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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

3

AMERICAN VICTORY ANNOUNCED IN FRANCE GUARDS ARRIVAL

A distorted text notes National Guard troops arriving in France amid Allied victory signals. It highlights allied convoy efficiency, submarine threats, and American military history. The piece discusses propaganda, censorship, and enlistment impact while claiming substantial troop movements abroad.

France Nuvlen Siften Fruntwerks Alo Ywargraft Herning Dulach National Guard Wwen Germain Ameria

Stabilizing Steps Aim to Halt Livestock Price Swings

A rough plan adopted at a Chicago conference aims to stabilize the livestock market by directing railroad and service representatives to halt price volatility. The proposal, coordinated by the railroads war board and federal agencies, seeks to ensure steady shipments to Chicago with an expected next Saturday effect.

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Chicago Area Livestock Shipper Regulation Debated

At a meeting it was noted unrestricted shipping causes heavy receipts at the Chicago market on several days and night shipments other days. A new plan divides shipments into zones within about 300 miles of Chicago with set delivery days to reach the market. Third zone permits any time shipments from beyond the 300 mile area to reach on any weekday. Regulation aims to steady the market and quotes, despite some shipment inconvenience.

Chicago Iran

Midwest War Recruiting Shows Western Youth Patriotism

War time views shift as the Midwest reports strong enlistment. Since April, western states like Minnesota and Wisconsin surpassed quotas while districts in the South underperformed. The article notes total recruits by region and contrasts northern and southern enlistment levels amid wartime mobilization.

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War Savings Plan Promised As Secure Investment

A lengthy wartime appeal outlines a plan for million-dollar savings and war bonds. It promises safety and daily earnings through thrift stamps and certificates, with government custody and guaranteed face value plus interest. A 1,900-ton reinforced concrete seagoing vessel from Norway is also noted in the same issue.

Wagland United States Keokul Gate City Norway

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure Reward

Readers learn of a $100 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. The ad claims catarrh is constitutional, cured internally through the blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a list of testimonials with a Toledo Ohio address for purchase.

Santages Hall I. J. Cheney & CO Toleda Ohig

Blind actor’s ruse unmasked by friendly neighbor

Jean Temple, a former stage actress, discovers her neighbor Lawrence is blind and not a villain after overheard rehearsals reveal he learned to read with sound and speech. She plans to expose him but learns his deception was for a wager and is touched by his honesty as they reveal their true identities.

McCturo Jean Temple Jean Joan Sing & Shepladdar Tralic Tie Hersell Jin Mr. Lawrence Sho Wien Frank Gale Taawrence Sud Waa Lafwrence Lawrence Ava Jim Juan Jia Tyre

Reminiscences of Long Ago in City Gazette

A fragmentary reminiscence notes an afloat new money and its acceptance by merchants, claiming no loss to the public and assurance of reliability. It hints at city dollar absorption this year with depreciation unlikely. The piece references social entertainment and a distant past.

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The Invaluable Apple Associate Editor's Dietary Apple Guide

A long, quirky article extols apples with nutrition, cooking tips, and consumption guidance. It lists varieties like Pippin and Winesap, notes sugar content, proteins, minerals, and the benefits of ripe fruit. It warns against raw apples for certain conditions and promotes baked, evaporated, and cooked uses.

Invalides

Church entertainment at Mactadhat church next Wednesday

The church extension society will host an entertainment at Mactadhat Church next Wednesday evening. Tickets are ten cents for a cup of coffee and one cent per oyster. Proceeds fund erection of a new school building for teachers' residence. Officers were elected including R L McCamp as president and Mr Wither as vice president. Miss Alice Delta appointed secretary.

Church Extension Society Tno Gation McCamp‘sell Wet Electad Mr Wither Aénh Syndons Misa Alice Delta

Dredge activity near low water slows major channel

A garbled report notes the water gauge at ten inches and the dredge boat working the levee in front of the city. Citizens with business near Towhesd should proceed with caution as the main channel moves slowly. The piece also recalls that ten years ago December 13 was a Sunday.

Mai Ely

Jack Pickford 15 A Real Star At The Inn Theatre

Patrons at the Inn Theatre in Toronto today will see Jack Pickford, rising star of the Pickford family, in The Lost House. The event features both Jack and Mary Pickford, continuing the family’s celebrated stage legacy with a program highlighting Jack’s early acting career and training at notable academies.

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Awful Pimples Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A 1916 testimonial from Mrs. J. Soneau of Superior Wisconsin describes severe facial pimples spreading from a corner mouth pimple. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she notes itching eased and pimples healed, with advice to keep skin clear by Soap and occasional Ointment applications.

Cuttcura Dent Boston

Widespread Struggles Over Postage and Bills Mentioned

Miss Baw Lippineut comments on postage delays and rising costs as Somnd folk face fines for unpaid bills. The report notes strain on families and local households as postage issues persist and financial pressures grow.

Difara’s Stumble to Stardom in Early Film Roles

A juvenile actor named Difara began with minor extra parts at Biograph and later joined Famous Players. He appeared in Mary Piers Ford and Marguerite Clarke films, then gained recognition co starring with Louise Hult and other top actresses. His notable roles include The Daumny, Preck-Ins, Great Expectations, and The Ghost House.

Cemming Streen Willy She Ald Biograph Company Whichis Snn Vievo Neuteen Farious Players Company Iim Mary Pielsford Marguerite Clarke Louise Hult Pick

Vinghand Pays for Suit in Divorce Ruling

Judge M J Donegan of the district court awards Marie Fowler $820 for suit money and $100 for attorney fees in her divorce from Tier Husband. The respondent is ordered to pay the money by September 3.

Vinghand M.J. Donegan Marie Fowler Hasherd

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