Muscatine Merchant Heads Large Iowa Merchants Syndicate
N. G. Lilly, manager of the B. W. Lilly store in Muscatine, was chosen president of the Iowa Merchants Syndicate, the state’s largest buying group. Des Moines hosted the annual meeting with all 14 members represented. The group reports substantial savings through bulk purchasing, including a $200,000 white goods order, and plans a major post New Year sale in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Lilly
Mnnager
B. W. Lilly
Lowa Merchants Syndicate
Iowa
Lilly
C. Vetter
Iowa City
Des Moines
Chages
Muscatine
Ha Ig 2
Make Many Gains Claim of French at German Entrenchments
Report of a French assault on German positions describes repeated bombardment and a furious infantry charge. Observers say the French advance faced no German counterfire and left the trenches shattered, with many casualties among both sides.
German and Allied Troop Estimates Clash On Eastern Front
Reports debate Austro German troop numbers from 1 006 000 to 1 400 009 while Austria Hungary edges to exceed the figure as concentration nears completion. Hindenburg calls Lodz occupation the turning point, Christmas plans spread through armies, and renewed Austrian push toward Serbia is foretold after Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aussia
Petrograd
Lodiz
von Hindenhurs
Associated Press
George
Sorvia
Belgrade
Budapest
Muscatine Couple Licensed to Wed
A Muscatine Journal brief reports Curtis W. Doliman and Jeanetta Van Flemert of Afasentine were issued a marriage license in Peorth Illinois. Both are noted as well known locally with Doliman formerly deputy county auditor and now a bookkeeper at Muscatine Lumber and Box Co. and the bride an employee of the Automatic Button Company. They plan to reside in Muscatine. Further local notes cover December 24 interurban trips to Sioux City and Muscatine, church attendance, and social visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromt Peorth
Illnois
Curtis W. Doliman
Jeanetta van Flemert
Afasentine
Dolman
Muscatine
Vollmer urges contraband ban to keep us out of war
Washington congressman Vollmer of Iowa warned that the United States risks entanglement in the European war unless Congress approves a plan to ban contraband shipments and inspect neutral vessels. He criticized censorship of a neutral Swiss letter and urged state department action to stop interference with neutrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
State Department
Volmer
Iowa
Vollmer
Mr. Vollmer
C. A. Ficke
Davenport
Mr. Fiecks
Mra. Ficke
Great Britain
Germany
England
Von
Congress
Christmas Services at St Marys Church
Christmas services at St Marys RC church include High Mass at 8 and 10:30 with two low masses at 3:30 and 10:30. Rev Henry Takkenberg assists Rev J I Grieser. music features Silent Night Adeste Fideles and O Salutaria with choir members listed alongside organist J Adler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Henry Takkenberg
J. I. Grieser
F. Gruber
W. Rhys Herbert
Muass—Joln Wiegand
M. Vogt
Verderasen
Henry Kutrnger
Joseph Schaab
Peter Koenigssecker
Edward Hoffman
George Frye
Carl Melebing
Carl Wale
Arthuu' Beachey
J. Adler
Joseph Schaobwill
Sermon Impresses Crowd as Interurban Moves Bags
Mortz Bros. shipped two car loads of bags on the interurban Monday. Ed. Plett was busy Monday dressing poultry for Christmas. Mrs. Mary Bennett took the interurban for Muscatine Tuesday morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortz Bros
Plett
Mary Bennett
Wilton Institute Plans Outlined for January Event
Wilton Farmers' Institute set for January 13 and 14 at Wilton with Joe Wing from Breeders Gazette listed among speakers. Ames college authorities also slated to speak. The program includes a motion picture lecture The Dawn of Plenty and a small grains exhibit under International Harvester sponsorship. No stock show is planned this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Farmers’ Institute
Wilton
Joe Wing
Staf of Writers
Breeders Gazette
Ames’ College
International Harvester Company
Runaway accident harms Mrs Sondergard in Springdale
In Springdale the Sondergards were victims of a Wednesday runaway accident. Mrs. Sondergard suffered a broken nose and minor injuries while Mr. Sondergard was uninjured. The item also lists various local people visiting, traveling, and holiday activities, including school teachers and hospital concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Alfred Sondergard
Sondergard
Nate Burnett
Wm. Hawspecker
Lucy Pearson
Alvah
West Liberty
Copperas Creek Social Notes Report Weekend Visits
Copperas Creek Iowa records multiple Sunday and Monday visits. Frank Parker and daughter May visited his sister Mrs C H Parker. Grace Fryermuth stayed with sister Mrs R Gllette. Families including Kleist Krueger Mewes Stewart Clapper and Warner noted. Friends of Mr and Mrs F Warner Foster expressed surprise at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Dee
Frank Parker
May
C. GH. Parker
Grace Fryermuth
R. Gllette
William
Edward Kleist
C. Kruegar
FE. A. Mewes
M. G. Stewart
W. Thirtyacre
D. A. Gorham
Gertrude McKillips
Chester Clapper
J. A. Clapper
Muscatine
F. Warner
Foster
Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary at Country Home
Guests honored a couple at their country home on Monday evening December 14 with a two course supper. A number of useful presents were left in appreciation of their friendship. The attendees departed late, wishing the couple many more years of wedded life.
Lost Hand Bag With Purse And Glasses
Lost item description lists a hand bag containing a small purse and a pair of glasses. Contact phone number 1586-W for recovery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Muscatine Merchant
Joffre
MP Teh Ters
Erry
Sycamore Street
Pleasant Prairie
Ais
Cyrus Baker
Peoria
Til
G. D. Baker
Guatavus Allbee
Teace
Eenlesa
ST. Marys Church
Tow
Ryan
Wilton Institute
Lucile Berry
Bethel
Aliss Ida Erb
Coa College
Milo Phelps
Mary Lincoln
Jed
Cedar
Rapids
Fred Schnieder
L. A. Todd
Wm. Kennedy
Marl Gregg
West
George Kennedy
Elvy
Mable Fawcett
Scotland
Copperas
Journal
Maple Ave
Howard & Deems
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