Organizer of Reserve Forms in Muscatine Navy Service Club
J O Sabin, president of the Naval Reserve Sporting Club, announced plans to organize a reserve service group in Muscatine. The effort seeks ex naval service men and supporters to form athletic teams and social activities with branches in Des Moines, San Francisco, and New York. A representative from the Navy Reserve was expected to visit Des Moines to discuss the project and solidify support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taciden
Willy
Muscatine
Sabin
Sadi
Idn Ma Dowall
Hust
Naval Department
Despotnen
Dlm
Sportink
Dir
Navid Reserva
Safkin
Athletica
Towmk
Dor Moines
la Tin
Francisco
New York
Sabir Baw
Rankomonte
Atlante Yount
Plana
Musterole Headache Remedy Ad touts mustard oil ointment
An old advertisement promotes Musterole a clean white external ointment made with oil of mustard. It claims relief from headache sore throat bronchitis croup neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and back pains with no internal medicine risks and even prevents pneumonia in chest colds.
Membership Drive Boosts Naval Reserve Interest
The article notes a push to enroll men into the Fleet Naval Reserve with Sutin Bax highlighting four hours of Navy service and forty four naval vessels. It mentions local support from Machutine leaders and predicts town membership surpassing fifty. Endorsements come from prominent national figures including Senators Cummins Kenyon and Governor-elect Tits DE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutin Bax
Sonatora Cummins
Kenyon
Elock Tits DE
Christmas Celebrations At Nabers Home In Stret
Four anniversaries marked Christmas observances at the Henry Nabers residence on Jee street with a silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Naber and birthday events for their sons George John and Ernest. Guests included Willem and Buttery Cound on furlough. The home was decorated with Christmas motifs and a large tree. An elaborate family dinner was served to fifteen attendees, with gifts and festive music. Attending: Mr. and Mrs. George Naber, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Naber, William, John, Jolte, Ernest, Henry and Stelly Naber, Robert Naber, the Nabers’ grandchildren, Mrs. Bertha Borestad, and Gertie Shafer. Mr. and Mrs. Naber were married twenty-five years ago in Fulton, Michigan, by Rev. William Towinkle, later pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Naber
Nabee
George
John
Erhont
van Willem
Ocanafon
George Naber
Pater Naber
William
Jotle
Ernest
Henry
Stelly Nieber
Robert Naber
Grandsom
Bertha Boreatad
Gortha Shafer
Krosts
Tasks Ahead for Magnates in 1917 Baseball Season
Baltimore Federals face major legal and organizational moves as baseball magnates plan for the 1917 season. The national commission meet in Cincinnati and a $200,000 Baltimore plaintiff suit looms, with committees convening in New York and Cleveland. Details focus on opening campaigns, franchise schedules, and the arrival of key managers and players for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinago
Thord
Urowa
National Commission
Cincinnati
Dhondry
Garry Herrmann
Lot
Johoren
Ener
Aueual W Herrmant Saan Suoure
Tan Johnwan
New York
Cinela
Teoma Lito Poxsoyntoy
Colne Dun
Joe
Akon
Leen Fing
Arelvat
Fred Milchol
Mruink
Fire at Catholic church sparks midnight evacuation
About 26 worshipers at St. Augustine's Catholic Church were unharmed after a fire started in the attic balcony just after midnight service. Fire crews contained the blaze as the organist played. Police reported fumes from burning plaster and chemicals. evacuations succeeded with no injuries. The party plan winter trips to the Southwest, Sequoia and Yellowstone parks before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bee
Emery St. Ausnntine’s Catholic
J. EH. Sehless
Maxy
Freien
They Were Rundown and Need Emulsion for Strength
When health fails and energy flags, bolster the body with Scott's Emulsion a blood enriching tissue building supplement. It contains pure Norwegian cod liver oil and is free from alcohol. Bealla Rawne, Blooded, Ku
Holidays Bring Local Residents Home for Break
In Columbus Junction Iowa several residents plan to spend holiday vacations at home or with relatives. Kathryn Edwards returns from Northwestern University, Mina Moith Rees travels to Abingdon, and Agnes Hinwine stays at Nashua. Multiple locals including Mabel Holmick, Varna Vollmer, Mildred Dan, and Mina Boden visit family. marriages and social visits noted among residents and friends across nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
Hugh Edwards
Cottor
Wriday
Kathryn
Northwestern University
Turaday
Mina Moith Rees
Abingdon
Til
Altoona
Agnes Hinwine
Nashua
Mak Marton Walker
Watoriog
Mixa Mary Alletin
Muxcytine
W. Brandon
Cononville
Miles Noll Parsons
Dale Pierce
Cyril Mantz
Horse Roberts
U. T
Chirence van Awikon
Mise Vorg Marshall
Utel
James Marshall
George Sellers
Reece Sellora
Cairo
M. I. Paragsnage
Ray, Goo
A. Shuntfachor
Mian Mina Boden
Mtr
Glan Cherryholmex
Clinton Wis
Bradiey
Minnesota
Wayny Brown Run
Manley
Hattery Co
Davenport
Wernesday
van Colt
Tinsbend
Poitas Wall
Mes
Wilson Wd AX. Walbright
Nodaway
Fee Ayphrit
Wapello
Wapello. Apont
W. Butcher
G. A. Scott's
Mtaene Bone Mildns
Glenn Heliiek
Vor van Horn
Walter Blumbtom
Tome
Mra
SB. Paxton
Nana
Turlington
Dan Perern
Betta
Atca
Spencer Vet Ant
Alvort
Thanka
Vixilore
Monty Frantens
Af Calva
Daveenpork
Heenn Frerichs
Frank Edwards
Molino Peling
Hie Kom
Pronk
Priday
Bhonter
G. A. Balion
Wanabe
B. Briggs
Hy Oo
Weaver Tonex
Santas in Cooler Children Lose Out Amid City Turmoil
Fragments describe Santa gifts disrupted as crowds riot and authorities intervene downtown. Reports note families delaying celebrations, damaged trains and roads, and children seeking help at police stations for charitable packages as ships encounter wrecks near Nantucket.
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Rowton
Musi
Deo
Toya
Roxton
Watt
Meeting of Whrars to Show Decanther Bell
An afternoon meeting of the Whrars was announced with a bell ringing at o'clock aboard to discuss the Decanther bile. No other matters of importance are expected to be considered.
New York to House Billy Sunday Tabernacle Complex
Plans for a 20000 seat Billy Sunday revival tabernacle in New York near Broadway and 168th Street. Architects Kendall Taylor Co estimate a 50000 dollar cost with a front of 247 feet on Broadway and 884 feet along 168th Street. Construction to begin soon for an April opening with a three month campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Broadway
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Street
Evangeliut
New York City
Kendall, Taylor & Co
Newton
Big Tabernacle
Billy Sunday
Boston
Tareer
Eben J. Olcott
William A. Sunday
Tabernacle
Enid
Broaiway
Alden
Tha ‘Ball Eld
Nout
Rene
Fort Washington
Nus
Christmas Socials and Family News Across Davenport Area
A crowded transcribed slate of holiday visits and gatherings spans Davenport and nearby towns. Families like Swarty, Swarts, and Burmeister share Christmas with relatives in Muscatine, Plain View, Davenport, and Dewitt Iowa. Local shoppers, embroiders, and merchants attend events and plan travel, while neighbors exchange greetings and community notices amid seasonal fairs and church activities.
Iowa physicians course to open June 1917 at University
A four week summer program for practicing physicians will start June 18 1917 at the University of Iowa. The course covers internal medicine pediatrics ophthalmology otolaryngology and surgery with department heads leading each section. Noted features include bedside instruction clinical demonstrations and observation of new medical methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
University of Iowa
Khia Coursa
L. W
College of Medichie
C. P. Howard
Clarence van Epps
Preda Hirschbens
C. Jo Rowan
Hin
Arthur Stendler
G. J Alcock
A. TI
Reifeld
J. Prenticn
Port Family Holds Annual Christmas Reunion at Port Home
Wilton December 26 The Port family gathered for their annual Christmas dinner at Theodore Port’s house. A three course meal followed by supper capped a day of togetherness. Attending were Theodore Port and children including Mia Port, CL Walton and families, Vernon Walton Perr Tipton, Chas Port of Clinton, Clyde Port of Davenport, Harry Ayres and families, plus others from nearby towns.
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Journal
Wilton
Theodore Port
Mia
Covera
Mra
Theodore
Watton
Clivance Walton
Vern Walton
Fami
Perr Tipton
Chas
Port of Clinton
WHR
Port
Clyde
Davenport
Sten Port
Harry Ayres
Marlo Heabner
Moxcow
George Sarver
Wert Liberty
Local social notes mix with Davenport names during week
A scrambled excerpt lists Davenport residents Wim Luedert Clarence Knaack and Leonard Kick visiting family and neighbors on Wednesday and Sunday. It mentions people like Min E. Monkés Rik Ke Moeller and Kon Eng, plus Lamp home in Durant and merchants active through the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Luedert
Davenport
Heng
Antine
Clarence Knaack
Walcott
Min E.G. Monkés
Leonard Kick
Kon Eng
Rik
Ke. Moeller
Chis
Slems
Lamp
Durant
Avornaing
Haliday Xeavon
Weather Halts Street Railway Services Across City
A severe storm with sleet snow and rain crippled street railway service throughout the day. A power line fault at Second Street and Mulberry caused a complete halt until around 1 PM. after that the system slowly resumed with limited, unreliable service and continued difficulties all day. The first interurban from Davenport reached the city only by 8 PM, signaling trouble in outlying areas.
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Streat
Amex
Second Street
Mulberry
Cara
Entral
Rervica
Ety
Davenport
Tnd Kanio
Re-Arrested as He Leaves Prison in Post Office Robbery Case
John M. Leonard, an attorney, completes a 20 year prison term at Leavenworth and is re-arrested to stand trial in New York for robbing a post office at Peekskill, stealing 30 money orders. He fought extradition with Judge Hobel’s praise, but failed to halt the transfer.
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Kanna City
John M. Leonard
Federn
Leavenworth
Kay
Atiis Mnanual
Law
Leonard
New York
Pichkill
Wis
United States
Poboel
Swygard and Hines Visit Oakville for Holidays
In Oakville Dee from Fetrictd Herman Swygard and Noble Hines spent the holidays at home with Varry Finley’s two year old child ailing Miss Ciaran Barr of Wapallo visited along with Mr. 12 Battiti and Miss Florence Creighton. The Carvie M Wigh school saints performance Thursday night drew a large crowd with Edwood Runge briefly ill but treated by Dr G J Musser and back to the program. Mrs H C Dravin of Kingston reported on betting gains and improving health with hopes of full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Dee
Herman Swygard
Noble Hines
Jutts
Paby
Varry
Edwood Runge
G. J. Musser
Mra
H. C. Dravin
Kingston
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J-Service
Iowa
Iowa Ave
Wendinger & Rail
Geo. Kranz & Son
Bat
Sihoem
FOX Bookler
Nitoney
Priof
Bn Toney
Eure
Aay
Mes. Michaels
W. O. Michaels
Syaumnare
Irienda
Thono Drone
Harry Garnard
Moreton Harnard
Art
Stewart
Kant Highth
Grady
Thoman Rhanar
Thomas Thana
Mex Odett
Rhaner
Toner Grady
Maxter Lester Grady
Fumdman
Fuliman
Tut Sovanth
Paul Fuhlmin
Peoria
Lottie Finhaly
GW. Mathiman
Tatolifet
John Ratelitte
Mart Second Street
Boxtown
Fotka
Washburn
Ralph Washburn
Brat Seventh Street
Christman Eva
Wardburn
William Cook
Paul
Furchington
Sweetlash
Baltimore Federals
Argun
Romendor Mraila Gabriel Ture Hor'a Racial
Presbyterian Church
Weadnenday
Louge
Mro
Meag
A. Asthalte
Uz Brat Firth Atredt
W.H. Pecke
W. H.pecke
P.O
WML
PERNR
Nantuckat
Mass
Roger Drury
Great Point
Danial McLoud
Thy Point
Nun
Neon of Revival
Boston Tabernacle
Lrosa
Senday
F. Poxstoffen
Slockton
Brockton
Fey
Ted
Jia Hwabla
As & Teault
Unehoe
R Mow
Ewart
Marthe Agia
Swarty
Mr. Swarta
Phylora Burmielster
Gon
J.p.urpeliter
Plain View
Vern Mocher
Hazel Bohnunck
Cedar Rawls
Brick Savers
Winans
City
Ata
Geo
Dittmer
Laurence
Lavenport
Ny Dougherty
Mavenport
T Omy Koch and
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Noel
Atra ©, Lange
Mise Jeanatte Thedo
New Liberty
J. By Moeller
Morley
Bello Bohnanek
Hy Behrenr
Pronstl
Wy Behrens
August Dateminn
Dora Boller
Kons Roy
Elmer
Phylora Burmeister
Soy Forrent
Clara Schiapkoh Andi
Adeline
Laura Ander
Alles
Harry Bolnacek
Bunter
Harry Drossal
Cora Potter
Belle Bohnsack
Elna Moeller
Martha Lange
Datemnaon
Dewitt
Hozo Bohnsack
Vera Moeller
Cureton Meanie
Wolo
Physiciaks
Brain of
Ohio
Toledo
Salcas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chenay & Co
J. Cheney
Ald
AL W
Bondy Notary
Hall
Creney Fe CO
Fowdy
Conattpadon
Torr
Jaques Mfg. CO
Chicago
Volger
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