Entries Close for Muscatine Bird Show and Prizes
Entries for Muscatine annual poultry exposition close tonight. Secretary J Collins says many birds entered and the show promises a fine exhibit. The event runs December 31 to January 4 in the former Graham store room on West Second Street with judging starting January 1 at 10 am. Cash prizes total 400 dollars plus numerous special awards fromWyandotte and other clubs. Members of the American Bull Teghorn club and the Muscatine County Poultry Association participate under American Poultry Association rules.
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Muscatine
J. ©. Collins
Graham
West Second Street
Holmes
National Wyandotte Club
National
Partridge Wyandotte Club
Plymouth Rocks
Hoondans
Rhode Island Reds
American Bull Teghorn Club
American Bnll Leghorn
Muscatine County
Obsequies Held for Wilton Woman Sadie McClean
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie McClean longtime Wilton resident were held at the Alpine church with Rev. O J Lee and Rev. H C Millice officiating. Burial followed in Melpine cemetery. Pallbearers included six nephews Fred Pepper Gail Mehan and Joe Percy Ben and Clyde Martin.
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Sadie McClean
Pioneer County
Alelpine
O. J. Lee
Wilton Presbyterian Church
H. C. Millice
Sweetland Church
Melpine
Fred Pepper
Gail Mehan
Joe
Percy
Ben
Clyde Martin
Excelsior plans new year party at Eckhardt home
Excelsior Literary society to hold a New Year gathering this week at Mr and Mrs A Eckhardt’s Sweetland township residence. Program includes a debate on whether mail order houses are detrimental to the community with P B Lake and A C Eckhardt for the affirmative and J T Downer and J Lang for the negative. additional readings, music, roll call, current events, and short speeches Featuring Eunice Lake Newton Lange Mildred Freyermuth Yona Otto Mrs John Klein A Eckhardt Ed Chamberlain Henry Freyermath J T Downer Elizabeth Greiner Maynard Weihardt Norton Lake Mars Tang.
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A. ©. Eckhardt
Sweetland Township
Excelsior Literary Society
P. B. Lake
A. C. Eckhardt
J. T
Downer
Maynard Weihardt
A. C. Lake
Norton Lake
Mars
J. Tang
New Years Event Observes Emancipation Proclamation
A Bethel AME church ceremony in Woodman ball will mark the Emancipation Proclamation with a red white and blue decor and a noon banquet. Hon I M Warner will give an evening address after a day of songs and melodies amid a patriotic program organized by local men and youth groups. Probate Notice announces a hearing on Hiram Pate's will in Muscatine County January 5 1918. Sells Springdale Store sale: W S Linefield sells store and residence at Springdale for an 80 acre farm near Tipton with possession February 1.
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Bethel African Methodist Church
1 .B. McNeil
Young Men's Christian Association
Gupper
I. M. Warner
Muscating County
District Court
Said County
Hiram Pate
Said
Muscatine
N. Rosenberger
Springdale
Journal
Iowa City
Der
W. Ss. Iinefield
George Hart
Tipton
Motor trains may come soon
Rural Muscatine county may see motor trains on surfaced roads as the White company of Cleveland studies county roads and mileage. The motor trains aim to relieve railroad freight congestion and handle local passenger traffic, with trials already proving faster, cheaper deliveries and broader regional service. County Engineer F. P. Halbfass notes rapid improvements and cites government troop movements tests as proof of efficiency. The White company data collection suggests wider motor freight adoption.
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Muscatine County
F. PP. G. Halbfass
White Company
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Akron
Boston
Wpangueh
East
Georgia
Talbfass
Howe Picture Program Varied at A Muse Theatre
Howe program at A Muse Theatre Saturday features animated portraits of Morse Bell Edison Washington Lincoln and Wilson in dough forms then dramatic Southern France vistas Zeppelins over London and a Victorial Cross tale of Lt Robinson. Cascade ride in Washington ant studies Maine log ride Mont Blanc views Annapolis naval scenes and a Wild West finale with cowboys lariat work. Also notes West Branch Farmers Institute dates January 18 and 19 in Iowa City.
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Lyman FE
Howe
Morse
Bell
Edison
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Gorges
Cascades
France
London
Robinson
Cascade Mountains
Continental Divide
Maine
Monte Blanc
Annapolis
Uncle Sam
Droncho
Laurel Society in Interesting Meet at Bloomington Township
The Laurel Literary Society met at the Houvenagle home in Bloomington township for an evening program. A debate on whether a scolding clean wife or a good natured dirty wife is the better sparked discussion, with Ohn Umlandt Meeckmore and Jim Walters winning the decision against Orin Markham Albert Wagner and Charles Lutz.
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Laurel Literary Society
Ohn Umlandt
Meeckmore
Jim Walters
Orin Markham
Albert Wagner
Charles Lutz
Helen Markham
Dell Luta
Ora MciLillip
Velma Walters
John Walters
Coronet Solo
Ora Williams
Arthur Brown
W. P. Wilt
Henry Hoelke
Farm Sale Clerking Offered by Muscatine State Bank
The Muscatine State Bank advertises farm sale clerking services with a satisfaction guarantee. The notice promotes handling farm sales and assures customers of reliable service.
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Muscatine State Bank
Bayfield School Presents Christmas Program
A Bayfield School program directed by Miss Marie T Harper featured songs, recitations by Ralph Wekhardt Mabel Samuel Lawrence Kuriger Mirschel Warper Hazal Weihardt Gertrude Samuel Mary Balser Clarence Harper Viola Balser and Grace La Tourette with two special acts including Christmas of All Nations and The Night Before Christmas. Santa distributed gifts after the event and the Christmas tree was lighted.
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Bayfield
Marie T Harper
Santa Claus
Ralph Wekhardt
Mabel Samuel
Lawrence Kuriger Mirschel
Warper
Hazal Weihardt
Gertrude Samuel
Mary Balser
Clarence Harper
Viola Balser
Viola Kurriger
Grace A Touratte
Bern
Income Tax Urged in Advertising by Revenue Official
The Interior Revenue Department urges merchants to promote the income tax in their ads. G. Hurrey, supervisor of business cooperation, asks retail firms to endorse the tax. The act targets single earners of 1000 and married filers of 2000, with penalties for evasion and individual reporting responsibility. The government will send two men to explain tax features. individuals must seek details themselves.
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G. Hurrey
Internal Revenue Department
Hurrey
Eévey
Rivers and Ponds Attract Skaters In Muscatine
Skaters flock to Iversimeyers pond Muscatine slough and the Mississippi river as ice reaches several inches and a glassy smooth surface draws a large evening crowd. Fires along the shore kept alive by merrymakers despite cold.
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Muscatine
Reese
Iversimeyers
Mississippi River
Fire on bridge extinguished by chemical response
Fire No 1 responded to the D. and M. depot at 5 10 last evening and reached the Richman railroad bridge crossing. The blaze, sparked by flames from a nearby weed and rubbish pile, was quickly put out with chemicals. A few logs burned but rail service suffered no loss.
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D. and M
Richman
Red Cross Auxiliary Organized at Port Louisa
An auxiliary to the American Red Cross in Louisa county is to be organized by Wapello chapter with Mrs. 3. Q. Beatty as chairman and Miss Grace Kemp as secretary. It will be known as Port Louisa Auxiliary and will perform hospital supplies, comforts, and surgical dressings. The group followed talks at the Wapello school and by J. R. Trammond of Wapello. City, Dec 28. A Red Cross sale in North Liberty netted over 500 dollars, including 52 dollars 60 cents from a cake and a bushel of corn.
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American Red Cross
Louisa County
Wapallo
3. Q. Beatty
Grace Kemp
New Movement
Port Louisa
Sunllows City
Red Cross
North Liberty
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Wilton
Excelsior
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloom Geld
N.J
George McManus
Manus
Halbfass
Howe Picture
West Branch Farmers Institute
Laurel Society
Bayfield School
Swan the Jeweler
Iion
Iowa Ave
RTE Ants
Ravelers
Cape
Mai
Coracine
Wis
Borlick’s
Brown
Usiness RR
Reed
Munenlie, Sawa
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