Local news notes on Davenport travel and residents
Local items list residents and visitors: Hartwig and Miss Foley depart on the Firefly to Davenport, William Miller returns to Davenport after visiting relatives, Mildred Powell heads to Rock Island, I B Bradford plans time with his daughter in Davenport, Mrs Foley entertained in the city, Dr Clapp and Dr Norton named, Mrs Urogsart visits Fairport, J M Berry travels to Davenport after Christmas, plus brief notes on addresses and travel aboard the Firefly.
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William Miller
Davenport
Misa Mildred Powell
Wallace Street
South Muscatine
Rock Island
I. B. Bradford
East Front Streat
John Foley
Clapp
Hershey Elde
August Urogsart
Fairport
Auveru
Sarah ©. Averes
Reiding
Bartlett Street
W. S. Norton
Nat'l Bank
Bed-Wetting Cure Promises Quick Results in Ten Days
A vintage advertisement touts Uri-Staply as a cure for bed wetting affecting the urinary system, bladder and kidneys. It claims tablets and tonic support restored normal function, with refunds via Hoettxer Chem Co and agent A Wy Morgan if not beneficial. Prices per box listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiouttger Chem
Deora
Hoettxer Chem
Mita
Paoria
Uristan
A. Wy. Morgan
Aleer Wu
Pleasant Melpine Chapel Christmas Program
On Friday afternoon December 22 the Melpine school presented a short but interesting program by teacher Lettis Jarrard and the children. A large audience witnessed recitations songs and plays followed by a tree laden with gifts and a class treat. Gifts included a loving keepsake from pupils to their teacher. The program ended with warm holiday wishes and a Christmas sendoff. The notice adds a brief promotional paragraph for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettis Jarrard
Melpine School
Jack-in - Tha - Box
Gleo Cole
Rons'Paul
Gustave Strunk
Christmas Chirses
Lottle Jarrard
Hossie Raub
Paul Kelley
Iva Pant
Santa Claus
Keckatoo
Fred Watt
Verda Covell
Xavis
Walter Benke
Eettle Jarrard
Shepherd's Watch
Santa
Turkey Dinner for Kelly Delivers Abusees to Jail?
Des Moines December 26 A Christmas dinner basket reaches Dr Harry D Kelly a Council Bluffs physician inmate in Polk County Jail He is serving an eight year term for the killing of Ed Mund Sterzing and awaiting trial on a charge in Deputy Shevitt Woolman case He and fifty five prisoners had turkey dinner while others ate plain prison fare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Council Biiffs
Des Moines
Harry D. Kelly
Council
Shevitt Woolman
Council Blufta
Polk County
Farmers oppose deer sale near Avoca Iowa
Farmers around Avoca Iowa held a meeting to oppose state efforts to capture and sell deer upon their fields. They formed an organization to protect the antelope and discussed measures against state control and deer damage to crops. A birth is noted: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J F Jones on Linn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Iowa
Mrr. J, Fe, Jones
Linn Street
Yosterday
Southend Burglary Foiled By Unseen Arrival
Christmas eve home break in South End failed when Harry Eshleman and family were away. An unknown intruder tried to force the front door about ten o clock but fled when startled by Eshleman son Earnest who, with his sister and brother, sprang from a relative’s gathering. The escape occurred in Lone South Sidings as the suspect bolted into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Eshleman
Earnest Eehleman
Harry Eehleman
Eshleman
Eshlemat. Jnor
Lshleman
Estluman
Herbert
Wthal Badgley
G. P. Badgley
Ameserville Methodist Episcopal Chitch
Dennis Morgan A? Wapello
Charles Senneth
Werman Gundlaw
Des Moines
Wms
Mulford Children Fold Celebration At Congregational Church
More than four hundred people crowded the Mulford Congregational Chapel for a Guristmag Sunday school program last evening. Miss Alice Mulford directed a varied program with songs and drill numbers by Scouts in khaki uniforms and a nurse corps in yellow dresses performing the "Sunbeam" drill. Raymond Faulkaber led the Boy Scouts in the presentation and the evening showcased the pupils’ efforts and parental enjoyment.
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Mulford Congregational Church
Alice Mulford
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Raymond Faulkaber
Thousands Rely on Low-Cost Pinex Cough Syrup
An ad touts Pinex Cough Syrup as a cost effective remedy for coughs including whooping cough and croup. It claims instant relief within 24 hours when mixed with sugar syrup, notes pleasant taste, mild laxative effect, and appetite stimulation. Pine extract from Norway is highlighted and a guarantee offers money back.
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U. S
Canada
Norway
Piner Cou
Wayne
Neighborhood Christmas program postponed to Friday
Frugal town notes that a planned Muscatine Island Christmas program was postponed due to bad weather and will now be held Friday at the Honowell school. Pupils will perform parts as previously assigned, and a Christmas tree will be featured. Local families travel for holidays and attend reunions as news reels of community life spread through the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Island
Charles Punk
Honowell
Funk
Store Burned In Wuther Iowa Loss Estimated At 15000
Fire destroyed Emil Johnson’s general store in Luther Iowa on December 2. Origin of the blaze could not be learned. Loss is estimated at fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Johnson
Luther
Wesl
Boone Man Dies of Wound in Quarrel
Isaac Robinson, Boone county resident, died from a gunshot suffered during a Saturday night quarrel with Conraad Klute. The dispute, said to stem from a woman, led to Klute’s detention as police investigate the death.
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Boone Man
Touny
Boone
Isaac Robinson
Conraad Klute
Tle Homed Borg
Klute
Hill Sweetland Lodge Invites Attendance for January Installation
Bend City Lodge No. 143 M B A met last evening and decided to accept an invitation from Sweetland Lodge to attend their installation of officers on January 4. Weather and road conditions will determine attendance, with nearby lodges expected to assist. Secretary Barnard Notter is to be notified by Saturday evening. Three candidates were initiated and several ballot decisions made. A presser and social time followed.
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Bend City
Sweetland Lodge
Iodges
Barnard Notter
Wien Shoe
Relatives Gather at Hinkley Home for Christmas
One of the largest Christmas gatherings at the Hinkley residence on Sherman Street united fifteen relatives for a turkey dinner. Old stories and memories enriched the afternoon as gifts were exchanged and guests received keepsakes before departing. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ey, Miss M, Mrs. Samuel Bier of Tilings City, and several Waglers and Carthers from Eliza Letts and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
W. C. Hinkley
Sherman Street
Samuel Bier
Tilingis City
Joseph Wagler
Ferris
Ira
Tliza
Ardis
Philip Wagler
Eliza
Ijir
Dirs
Herward Wadler
Layd
Mise Violx
Thig City
B. Carthers
Dig Cits
Martin Wagler
Letts
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER AT KANE RESIDENCE
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Toohey and family from Green Bay Wis were guests of honor at a six o clock dinner party hosted by Miss Hattie Kane on Smalley avenue Christmas afternoon. Flowers and decorations set a festive mood as guests enjoyed the evening in the Kane home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Toohey
Sherwood
Margaret
Green Bay
Wis
Hattie Kane
Smalley Avenue
Kane Home
Musterole Relieves Croup and many ailments quickly
A vintage advertisement touts MUSTEROLE as prompt relief for group alarm and many ailments from sore throat and croup to rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims fast soothing action for children and adults, with mail order offers and banners from The Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio.
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Drugeists
Everrmbere
Aras
the Musierole Company
Cleveland
D. D. D. Prescription clears skin troubles fast
An advertisement touts D. D. D. Prescriptions as a mighty wash to destroy germs causing eczema and related skin diseases. It promises instant relief from first use, claims a full-size bottle will fail to help if not effective, and offers a free trial if unsatisfied. Havercamp's Drug Store advertises the remedy at 203 East Second Street.
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Iia Merite Ar D
Morning Sun notes holiday visits and a wedding
Delayed J.S. B. McElhinney visits from Washington Illinois. Louise Lyman returns from Gilman. John Abrahamson from Bawardsville joins family for Christmas. Roy and Hazel Pierce come from Monmouth for vacation. Verne Harris at Iowa City. Nellie Curran home from Mt Pleasant Wesleyan. Alma Deihl wed P. Brown at Morning Sun. New Mr. and Mrs. Brown depart for Twin Falls Idaho after ceremony.
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J—S. B. McElhinney
Washington, Il
Misa Louise Lyman
Gilman
Ill
John Abrahamson
Bawardsville
Roy
Hazel Pierce
Monmouth
Verne Harris
Iowa City
Nellie Curran
Mt. Pleasant
Lows Wesleyan University
Leonard Owens
Delweth
Wilk Duryea
J. F. Nichols
Amarillo
Texas
Lawrence Cru
Fredonia
R. R. Wright
Ste Clariin
Meeberger
Downs
Kan
Della
Howard Curran
A. KE. Peal
Burlington
Jim Bulse
Milo. Spafford
Winfield
J. EB. A. Peel
Hazel Selzer
Lou Brown
Dot McClanahan
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Rose Alexander
Belle Center
Ohio
Jon Alexander
Bellefountaine
William McKinley
Gonguenter Church
Landon
Lillie
Wayland
Presbyterian Church
A. E. Cameron
Ruth
Anna Beck
Ceeenilege
Cecar Rapids
Tows Wesleyan University
W. Wilkie
Oakville
J. J. Bergen
Rochester
Minn
Oanwood Hall
Pironia Hamilton
Lane
John McClellan
Mr. Pleasant
J. W. Smith
Kenley Cunningham
Burlington Hospital
Wallace Mofitt
Paul Smith
Park Banta
Barryman, Mo
Chicago
J. G. Bargen
G. Rowvertson
Merritt Deihl
Morning Sun
Alma
Brown
Fern Will
Rev
Ruesch
West Liberty
Ora Herrick
Addie Archibald
Mrs. Brown
Twin Falls
Idaho
Local Couple Ties Knot In Indiana Community
The groom, engaged in wholesale grocery business, is son of Mrs. J. K. Brown of Morning Sun and native of this community. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Delhi, is an accomplished and popular young Indy. The groom has spent recent years in the west, where he prospered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Delhi
Indy
J. K. Brown
Morning Sun
West
Coning of Middle Age Promotes Use of Kidney Pills
An advertisement urges middle age readers to use Polley Kidney Pills to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder function during physical decline. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Morgan
Easy and Sure Way to Cure Colds
An old column promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for colds and catarrh. It claims relief from inflammation sneezing nasal discharge and throat pain by applying the antiseptic balm to nose and throat and promises healing of weakened membranes and long term relief. A 50 cent bottle is recommended from a druggist.
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Ely
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