Dr Hanleys Canada War Fund Drive Highlights Global Effort
Rev Joseph Hanley urged Muscatine business leaders to grasp war needs after eight months of conflict. He cited Canada with 80 000 voluntary soldiers and large Red Cross giving, noting Canadians surpass Americans in scale and urging ongoing drives, church support, and public sacrifice to back wounded soldiers and hospitals amid wartime. He contrasted Canadian generosity with reluctant local donations and praised the courage of Canadian women and families sustaining morale. The talk preceded J D Muser’s arrival for the luncheon.
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America
Joseph Hanley
Muscatine
Canada
Hanley
Lote] Muscatine
United States
Red Cross
Slantey
Apenturing
Furst
Mr. Hanley
Ontario
Notya
Nanies Oy
Tantey
J. D. Muser
Buser
Mrs A L Martin Leaves for Home from Washington Street
Mrs A L Martin and her children Carland Morrest and Orrie depart for Stansbury Missouri this morning after a week at the A J Rieyves residence 1562 Washington street.
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A. L. Martin
Carland, Morrest
Orrie
Stansbury
A. J. Rieyves
Washinston Street
Relatives Enjoy Holiday Gathering at Fraze Home
The home of Mr. and Mrs. EL A Fraze at 202 Mary Place hosted relatives for a day long visit yesterday. Eleven guests shared a one thirty dinner beneath a small Christmas tree with decorations throughout. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Lundt, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wolfe and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jank Etter and kin.
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WS. HH. A. Trale
EL. A. Tfraze
Mary Place
John Lundt
Newton Wolfe
Darwin
Jank Etter
Christmas Dinner Entertained Friends at Climer Street
Mr and Mrs Howard Fowler hosted an all day Christmas gathering on Climer street with a noon turkey dinner and an evening possum dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Bumgardner Mr and Mrs Joseph Hoefflin daughters Gladys and Berenice and Miss Mary Steel of Grandview. Music featured Mrs George Bumgardner with vocal solos Miss Mary Fowler on violin and Miss Ber Nice Hoefflin on piano and voice. The home was festively decorated with holly red bells and other Christmas symbols.
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Howard Fowler
Bone On Climer Street
George Bumgardner
Mary Fowler
Bernice Hoefflin
George Kumeardner
Airs
Joseph Hoefflin
Gladys
Berenice
Mary Steel
Grandview
College to Host Supper Today for Students at Y M C A
Me Cc, at 621 o'clock this evening, all Miscatine college men home for Christmas will attend a social supper at the Y M C A rooms. Toastmaster tarry pheadin will introduce toasts by Robert Lee Ralph Bow en Warren Taker and Harod Real ing. Hours from 6775 to eight o'clock.
Appointment of Lieut C R Stafford as judge advocate
The Des Moines Register reports Lieut C R Stafford of the 300th first regiment Camp Dodge has been appointed judge advocate. The post will not interfere with his company duties. he previously served as county attorney of Muscatine County. He earned his commission at Fort Snelling and is now visiting Muscatine.
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Des Moines Register
C. R. Stafford
Camp Dodge
Stafford
Muscatine
Fort Snelling
Muskies to Try Two Fast Teams This Friday
The Muskies schedule a quick pace game facing the Muskies with Clint in the lineup along with Grindely Walters and Manager Mansfield. The team has won all three games this season and will meet the Illinois Athletic Club on January 1 in a spirited matchup.
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Clint
Aluskies
Mlusiies
Grindely Walters
Mansfield
Iinois Atheletic Club
Illinois Athletic Club
Muskies
Demand for Winter Clothing Troubles U.S. Army Camps
Senate military affairs committee pressed an inquiry into army conditions amid reports of shortages of winter gear. A resolution urged the War Secretary to verify shortages via wire and consider direct procurement near camps. Claims cite 20000 overcoats and 47000 woolen blouses lacking in nine cantonments. Reports followed General Sharp's testimony that shipments are on the way. War conditions abroad were also reviewed as generals returning from France testified.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
McKellar of
Tennesse
Shar
Can National Army
Senate Military Committee
France
Sharp
John J. O'Ryan
Camp
Wadsworth
Hdward St. John Grebe
Dun Bowie
Texas
City Man Dies in Camp Cody Des Moines Dispatch
A Des Moines dispatch from Camp Cody New Mexico reports the death last night of Edward Stenecher of Iowa City Iowa from pneumonia. He served with Battery 125 in Field Artillery. Dr M A Barr of 412 West Fourth Street was in town attending to business.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Des Moines Canital
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Edward Stenecher
Towa City
Towa
Fimeumonia
Ile
Field Artillery
M. A. Barr
West Fourth Street
Tuests
Should Ask for Seeds at Once
The agricultural department warns of seed shortages last fall leaving Congressmen with only about half of their usual allotment. Representative Harry Hull urges those who want seeds to write at once, detailing whether they want vegetable and flower seeds. Schools and teachers should also apply immediately with package quantities.
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Agricultural Department
Flarey J. Hull
Theron
Con Sressman
Harry Ld. Hull
E House
Washington, D. C
Stiff Saints Sores Muscles Injections
Stiff Saints sore muscles advertised relief for rheumatism and lame backs. Wizard Oil claimed rapid penetration to ease soreness and limber joints. It was marketed as antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. Wizard Liver Whips touted as a pink pill for constipation and headaches at 30 cents.
Big Red Cross Drive Friday in Muscatine
A Muscatine Red Cross drive aims to reach 500 volunteers for the final push on Sunday. Dr A A Peterson, chairman, urges all citizens to attend Thursday’s 8 pm meeting at the Commercial Club to finish plans and prevent Muscatine from being viewed as a slacker town. An army of 3100 men could finish the drive in two hours, with men assigned to door checks and directions to avoid confusion. Barry Anson returns home from New Orleans after researching all fall.
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A. Corps of Red Cross Workers
Muscatine
Jowsa
A. A. Peterson
Red Cross
Peterson
Davenport
Petersen
George
Plans Set for Grand Theatre Opening in Davenport
Charles Kindt of Davenport met with resident manager Charles Salisbury to finalize opening plans for the Grand Theatre now under Chamberlain- Iuane Davenport management. The venue will debut with Oh Johnny Oh on New Year’s Day, with matinee and night showings. A schedule of vaudeville weekends and one or two high class musical comedies weekly is planned, along with later engagements featuring Win Beds, Matt and Jeff, and the Katzkamer Kids. The theatre is being cleaned and renovated for a strong opening.
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Charles Kindt
Davenport
Charles Salisbury
Johnny Oh
Chamberlain- Iuane Company
Iowa
Ilinois
Salisbury
Matt
Jeff
Mail Deluge Now At End At Muscatine Post Office
Charles Iifer, superintendent of milits at the Muscatine post office, reports that almost all Christmas mail is disposed of. Public cooperation reduced last minute rush and parcel post packages were wrapped more carefully, leaving none in the office. Crippled mail without addresses cleared. Heavy parcels and cards for soldiers sent early. Monday set a postal card record.
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Charles Iifer
Milits Ait
Muscatine
Christmas Observed at Lutheran Home Event
Sinta was guest at the German Lutheran Home on the Burlington Road where Christmas was observed in the chapel with readings recitations and dialogues plus Christmas songs. Rev Henry Reinemund gave the address and Santa distributed gifts to residents and orphans. Miss Sufflinder a nurse returning from Milwaukee for Red Cross work was mentioned. Ball at Kaiser Hose Company hall was a grand success with music by the Chase orchestra and netted over $100.
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Sinta
Burlington ‘Road
Henry Reinemund
Santa
Kaiser Hose Company
Armory Hall
Chase
Hose Company
Half Century in Priesthood at St. Mary’s Davenport
Rt Rev. Monsignor J. P. Ryan celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his first Mass at St. Mathias in Muscatine. He has spent thirty two of his fifty years in Davenport with St. Mary’s parish, earning praise for tireless work and leadership of a prominent Catholic congregation and its parochial school.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Davenport
J. P. Ryan
Muscatine
St. Mathias Catholic Church
Father Ryan
Davenport Times
Monsignor Ryan
St. Mary's Parish
Sister of Local Man Passes Away
Mrs. William Phillips dies at Marshalltown on December 28. Services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Charleys Kern home with Rev. C K Young officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers William Hunt Austin Hunt Charles Clark Clyde Jofl William Geller Charles Sern. Phillips sister of William Oliver and aunt of Mars Charles Kern. Born December 25 1842 in Danville Iowa. Husband died May 24 1913 in Davenport.
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William Phillips
Marshalltown
Charleys Ikern
Wast
Second Street
C. K. Young
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Wiliam Hunt
Austin Hunt
Charles Clark
Clyde Jofl
William Geller
Charles Sern
Phillips
William Oliver
Washington Street
Mars
Charles Kern
Danville
Iess
Tier
Davenport
Surest Cough Remedy From Globe Pine Promoted
An advertisement offers Surest Cough Remedy made from Globe Pine Compound and glycerine with six spoonfuls of sugar in water. It instructs a teaspoonful as needed for bronchial coughs and throat irritation, claiming no harmful drugs and easy use. Also promotes Toris Rheumatism Treatment with compound, syrup of sarsaparilla, and simple elixir taken as a tablespoonful four times daily.
Mrs LC Barry and Ada Christen Visit Letts A Day
Mrs LC Barry of 615 Park avenue and Miss Ada Christen of 408 Busch street are spending the day in Letts visiting with Mrs J H Hyink.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Beauty and Digestion
Good digestion is key to beauty says a Victorian style ad. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as guarding against stomach troubles and skin problems, promising quick relief and two dozen ailments like gas, heartburn, and belching.
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Stuart
Howe
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