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Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa • Page 11

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Quad-City Timesi
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Davenport, Iowa
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11
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11 Tuesday evening THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT AND LEADER November 1927 HOLY JUMPERS INDIAN DANCES TO BE GIVEN AT CHAMBER MEET seen in eastern cities, and complimented Davenport on the equally high class displays which are shown here. Jlr. Balcomb is president of the Davenport Display club and one of the educational directors of the Intel national Association of Display Men. Ahout two hundred persons attended the meeting. cw.

Mr. Balcomb stated that selling is good seeing, and seeing is made possible by display. He also pointed out people remember of what see and only 1S of what hear. me of the fundamentals of display were shown on the ami Mr. Balcomb comment-1 the displays he had recently harmony, and a store which makes people happy is likely to be the successful store.

-Mr. Ualcomb Display likened to the put' shot in a game of golf, not for-gpttiir. Ihe importance of national athertising as the 'drive' and local newsparK'i advertising as the 'approach Display advrtisina is the appeal to the customer at the point of sale and with the actual goods great symphony orchestra, likening successful business to music and calling attention to the principles of rhythm and harmony which make alike for the beauty of music and the success of business ener-prises. as people are made happy by the rhythm and harmony of music so can they be made happy in a store where arrangement and display are in rhythmic SOLICIT FUND IN DAVENPORT LOCAL MOOSE TO PUT ON DEGREE WORK ON SUNDAY The Davenport Moose lodge will send its degree team to Dubuque next Sunday to xtt on initiatory work for the Moose lodge there. it Smith, district deputy, is building a class of over 200 to take the work on Sunday and asked Dictator Fred Zabel to send up the Davenport degree team to assist in Women of Waukesha Sect Miss Irene Uczciwek to Direct Special Numbers on Nov.

8. Are Selling Calendars to Local Homes. The "Indian Festival" to be pre- A. KRESS DIES: Davenport housewives are becom ing quite bewildered over the large number of women soliciting money LIVED IN SAME HOME 63 YEARS methods of every charitable and religious organization soliciting public funds. During the past week four women have been canvassing the city obtaining funds thru the sale of religious calendars and booklets being sold at 35 cents each or any amount over that which the purchaser desired to give The solicitors state that the money thus being raised is going into the treasury of the Metropolitan Church association of Waukesha, Wis.

This association more generally known as "the Holy Jumpers" has several hundred people within its fold and is one of those sects in which the members turn over all property and any other moans they possess to the organization and are kept there for life. Their solicitation has not been approved by the Iowa State Board of Control. Yesterday it was reported that there was another group in the city selling extracts and spices to raise monev for an organization known as the American Children's Aid society. No details concerning the society nor its representatives here have as yet been secured by the Charities and Advertising Endorsement committee. This group of business men.

however, -very much disapprove of this type of solicitation. It is pointed out by them that living and traveling expenses are so high that only a very small fraction of the sale price of any of the articles mentioned can possibly be made available for charitable or religious causes. Since most purchases are made in a philanthropic spirit, the committee feels that the public should know that in the majority of instances 20 of the money solicited on schemes of this kind does not reach the cause to which the donor thought he or she was giving. of the Chamber of Commerce v. hich is to be held at Friendly House a week from tonight bids fair to be one of the most beautiful dramatizations presented in Davenport this year.

The use of the Friendly House theatre with its commodious stage and seating capacity of more than 700 will make possible a most effective pre or selling merchandise in the name of some charitable or religious organization. They are beginning to ask "Where does my money go?" The Charities and Advertising Endorsement committee of the Advertisers club answers the query with the statement that the public has a right to expect sound business Old Buffalo Settler Succumbs to a Paralytic Stroke. WAYS DEAD TIRED? How sad! Sallow complexion, coated tongue, poor appetite, bad breath, pimply skin always tired. What's wrong? You are poisoned. The bowels are clogged and liver inactive.

Take this fam ous prescription used constantly In place of calomel by men and" August Kress, 71, who lived for 62 ears on the Kress homestead three miles north of Buffalo where his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kress established their home when they came to this community In 1863. died at 6:30 Monday night at his home where he suffered a paralytic stroke four weeks ago.

He was born in Ohio, Nov. 2t, 1S56 and came to Scott county wben he was seven yeare of age. Since that time he has resided continuously on' the farm where he died. He is survived by two brothers, Severin Kress, who lHes on Blue Grass road, and John Kress, at home. lor so years Dr.

Edwards' Olive Tablet. They arc harmless i yet very effective. A compound of vegetable ingredients and olive oil. eThey act easily upon the bowels. sentation.

In addition to the musical numbers announced by the committee yesterday, there will be a series of Indian dances by dancers from the llae Studio under the direction of Miss Irene Uczciwek. Miss Athalla Moses will be presented a "Bow and Arrow Dance," and the group in the "Scalp Dance" and "The Indian Youths." The group includes Misses Helen Fabncius, Ruth Fabncius, Dorothy Hmrichsen. Delia Koester, Virginia White, and Athalia Moses. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Harry Bliven.

All of those participating the musical and dancing numbers will be arrayed in gorgeous Indian costumes. Members of the Exchange Club will be dressed as Indian chieftains and with their teepees and pipes will furnish a most engaging Indian atmosphere for the program. It will be "guest night" for the Chambers members and they are being asked to bring their wives and friends. In addition to an unusual program, the occasion will present to many their first opportunity to visit the new Friendly FREE A Genuine Indian Blanket 'free the system of poison caused by faulty elimination and tone up Be beautiful. Have rosy cheeks, lear eves and vouthfnl nnorcv uat make a success of life.

Take The, interstate commerce commission has just held in a report that freight rates on crude oil, fuel oil and gas oil from points in Kansas and Oklahoma to Kansas City, St. Joseph and other Missouri destinations were not unreasonable. FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY The CITIZENS TRUST SAVINGS BANK desires to make new friends. We want more people to know the close personal interest and attention given to each customer of this Bank. 'Dr.

Edwards' Olive Tablets, night The funeral procession will leave the home at 3 o'clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 services will be held St. Peter's Catholic church, Buffalo. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery at Buffalo. ly. n.now mem Dy their oljve color.

15c, 30c and 60c. We are located on Third and Main streets, In the heart of the city. Our progress has been continual Two years ago we purchased our own home, a 5-story office building. It is through the good-will of our customers that our progress has been so substantial, of which we are very proud. Come in and let us make your acquaintance and become one of our satisfied customers.

CARLBALCOMB IN LECTURE TO So to every new savings depositor of $100 or more we will give absolutely FREE a genuine Indian Blanket. The costliness of these blankets makes it advisable that we require that you leave at least a S100 balaDce in the bank for 12 months, we to pay you 4 Interest In case it becomes necessary for you to draw out the money before the end the 12 months we will pay you 1 for full calendar month the money h2s been on deposit but you will have to pay us for the blanket. AD CLUB GROUP MRS.WIELAND, RIVERSIDE, 90 Family Gathering Celebrates Anniversary; Teachers at Party. CITIZENS TRUST SAVINGS BANK SOUTHEAST CORNER THIRD AND MAIN STREETS Addresses 200 Business Men and Clerks on Store Arrangement "Store Arrangement, Display and Lighting" was the subject dis cussed by Carl Balcomb. display manager of the Peoples Light at the third session of the class in advertising and merchandising, held 'at the Chamber of Commerce evening.

The class Is sponsored by the Davenport Advertisers club. Mr. Balcomb surprised his audi Chi Name! Demonstator Coining MIbs Miller of the Ohio Varnish Co. will begin a demonstraton of Chi-Namel brushing lacquers, enamels, varnishes, etc. at our store tomorrow, continuing thru Thursday and Friday.

Bring- her your furniture refinishing problems. Watch for Large Ad Tomorrow LOUIS HANS SEN'S SONS 213-215 West Second St. Iowa ence by beginning with a reproduced "musical accompaniment of a JFLa i Riverside, Xov. 1. Relatives and friends gathered Sundav at the home of Mrs.

Catherine Wieland to celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary. Despite her years Mrs. Wieland is in good health, and is a daily attendant at SL Mary's Catholic church. Mrs. Wieland, who was formerly Catherine Cruz, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, Oct.

27. 1S37, and came to this country with her parents when she was 11 years old. The home was established at "West Point in Lee county but a few-years later the family moved to Washington county. Her marriage to Frederick Wieland occurred in I860, Mr. Wieland preceding his wjfe in death in January.

1911. Children are Mrs. Mary Bauer, Mrs. John Knittel. Mrs.

Xettle Dautremont. Matilda and Joseph of Riverside and Frank of Arkansas. There arc 2S grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren-Ed Beranek. who has been visiting his mother. Mrs.

Mary Beranek, and other relatives, reutrned to his home in Colorado Springs Sunday. Mrs. John Mottet has gone to Cedar Rapids to help care for her daughter. Mr. Xorbcrt Dautremont.

who is recovering from an operation for appendicitis. High school teachers were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. P.

Knight at a party last week at the Knight NEW criterion a new standard. A new Radio A Harmonated Reception at a popular price. Fada engineers have turned the trick. Fada engineers have scored. They have fabricated Select your FADA now pay for it monthly with your light bill.

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You'll say if the sweetest tone you've ever known. And the price at last gives you Harmonated Reception at no greater cost than ordinary Radio. feoples light Company UNITED LIGHT PLQPBsTY; Second and Perry Streets Lift Off-No Pain! Drop Freezone" on that old. bothersome corn. Instantly It stops aching: then shortly you lift that sore, touchy corn right off with fingers.

i YouH laugh, really: It Is easy land doesn't hurt one bit: It work (like a charm, every time. CREAMERY Blue AA1 BUTTER. 2 Pounds with 50c Meat Purchase Swift NATIVE nnnr Veal Steaks I 12olh 1 15ic lgjc lit IU. a Pound While Meat Mey STOWE RECOVERING FROM SUNDAY AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES James Stowe. 2Jin Dubuque street is recovering from injuries received Sunday afternoon when his car went into a.

ditch on the Lincoln highway near DeW'itt after a collision with a machine, driven by c. H. Carlsen of Molinc. Seventeen stitches were required in cuts on his forehead and face and he Is weakened by lass of blood. Stowo claims the Carlson machine tempted to cut in ah-ad of him on the highway.

Miss Kelly was driv. ing the Stowc Tar. as tl only on of four pei-Tile involved In the crash Jo be badly Jinn. I A tiny bottle of "Free-1 zon" costs only a few The Fada "Special" cents at any drug store. rhf opener and is sufficient to remove every hard loom, soft com.

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