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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
7
Community notices announce a dance at Summit Halliday on December 26 with entertainment and social appeal. An advertising item references landlord protections against rent by Toy of rent and lists J. W. Mark and Son and removal notice. Dr Husted has moved his office to the third floor of GA Bank. Bids called for special attention to fitting of glasses.
Ames hosts the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' Association annual exhibit from December 28 to January 3 at Iowa State College. A $4,000 prize pool will be awarded, with $2,000 in cash and the rest merchandise. Exhibitors who have won first prizes before may not win cash prizes. amateurs may win cash ribbons. New rules let exhibitors keep their samples. auction sales to cover show costs end. Meetings of the corn and grain growers and the state experiment association accompany the event, highlighting soil and cereal research.
The lodge notes there will be no meeting this week and that the next gathering is scheduled for December 31. By order of the Curator. A. La Madden, Secretary. A bold weather proposition accompanies Mundt Storm Burayokdy, a note of unusual activity.
The First M E Sunday school presents a Christmas cantata Who Helps Santa Claus on Friday December 25 at 7 30 pm to raise funds for the church relief fund. Ninety scholars in primary junior and intermediate departments perform with roles for Tom O Connor Theo dore Gottbrecht and others. Final rehearsal Thursday at 2 pm. A Christmas treat will be distributed after the program.
A New York reader reports severe itching on the hand lasting seven months ended after using Reginol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The testimonial claims quick relief and urges trial with free sample from Resinol department.
A community Christmas program lists songs and recitations performed by local students and groups. Highlights include The Pir Trees by Carl Paetz and Harold Schmidt, Stockings In a Row, Signs of Christmas, A Christmas Eve, A Merry Christmas, Good Cheer, Silent Night, and A Closer Walk With God. Participants include Maynard Satterthwaite Esther Bryant Helen Shields Myrtle Shoemaker Ralph Eckhart Verda Teltseh and Ilso Me Connaha with various choirs and a pastor address.
Community programme at Spangler's Chapel features songs recitations and exercises. Highlights include Sleep Little Baby Sleep by Freda and Barbra Exo, Christmas Greeting by Clarence Schoamaker, Poor Santa Claus by Hazel Bryant and The Christmas Pie by six girls along with solos duets and quartets.
Muscatine manufacturers are urged to contribute to the Iowa exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition. H W Metzger of the Muscatine Commercial Club reports a letter from Woodworth Clum of the Iowa Commission requesting local firms prepare displays for the Iowa building at the Frisco Fair. The commission aims to show Iowa’s manufacturing and agricultural strengths, possibly including pearl button production as a local showcase.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to relieve cold and catarrh. It claims quick relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to clear nasal passages and reduce mucus. The copy targets stuffed nose headaches and nighttime breathing issues, urging readers to ask their druggist for a small bottle.
The Ames College Glee Club of 34 singers will perform in concert next year under Epworth League auspices at First Methodist Church on March 18, with a tour planned to Davenport Clinton and Muscatine among eastern Iowa towns. The event aims to rank among the state’s best choral groups.
The body of Hans Hemb, a machinist, was found among the ruins of the machine shop in the Illinois Iron and Bolt company plant at Carpentersville after a fire was extinguished. The body was burned. Local reports say the loss is confirmed by officials.
Mrs Anna M Keck 78 died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs C Braunworth 1103 Haat Pront street after a general physical breakdown. Born March 9 1836 in Kremling Blerson Germany she came to the United States as a young woman. She married John G Keck May 4 1859 and lived in Wapello before moving to Burlington May 20 1908. Survived by four sons John Fred Henry Louis and Mrs C Braunworth. remains to be taken to Wapello for interment tomorrow with Rev L B Kettle officiating.
Paris reports praise from newspapers across the political spectrum for Premier Viviani and House Speaker Deschanel after a historic parliament sitting. They hailed the display as a magnificent manifestation of national unity called for by President Poincaré at the war’s start, with one paper warning against degeneracy during peacetime.
Wilton residents and visitors moved between Wilton and Muscatine on Tuesday. Mrs Graebner, Miss Cronin, Mrs Henderson, Mrs Wills, Mrs Cory, Mrs Clark, and other locals spent the day visiting friends or handling affairs in Muscatine or Davenport. Several men like Wickes, Kirkpatrick, Cockshoot, Hanley, and Joe Baker conducted business in nearby towns before returning home by evening.
Goon's business Visit in Davenport Miss Louise Maurer Armin ta Blank were passengers to Davenport Tuesday afternoon where they spent the evening with friends. Mrs C E White came from Atabesa Tuesday noon to visit townsfolk. Miss Lola and Miss Alice Wilkerson visited Muscatine Tuesday and returned with Mrs W G Griffith who traveled to Muscatine Tuesday morning to visit relatives.
Twenty men slaughtering pigs on a farm one mile from Delmont were frightened when a meteor fell about half a mile away. The object burst with a loud report, buried itself several feet in the ground, and appeared white hot on impact. The explosion was heard for miles.
State of Iowa Muscatine County probate notice opens with a decedent Peter Behrmann. The hearing for the will is set for January 11 1914 at the district court with interested parties invited to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. W S McKee clerk of the district court lists F W and Louise Eversmeyer attorneys.
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