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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1916

Page

7

Farm Loan Agents to Address Rural Credit Meet

First hand information about the federal farm loan plan will be offered at the Short Course and Farm Bureau Week at Town Store College starting December 29. Capt. W. S. A. Fsmith, a Towns member, and O. J. Heyon Engalkan, director, will lead discussions on Rural Credits night and conferences on federal farm loan operation. Other conferences cover rural co operation with LB Hubbard, and a speaker lineup including a women’s program and a farmers banquet during the week long event.

Amon Joan Pinn Town Store College Dun Dean C Curtiva Amos Fsmith Pedoral Farm Loan Pound O. J. Heyon Engalkan Capt. Smith Jowana Woodbury le Hua Deon Thess Two Taon LB. Hy. ‘Hubbard University of

Christmas charity shines in Argus Santa Claus drive

Rock Island charity coverage notes a year end effort by the Argus Santa Claus group. A municipal official describes how Christian donations supported a Christmas tree and distribution of gifts to the needy in Rock Island. A statement from the policy matron highlights the community's generosity.

Rock Island Alda Toor Rock Anna Kirkman Polley Christinan Argus Santa Claus

Kenyon Aims to Check the Bootlegger

Washington December 25 Senator Kenyon drafts legislation to curb bootlegging in dry states. It would force federal liquor sellers to report quarterly the gallons sold and recipients, enabling state prosecutions. The aim is to aid state enforcement and public accountability for lax county prosecutors amid ongoing dry measures.

Washington, D. C Sennator Onyon Atatea Deuyg Thio Faderal Authoritien Faderal Reve Eing Mattora Utnto Kenyon Alate Avilonen Itegal Sale Senate Aluce Pisa Eloco

The Servant Problem The Shredded Wheat Solution

A home advertisement explains the Servant Problem by promoting Shredded Wheat as a quick wholesome meal. It suggests heating the biscuit to restore crispness for breakfast with hot milk and serving with sliced bananas or fruits for lunch.

Referendum battle shapes District vote on prohibition

Proponents in the District of Columbia press for a referendum while anti-saloon senators oppose the plan. A Wednesday vote was anticipated with eye on achieving the two thirds in the Senate. Observers note steady Congressional momentum for a constitutional prohibition amendment, expecting approval next season.

Mont Columbia Hulton Congress

Battery Boy in Hospital Remembered by Battery Crew

In Davenport at St Luke's Hospital Private Kra mer of Battery Cling is remembered on Christmas Day. About 120 battery members gathered Saturday night. funds raised showed more than eight collars donated. Widely praised were Puller and Schwer for tending the men and securing care and a ten dollar bank note was presented to Schwer by the committee.

St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Chlef Kramer Mancatine Kramer Fellows W. O. Jnller Puller Liedl Revelves Wiliam Schwer Flao Massatino Schwer

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Sue Lewis in West Liberty

West Liberty Iowa December 25 funeral services for Mrs Sue Lewis were conducted at the First Methodist Church by Rev Hawking. Burial followed in Oakdale cemetery. Mrs Lewis widow of the late John Lowin is survived by a step daughter Miss Lillian Lowin of New York, a sister Mrs Gattan and two nephews George of West Liberty and Rev Noah Gause of California. Ad.

Sournal Liberty Inta Sue Lewis Hawking Firat Buyin Oakdale Thin Place Sho John Lowin Sho Fa Lillian Lowin New York Gattan George West Liberty Noah Gause California

Rush Seen at Post Office Delay Hurts Holiday Mail

Widespread rush at the post office and a countywide slowdown in mail service. Chicago officials report holiday mail may be delayed two to ten days as thousands of sacks pile up in terminals and extra cars are added to trains.

Chicago Lesman Tomary Tush Avenue Building Chienxo Alraete Chienzo Unis Nolday Earda Una Jt dx Tina Talkonda

Despondent man hangs self in hotel lobby on Christmas Eve

A man in Duluth reportedly despondent over Christmas Eve troubles hanged himself in a hotel lobby. He left behind a brother in Minneapolis and another in South Dakota, with no funds and a sense of despair after a lean holiday.

Capandatad Duluth Guat Nelsor Weed Minneapolis South Dakota

Former Local Man J F Hardman Dies in Kansas City

Dr J F Hardman a former Muscatine resident, died Saturday in Kansas City Missouri after an extended illness. A Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery graduate, he practiced dentistry there thirty years after leaving Muscatine. Survived by two sisters Mrs Morehange and Mrs Barber, his remains were to be brought to Greenwood for burial tomorrow at three with services at the Greenwood chapel.

J. F. Hardman Kansas City Hardman Muscarfio Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery Masonic Lodge Joseph Hardman Morehange H. 1. Barber Seattle Wash Greenwood Temetery Greenwood Chapel

Eleven Injured to Recover After Farmhouse Explosion

Atlantic residents reported eleven people injured in a farmhouse explosion at John Fanbore's, caused by defects in the fighting system. Doctors expect all to recover. the blast killed John Nelson and Ida Fanbore, 14, along with Christina Fanbore, 9, at their dinner table as the house was wrecked and diners buried in debris.

Atlantic Ballion Ayatem John Fanbore John Nelson Ida Fanvorg Christina Fanbore

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