YM C A Opens Season With Chicago Training School Game
Initial basketball clash for state YM C A opens December 2 at 7 45 PM with Chicago Training School. Campbell names Hahn Elliott Schrents Grafe Bloom Hermann Kellogg to referee. Clean play and true association spirit expected. further games set with Central College January 2 and Lewis Institute January 3.
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YM. C. A
Chicago
Campbell
Hahn
Elliott
Entor
Schrents
Snards
Grafe
Bloom
Hermann
AL Kellogg
Town
University
Ahich
Chicagoats
MC. A
United States
Splrit
Pella
Central College of Poll
Mugcacino
EH Ll. Wheeler
Lewis Institute
Chicrago
Wheeler
Tn A. A. U. Kreles
Hintermeister & Sons Sell Milk Depot in Wheatland Deal
A. Tanta of Wheatland buys the Hast Third Street milk depot from Hintermeister & Sons. The machinery will move to Wheatland. Walter Hintarme will continue milk delivery on his regular route. A new depot opens January 1 at Fourth and Cedar in the old Luehlen bakery building.
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Hintermeister & Sons
A. Eb, Fianta
Wheatland, In
Tanta
Third
Wheatland
Walter Hintarme
Wlakes
Fourth
Cedar Streets
Lueilen
Buick cars draw crowds at Bowman's Garage in Davenport
Local notes mention 1912 Buicks at Bowman's Garage sparking interest among readers. Mr and Mrs Louis Knoopp have returned to Davenport after visiting friends and relatives in town for Christmas. Miss Pearl Barnhart was entertained by Rock Tuland friends and relatives before returning home last night.
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Vanity Fair
Bowman's
Louis Knoopp
Davenport
Pearl Barnhart
Rock Tuland
JT. L. McGee
Hong
Smalley Ave
Can
West Branch
Iowa
Meyer
Former Presidential Candidate Set to Speak in Muscatine
James B. Weaver of Colfax, a noted Iowa figure and 19th century presidential candidate, is slated to address Muscatine men at a January 2 YMCA patriotic service. Weaver, a Civil War veteran and scholar, rose to national prominence during campaigns of 1880 1892 compiling millions of votes and electoral support.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Patriotis
James B. Weaver
Colfax
United States
Iowa
Chineda
Secratary
J. B. MeNlel
Twee
Jowan
James J . Garfield
Weaver
Peapiss
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin , Harrison
Muscatine
Association
Second Town Infantry Volunteers
Abrahan Lincoln Voeterans
Sontswilha
Shelby Norman Post
Grand Army of the Republic
and Sons of Veterans
C- Niel
Sunday Revival in Wichita Ends in Million Seems
Evangelist William A Sunday closes a six week revival in Wichita Kansas with 6343 people converted and a final collection of 10139 dollars and 87 cents. The campaign faced strong opposition but achieved a noted success in the central Midwest. Sunday has begun another six week revival in Canton Ohio.
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William A. Sunday
Wichita
Kan
Sunday
Kansan
Aiga
Frollglon
Wast
Sunday Hage
Canton
Intermediate class in contest today at Y M C A gym
The YMCA afternoon program features an Intermediate class athletics contest with events in shot put, high jump, and a one mile potato race. Records may be set as results from three of five events are announced, with winners including M. McKenzie and Robert Hahn. Tonight at 7:15 the employed boys hold further contests as White and Black groups arrive for honors.
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Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium
Campbell
Lioyd Wells
Pat McKenzie
M. McKenzie
Robert Hahn
Arthur Strong
Progressive War On Taft Is Begun
Progressive rhetoric argues a new era of regulation and reform. The speaker claims industry and government must adapt to complex modern needs with expert insight, linking Wisconsin’s 15 year past to wider national trends in policy and sociological welfare.
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Taft
Wiacoela
Wisconsin
in tA HONORED V PBA MEET
The Muscating Launch club at St Louis received honors at the Mississippi Valley Peed er Boat association show. Charles P Hanley of this city was named chairman of the committee to organize the 1912 races at Davenport. The vote followed a Dubuque meeting and notification came from W V Kidder of La Crosse. The committee includes Hanley, Masestine, Dixon, Collins, Rose, Starke and others.
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Muscating
Mississippi Valley Peeder Boat Association
St. Louis
Charles P. Hunley
Davenport
Dubuque
Hanley
W. V. Kidder
la Crosse
Wis
Charles P. Hanley
Masestine
J. W. Dixon
Burlington
Oliver D. Collins
Dubuatte
George B. Rose, Jr
TaCrogse
Max ¢. Starkeloft
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as quick relief for fullness and indigestion. It claims the tablets boost digestive juices, relieve gas, and improve breath, appetite, and mood, with a free trial package on request from A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Stuart , Co
LGG
Stuart Blag
Marshall
Mich
David Randleman Visitor Returns From Mexican Prison
Cedar Rapids resident David Randleman, former Muscatine Western conductor, arrived home after eight months imprisonment in a Mexican prison without trial. Intervening American Consul helped secure release after a two year sentence, following a wreck that killed several. He plans a visit with his brother Joseph Randleman in Muscatine.
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David Randleman
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine Western
Muscatine
Afuscatine
Will Vialt
Randleman
Muscatine Westera
B. G R. and
N. Rellway Company
Autoist Slayer Escapes After Fatal Drive In Seattle
Seattle witnesses report an automobile dragged Attorney O. H. Ballou formerly of Omaha for about fifty feet after his body was struck. The car then sped away with three occupants aboard. Ballou's skull was crushed and a leg broken. No arrests have been made.
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Omaha
Kiling Bim
Seattle
Wash
Hye
O. H. Ballou
Ballon
Des Moines Group Seeks Lower Rail Freight Rates
The Greater Des Moines committee petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut loss freight rates from Des Moines to points in Colorado Wyoming and Utah. Eleven railroads are named as defendants. The committee argues Des Moines rates are unreasonable versus Des Moines Chicago charges.
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Washington, D. C
Greater Des Moines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Chicago
Fritchman Home Destroyed By Fast Fire
The W C Fritchman residence at 4817 Mulberry Avenue is burning this afternoon. Firefighters faced a long reach from city water and furniture was already removed with no chance to save the cottage. A neighbor reported smoke filled rooms and efforts to reach the home by phone failed as lines were damaged.
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W. C. Fritchman
Mulberry Avenue
Curry
Smoire
Coul
Toner
Christmas Dancing Party At Gojo Club In Muscatine
One of the year's most auspicious events in Muscatine society was the Christmas dancing party hosted by the Gojo club at the Muscatine Lenmcheld home on Tuesday. About thirty five couples enjoyed music by Mahana and Ogle three pieces from Town City orchestra. The room featured festive decorations red and green streamers and a large parasol draped with streamers center stage. Frappe was served and out of town guests attended, adding greatly to the pleasure.
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Muscatine Society
Muscatine
Holiday Socials and Guests Gather in Local Homes
Local society notes describe visitors from Decatur Davenport and St Louis attending events hosted by area families on Smalley Avenue and at Meyer and Shellabarger residences. Mentions a Young Women's Christian association departure, a German Lutheran Zion church gathering, and relatives visiting from Pella during the holidays.
Keithsurg Lad Hurt in Elevator Collision
Lemuel Miller a 12 year old Keotaurg Keithaburg Il newsboy injured Saturday at the McKee Bhiven button factory elevator in Heltheyurg while delivering papers to a top floor. Skull fracture jaw broken deep cut over eye face scratched and bruised. Condition serious but not dangerous. doctors alarmed for possible permanent disfigurement.
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Monmouth
Lemuel Miller
Keoithaburg
McKee & Bhiven
Heltheyurg
Ava Thac
Back Scratchers for Taft in Washington D C
A brief Washington dispatch from December 27 reports a humorous or satirical note about supporters nicknamed back scratchers for Taft. The fragment emphasizes political camaraderie and the era’s campaign mood without detailing events or outcomes.
Michigan Gift Arrives for President Taft in Two Pack Eratchers
A Michigan manufacturer sent two packer graters as a belated Christmas present to President Taft. In a letter, the maker said if there is any occasion before 1912 to use them, please keep in mind Michigan is behind the gift.
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Taft
Michigan
White House
Christmas Day Socials In West Liberty Area
Thanksgiving to Christmas visits mark actions across West Liberty and nearby towns. Families including Whitins Wilking Kubik Melek Swart Jackson Walker Heald Emmons and others shared meals and greetings, with teachers and residents spending Christmas with relatives in Iowa City Springdale Downey and What Cheer.
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Prattle Grove
Frank Whitins
Wilking
Leland
West Liberty
Nancy Wilking
George Downing
Des Moines
Mia
Geo
Kubik
Dise
Cedar H 1
Warren Melek
Mosher
H. T. Swart
Walker Nome
Rena Jackson
Glen Walker
Roy Sheets
Mrs. Heald
Maggie
Wim Heald
Alice and
Alene
South English
L. W. Emmons
What Cheer
George McCann
Marion Kirby
Mariel Schneider
Minnis Jensen
Iowa City
Elmer Faires
Springdale
Slater
Anna Jayne
Frank Horr
Lewis Millett
West Branch
Jonse Swart
Charley
Fred Ridenour
Clas
McCann
Dan Bhipe
Charley Schiele
Rudolph Schiele
Sear Downey
Farm Vacated by Cass Swart to Mr Gongiver and Wife
Miss Mosher hosted a holiday program at the Wert Branch school last Friday. Candles lit a darkened room as a Santa figure distributed treats from a sack, with a miniature desk tree and a decorated main tree. Four visitors witnessed the treasure delivered to the school.
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Cass
Delightful Wilton Women’s Club meeting with varied programs
At the Wilton Inn on December 27 the Women's club 93 gathered at the Latchaw home. Hostesses Mrs Latchaw and Miss Mae Latchaw featured festive decorations, a Chefst rings theme, and a program including Christmas quotations, songs, readings, and piano duets. A social hour followed with contests and a fine luncheon. The high school basketball team and friends enjoyed a seven o'clock dinner at Edwin Bannick’s, with music and games afterward.
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Wilton
Inn
Latchaw
Harris
Mary Ruft
Davenport
Edwin Bannick
Clorinda Thede
Elizabeth Cronin
Blanche Bridges
Ruth Rirgsenberg
Eva <Yres
Myra Maurer
Winnie
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Bond
Iowa Avenue
Yan.c.a
New Jersey
Ishlec
W. Reuling
C. A
Torace
Ray
William
Sunday Scorfs
PBA
David
Tehown
Fersons
Dls Moines
SEFES
Fritchiman
Blaze
Mui
Neightor Anshem
Batterson
Ure
Aparrt
Beretha
Lillian Dangelven
Decatur
Helen Briggs
Hazel Gephart
Vera Shadford
Guamina
Lucy Caraten
Miss Rogerson
Moline
C. I. Welen
Sioux City
A. Nye
Dan Pauli
St. Louie
Duke Orbach
Webster Grove
Misa Berta Hoover
Young Women’s Christan Association
Letts
Ladies’ Aid Society
Shellabarger
David Bogard
Chestnut Street
Misael Nettle
Kate Bogard
Richard and
Pella, Ta
Keithsburg
Washington, D
Prairie Grove
Pearl Oity News
Hidg
West Second St
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