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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

10

Lechner-Berg to distribute Prest-O-Lite gas tanks

Lechner-Berg service station at 215 Walnut Street announces official distribution rights for Prest-O-Lite "gas tanks" in the territory. The firm becomes a headquarters for Prest-O-Lite exchange stations in this and nearby towns, citing extensive new uses for the portable fuel tanks across automotive, industrial, dental, medical, and outdoor applications.

Lechner-Baty Walnut Street Ifeir Sucal Mrnst-O-Lite Inc Fite Poly Wir J. Lechner Lechier-Gerg Canneulon Mr. le Truloy Dp Hansen Dare Fighte Lechner-Berg Maerentine Didtebatore Prest-O-Lite Pwest-Olite

Fisher Happy Arrested for Concealed Weapon Incident

On October 9 Fisher Happy was arrested on a concealed weapons charge after a prior altercation. He was indicted but found not guilty. he sought return of his knife, which officials refused. The court, Judge M W Donegan presiding, ordered the carving implement returned to him.

Bisher Gal Vis Ute Madeo MW. i Donegan

Plan to Remodel First Congregational Church

An important church meeting adopted plans to redecorate the interior and add a building extension. Walls to be washed and repainted. 18 fans partitioned off at the rear. pulpit and choir loft moved to the front entrance. a dining room created from the pulpit area. an insurance vestibule added with side doors. a dining-room gate to be built. roof-raising plan not adopted.

Island Methodist Episcopal Church First Congregational Church

Cigars and Tobaccos See Small Price Hikes

Local dealers raise prices on several cigars and tobaccos with a six to seven cent increase noted across brands. Cinco, Sen Folite, and Charles Danby now six cents. Weber Club seven. Frown Beauty, Weer and Havana up by a penny after the new tax. Prince Albert and Tuxedo blends also show modest rises as availability and costs adjust.

Eix Havana Cinco Charles Danby Weber Club Prince Albert

Auto Stolen in Heart of City

A poster of Jwelty bought a brand new Word touring car. The car was taken after a theater visit at the A Muse T in Muscatine. Police search ongoing. engine number 2204400. Authorities believe an organized gang of auto thieves is responsible and are aiming to break them up.

Jwelty Muscatine Sycamore Street Atc

Surgical Dressing Classes Face Busy Week

Reports show widespread interest in surgical dressing training across the United States with large shipments of supplies. Attendance dipped during Thanksgiving week as Laurel building rooms opened Monday and Friday for sessions. instructors held a special Wednesday meeting and predicted similar activity next week.

Warle United States Magentine Laurel Trip

Boy Scouts Campaign Subscriptions Reported

Compiled figures issued here today show the Boy Scouts of America campaign on the second liberty loan raised subscriptions totaling 25,527,000 pounds and a total amount of 101,183,000 dollars.

Vick cAssoglted Press New_York Dec. J Boy Scouty of America Liberty Loan

No Commission for the Slacker in Draft Policy Debate

A fragment mentions opponents of the draft seeking special exemptions and officers assigned to noncombat roles. Secretary Baker advocates assigning draft-age men to special work suited to their abilities and notes no army function beyond combat would be affected by such policies. The text reflects contention over draft classifications and military staffing.

Washington Bakarwa

Family Reunion Held at Grandview in Thanksgiving Gathering

A Grandview gathering brought Meg and Mrs. Cini E Kine’s family together for a Thanksgiving reunion. Grandchildren and kin from Owlville, Grandview, and nearby areas joined Mr and Mrs Marenga King and other relatives in a warm celebration with reminiscences and meals.

Grandview Meg Cini Wolf Marenga King Owlville Charles Coralan Cloud King Warren Chat King Dward

Seat Sale To Start Tuesday For Muskie Series

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for the second game of the Muskie series at Armory Hall next week. Manager Geo H. Volger announced the season kickoff will occur as local Quincy squad prepares to challenge Wilton High. Strong defense and recent Cadillac matchup impressions suggest a tight contest with the Willontes likely to be the opponent.

Anmmory Manger Geo. H. Volger Tursday Qauintut Wilton High School Troim Taevenport

Husband Forgers Wants Divorce in Queens Court

Lilian Lewth Hesited suit in a district court for a divorce from her husband William Heath. They were married in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, on May 14, 1881. She charges Jim deserted her and their three children. The following day he was convicted of forgery and sentenced to a reformatory, where he is now serving time.

Lilian Lewth William Heath Counte Brooklyn Kings Anglis Jim Jreath

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