War Subject at Vesper Service
Former State Representative De livers Dramatic Address on Patriotism and the World War at the Vesper service in First Congregational church. Herbert A Huff spoke on loyalty, the Monroe doctrine, and the need for national patriotism to win the war, praising England and condemning German aggression while urging support for the Red Cross. Musical program featured Gladys Hudler, Caroline Richard, and a church quartet with organ pieces including Adoration and Shepherd's Pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Huff
First Congregational Church
Mir. Hut
Midora
National Security League
A. G. Grives
Grinnell
Jerusalem
England
Germany
South America
Pusengers
France
Belgium
America
Hague
Trance
Russia
Tingland
Marne
Red Cross
Jie
Gladys Hudler
Caroline Richard
HolaiCritz
Julia Winhausen
Martha Althaus
The Bird's Christmas Carol play by First Baptist pupils
A Christmas playlet titled The Bird's Christmas Carol will be presented by First Baptist Sunday school pupils on Christmas night in the church parlors. The Bird household arrangement features Mr Bird, Mrs Bird, Carol Bird, and a cast including Lovell Johnite, Edith Barnard, Rebecca Trartman, Harold Neitzel, Verna Rice, Itteille Florst, Clifford Rice, Harold Hoefflin, Trelen Neimaster, Pauline Smith, Irving Neitzel, Thomas Beveridge, Agatha Brandt, and Flora J Mantove as organist directing the musical portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
Bird
Oscar Brandt
Cornelius
Irving Neitzel
Larry—Thomas Beveridge
Angel
Agatha Brandt
Flora J. Mantove
Commissions Announced and Local Enlistments
Hundreds of officers from Midwestern towns are named in a government list at Washington. Three local men L L Deverman Winfield E R B Watts What Cheer and A N Reed Wapello commissioned as first lieutenants in the Dental section. Muscatine county residents enlist in field artillery infantry and naval training. A rural society meeting of the Burlington Road Kensington club is planned for December 6 at Mrs Mary Grosjean’s Seventy six township home with Kensington and social hour.
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Washington
Ll. L. Deverman
Winfield
E. R B. Watts
What Cheer
A. N. Reed
Wapello
Muscatine County
Davenport
Chester A. McHill
Wampello
David H. Garlock
Blue Grass
Deway JB. Stoops
West Liberty
CG. Roberts
Dewey Robertson
Murscatine
Great Lakes
Naval Service
Rural Society
Burlington Road
Kensington Club
Mary Grosjean
Kensington
Income tax officer to visit Muscatine county
An announced appearance of a federal income tax officer will span January 2 to February 4 with presence in Muscatine Court House January 2 to 18 and Wilton Junction Post Office January 19 to February 4. He offers free help to prepare returns, urges residents to file by March 4, 1918, warns of penalties for noncompliance, and suggests forecasting income and expenses now for timely figures.
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Louis Murphy
Ele
Court House
Muscatine
Wilton Junction
Muscatine County
Collector of Internal Revenue
Stockton Lodge Elects Officers
Stockton Illinois December 24 The annual election of R N A Camp No 8357 was held with Eunice Broders as Oracle and Adelia Moeller as Vice Oracle Ella Paustian as Past Oracle Phylora Burmeister as Recorder Adslie Broders as Receiver Clara Swartz as Chancellor Anna Dittmer as Inner Sentinel Clara Lutz as Outer Sentinel Laura Anderson as Marshal Hilde Jost as Assistant Marshal the five graces Edna Dittmer Vyola Bohnsack Ella Paulsen Hdna Paulsen Martha Paulsen and managers Emma Dittmer Anna Inger and Hertha Paustian plus three new initiates Emma Jensen Louisa Broders and Lillian Trendall
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Stockton
Ill
Oracle
Eunice Broders
Adelia Moeller
Ella Paustian
Phylora Burmeister
Adslie Broders
Clara, Swartz
Inner Sentinel
Anna Dittmer
Outer Sentinel
Clara Lutz
Laura Anderson
Hilde Jost
Edna Dittmer
Vyola Bohnsack
Ella Paulsen
Hdna
Paulsen
Martha Paulsen
Mma Dittmer
Anna Inger
Hertha Paustian
Emma Jensen
Louisa Broders
Lillian Trendall
Children perform at Yankee Hollow school program
Pupils of Yankee Hollow school in Wilton township presented a pleasing program arranged by teacher Oval Shepherd. The program opened with Glad Christmas Day and included dialogues recitations and songs. Five girls performed Silent Night and The Fairy Strike eliciting smiles. gifts and candy bags followed, and a Christmas tree was enjoyed.
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Yankee Hollow
Wilton Township
Oval Shepherd
Christmas Services Planned at High Prairie Church
The High Prairie church prepares Christmas programs in the church parlors on December 24. The event features a sacred cantata by the church choir led by Mrs. Charles Harvbaugh along with songs readings recitations and exercises by Sunday school pupils.
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High Prairie Church
Charles Harvbaugh
Ordinance establishes grade elevations for Alley in Block 1
City council of Munsentine Iowa ordains grade elevations for Alley in Block 1 Oakland Addition. Elevations set at center alley 410.1 feet, 150 feet east 411.0 feet, and Oak Street west line 406.5 feet. Passed December 20, 2017. Mayor Robert S McNutt attests. Also notes families visiting Chicago and various dated notices.
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Oakland Addition
City of Munsentine
Towa
Clifford Street
Oak Street
Robert S&s. McNutt
Second Drive For Red Cross Campaign Details
A city plan to boost Red Cross memberships outlines a whirlwind post Christmas drive. About 2,900 dollars had been raised by Saturday night. 186 workers worked Friday and 100 Saturday, with many away for Christmas shopping. A Wednesday evening meeting at the Commercial Club will list noncontributors and seek reasons. Perry Hartman arrives from Chicago to spend Christmas with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Muscatine
K. A. A. Petersen
United States
Yes
Fire at Fairport Biological Station Mystery Grows
Investigation into the U S experimental station fire at Fairport has failed to reveal a definite cause. Officials doubt incendiary origin but favor suspicion of non accidental cause as debris is cleared for further observation. The blaze likely began on a lower floor and spread upward.
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Fairport
U. S
Muscatine Youths Present Christmas Program at Sweetland
Local residents including Miss Gertrude Seright Laura Freund Welabh and Greta Fengler Amy Hoopes and Leonard James present 4 Christmas program at Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday evening at 7 30 oclock Readings by Laura Freund vocal and instrumental by Lelath and Greta Engler and Amy Hoopes violin numbers also Miss Seright accompanies on piano Program is under the Studies Aid Society and proceeds support a special treasury fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Gertrude Seright
Laura Freund
Welabh
Greta Fengler
Amy Hoopes
Leonard James
Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
Lelath
Greta @engler
Amy Hoones
Siudies’ Aid Society
Church
Fairview School Christmas Program Delights Local Pupils
The Fairview school house hosted a Friday afternoon program led by Miss Matheryn Davidson. Students opened with Christmas Bells and performed Jolly Santa Claus. Notable pieces included Color Pearless performed by Dorothy Toyne The Smith Calvin Blake Cleda Blake Iona Blake Wilbur Houseman Calvin Blarke. The program featured recitations songs and dialogues ending with The Star Spangled Banner.
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Fairview
Matheryn Davidson
Santa Claus
Dorothy Toyne
the Smith
Calvin Blake
Cleda Blake
Iona Blake
Masters Wilbur Houseman
Calvin Blarke
Sore Throat Wizard Oil Advertises Fast Relief
Hamlin's Wizard Oil is presented as a simple treatment for sore throat and chest colds. It claims quick relief for throat gargle and chest rub to loosen a deep cold overnight, with added promises for sprains cuts and various aches. The ad markets the product at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
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A. Hartman
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Pennsylvania Lines
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