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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

5

Program announced for business women's meeting at church

Plans are set for a session organizing the proposed business women's club at First Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Supper at seven in the basement, followed by a program featuring Miss Jeanette McFarquhar of Davenport describing the London-Hand club spirit. Miss Elizabeth Madson will read, Mrs L. McColm will sing, and piano lessons will be offered at reduced cost. A Christmas club will meet weekly. six lessons cost twenty five cents.

First Baptist Church Misa Jeanette McFarquhar Davenport Elizabeth Madson L. McColm

Girl Employees Enjoy a Halloween Frolic at Roach House

Young women at Roach and Munser Sash and Door Co. hosted a Halloween frolic at the adjacent Tos e house. Committee leaders Barbara Hager Clarice Barnard Henrietta Beckman and Christina Leman arranged orange and black decorations, oak leaves, and corn stalks. Music from Acolian Vocalion provided by Schmidt Music Co. The evening featured games dancing and a Halloween luncheon.

Hose House The Roach and Munser Sash and Door Co Roach and Musser Tose House Mins Barbara Hager Clarice Barnard Henrietta Beckman Christina Leman Ha Hen Schmidt ‘Music Co

California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Child Laxative

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle treatment for constipation in children. It promises quick relief from stomach aches diarrhea and listlessness, claiming the laxative routine will restore natural playfulness and health within hours.

California California Its Syrup Company

BR. Club Party Honors Montana Young Women

The T RK B club hosted a haldowe masquerade at Mid Mario Ryan's home on West Seventh street. Guests included visiting Mary Sprinkle of Clyde Park Montana and Grace Scarum of Billings Montana. Prizewinners were Hester Bowman for best masque and Grace Scarum for best ghost story. A luncheon with orange and black decor closed the evening.

T. BR Montana T. RK. B Mario Ryan Weat Seventh Street Mary Sprinkle Clyde Park Mont Grace Scar Billings Hester Bowman Gunton Grace Scarum Scarum Sprinkie

Swimming glasses to begin Tuesday morning at YWCA pool

After pool repairs at the Young Men's Christian Association the YWCA announces swim classes starting Tuesday morning. A workers class runs seven to seven thirty and a high school girls class seven thirty to eight. All participants must undergo medical exam and report for a physical. Reports are invited Thursday or Friday from four to six pm or Saturday from six to eight pm before Dr Emma Braunsworth.

Young Men's Christian Association Taade Y. Ww. A. Wile Ato Association Rooms Emma Braunsworth

Entra Nous Club Hosts Halloween Party at Mrs Colima’s Home

Members of the Entra Nous club were delightfully entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Colima on Sycamore Street where she presided at a Halloween party. The rooms were decorated with Halloween symbols in an orange and black color scheme. The afternoon featured festive activities in keeping with the season.

Entra Nous Club Mra. J. E. Colima Sycamore Street Famed Contesta

Triscuit Whole Wheat Snack Originating in Niagara Falls

Quick Pick up Luncheon features Triscuit a shredded wheat wafer toast made from whole wheat grain including bran promotes healthy digestion and bowel movement. It is a yeast free bread without additives ideal for children requiring thorough mastication. Toasted and served with butter or soft cheese for picnics or excursions. Manufactured at Niagara Falls New York.

Niagara Falls N. Y

Colorful Halloween Table Setting Report

A festive scene titled for an autumn gathering describes a table set in orange and black. Cardboard cat and witch place cards indicated each guest’s seating, with nut cups also matching the Halloween color scheme.

Cheon

Women tour Continental Serum Company laboratories

Eighteen guests gathered at Mrs. Gates Wilson's home on Orchard Avenue and visited the Continental Serum Company Laboratories on Lot Avenue. Dr. S. H. Hart and Cates Wilson greeted them, guided tours explained Korum production steps, then returned to the Wilson residence for further time together.

Continental Serum CO. Laboratories Gates Wilson Orchard Avenue Continental Serum Company Lott Avenue Into Mobile S. H. Hart Cates Wilson Wilson G. Raymond Titus C. A. Bartlett Vergil Fravo Edward Lundtke J. F. Hill T. S. Douglass Neptkou John ‘Olds M. Zong Maggle Tough Ming Madle Tough Charles Albright Charles Morrill M. Callahan B. E. Bauthorty

Out of Town Guests Honored by Local Mission Society

Mrs C J McKenzie of Botland Nob and Miss Margaret Johnson of Ericson Nob were honored guests at a Missionary society gathering hosted by sister Mrs George Mendenhall on Town avenue. Members complimented the visitors with a decorative hall and a small cardboard black cat favors. A brief program featured Miss Juanita Hyso piano solo, Miss Joel Schroeder and Miss Velma Grimm recitations, and Miss Evelyn and Adalaide Parott piano and violin. Afternoon event ran from three to five.

C. J. McKenzie Botland Nob Margaret Johnson Ericson George Mendenhall Town Avenue The Missionary Society Honnon Halelowe'on Juanita Hyso Misan Jowell Schroeder Velma Grimm Evelyn Adalaide Parott Afra Paul ‘Round Mra Wermann Schroeder Lows Angersbaech

Kensington Club Holds Monday Meeting at Mrs Schwandke’s

Members of the Monday Afternoon Kensington club met yesterday afternoon for their regular gathering at Mrs C H Schwandke’s home 916 Town Avenue. Each woman worked on fancy needle work and visitors shared the afternoon. A six o’clock sociable was served by Mrs Phillip Stein at her home on Worst Second Street. The next meeting will be November 6.

Martha Washington Club Blanche Custer Blanch Custer Second Street Che Eurenty Lona Guck Milas Villa Mark Mise Dna Custer Rosina Hagerman Myrile Doty Maud Kanoff Lona Gel Nola Cattell Mary Rininsland Aldo Maude Kanoff Misa Gertrude Kruger Joucas Street Kensington Club C. H. Schwandike C. HW. Schwandke Town Avenue Phillip Stein Worst Second Street Hahn Marie Hahn West Fourth Street First Methodist

Muscatine Launch Club Hosts Annual Halloween Frolic

Ninety Batterson Stores clerks and friends gathered at the Muscatine Launch Club House for the second annual Halloween frolic. The club house was decorated with fall foliage and corn, creating a festive scene for the event last evening.

Muscatine Batterson Stores Muscating

Cream Balm Advertisement for Nasal Relief

An ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve colds and catarrh by applying a small bottle into the nostrils. It claims instant relief as the antioptic cream soothes swollen mucous membranes and clears air passages, promising easier breathing and less nasal discomfort. It targets druggists and readers seeking quick relief.

Ely

Evening Halloween Festivities With Music and Luncheon

A rustic setting hosted the evening's Halloween festivities with the Chase orchestra providing music throughout. Late in the evening a delicious luncheon was served by the Chocolate Shop caterers.

Alalka Chase Orchestra Hallowe’en Chocolate Shop

Miss Foley Hosts Monday Evening Five Hundred Club

Miss Foley hosted the Monday Evening Five Hundred Card Club at her East Sixth Street home. Three tables played Five Hundred with high score won by Miss Mabel Leslie and guests prize to Miss Mae Cronin. A luncheon followed. Next hostess Miss Margaret Healey will preside November 13 at her Burlington Road home.

Miss Foley Nana Poley East Sixth’ Streat Mabel Leslie Mae Cronin Misa Margaret Healey Burlington Road

Child Conservation League Meeting Highlights Health Notes

Miss Elizabeth Fayle, school nurse, spoke at a Child Conservation League gathering at Mrs. A. L. Madden's West Fourth Street home. She discussed children’s diet, sleep, and adenoids and tonsillitis causes and prevention. A committee of Mrs. Wilbur Demorest, Mrs. A. L. Madden, and Mrs. Frode Schmidt was formed to plan next year’s program.

Elizabeth Paya Elizabeth Fayle Child's Conservation League A. L. Madden West Fourth Street Wilbur Demorest Frod Schmidt

Hallowe'en Masque At Concannon Home Delightful Party

Christina Schmidt Mildred and Lo ona Wishart Bertha Bishop Ocean La Grille Riva Smalley Ines Goozer Smalley Bessie Brown May Fowler Mary Atta Hoopes Jennie Schmidt attended a Hallowe'en masquerade at Mink Gertrude Concannon's East Fourth Street home. Guests wore masks, causing amusement as identities were concealed. The house carried Halloween decor. games and music filled the hours with light refreshments served late afternoon.

Concannon Christina Schmidt Mildred Loona Wishart Bertha Bishop Ocean la Grille Riva Smalley Ines Goozer Aather ‘Smalley Bessie Brown Datte Anthony May Fowler Mary Atta ‘Hoopes Jennie Schmidt Hxt Ifttla Mink Gertrude Concannon Weeat Fourth Street Gamon

Halloween gatherings at VU and area churches

Seventy youths attended a ghost party at the United Brethren church parlors in white costumes. Wilma Klaiss performed readings and music, followed by a late luncheon in orange and black decor. Nearby, Sunday school teachers planned a Christmas program for December 24 with musical pieces and readings. Eugene Dungan hosted sixty friends at his parents' country home with hayrack transport and prizes awarded. Additional events included Halloween games, refreshments, and a party hosted by Orvilla Foster with comic costumes and various games.

Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church M Las Wilma Klalss German Evangelical Church Helen Klopp Cedar Street Eugene Dungan Daniel Dungan Gontx Priza Fred Dean J. F. Hill Orvilla Foster

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Advertisement

Distress from kidney and bladder troubles warned as early signals of danger. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root herbal remedy promotes healing of kidneys, liver, and bladder. Sample bottles offered by mail. readers urged to buy at local drug stores. Advert mentions Muscatine Daily Journal.

Kilmenny

Girls Merry Night At Inez Davis Home Halloween Party

Miss Inez Davia hosted a Halloween party at 14 Sycamore Street with white dressed girls visiting nearby homes as ghosts. A dainty luncheon and candy favors followed a musical games evening. Separate events included a Philharmonic club business meeting postponed to January at Schmidt Music Hall and a Young Women's Christian Association open house with marshmallow toast and music. Hess Sada Wilson led a Bible study at Musser Public Library, with the next class Monday evening.

Inez Davis Inez ‘Davia Sycamore Street Philharmonic Club Schmidt Music Dall Schmidt Muale Hall Young Women's Christian Association Hallowe'en Musser Public Library Hess Sada Wilson

Halloween Gatherings At Homes And Church Notice

Miss Ocean LaGrille hosted a Halloween evening with May and young friends on Sycamore Street. Robert Rankin’s Park Lane home hosted thirty five youths for music games and decorations. Christian Endeavor holds a church party at 7 50 tonight. Women’s Relief Corps meets at MacCabee Hall tomorrow at 7 30. Dorcas society gathers tomorrow afternoon at Mrs I W Spooner’s 402 Boggs Street.

Robert Rankin Christian Endeavor Society of German Congregational Church Dorcas Society I. W. Spooner Boggs Street

Alleged Fight ers Plead Not Guilty

William Potter and Abe McGinty, arrested by Officer Humphreys on a charge of engaging in a fight, refused to plead guilty before Judge 7. C. Coster and were returned to jail to await trial set for 6 o'clock this afternoon. The alleged fray took place on West Front street at the foot of Linn Street.

William Potter Abe McGinty Humphreys 7. C. Coster West Front Street Linn

Iowa Scholars Up To Average In UW? 8s

Iowa City reports town school children totaling 722,423 are up to the average of those brought out in the university system. Ansochited Press Leased Wire notes the figures reflect local school enrollment and compare with university outputs.

IOWA Ansochited Iowa City Uni

Iowa Professor Reports On School Standards

E J Ashbaugh of Iowa State University released a yearlong study on the standard maintained by Iowa schools. The report was prepared for submission to the State Teachers Association convention in Des Moines next week.

Ted E. J.ashbaugh Iowa State University Iowa Ashbaugh State Teachers' Association Des Moines

Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a remedy for gas heartburn indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief within six minutes and warns of symptoms like belching nausea and headaches. The copy urges readers to buy from a pharmacist for fifty cents and keep it in the home as a family safeguard.

Pape Pace

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Paley Leysen Louis Height East Eighth Street John Noster East Seventh Street John Ribak Mulberry Avenue Bammer Thres Newport Ocean LaGrille May Women's Relief Corps Maccabee Hall LENOX Anson Clothing Co Home of Good Clothing Paul Steinmoty Frank Anson Chrysanthemums Geo. Kranz & Son
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