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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
5
Mrs. Herman Elfers hosted a D A club party at Bleeker street with holly poinsettias and a central tree. Guests enjoyed a three course luncheon for twelve as treasurer Edward Randleman received white rabbits as thanks.
The Jolly Rover club met yesterday at Mrs. Frank Walker’s home for a Christmas party. The room was decorated with poinsettias holly and red and green ribbons. Guests socialized exchanged gifts and enjoyed a three course luncheon prepared by Mesdames James Frank Walker and L. C. Sten.
Park Avenue Ladies Aid society met yesterday at Mrs Guy Duncan on Washington street for sewing. No business of importance was discussed. They plan to meet again in two weeks on January 13, location to be decided. Illinois couple married at German M E parsonage Katherine Thomas and Herman Reist wed at 2 pm with Rev L E Kettlekamn officiating. Both from Hamis City, will reside there.
Word reaches Muscatine of the marriage in Selby South Dakota of William Brazel formerly of Muscatine now a resident of Selby to Gladys Miller of Selby The wedding occurred in November per the announcement. Brazel is well known in Muscatine with many friends offering best wishes.
In his 30 years of experience Dr J T R Neal of Greenville California says no preparation for the kidneys equals Foley Kidney Pills. Pain in back and hips indicates kidney trouble and Foley pills help build up weakened kidneys by ridding blood of acids and poisons. Available in $1.00 sizes from local dealers.
Peter W. Dyke, music professor at the University of Wisconsin, urged creating official musicians at national state and municipal levels. He cited Germany s Stadtmusikant as a model and said such offices would benefit health recreation and civic life of the American community. In Illinois Maunie near Carmi was struck by a fire destroying the post office bank bakery and two stores with losses around 75000.
A heated debate at the American Political Science Association session on Reform in China featured Dr. Frank J. Goodnow and Dr. Austin Beard arguing over representative government for the East. Sudhindra Bose, from the University of Iowa, challenged Western assumptions and urged the West to stay out of Eastern affairs as each side framed East versus Occident in modern civilization.
A professor glanced at the audience as a meeting adjourned amid a momentary pause. The scene captures a scholarly gathering concluding its formal session with attendees dispersing.
Joseph Fish, a reputed millionaire fire insurance adjuster, announces retirement from the field. He was acquitted of an arson charge in December and faced seventeen additional charges. he says he planned retirement for over a year.
Are always apreciated most. Our Mackinaws sweaters caps Ocoats neckties for men and boys. Pretty Kimonos serviceable Aprons Waists fine Stockings for women and girls. Other articles too numerous to mention. Bring your eggs and Produce and come to J. M. Brower Prop 322 East Second.
New Year gymnastic exhibition set for tomorrow night at the YMCA building. Physical Director J. E. Farwell announced the program with drills and stunts including a comical surgical operation. Events feature calisthenic drills, parallel and horizontal bars, a baby elephant act, broad sword contest, and pyramid demonstrations by junior and senior classes.
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