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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
10
Numerous short items about residents traveling to Davenport Fairfield Cone and Keota for visits and holidays. Advertisements promote 5% and 6% Iowa farm mortgages from Titus Loan & Investment Co. with addresses and calls for investors. Community updates include shopping, travel plans, and family visits across Muscatine Letts Nichols Union and nearby towns.
Santa Claus visited Musserville M. E. church Friday for a cantata titled Santa's Reception by the Sunday school department. William M. Stark played Santa, Adelia James Mrs. Claus, with Nickie by Austin Hoopes, Uncle Sam by Will Fischer, and Columbia by Gladys Johnson. The program featured fairies, brownies, Indian maidens, and the Stingy Man, plus a Christmas tree and remembrances for children.
Former Muscatine resident and Muscatine High School graduate Beatrix Oliver has joined Margaret Illington in The Whirlwind at the Lyric Theatre Chicago. She recently moved with her parents and sister to Chicago and studied drama while earning praise from her amateur performances last winter in The Young Mrs Winthrop.
Two programs to be offered at Mulford Congregational church set for Sunday and Monday evenings at 7 o'clock. Sunday features the cantata and assorted recitations and songs by the Sunday school and various classes with a Christmas tree and candy distribution for children. Monday offers the remainder of the cantata, more selections, a wreath drill, and further Christmas activities concluding with the distribution of candy boxes.
Keokuk correspondent notes in Sporting News that release of Quincy fuels league turmoil as President Justice struggles to keep pace with Three I politicians. If Quincy enters, Waterloo replaced. Dubuque may shrink further after recent sale and potential move to Decatur. Cedar Rapids backs a franchise if Waterloo is included.
Advert says the cough remedy cures colds quickly, prevents pneumonia tendencies, contains no narcotics, and can be given to babies and adults. sold by all dealers.
Advertises Prof A Latifi a clairvoyant who calls people by name, predicts marriages and dating outcomes, reunites couples, and diagnoses illnesses while in a clairvoyant state. Claims perfect success with guaranteed satisfaction or no fee. Open daily 9 am to 9 pm.
The piece notes a split with the southern group altering the circuit. It warns the Central might struggle to fill Quincy’s vacancy and mentions Hannibal’s possible withdrawal upon Quincy’s retirement. It hints Hannibal may pursue Three-I aspirations if factions clash, but dismisses the idea as impractical.
New York Dec. 24 The contest board of the A A A suspended Barney Oldfield for twelve months for actions at an outlaw meet at Ascot Park Los Angeles. The Benz Prince Henry Benz Vanderbilt Darracq and Knox cars are banned for a year. J Alex Sloane Oldfield's manager Leslie Henry the Pacific Coast Motor Racing association and Ascot Park track also face suspensions.
A fragment describes lung hemorrhage and a remedy with Dr Kings New Discovery priced 50c and 1 90. It notes M Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as seller. The piece adds Mrs S Lee returning home to Fredonia after shopping in Muscatine.
Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, says he will fight Al Kaufman for his share if a $30,000 purse is provided for his end. Kaufman has challenged Johnson, with a potential match in six months to a year. Moran in Boston vents frustration as Ad Wolgast blocks a title shot on Moran’s terms.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a guaranteed wound healer. It claims relief for cuts and injuries with a razor, a gunshot, or rusty nails and cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the retailer.
Creston Iowa December 24 J O Kenny admitted robbing Foster drug store Thursday night of 77 dollars saying he stole the cash to buy Christmas presents for his daughter.
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