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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
Advert describes Papa's Cold Compound as a remedy for colds and flu symptoms. It claims quick relief for head congestion sore throat sneezing cough and fever. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores with easy taste and no unwanted sensations.
Ben McCoy of McCoy and McCoy files in district court alleging the county failed to honor promised full reimbursement for legal services on tax collection matters. The petition claims 7500 plus interest at 6 percent from August 18, 1915, is due, citing an agreement for 15 percent of collections. County Attorney Thompson says the contract was cancelable and fees were already paid for prior work.
Commentary portrays Allied leaders reacting to Germany’s note via propagation success led by Count von Bernstorff and Wilson’s actions. Newspapers debate embargo risks on food and cotton, and Britain’s stance, urging caution and patience in a shifting wartime policy landscape.
A Berlin report notes a cautious American posture as President Wilson’s views diverge from opposing statesmen. The note signals the U S aims for neutral policy while awaiting a united European appeal and peace plans from both sides. European powers, suffering yet not at war, seek peace and caution over the second program of objectives amid tense central positions.
The Nichola ME Episcopal Sunday School will present a Christmas program Monday evening December 25. It includes hymns, recitations, solos, choir pieces and a nativity tableau with students such as Dorothy Luther, Wilmer Kirchner, Bernice Delsa, Dwight Duncan, Raymond P. Butler, Harvey W. Butejor, and Mildred Fowler performing various readings and songs from Joy to the World to Sweet Christmas Angels.
A mistyped report describes a judge delaying a verdict to Christmas morning after a minor assault charge against Cha, a colored individual, involving Harry Hompaon. The scene notes holiday timing and a verdict expected at Christmas.
Announcement states that the address on South America scheduled for Congregational Church on Sunday January 7 by Dr. Paul P. Peek of town college at Grinnell has been postponed one week and will be delivered January 14.
A chimney fire at Ed Will’s residence on 209 Mut Seventh Street caused a minor incident involving nearby trucks around 10 o'clock this morning. No damage was reported.
A garbled OCR passage hints at themes of neutrality and struggle. It mentions danger and a belief that American action could remove something, though the text is incomplete and difficult to parse for concrete facts.
Former local man with ship ownership and thirty years as president of the Atlantic Transport Line is noted as a Democrat and Baltimore native. The article lists his education, service to Secretary McAdoo, and experience in steamship services, fruit trade, and export business, detailing ties to the White House era and multiple roles in rail and shipping firms. It mentions other nominees including Mr White, a lumberman and exporter, and Brent Bern Vere, a Republican with railroad background, plus a note on Presbyterian church events and a public notice.
The Dutch Reformed Church will present a Christmas program at the church tonight at 7 00. The event is announced by those in charge and set for Christmas night at the church.
A listing of performers including D Vy Tackgon on clarinet, Elmer M Zeigler. anthem Hark the Ner al a pela Sing. Mrs Einhausen and Mire Aleiaus as a duet Bright Star of Nope. Mrs Minhausen Miss Althana. and organ chamber by Miss Eda Critz.
In Town City on date 22 Caughy inside a burning Ford coupe Don Price and Mrs Editi Stevenson barely escaped the vehicle before being burned. Price suffered clothing burn from back while Stevenson and Price were burned on face and hands. fireMEN contained with blankets and cream.
A forthcoming photoplay adapts Jules Verne’s prophecy saturated tale into a motion picture showing submarine scenes led by Captain Nemo. The film promises marvels of underwater life from Coral gardens to shark hunts, with scenes shot in ocean depths.
A report states that a person is charged with dumping hundreds of gallons of milk during the embargo conflict between the Northern Okio Producers' Association and Cleveland Distributors. The milk was destroyed as part of the dispute.
At the regular Aeolian Literary Society meeting held yesterday at the high school an interesting program was presented. Papers on the work of noted women were read by Tada Walton Annabel Fungard ner Aliee Meenin and Ruth Johnson. Try Thampson of Chicago returned home this morning after visiting his brother Herbert Thompson of List Ninth efrect.
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