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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
5
Unexcelled Investments markets farm loans and promises secure growth with 5 percent interest on First Farm Loans and 6 percent annual returns on Mortgage Tower offerings. The firm highlights decades of experience with hundreds of buyers, emphasizing safety, self restraint, and reliable returns for investors and farmers alike.
An assortment of local notices lists departures for Tri Cities and nearby towns, including Miss Margaret Payne, Mrs E Thynearson, and Miss Georgia Bloomer visiting Wilton and West Liberty. It notes travel by train and streetcar, with mentions of relatives visiting, new Buick cars, and upcoming events such as a drug story at the A Must theater.
Reverend Stodghill of Park Avenue Church leaves for Grandview to lead revival services opening tonight with Pastor Bartlett of Grandview M E Church presiding. The Grandview congregation expects significant conversions and strong attendance as the two pastors bring extensive experience to the series. Mrs Rose Hurbut will lead the Thursday prayer gathering.
Residents of the East EM Ore district gathered in Park Lane Hall last evening to welcome the New Year with watch parties and hearty celebrations. At the stroke of midnight the bell rang, signaling the start of the new year and marking the occasion with a town tradition.
A Davenport family reunion gathered on Park Avenue with Mr and Mrs Carl Gunnenfraser hosting a New Year’s Day dinner. O G Guizenhauser and children enjoyed decorations, a center bouquet, and a social afternoon with Davenport guests including Misses Fred Gravesmuhol Hertha Gravesmuhol Edon Jenson and Emin Gungene Pauser.
Christmas 1911 in Cedar Valley and nearby homes as residents hosted dinners and visiting relatives. Mrs. C Monroe, Bun Hroyd, J Ase 15, Wm Grigsor, and Mrs. Grige’s partner shared meals. Verd a Mater returned after six weeks away. McMahon and Pasamore families celebrated with kin. Various guests from Galesburg and Durant joined in holiday gatherings. Journal readers wish a prosperous New Year.
Ray W Fay prominent singer headlined the hall event drawing about 300 couples for the annual Armory dance under Huttig Boss Co. Koontys seven piece orchestra played popular tunes. Fay’s renditions of Leanthut Tales Katy O Sullivan and Open Your Eyes drew applause. A Mayimbaphone solo by George Tones and a nearly 500-strong ghost dance attracted keen interest. The organizing committee led by Herman Moore and members Milo Rit tenhouks Joy Wilson Roy Winrgias and Lenny Doolman ensured a successful budget and smooth event.
Fifteen members of the TL S$. of KR! gathered in their club rooms on Brest Fourth New Year’s Eve to usher in 1012 with a bounteous supper. Rabbit and squirrel were prepared, and midnight festivities included congratulatory exchanges. The primary officer election is set for next Tuesday at eight o’clock along with other business matters.
A lengthy report outlines a series of New Year social afternoons and evenings hosted by Miss Ferree, Miss Ogle, and Miss Bloomer in Burlington, Webster Groves, and nearby areas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. George Volsger Jr, Miss Salisbury, and musicians led by Miss Ogle with performances, decorations in Christmas colors, and a New Year supper. Other gatherings feature Miss Malgoon, Mr. Bristol, and the Aurora club, with plans for a third event and an 80th birthday celebration for Henry Geiss. The piece closes noting an upcoming election of officers for the Martha society at the First Methodist Episcopal church.
A compiled ledger shows Charles Blake's twenty mile motorcycle record in Los Angeles at 14 21. It includes Charles Marin’s 50 to 34 win in billiards, Longworth’s 1330 yard swim, and multiple track and field marks. Names like Jock Donaldson, Dr. W G Judson, and George Johnson appear among long list of feats and dates across 1921 in athletics.
A compact roundup lists diverse athletic marks and record attempts with dates and places. It covers track and field times, cycle and motorcycle records, aviator heights, and bowling and revolver scores from cities such as Chicago, Melbourne, Montreat, Winnipes, and New Orleans, with names like Richard Arnse and Matt McGrath associated with standout performances.
The West Liberty event featured a Chicago coach and 200 performers from the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. A humorous medieval to modern pantomime entertained the audience with fairy scenes, Indian tableaux, and a George and Martha Washington sequence, praised for beauty and credit to Miss Mathews and her assistants.
West Liberty event promotion notes a crowded house for a performance with advertising throughout. Knights urged to attend Tuesday evening at 7:30 for installation of officers for the year led by W. H. Hoffman, Record Keeper.
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