Fire insurance listings and local evening events prompt crowds
Local brief notes report John A Robbins of Conteone advising on reliable fire insurance. Kaiser Hose Co hosts a dance at the Armory hall tonight. Mrs J W Griffin of Letts visited Muscatine friends yesterday. Mr and Mrs E F Connell and Mona Gertrude of Wilton travel to Arden to spend the day at Andrew Healey’s home. Mr and Mrs R D Godman and daughter Charlotte of 509 West Fourth street head to Ainsworth to spend Christmas with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Kaiser Hose Co
J. W. Griffin
Letts
E. PF. Connell
Mona Gertrude
Wilton
Teft
Arden
Andrew Healey
R. D. Godman
Charlotte
West Fourth Street
Ainsworth
Vanalla
Fannie Reeves
Ast
Second Street
Dairport
L. A. Schenkel
Lombard Street
North English
Frank Nestlebush
Davenport
J. J. O'Neefe
East Sixth Street
Community dances and holiday notices at Kaiser Hose Co
Local notices include musical events at Kaiser Hose Co Armory with Vanalla's full orchestra, holiday travel for residents, mortgage loan offers, and a Foley's Kidney Remedy advertising note. Several residents plan Christmas visits to family in Winfield North English Columbus Junction and Davenport.
The Royal Chair offers effortless back adjustment
A roomy Morris chair named The Royal features a secure back that stays in place. A finger press on a tile button beneath the right arm moves the back up or down to the desired position and holds it until the button is pressed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Christmas Vesper Program at Y M C A with Miss Hilbish
An announced program features Miss Mable Hilbish of Des Moines giving the Christmas vesper address at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon under the Women's Home Missionary Society. The program includes solos, duets, a reading from Luke II, a high school male quartet, hymns, and Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Hilbish
Dea Moines
Women's Home Missionary Society
Blymn
Harriet MacQuesten
Royal David's
Fern Nesper
Inez Shalnit
Icy Teel
Mona Brimm
Des Moines
G.B. Sammuels
May Shoemaker
Guiding Ray
Carolina Dircks
Power of
Jesus
Society Presents Beautiful Gift to Pastor Couple
Rev and Mrs W C Schultze received a quartersawed oak library table and a rug from the Ladies Aid Society of the German M B church as a substantial surprise to show esteem. The piece was highly valued and the notice urged purchasing season tickets to the Musical Union Orchestra concerts starting December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schultze
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BB. Church
Great Interest in Club Bowling Tournament Opens Year
Muscatine Commercial club plans a large bowling tournament early next year with at least seventy five members expected to participate. Singles doubles and five man events will be played. many bowlers have practiced and know the alleys well. Details and opening date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Commercial Club
Christmas programs at Friends and German Lutheran churches
Two Muscatine Sunday schools presented Christmas programs on Christmas Eve despite heavy snow. At the Friends church the event concluded with a children’s treat. The German Lutheran program featured songs and recitations with Maennerchor assistance, followed by treats for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Friends Church
Maennerchor Society
Small Grain Show Aiming for Des Moines Next Year
At the Ames annual meeting of Town Small Grain Growers an effort will be made to locate the 1910 show at Des Moines in conjunction with the Iowa Corn Exhibit at the Coliseum. The plan is to place small grain exhibits under Iowa Small Grain Growers' association auspices without merging the two groups, to boost prestige for both the grain organization and the corn and grain exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Des Moines
Coliseum
Iowa Small Grain Growers’ Association
United States
Bowman
Lhe Association
Xmas Cigars and Pipes Sold With Holiday Prices
A local shop lists Xmas cigars priced from 50c to 81.75 per box and briar pipes in cases ranging 1.25 to 5.00 as well as meerschaum holders from 75c to 3.00. Imported German pipes cost 30c to 3.00 per box, calabash pipes 4.00 to 15.00, and other items include tobacco bags match safes and money purses. Also offered are imported Christmas and New Year souvenir cards at 2 for 5c up to 60c each, plus a calendar with $1.00 purchases.
Des Moines to Host Unified Corn and Grain Exposition
Professor Bowman advocates consolidation of corn and small grain shows to benefit both groups. He notes strong exhibits this year and predicts Des Moines will host next year with enhanced focus on small grain. Iowa corn and oats acreage cited to justify joint event.
Harlan to Attend National Meet in New York
State curator Edgar R. Harlan leaves Des Moines for the twenty fifth anniversary of the American Historical and Economic Associations in New York City December 27 to 31. Headed by the Waldorf Astoria, the event includes addresses by Taft Hughes McClellan and Butler with sessions at Columbia University and social functions. A fund-raising banquet, tea, and receptions follow the meetings. Also notes Foley’s laxative endorsements for indigestion and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edgar R. Harlan
American Historical and Economic Associations
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Joseph H. Croate
Taft
Hughes
Geo. B. McClellan
Nicholas
Murray Butler
Ladies’ Reception Committee of
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Novel program at First M. E. Church delights Sunday pupils
The Sunday school at First Methodist Church enjoyed a Christmas program with a Santa Claus entry via chimney, a decorated tree and electric lights. Songs and recitations preceded Santa, who handed out candy and nuts to the children. Jerome C. Bishop, a Cornell student, has arrived to spend holidays with his parents at 414 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Gene Williamson
Santa
Jerome C. Bishop
Cornell University
Ithaca, N. Y
W. F. Bishop
West Second Street
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BE. Lilly
Joe. Mranz
Journal Office
Schaefer
Schaefer's
Lowa Farm Mortgage Loans
Stevenson
Hershey
Woochcichohoes
John A. Robbins
Dance Armory Hall
Musical Union Orchestra
Schmidt's
Florence Osborn
Lefe
West Liberty
Choice
Titan Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Ave
John Royster
Washington
Fred Brazel
William Bilzer
East Seventh Street
Winfield
H. J. Dollman
Fairport
James McCormick
Oak Street
Columbus Junction
Robert Werley
J. I. Stevenson
Hershey Building
A. W. Morgan
Razgist
Royal Morris
ST. Matthais
Marzo
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Warren
J. M. Walker
Julius Paudiet
Eda Gritz
Lambilotte
Des
Moines
ARS
Friends
Man Lutheran Churches
ISOS
Xmas Cigars
Herman Gremmel
Cigar Store
Harlan
Foley
W., W. Ward
Dyersburg
Tennessee
Esting
Collins Lumber Go
West Second St
Bell Phone
Miss. Valley
F. M. Cgcpela
IGWA
J. G. Kemmerer
B. Wade
Denham Studio
Dollar
Geck, Musser & Go
State Bank
M. Musser
W. E. Bliven
S. B. Cook
C. Cook
C. Stocker
Merry Christmas
J. M. Conner
Steamore Street
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