reflect widespread trading activity across the corn sector with price stability shaping today’s board.
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Peoria
New York Grain Market Report
New York New Yorkgrain market closes with Wheat May at 1.10 and corn at 67 4 cents. Market notes indicate steady demand and firm tones across grain futures as traders eye supply shifts and weather outlooks.
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New York
N. Y
Lone Tree Happenings Include Holiday Visits and Basketball Win
In Lone Tree Iowa on December 22 H C Lane of West Liberty was seen on the streets. Visitors include Mrs Will Griffith and baby from Waterloo and Mrs Frank Thomas with her three children from Newton visiting Rev Phillips and family. School breaks Friday for two weeks. Christmas events are planned at the Methodist and Reformed churches. Lone Tree also notes a local wedding at M F Warshare on December 16 and a basketball victory for the town.
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Lone Tree
H. C. Lane
West Liberty
Will Griffith
Waterloo
Hess
Frank Thomas
Newton
Rev. Phillips
M. E. Parsonage
Thomas
Phillips
Fannie Douglass
White
South Dakota
Earl Richey
Emory Carr
Ringgold County
Emma Liska
Town City
M. F. Warshare
Rev
D. Phitlins
Mies Roca Dvorak
George Tuneenist
Vola Tuneantet
Grand Faces Nichols Team In Tuesday Evening Game
A Tuesday evening matchup pits Grand against Nichols in a cross town or nearby venue. The result could affect standings and local sports bragging rights as both teams aim for a win on the court.
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Nichols
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