Arrange Work for the Coming Year in River Plans
Engineers in Davenport area discuss next year work on river improvements and six foot channels amid Keokuk construction. Plans cover economy in supplies, consolidated purchases, and ongoing winter equipment buildup. No changes expected from steamboat lines, with Morning Star and other boats likely to serve Davenport to St Paul routes. Christmas program notes included.
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Keokuk
Hlal Vine
Streckus
Hoth Ines
Morning Star
Blair
Davenport-St. Pat
Burlington
St. Paul
Christmas Program at the Nolo School Ful ton Township
Pupils at Nolo School in Ful ton township enjoyed a Christmas program Friday afternoon. The school house was decorated and a jovial Santa Claus greeted attendees. The program featured songs, recitations, and short readings by students including Henry Koappo, Bessie Dose, Raymond Stigers, Wilma Koeppo, Herbert Yeallor, and others, with the house crowded for the event.
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Clarissa Belle
St. Nick
Ferdinand Hesse
Taymond Stigera
Herbert Mueller
Dewey
Duhberg
Louise Mueller
Lang
Santa Claus
Margaret Lange
Gerstnan
Eva Lange
Louige Muelk Ders
Nolo School
Fulton Township
Nohool House
Hanry Koappo
Bessie Dose
Hurtak
Xmar
Raymond Stigers
Wilma Koeppo
Tack Frost
Herbert Yeallor
Uncle Sklafilnt
Hello Curls Are Candy Kids Today In Work Cheer
Candy gifts to workers boost holiday mood among Hello Girls and operators. The piece notes Santa’s appreciation for the service, as central office staff receive candy and praise during Christmas, lifting spirits despite daily complaints.
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Santa Claus
Businera Honges
Cure a cold in one day pill advert claims
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. It states a druggist will refund the money if it fails and carries the signature of E W Grove on each bottle.
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E. W. Grove
Deaths in October Show Nervous Disease Rise in Iowa
A state death tally for October reports 28 deaths from nervous diseases, up from 5 in September, with overall deaths at 95 in October versus 119 in September. The data suggest heightened nervous-system fatalities amid October's turmoil.
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Iowa
Dacempar
Thera
Blaze Destroys Hartwig Home During Christmas
Fire roared through Herman Hartwig’s two story residence on Woodlawn Avenue around 4 AM destroying the dwelling and almost all contents. Mrs Hartwig estimates losses above 2000 dollars with only a few items saved. The family was away celebrating Christmas with relatives. origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Herman Hartwis
Andren
Hartwig
Santa Claus
Tig
Quandt
Diathbad
Mr. Hartwig
Eshame
Mra
Hartwle
Quandts
Muscatine
Laurel Hill Notes and Local Relatives Movements
Laurel Hill Des Moines area updates include Peter Breckeon and family returning to Wilton after visiting Mrs. and Mrs. W H Mumm, Harry Einfeldt socializing in Durant, Buckmeyer visiting Durant residents, St Henry Harders visiting Davenport, Marcef Broa shredding corn for Chas France and FW Cummings, and Mrs. Paul Johnson traveling to Muscatine for a day visit.
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Laurel Hill
Des
Peter" Breckeon
Wilton
Mro
W. H. Mumm
Harry Einfeldt
Durant
Mel
Tile Buckmeyer
Joseph Bujewski
St Henry Harders
Davenport
Marclf Broa
Chas
France
FW. Cummings
Paul Johnson
Muscatine
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Guests
Mrs Homer Ochletree returns to West Liberty after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Jas person. Mrs Chas France and daughter Miss Emma visited Mrs Nellie Eckhardt near Masertine. Miss Mary Compton left for an extended visit with relatives in Sanborn. Yd Schwalm of Muscatine was a business caller. Mrs Frank Cummings and Jon Glenn traveled to Muscatine for errands. Mr and Mrs Chris Angerer hosted about 80 friends at their home with Leo Kerach of Pipestone Minnesota visiting. Charlie Jasperson returned to Muse Lentine's after visiting locally. Miss Agnes McEwen of Wilton is visiting her sister Miss Ade jine.
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Homer Ochletree
West Liberty
Chris
Jasperson
Chas
France
Emma
Nellie Eckhardt
Masertine
Mary Compton
Sanborn
Yd. Schwalm
Muscatine
Wes
Frank Cummings
Jon Glenn
Mra
Angerer
Leo Kerach
Pipestone
Mina
Eister
Charlie Asperson
Agnes
McEwikgen
Wilton
Misa Adejine
Bert Stirlen Sentenced for Concealed Weapon and Conduct
Bert Stirlen, serving a 30 day sentence for disorderly conduct, was brought before Judge J H Carl on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He faced an additional 30 day confinement after completing the first term, while spending Christmas at Hotel Natta.
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Bert Stirlen
Vanatta
Stirlen
Frankenness
Judes J. H. Carl
Magistiate’s
Santa visits 900 children at local union Christmas event
About nine hundred youngsters attended a Sunday afternoon celebration in Hare's hall under the Local Button Workers union. Miss Katherina Minnigan presided as mistress of ceremonies while Santa distributed toys. Ward aid societies prepared Nut goodies and fruit gifts, and many parents waited outside as children left with arms full of presents.
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Santa Claus
Chiildren
Putrong
Family Reunites After Twenty Three Years at Christmas
M T Ryan and sister Louise Hopewell celebrate Christmas with their brother James Flynn for the first time in 23 years. Flynn, of Burlington Massachusetts, arrived in Muscatine Sunday morning after a quarter century apart. The family bond was broken by their mother's death in Ottawa Pinola and the brothers had not met since childhood. Ryan arranged the reunion aided by J P Ryan of Davenport, a noted Catholic clergyman.
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M.T. Ryan
Louise Hopewell
Fulllai Avenue
James
Flynn
Burlington
Muscatne i
Wars Pleasant
Revialon
Ottawa Plinola
Ryan
Songignor
J. P. Ryan
Davenport
Iowa
Family reunion noted after accidental separation at Rock Teland
A report recounts the immediate recognition of two siblings and their younger siblings after a separation yesterday morning near Rock Teland. At the time, Mr Ryan was fifteen, his younger brother five, and his sister three years old. Local authorities coordinated a quick reunion.
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Mr. Ryan
Christmas church services listed across multiple town churches
Local churches announce service times and holiday programs from Trinity Episcopal to United Brethren. Highlights include Holy Communion, Christmas cantata Santa’s Prescription, Sunday school festivals, prayer meetings, and aid society gatherings across All Saints chapel Grace Lutheran German M E Church Mulford Congregational and other congregations.
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Trinity Episcopal Dinrch
All Saints’ Chapel
United Brethren
Aid Society
Fairport Christmas Program Delights Town Pupils
Fairport Sunday School of the Lutheran church staged a fine Christmas program on Saturday evening. The cantata and numerous songs showcased the children’s talents before a large audience. A Christmas tree and a visit from Santa Claus provided extra joy for the town’s youngsters.
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Lutheran Church
Fairport
W. G. Thompson
Menos
Santa
Clane
Spain
Azvialt
Leach
Olive Tablets offer gentler calomel substitute for bad breath
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets claim to purify the system and improve breath without the side effects of calomel. The vitamin and vegetable mix with olive oil is said to stimulate natural bowel and liver action, with plain directions to take one tablet nightly for a week. Sold by the Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio, led by Dr. F. M. Edwards.
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Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbue
Ohio
Kensington Club and Church Activities Schedule
The notice lists a series of community events at First Reformed Church and nearby homes. Activities include a Christmas program, catechetical instruction, congregational prayer meetings, Young People's gathering, and teachers' meetings throughout Monday to Saturday with specific hosts and times.
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First Reformed Church
Caurday
Burns to Death in Burning House in Des Moines
The body of Gus Christianson a 51 year old teamster was found after a fire that destroyed his Des Moines home. He was alone and believed to have ignited a lamp that toppled during the night. William Fitzgerald arrived from Chicago to visit his parents at 213 Lave avenue.
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Gus. Christianson
Des Moines
Christianson
William Fitzgerald
Chicago
Mrs. J. Fitzgerald
Lave Avenue
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