Red Cross extends Iowa campaign to reach 42 percent
The Red Cross membership drive in Iowa is extended to December 29 to enroll 42 percent of state residents. In Muscatine a big whirlwind drive follows Christmas, with a mass meeting at the Commercial Club to plan efforts and record who has contributed.
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Red Cross
Iowa
Muscatine
W. R. Jayne
Ned Cross
Moscow Township
Pike Township
Soley
Tranch
Nichols
Car Crash Near Muscatine Hurts Two Men
Archie Kile and Willam Ribbink were in a late drive in the Muscatine Island district when a fault in their lights forced them to slow. In gloom they spotted a horse and buggy, swerved too sharply, and rolled into a ditch. Both suffered minor cuts and facial injuries but escaped serious harm and helped right the car to continue to Muscatine.
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Archie Kile
Willam Ribbink
South Muscatine
Muscatine Island
In Search of Wife Deserter Resister
Constable William Cooper left today for Davenport to serve a warrant for wife desertion. The complaint is sworn by Mrs. C McDaniels who says her husband left last September. The wife lacks means and a child is ill with whooping cough. The absent husband forced the mother to struggle to support herself and child.
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William Cooper
Davenport
C.mcdaniels
McDaniels
Family reunions bloom as soldiers return for Christmas
Citywide holiday gatherings mark Christmas as soldiers come home and many out of town guests visit. Mrs Kate McGreer hosts a large family reunion on East Eighth Street while Henry I Glessler's home on West Third hosts a festive gathering. Homes feature red and green decor and Christmas trees, with turkey dinner at about one o clock.
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Kate MccGreer
East Eighth Street
Henry I. Glessler
West Third Street
Denner-Pardy
Sue Stanwood
West Second Street
G. L. Day
Florence
Alice
Raymond
Lone Tree
Marriage of Miss Marie Siegel and Edward Glick
Miss Marie Siegel daughter of Joseph Siegel and Edward Glick son of Mr and Mrs NLT Glick wed Sunday evening at Woodman hall Rabbi Shohet officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dr Glick of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Jack Becker of Columbus Junction Bride wore white chiffon with long tulle veil Juliet cup bouquet roses Guests enjoyed a wedding dinner and dancing After February 1 the couple will reside in Mankato Minnesota.
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Simghl-Glick
Marie Siegel
Joseph Siegel
West Fifth Street
Edward Glick
Nlt. Glick
Woodman Hall
Shohet
Dr. Glick
Chicago
Jack Becker
Columbus Junction
Dancits
Arlene Margarit Washburn Honored At Party
The Washburn home on West Seventh street hosted a gathering in honor of little Arlene Margaret Washburn. Guests enjoyed informal music, cornet solos by Mr. Washburn, tree decorations, gift exchange, and a dainty repast after a festive Christmas-themed evening. Out-of-town guests included Frank Moore of Moline and others from Geneseo and Davenport.
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Arlene Margarit Washbuiln
R Hom
M. Washburn
Seventh ‘Street
Arlene
Margaret
Vivian Griffith Weds Dale Pierce at Presbyterian Manse
Miss Vivian May Griffith of Columbus Junction married Dale Frank Pierce of Columbus Junction yesterday at two in the Presbyterian manse. The couple, attended by no one, will reside in Columbus Junction with his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Pierce.
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Piorcio
Vivian May Griffith
Columbus Junction
Edward Griffith
Dale Frank Pierce
Frank Pierce
18 000 000 Join The U S Red Cross
Associated Press report from Washington notes that Red Cross enrollment nears 13 million due to the Christmas drive, boosting total membership to 18 million. Regular membership stands at 5 million with 15 million more expected as the campaign continues nationwide. Charles F. Lee and Robert Wainwright departed for Columbus Junction to visit W. W. Jones this morning.
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Associated Press
Wire
Washington
The
American Red Cross Today
Charles F. Lee
Robert Wainright
Brook Street
Columibus Junction
W. W., Jones
War time pact ends strikes in meat packing plants
John E Williams named referee in all labor disputes in the packing house industries during the war. The agreement by packers and laborers covers Armour Swift Cudahy Morris and Wilson plants across Chicago and midwest cities with no strikes or lockouts while Williams decides all issues. Labor leaders and employers accept the arrangement as ensuring uninterrupted meat supply for the Allies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tilnois
Garry
United States
Wilson
Labor Mediation Board
Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Morris and
Williams
Felix Frankfurter
Ilay
America
Naval plants now building for war needs
Washington, December 35. Navy expansion accelerates as new bases and facilities come online. Philadelphia naval aircraft factory and Hampton Roads base commissioned. Gulfport training station and submarine bases at New London and San Pedro near completion. Charleston plant near operation. San Diego expo buildings repurposed as training sites. Labor shortage hinders shipbuilding. skilled workers in many trades are urged to volunteer, with Civil Service Commission offices providing info and applications. no written exams required.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Naval Operating
Hampton Roads
Gulfport
Miss
New London
Navy Yard
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Muscatine grocer touts Mayr's Remedy in cure tale
A Muscatine grocer declares he suffered two years with stomach trouble and rapid weight loss until trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy four months ago. He now weighs 164 pounds and claims he can eat anything. The ad asserts the remedy clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers one dose money back. Henderson Drug Co. advertisement.
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Muscatine
Mayr
Henderson Drug Co
Obituary of Peter Doerfer of Wilton area
Peter Doerfer born July 11 1863 in Hornsopen Bavaria Germany died December 20 1917 at his home seven miles southeast of Wilton He came to America in 1888 and settled in Louisa county He married Mary Gusses January 22 1889 and had seven children two died in infancy Surviving are Tulda Hetyler John Henry Hedwig Gertrude William Edward and Warnest Albert Funeral notice notes his Evangelical Association membership since arriving in Iowa and his faithful service He died from an accident in the barn when a horse kicked him and died within 24 hours Burial was in Melpine cemetery with the Rev Jacob Wirth officiating
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Peter Doerfer
Hornsopen
Beyern
Germany
Wilton
Mr. Daefer
Grandview
Louisa County
Iowa
Mani
God
John Kenneth Hetslar
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jacob Wirth
Melpine Cemetery
Redmen to Install Elected Officers
The local Red Man lodge will hold its annual installation of officers at the Red Man hall Thursday evening, December 27. It aims to be one of the largest attendances of the year and all members are urged to attend. Officers to be installed include Frank Wetzel Profit R A Thompson Sachem Lysse Puise Senior Sagamore James Wisa Junior Sagamore A Reams C of R W D Hine Collector of Wampum Dennis OLeary Keeper of Wampum and RB OCoon trustee for three years.
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Red Man Lodge
Red Man Hall
Frank Wetzel
Profit
R. A.thompson
Sachem
Lysse Puise
Sagamore
James Wisa
A. Reams
C. of
Jackies Remembered With Christmas Kits At Great Lakes
In Chicago on December 25 Associated Press reports thirty five thousand Christmas kits were distributed to Jackies at the Great Lakes Naval training station. An additional thousand blankets were given to men of the new aviation school. Points between Chicago and Great Lakes sent 15,000 kits.
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Jackies
Associated ‘Press
Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Chicago Continues Red Cross Drive Across Division
Chicago reports renewed Red Cross Christmas drive with many divisions over-enrolling. The central division shows enrollment surpassing its 8 million quota and plans to continue through January 1. further reports indicate all states in the division will exceed their targets.
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Chicago
Central Division
Red Cross
Beauty Tied to Health, Not Skin Deep
An old adage says beauty runs deep, not just skin. The text argues health is the real basis of beauty, noting constipation and a sluggish liver dull appearance. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to improve health and mood, suggesting better looks follow.
Sharp announce birth of seven pound daughter
Mr and Mrs W C Sharp of 445 Linn Street announce the birth of a seven pound daughter yesterday morning.
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W. C. Sharp
Linn Street
Adventists to Attend Meeting Across Iowa Cities
Local Seventh Day Adventists plan participation in a regional conference in Nevada Iowa from December 27 to January 2. Clergy and representatives from Iowa churches including Des Moines Fort Dodge Muscatine Dubuque Sioux City Burlington WeCareah Waterloo Grinnell Ottumwa Davenport Neokuk Council Bluffs Forest City Altoona Creston Marshalltown Atlantic Boone Cedar Rapids will attend led by Elders A G Daniels Charles Thompson B B Russell and Bilder A R Ogden.
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Seventh Day Adventists Church
Man pleads guilty in fast driving case at 1:40 AM
Gus Fuhrmian admitted guilty when Justice Coster charged him with fast driving at 1 40 this morning. Floyd Brookhart, with Pohlman, pleaded not guilty an hour later. Both bound over for trial tomorrow at 6 30 PM under $10 appearance bonds.
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Gus
Fuhrmian
Justice Coster
Floyd Brookhart
Pohlman
Prisoners Get Simple Dinner Amid War Strain at County Jail
Prisoners at the county jail were served a chicken dinner today, a departure from roast turkey or pig in past years. Sheriff BR. J. Wiley left for Davenport for a golden wedding, while Deputy Sheriff Jed Sanders oversaw the jail festivities and ceremonial toasts. A number of liquor-law violators were handed over to government officials in Davenport, reducing the jail population.
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Davenport
BR. J. Wiley
Sherif Jed Sanders
Card of Thanks for Dr Doerfer Family Loss
Heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid after the passing of our husband and father Mrs. Peter Doerfer and children express gratitude for floral offerings and support in this time of bereavement.
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Peter Doerfer
Thomp son Couple Visiting Washington Friends
Mr and Mrs Marion M Thomp son of 229 West Second Street are spending the day in Washington visiting friends and relatives.
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Marion M. Thompson
West Second Street
Washington
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U. S. Red Cross
Fred Leu
East Second Street
AERT
Otaire Amog Packers
John E. Williams
Mjigevans
M. J. G. Evans
England
Camille Clifford
Lyndhurst Bruce
Captain Evans
Royal Flying Corps
Naval Plants
Redmen
Leysen
Hayes
West Second St
Davenport, Ja
Barnard’s Jewelry Store
Anson Clothing Co
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