Christmas Celebrations Across Sweetland and Neighborhood
A flurry of holiday gatherings fills Sweetland township and nearby towns with merry Christmas dinners, tree ceremonies, and gift exchanges. Families such as the Worst, Wooda, Brannan, and Koenigsnecker hosts share multi-course feasts and lavish decorations while out-of-town relatives visit Davenport and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Wooons
A. O
Tye T A. O
Trone Wooda
Culver Street
Piles Quickly Cured At Home
Many cases of piles have been cured by storing a package of Pyrmnid pills remedy without further treatment. Send cash to get more from your druggist and ensure you get the kind you ask for. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and his bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil Mall
Newbro's Harpicide Promises to Stop Dandruff and Hair Loss
An advertisement touts Newbro's Harpicide as a germ destroying remedy to prevent dandruff and hair loss. A testimonial from Mrs. Ty Neilsen of Tomah Wisconsin claims rapid scalp health after one week of use. The ad urges avoiding inferior brands and notes availability through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and barber shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Ty Neilsen
Tomah
Wis
Sie Bays
Rolo Havercamp
Herpicide Co
Dept. Tt
Detroit
Mich
Second Arrest on Land Graft Charge
James Henrietta, active in the local bargo market, is arrested on an indictment by the Mas caline county grand jury for being a party to obtaining a writter contract by false pretenses. The case mirrors charges against Harry Nyenhuis who was arrested in Le Mars, Iowa. The indictment alleges involvement in a land swap scheme alleging deceptive dealings over the Derry property in South Muscatine for land near the Gedar river, with notes linked to criminal investigation. A cord of thanks from the Reynolds family accompanies the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henrietta
Epen
Mascaline County
Harry Nyenhuis
le Mars
Iowa
Nichalis Herr
Derry
South Muscatine
Gedar
Gomenwat
Albert Peeler
Mitchel
South Dakota
Wrestlers Outlast Crowd In Madison Square Garden
New York wrestling match between Zbyszko and Treivovich ended in controversy after a long finale. Zbyszko appeared to win by a cross arm hold in 57 minutes but the referee Tom Jenkins ruled the move not valid while Rakcevich walked out.
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New York
N. Y
Zbyszko
Treivovich
Madison Square Garden
Yonars
Tom Jenkins
Nct
Rakcevich
Gat Doa
Sixteen Lost After British Steamer Founders
December 26 report says the British steamer Gillemot, en route from London to Genoa, foundered in the Bay of Biscay. The captain and fifteen crewmen were lost. Seven survivors were rescued by the Lingatra and landed here. A Spanish steamer was sighted but unable to render aid. The Lingatra pursued the Spanish vessel, which subsequently foundered with all hands.
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Gillemot
Bay of Biscay
Glasgow
London
Genoa
Bay of Biseay
Dee
Hritigh
Lincaira
Underdonk named Rock Island agent at Grinnell Iowa
W S Underdonk, long a Rock Island railroad official in southeastern Town, is reported to be assigned as Rock Island agent at Grinnell Iowa. He recently left Muscatine for Grinnell after learning his brother Jacob Ulyderdonk lay dying in Shepherdstown Westia. Jacob died before his arrival but attended the obsequies.
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W. S. Underdonk
Rock Island
Vallroag
Rock Island Road
Grinnell
Underdonk
Muscatine
Jacoh Udyderdonk
Shepherdstows
W.ia
Castera
Grinnellata
Don
Columbus Junction
Christmas visits noted by Wilton residents
Wilton Iowa residents and relatives held a flurry of Christmas visits and homecomings. Among those mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. John Artz near Moscow, Miss Benita Rynearson returning to Davenport, Mrs. Ella Moynahan visiting Muscatine, and many others returning home from Davenport Muscatine West Liberty Tipton and Davenport after holiday gatherings with relatives and friends. Several travelers including Wm Mehoney and Miss Emma Budvene journeyed to Chicago and Austria respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Sweetland Township
Antoni
Joseph Worst
Rela-Tives
Robert Finley
Ariipe
Witton
A. Yu
Beaver
Davenport
LN. Peller
Missino Crone
Washington
McCartney
Chas
Gatton
Kias
Emma Budvene
Elmer Welerhauser
Magcantine
Misa Dolna Staith
Tipton
ML. Robinson
West Liberty
Russ Eliora Nelly
Harry Gordon
Gladys
Frank Abbott
B. W. Clark
Chicago
Na My
Harry Rum
Ruff
Lous Miller
South Dakota
M. Sullivan
Muscatine
Mra. Wm. Marotf
Marie
Blanche Luach
Tasianola
T. W. Wison
Nellie Wilson Ridings
C. R. Wilson
Ataussa
Anna Murphy
Plato
Misa
Nora
Ralph Leysen
H. F. Harros
Geneseo
Ill
C. B. White
Laura Grings
Moscow
Ben Whelage
Belmford
Roof collapse injures workers at Altoona round house
A section of the roof of an old round house in Altoona Pennsylvania collapsed suddenly while housing passenger locomotives. Several workers were injured though no fatalities were reported.
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Altoona
Neo
Thoughtful Plea for Mercy in Muscatine Case
A court hears a defense plea for Thomas W. Hoskinson, son of Arthur and Cora Hoskinson, in a Muscatine murder case. The speaker, a relative, details the boy’s troubled upbringing, early factory work, and alcohol addiction sparked by bad company and absence of home guidance. He urges a sentence short of life imprisonment, arguing housing stability and moral reform offer the only real hope for the defendant.
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Thomas W. Hoskingon
Arthur
Cora M. Hoskinano
Porlee
Jefferson County
Own
Artur 5
Hoskingon
Jefferson County District Court
Thomas
Fairfield
Iowa
Echao
Tho Jropriate Hospital
Knoxville
Elgar
Muscatine
Leroy
Tiong
Pairfield
Mhomag
Freternal Aid Association
Jena
Christ
Aly
Plea Against Life Sentence for Misguided Youth
The grand jury indicted the youth accused as prosecutors appeal for mercy. A plea from his mother and family asks the judge to grant a sentence short of life, offering hope for eventual reformation and future freedom. The article also shifts to notices about an Episcopal Church calendar and a feature on Alaska's first yearly Eskimo newspaper, detailing historical efforts to educate and uplift northern communities.
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T. TW. Brannan
Test Fourth Street
J D. Wood
Lake Township
Alrekrita
Ehalann
J. A. Bishop
Papr
Prank Klace
Margaret
Loretta
George Bicksnawer
Cedar Street
Henry Meredith
Orsend Kallenpach
Grand Mound
Peter Koenigsnecker
West Seventh Street
Mis. Ers
Borandine
James Malloy
J. Zeidler
West Sixth Street
Sydney Pipe
Toronto
Janade
Mra. H.W. Huttig
Weat Third Street
J. W. Hannab
West Listh Street
Witeass
Migees Lillan
Bertha Danzeleen
Decatur
Paul W. Yeoman
Malleck
Iasvton
L. M. Griseby
Hoticae Pal
Fioteonazg
Iow Archua
West Light Street
Louis Ruthenders
West Elstth Street
Charles Hall
Abs. G. A. Linn
Floshlawn Avenue
Milstenrsburg
Millersburg
John F
Jackson D. Browntow
Presbyterian
Pittenger
St. Agy
Frank Allen
Alado
J. Bridgford
Lee
John L. Gady
Attek
Elgin
Nob
Duncan Township
Frank Tang
Aledo
Detora Ner
Edward Sowitter
Osage
Can
J. W. Roverts
Ore- Foot
Wrane Kinkale
Knight Light Company
IL. DS
Earl Crawford
Aleda
Mira A. J. Debord
May Emerson
Pomroy
Mors M.D. Murdock
Mires
Ollie Huber
Viola
T. Agyy
Tyroer
Mt. B
Tey
Spencer Baker
Spelng Valley
Mint
Pressterian
Presbyterian Shurth
Weappery
Pyrambl
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marehat
Kindy
DE Laval
Herpietiy
James Venrieita
Nicholas
Harv
Reids
Bhi Reynolds
Mrs. Chas, Bedebaugs
Wayne Reynolds
Ross Reynolds
Agaa
Horlice
Grinnele
Toma
Tock Ileend
Uiland Lows Town
Wilton
Hoskinson
Swan Sells
Lalbraly
Poole
Seymour
Tryon Ave
N. S
Church Kalendar Co
Madison Ave
23Rd Street
Alaska
San Francisco
Far North
Cape Prince of Whales
Bering Strait
H.A. Thornton
Gsud
W. T. Lapp
Cape Prince of Wales
Sideria
Lapp
Fearno
Iie
Ronyents
Anson
Golden State Limited
Cory
Rock Island Lines
el Paso
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Santa Barbera
del Monte
Golcer
California
Try ‘Island
E. Perguson
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