Wilton Church Cantata Promises Delightful Christmas Program
Wilton prepares a Christmas cantata titled Santa Claus and the Christmas Candles. The program features children from various classes performing songs, recitations, and scenes under supervised instruction. Superintendent remarks, scriptural quotes, and a benediction conclude the church event.
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Joan Bennett
Ringgenverg
Clara
Santa Claus
Friederichson
Bacon
Alice Wilkorgen
Davie Moora
Fruitland Society Debates Railroads Next Session
Fruitland Literary society held a large meeting at Woodmen hall with Debaters T J Crone and Elmer Bening defeating Ast Martin and Jackson Mooney on the prompt dispute over whether railroads or steamships contributed more to national development The program featured multiple readings recitals and a planned debate January 8 on whether pulpit or newspaper wields greater influence The society plans to admit new members at the first meeting in the new year and postpones one session due to holidays
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Stepinship
Fruitland Literary Society
Woodmen Hall
Fruiland
T. J. Crone
Elmer Bening
Ast Martin
Jackson Mooney
Glen Kemp
Morris Strouse
Aga Martin
Lulu Davidson
Laura York
Ruth Strouse
Anson Strouse
Mildred Strouse
Riverside Notes and Local Happenings of Riverside
Riverside notes report social visits to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, sales by Peter Gerot and Joe Siiradel, church programs at M B and U B, a Christmas program by the pth school, revival services planned by Evangelists Smith and Scott, family travel including Grandma Cumings to Perry Oklahoma, and various minor events and illnesses around town.
Free Kidney Health Recipe Promises Quick Home Cure
An advertisement offers a no cost recipe for weak kidneys and bladder pain. It claims relief within a week from scalding and dribbling urine and other symptoms. Readers are urged to request the prescription by mail from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit.
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Ling
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Des Moines Clothings Aid for Muscatine Strikers Christmas
Des Moines civic groups donate clothing to Muscatine strikers. Union men box and ship items to Muscatine for distribution to needy children at Christmas. Labor leaders push state action to remove Muscatine officials amid a quiet Muscatine scene. Donations flow from across the country to support strikers with money and gifts for children.
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Nuacatine
Des Moines
Capital City
Muscatine
Dew Moines
Trick
Iowa Federation of Labor
Carroll
Alfibulty7
Dox Motnes
Vehildren
Muncatine
Belleville Visitor Injured After Stair Fall at 610 Eighth
Eva Gavolile, a Belleville resident visiting Mrs. Paul C. Bogey at 610 East Eighth Street, fell headfirst down stairs. She was unconscious, suffered facial bruises, and minor injuries, with doctors attending and expected full recovery.
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Phinglig
Mias
Eva Gavalle
Belleville
Wis
Mia
Paul C. Bogey
Eighth Street
Miax Gavolile
Thousands of Hogs Die In Local Epidemic
In Grundy Center Iowa area on December 13 a peculiar disease killed several thousand dollars worth of hogs. The illness affects the animals breathing organs and several herds have lost as many as 150 head.
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Grundy Center
Shuster's Mother Rejoices Over Son's Dismissal
Washington Dec. 23 Mrs. Wm. M. Shuster expressed relief at the dismissal of her son W. Morgan Shuster from the office of treasurer general of Perata in response to Russia's demand. She said no Christmas cheer could match this news as he returns home soon to Washington, iron.
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Perenin
Washington, D. C
Christman
Wm. M. Shuster
W. Morgan
Shuster
Perata
Bia
Russia
Mra
Wanking- Iron
Christmas Mail Deluge Hits Local Post Office Today
The Muscatine post office endures a tidal wave of holiday mail as hundreds of pounds arrive on incoming trains and long distance outgoing routes surge. Postmaster R. S. McNutt and staff, aided by carriers and clerks, work nonstop with extra help to sort and distribute mail while the open hours shift for Sunday and Christmas Day.
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Muscatine
Postal Department
R. 5. McNutt
McNutt
Grandview News Highlights and Local Visits
Frank Kemp of Rosedale visited the Kemp home in Grandview. Ruth Walters left for her parents in Grandview after a seventeen month illness. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church. The Congregational Sunday School plans a Christmas Eve program. Wm Thompson killed a seven and a half pound white jack rabbit. Miss Nettle Kent and Miss Ethel King shopped in Muscatine. Mrs D Walters visited Muscatine. The Grandview Lecture Course will host a New Year’s Eve program and debate at Krab’s Hall with speakers Affirmitive Holiday and Boozer, Negative Lamanaky and Zimmerman, followed by supper. Levi Hus and daughter Cate visited from Anita and Chicago. George Zimmerman attended to business in Muscatine. James Buster and Mrs Bert Kammerer shopped in Muscatine. Mesdames Chet Stephens and Roy McGill visited Muscatine. Mrs Adam Becky and daughter...
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Grandview
Frank Kemp
Rosedale
Jno. Kemp
Ruth Walters
John Walters
Congregational Church
Congregational Sunday School
Thompson
Nettle Kent
Muscatine
Ethel King
D. Walterd
Grandvylew Lecture
Krab's
Hell
A. L. Holiday
Boozer
Frank Lamanaky
Zimmerman
Levi Hus
Anita
Cate
Chicago
Well Known Lawyer Cured Of Eczema In Old Notice
A. Brandon attorney at law Queenville Ohio recounts a long battle with eczema after smallpox vaccination during 1832 and claims Cure by Cuticura Remedies. He details sores spreading across his face for years and describes rapid improvement after using Cuticura soap, ointment, and lotion. He urges others to try the products and notes continued health for over twenty years.
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Dea Moines
Hot Springs
Lebanon
Oblay
Brandon
Attorney-at-Lavy
Queenville
Potter D. & C. Corp
Dorton
Tuesday Movements in Muscatine Remain Busy
Misa Leona Adams rode to Muscatine as a passenger Tuesday morning with Mrs Addison Yeager of Fruitland visiting relatives there last week. Mrs Win Baker shopped in Muscatine Tuesday while Sam Latte headed to Florida Tuesday night to buy Toad. Misa Emma Hascher and brother Dewey were in town on business as Mrs Lea Werner traveled via Muscatine Monday. Elmer Goucenouwr of Illinois arrived Monday to handle local business.
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Muscatine
Misa Leona Adams
Addison Yeager
Fruitland
Win
Baker
Sam Latte
Florida
Toad
Misa Emma Hascher
Dewey
Lea Werner
Elmer Goucenouwr
Ilinais
EXTRA COACHES ON LOCAL TRAINS FOR HOLIDAYS
Des Moines report notes heavy Christmas travel with extra coaches attached to the Firefly and likely Western line trains. Overburdened crew and off schedule conditions persist as passengers seek homeward journeys. A Rock Island train carried seven express cars and a car of express matter was left behind. A stenographers' union organizing in Des Moines is also mentioned.
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Aeller
Maine
Musca~tine
Rock Igland
Onat
Des Moines Union Eyes Large Local Membership
The membership is expected to exceed 700, making it one of the largest locals in the city. Des Moines stenographers complain of long hours and small salaries in return for their efforts. A union rule reportedly will prohibit gum chewing during work hours as plans take shape for a preliminary meeting of membership applicants.
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Des Moines
Peace Dinner Draws Large Crowd in New York
More than 1,400 attendees have purchased tickets for a New York peace dinner next Saturday. President Taft will attend from Washington with many officials and spouses. J Pierpont Morgan offered to fund private cars for Taft and party, ensuring comfortable transport for guests.
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New York
Taft
Washington
Mempore
J. Pierpont Morgan
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