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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1914

Page

11

Daily Journal subscription and advertising details

The Daily Journal lists subscription rates and delivery practices with weekly and monthly prices, shows representative offices and advertising contacts in New York Canton Brunswick Detroit and Chicago, provides private exchange numbers and staff roles, and directs callers by department numbers for business inquiries. The notice outlines circulation norms and how to reach editorial and advertising departments via listed phone lines.

Anyebrisine Pica Ome Lorenzen & Woodvertining New York Cone, Lorenzen & Woot Sar Brunswick Kapges Conre Lorensen & Wood UN Gumbel Netroit Ft Cote Lorensen & Woodman Press jante—Cone, Lorenzen & Woodman Felepeoner Iowa F. D. Throop Pitchforth

A Sad Christmas Message From Bethlehem To World War Strife

A reflective piece contrasts Christmas ideals with the ongoing war. It recalls the Bethlehem manger and the Christ child’s message of peace amid European conflict, noting America’s split loyalties but shared sympathy for war victims and gratitude for peace.

America Europe Christ Child Beth‘Jehem Bethlehem Commonwealth

War surgery: a contrast in medical progress over fifty years

Sioux City Journal compares Civil War treatment with modern warfare care. It notes lower death rates from wounds, advances in cleanliness, sterilization, dressings, and anesthesia, and that modern surgeons suffer fewer horrors due to improved medicine and surgical practices.

Sioux City Journal Paris United States

Senate river bill lines to be debated after Havana

Washington dispatch notes Sen Kenyon returns from Havana to face river and harbors funding issues. A seven member commerce sub committee will decide on adopting a no new projects rule, with Rep Burton likely enforcing the limit. Mississippi River projects receive funding amid river control debate and Wilson’s setback on Newlands flood bill. Rep Good plans Christmas in Cedar Rapids, while Rep Green suffers a knee injury. A Christmas Council of War planned in Washington aims to pressure Congress for a national referendum on armament policy.

BURA Washington, D. C Sen Kenyon Havana Committees On Commerce House Burton Friends of the Rep Good Iowa Cedar, Rapids Green Washington Harry A. Slattery Julian Leavitt Judson King United States Congress

Strengthen Lungs With Scott's Emulsion

A health note promotes Scott's Emulsion as a strengthening food medicine free from alcohol. It warns retirees and indoor workers to guard against fatigue and illness and claims fresh blood aids recovery after colds or sickness.

Scoett

Debate on Armament Plans and Prohibition in Iowa Delegation

Iowa lawmakers debated arms funding choices and supported a Crosser Tavenner bill for government controlled munitions and export bans. Vollmer and Connolly showed mixed or undecided stances on prohibition and suffrage as roll call neared. The speech by Vollmer critiqued Hobson and invoked Washington Jefferson and Lincoln in vivid term. The Bureau of Chemistry described cider fermentation, apple syrup, dried potatoes, and potential uses for surplus produce to aid shipping, stock feed, and crop rotation.

Congress Rep Crosser Ohio Tavenner Rock Island Bil Vollmer Connolly Iowa Jowans Hawkeye George Washington Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Christ Cana Uncle Sam Bureau of Chemistry Bureau

Christmas visiting in Columbus Junction area

Columbus Junction IA December 25 residents note Christmas visits by Rev Arch Graham of Burlington and other locals traveling to Muscatine Davenport Cone and Letts to spend the holiday with relatives and friends including several teachers and doctors visiting family members.

The Eccentric John Singleton and the Island Punishment

Carl Jenkins recounts John Singleton, a 70 year old factory owner famed for cruelty and stinginess. After retirement he mocks a fight outside his shop, is involved in a drunken arrest, quarrels with officers, and faces a 30 day sentence on the island, while a destitute woman plead silently on his steps.

Carl Jenkins John Singleton Ang Singleton John Old John

Local Nashville area notes from Muscatine visitors

Muscatine Thursday after a several days visit at Jerry Hamiltons Mrs Carj Hancher and daughter of Washington came Thursday to visit relatives Miss Sarah Rinehart came from Washington Thursday to visit her mother Mrs Matilda Rinehart Mr and Mrs J E Lukins went to Wapello to visit at the home of Peter Wilson over Christmas Miss Ella Davis went to Cotters Thursday to visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs B F Davis N T Hendrix was down from Davenport Wednesday Mr and Mrs E S Curtis were at Wapello Thursday visiting L A Riley James Reaney J J Stapp and N T Hendrix were Wapello visitors Thursday

Columbus Junction Arch Graham Burlington J. A. Sprague Rema Church Mustatine Harry Mishler Davenport Mishler Lee M. N. Rippey Martha Cone Harry Abbott Mary Reaney Moulton J. W. Poole Elton Allen Bessie Arthand School For the Blind Vinton Kate Bowman Washington Walter Baker Muscatine Vera Duncan Cedar Falls R. J. Dieh Alta Will Schlunz S. S. Wilcox Olive Ainsworth R. F. Duncan J. W. Hubbard Mus‘catine C. C. Farmer Harriet N. T. Hendrix E. S. Curtis Wapello L. A. Riley

Ely's Cream Balm Opens Nostrils for Instant Relief

Advert read promotes Ely's Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh. Apply a small amount into nostrils to relieve swelling, clear breathing, and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. claims immediate relief and comfort.

Ely

Old John Singleton Seeks Harsh Revenge at Night Court

A distraught man vows vengeance after a night court incident. Old John Singleton confronts the magistrate and captain, pays another man’s fine, and orchestrates a life reinvention for the arrestee. He predicts the magistrate’s downfall within a year in a tense, morally charged tale of justice and retribution.

Tan Old John Precinct John Blackwell's

The Spoilers at Palace Theatre Muscatine

Seligs produced romance The Spoilers starring William Farnum opens at the Palace Theatre in Muscatine for three days from December 28 with matinees at 2 30 and shows at 7 00 and 9 00 pm each day. The film is praised as a vivid and popular adaptation of Rex Beach’s novel with a star cast and major theater placements in New York Chicago and beyond.

Selig Rex Beach New Broadway New York City Studebaker Theatre Michigan Avenue Chicago Wa. N. Selig Colin Campbell William Farnum Muscatine Palace Theatre

Christmas visits brighten Wilton social rounds

Wilton Iowa residents shared holiday travel and gatherings as Meri Sullivan and Dora Sullivan returned from Davenport on Wednesday. Randolph Harrison arrived from Des Moines to visit his grandmother Mrs H Harrison. Mrs George Ireland and son Harrison visited Muscatine briefly. Margaret Woodhouse, Northwestern student in Chicago, spent Christmas with sister Mrs F Bacon east of town. Will Wang and Hattie Johnston left for Ida Grove for a week with relatives.

Wilton Meri Sullivan Dora Sullivan Davenport Randolph Harrison Des ‘Moines H. Harrison North Wilton George, Ireeland Harrison Muscatine Margaret Woodhouse Northwestern University Chicago F. &. Bacon Will Wang Hattie Johnston Ida Grove

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair Overnight

A dime tray advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound claiming it darkens gray or faded hair to a natural lustrous shade after one or two uses. It promises dandruff relief and stopped itching, noting widespread sales and urging readers to buy at local drugstores.

Wyeth A. W. Morgan Weat Second Street

Local residents arrive for holiday visits in town

S. C. Baker returned to his Cedar Rapids home Thursday after a short business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Wheaton McArthur came from Marseilles Illinois to spend the holidays with the Bannitks. Mr. and Mrs. James Ady left for Davenport for several days with Mrs. Frank. Cope came from Davenport to visit. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Beaver and son Albert arrived from Monticello and will stay with Isaac Peiffer. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Herr and son Gordon and Walter Gray came from Silvis to spend Xmas with F. W. Cummings family.

S. C. Baker Cedar Rapids Wheaton McArthur Marseilles George Bannitk James Ady Davenport Frank’Cope Airs Lincoln Beaver Albert Monticella Isaac Peiffer Walter Herr Gordon Walter Gray Silvis F. W. Cummings

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