Plan canvass for Red Cross in Muscatine
Muscatine hosts a Red Cross mass meeting at the Commercial club to organize a thorough campaign. Officials note Muscatine trails Davenport and Ottumwa in memberships, with about 2,200 raised so far. A new drive will target unresponsive districts, with Will Jayne A A Peterson and J Bishop leading a citywide effort to reach every home and business.
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Red Cross
Commercial Club
Muscatine
Davenport
Ottumwa
Steel Cross
Will Jayne
A. A. Peterson
J. Bishop
Thge
Nuscatin
Thetate
Cary- Tuan Petersen
Trinity Church Christmas Carol Service Featured
At Trinity Episcopal Church last evening the Carol Service drew interest with a program by senior and junior pupils followed by primary department songs and recitations. Patriotic numbers were performed and a fat salute drill entertained, with small nuts and candy given to the children.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Taght
Accident victim laid to rest near Gladwin
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Catherine Leffer who died after being struck by a Milwaukee train near Gladwin. The Salem church north east of Haskins hosted the service with burial beside the railroad track, a risk she chose despite warnings. Surviving descendants include seven children in Davenport Muscatine Oakville Ainsworth Wapello Conesville and Haskins.
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Journal
Washington
Catherine Lefer
Gladwin
Salem Church
Haskins
Louisa County
G. W. Hay
Wipella
Keffler
Jacob Leffler
Davenport
S. G. Tate
Muscatine
George Ketler
Oakville
W. Gosling
Ainsworth
Frank Lefer
Watrfield
Hugh Bo
Watch Service at German Methodist Church New Year
The German Methodist Episcopal church plans a New Year watch service beginning at 9 30 PM on December 81. Members and the public are invited. Program includes organ preludes, congregational songs, prayers, piano duets, papers, duets, minute addresses, songs, and remarks by church leaders. Meanwhile, Barry Manufacturing Co resumes full operations after a four day shutdown for inventory. A fire at Dr I K Tyler's residence on West Third Street caused minor roof damage. Albert Sarrad left Davenport to visit his parents on Washington Street.
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German Methodist Episcopal Church
Marie Werwig
Jlenry Jetman
Otto Maeglin
Wmdna Janel
Charles Toborg
Jotul
Mars
L. I. Mettlekamp
Wesley Kettlekamnp
Telmer Furi
Carl Bauer
Wesley Kettekap
Somr
Atress
Henry Hiller
Henry Lenka
Som
Tyler
O'Clok
Is. K. Tyler
West Third Street
Factory Folk for Red Cross at Vienna Pearl Button Co
Workers at the Vienna Pearl Button Company joined the Red Cross drive with rapid subscriptions aiming for a 100 percent participation. Management urged 1918 dues of $1, highlighting patriotism and sacrifice for soldiers, with 60 memberships recorded by 2 pm and plans for a 100 percent sign on the service tag.
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Vienna Pearl Button Co
Red Cross
America
Muscatine
Vienna
Ben
Gathering Honors Nichols Resident
Nichols Ia December 28 The home of Mr and Mrs Craig Shingledecker at Nichols hosted a birthday party Christmas day for Mr Shingledeckers father marking his 6th birthday anniversary A bountiful noon dinner followed by social afternoon hours with guests Mr and Mrs P Shingledecker Mrs Stella Will of Muscatine and Mr and Mrs John Chapman and children Verle Eithel and Leota
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Nichols
Craig Shingledecker
Shingledecker
P. Shingledecker
Stella Will
Muscatine
John Chapman
Verle
Eithel
Leota
Heart Breakers Club Reunion Planned at Grandview
A Heart Breakers society reunion party is set for Monday evening at Louis Elfers home, 607 Grandview avenue. About eighteen couples are expected. four members will be absent: Van Atta in Marine training at Quantico, Schmaltz in France, Bomke and Brandt at Camp Cody. The event features holiday decorations, Magle Hunting and Mandolin Club music, and a three course supper at midnight.
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Louis Elfers
Grandview Avenue
Heartbreakers
Harry van Atta
Marine Corps
Quantico
Virginia
Telseworth Schmaltz
France
Harry Bomke
George Brandt
Camp Cody
Deming
New Mexico
Magle Hunting and Mandolin Club
Primary Department Christmas Party At First Baptist Church
Seventy five members of the primary department enjoyed an afternoon party in the church parlors with games a Christmas tree and a treat. Hostesses Mrs George Mark Mrs Oscar Brandt Mrs A B Clapp and Misses Veram Freyermut h and Minetta Headley served a dainty lunch. The junior department will host a similar party this afternoon.
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First Baptist Church
George Mark
Oscar Brandt
A. B. Clapp
Vera Freyermuth
Minetta
Supervisors Consider Cutting Montpelier Road Crossings
Muscatine county supervisors plan to cut grade crossings on the Montpelier road with Rock Island aid to eliminate crossings and reduce flood risk. The board will meet next Wednesday. J D Buser reports on state supervisors meeting where cooperative buying of road materials is discussed for time and cost savings. The levee issue may also be addressed.
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Warkier
Iowa City
Muscatine
Buser
Montpelier Road
Rock Island Company
Merchants Sign New Agreement in Muscatine for 1918
The Muscatine clothing and shoe dealers signed a Sunday and weekday closing pact for 1918. Participants include Anson Clothing, Bogard Clothing, Leysen's Shoe Store, Moore and Meerdink, Wilson's Shoe Store, Ruthenberg Clothing, Fischer Brothers, West Tosgery Shop, I. W. Cherry, and Sterneaman Clothing. The plan sets daily closings at 6 p.m. from January 1, 1918, to January 1, 1919, with full closures on New Year’s Day, Decoration Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas, with further details to follow.
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Muscating
Anson Clothing Company
Bogard Clothing Company
Leysen’s Shoe Store
Moore and Meerdink
Wilson’s Shoe Store
Ruthenbere Clothing Company
Fischer Brothers and Company
West Tosgery Shop
I. W. Cherry
Sterneaman Clothing Company
Muscatine
Local Businesses Plan Saturday Hours and Holiday Exceptions
A fragmented notice indicates that all places of business may remain open on Saturdays until 10:30 p.m. and on nights before Decoration Day, the 4th of July, and Thanksgiving, with additional evening hours between December 16 and Christmas.
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buSiss
Railways Cut Trains In Government Operation
Local officials expect several thigh trains to be removed as government operation alters service and reduces competition. Six to ten limited trains run between Giengo and Kansas City, with some through Muscatine on Rock Island and Milwaukee lines, possibly leading to eliminations. An earlier Jelmen Meeting was postponed, with Redmen and Redmen's Home Society electing officers next Thursday.
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Muscallg
Sture
Giengo
Kansas City
Muscatine
Rock Island
Milwaukee
The
Redmen
Redmen's Home Society
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Jones’ Jazz Orchestra
W. FH. Crozer
J.L. Giesler
A. A. Walterson
Wilmer Bloom
TH. Fox
Elenry Bawden
Springfield
Mr. Bowden
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Sweetland Township
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Naval Hospital Corps Station
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Harding
Des Moines
Wmory
Grafanola
Colum
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Ferent Records
Sycamore St
Muscatne
Logal Trains
F.C. Jahnke
St. Muscatine
Iowa
F.C. Jahnke Co
McKee Bros, Co
Grand Opera
Flouse
Johnniz
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Thore
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American Defense Society
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Adusory Board
David Jayne Will
Germany
Robert Bacon
Perry Belmont
Navy League
Charles J. Bonaparte Ee
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LL. D
Vew University
Henry B
Etncath Highway Association
Hudson Maxim
Naval Advisory Board
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
THS Couron
Robbry Appleton
American Defense Societies
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Eacy
Br W
A. Coffer
First National Bannk
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Witery Dyer
JO Hoaley
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