Christmas Programs Light Up City Churches With Treats
Santa distributed candy and fruit after festive programs at Methodist, Presbyterian, First United Presbyterian and A M E churches. Sunday schools filled with children enjoyed readings, songs, cantatas, and a tree laden with gifts, while West Virginia mountain charity drive was organized by pupils.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
Baptist
Second United Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Mildred Griffith
Mable Griffith
Wilma Paul
Santa Claus
Kenneth Ross
Vera Palmer
North Pole
Clair Eckerman
Grandma’s
Lorcan Jones
Pussy Town
Maurine McLaughlin
Donald McLaughlin
Glen Eldridge
Hank Spink
Junia Chalmers
Clarence Logan
Kriss Kringle
Lester Macon
Presbyterian Church
Corinne Rothschild
West Virginia
F. K. Case
Fuller
Dowell
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher
A poetic verse by Walt Mason from 1910 jokes about sustaining a Christmas mood year round. The piece contrasts holiday cheer with ongoing labor and economic struggle, urging generosity while critiquing constant toil.
Christmas program at school delights children
The school plans a Christmas program tomorrow evening with children and staff in Japanese kimonos. Yesterday Santa distributed a special treat prepared under Mrs. Bishop. Two classes of young ladies gave homemade candies and goodies, filling sacks with sweets, nuts, and popcorn, while the kids enjoyed a memorable Christmas of 1916.
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Christ
Santa
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Restoration
Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in action and quick in results, restoring natural kidney and bladder function and correcting irregularities. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKlhinney Drug Co. likely advertise this remedy.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Mcklhinney Drug Co
December Cold Dip Brings Record Low Weather
The month's first subzero temperature was recorded last night with the government thermometer at 2 below zero. Cold winds eased today as a warm Christmas shopping day emerged. Lois Sewell of Winfield visited, and Luella Hightshoe arrived for a week with Rev and Mrs Hightshoe. Church Sabbath schools staged Christmas events with Santa Claus at both venues.
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W. A. Cook
Lois Sewell
Winfield
Luella Hightsboe
Winnebago
Minn
A B. Hightshoe
United Presbyterian and
Methodist
Methodist Sunday School
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Santa Claus
Commercial club hosts dancing party and society events
Invitations go out for a dance at the Commercial club with music by Mahanna, Ogle and Fisher of Iowa City. Miss Maude Moreland and Milton White announce their upcoming Crawfordsville wedding. Dr and Mrs W M Terry host a Christmas tree gathering. Rose club girls hold their annual Christmas party with a fish pond draw and luncheon.
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Commercial Club
Mahanna, Ogle and Fisher
Iowa City
Maude Moreland
Milton White
Crawfordsville
John Cannon
Crawtorisville
Mrs. W. M. Terry
Iowa Avenue
Rose Club
Caughey Southwell
Washington Street
Local residents travel in and out of Crawfordsville
The Misses Alice and Mildred Williams and other townspeople including Margaret Cherryholmes August Howsare Clofield Harper and H D Cherryholmes were passengers for Washington today. Wilbur Rose visited Havre on business. Florence McCleary returns from Mt. Union where she teaches and will visit over Sunday. W J Brown arrives from Mt. Union to spend the day with relatives.
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Crawfordsville
Alice
Mildred Williams
Margaret Cherryholmes
August Howsare
PL. Huber
J. W. Rickey
Clofield Harper
W. J. Wagner
Myrtle Carter
H. D. Cherryholmes
Washington
Wilbur Rose
Havre
Florence McCleary
Mt. Union
W. J. Brown
Little Girl Wins Doll in Saturday American Giveaway
A Pretty doll was given away Saturday night at the American theater to a girl aged 2 to 7. Attendees earned one vote for each 10 cent ticket purchased, supporting their little favorite in the contest.
Court House Closes All Day Monday December 26
The court house will be closed all day Monday December 26. No filings or services will be available and staff will observe the holiday.
Daisy Cameron to headline Nancy at Graham Christmas Show
The Graham Christmas attraction features Daisy Cameron and her New York company in the musical comedy Nancy on Wednesday December 28. Kerr Amusement guarantees the No 1 company with Cameron, promising a first class attraction with full company, scenery, and special effects. Prices range 25 and 50 cents 75 cents and 1.00.
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Graham
Daisy Cameron
New York
Nancy
Kerr Amusement Company (Inc
Our Village Postmaster New Year Attraction in Perry
The Perry Amusement company presents Our Village Post Master as the New Year attraction at the Gra ham on December 31 with Ned Barrington praised as one of America's cleverest actors. The show centers on the daily mail question and delays in delivery. Attendees will learn mail box mixups through a humorous performance at the opera house.
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The
Perry Amusement Company
Graham
America
Ned Barrington
Daily Mail
Opera House
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Toliday
Swift
the Evening Journal
R. Stuart & Son
Iowa
Royal
Stuart & Son
Lulu Slocum Teeter
Cedar Rapids
Mary Hunter
James Work
Ste Get
Rn. T. McCall
Maxwell McCall
Helen McCartney
W. O. Fisher
Donald Ross
Paul Looney
Lois Macon
Beatrice Daniels
Marion George
Dayle Mckerman
Doras Chalmers
Harry Macon
Jessie Ritchey
Germany
Mena Winja
Miranda Blick
Marion McLaughlin
Homer Vincent
Annette Palmer
Fred Blick
Charles McLaughlin
Rubie Macon
Chiles
Joukye
A. M. OE
Baptist Church
Bible School
Walt
John
Walt Mason
George Matthews Adams
Golden State Limited
Train de Luxe
California
Telegraph
Hal Paso
New Mexico
S. F. Boyd
Davenport
H. W. Russell
Washington, Iowa
Square
Star Theatre
Zeb, Zeke and the Widow
PWO Boys IN Blue
Canfield
Atchison Bros
J. A. Work & Co
Frey
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