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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

4

New War Books at Library Now

Eight new war books have arrived at P. M. Musser Public Library and will be loaned after tomorrow. The collection includes works on various war topics such as Why We Are at War by Woodrow Wilson and Our Part in the Great War by Arthur Gleason, plus front line accounts and translations.

P. M. Musser Public Library Ellen Stocker Tan Hay Leslie Buswell Woodrow Wilson Congress Arthr Gleason Theodore Rousevolks Marley Hay Phillip Millet Henri Barbasse

Luther League Plans Patriotic Service at Grac Lutheran

The Luther League of Gracs Lutheran church will host a patriotic service Sunday at 7:45 p.m. in the church parlors with Lloyd Grimm leading. The program includes a hymn My Own America, scripture reading Ephesians 6:10, prayer by the pastor, songs America and The Star Spangled Banner, readings The Spirit of Dare and The Spirit of the Bible, an address Patriots of the Bible by Rev. Mendenhall, and a vocal solo The Tale of the Free.

Luther League Gracs Lutheran Church Lloyd, Grimm America Idoyd Grimm Telon Reine Amund Rev Mendenhall Elmer Quandt

Names Public Service Heads Named County Chairs

State director FLJ Metcalf has appointed county chairmen to lead registration of skilled and unskilled workers for the public service reserve in southeastern Iowa. Muscatine’s chair is Col. C. Sox. The list includes J. M. Wilson Appanoose, Fille Davia-e P TI Grimes Bloomfield Des Moines Frank TE Thompson Burlington, and others across Keokuk Johnson Madison Mahaska Muscatine Scott Davenport Van Buren Ottumwa Washington. Applicants receive enrollment certificates and bronze pellets after registration.

Flj. Metcalf Tewn Public Service Reserve Muscatine Col. C. Sox Southeastern Iowa Appanoose J. M. Wilson Genter Fille Davia—Ep Grimes Bloomfeld Des Moines Frank TE Thompson Burlington Henry—Fobn Mf. Lindty Winfield Tefferson C. J. Filion Falfield Johnson—Fros Wiley Iowa City Keokirk Sherm Needham Siouxnex Les—J. R. Wraney Mort Madison B. PL MeoManus Keokuk Mahagica George True Oskaloose Mascatine Cal Fox Muscartine Scott Colonel Lasher Davenport van Buren Hugh B. Slown

Mercer Agent Advises Corn Preservation and Hog Care

Mercer County Crop Improvement bulletin urges preserving corn using salt in bins to dry and prevent spoilage, with ventilation aids such as six inch air gaps and elevated crib floors. It also notes spring hog prices rising, mentions feeder pigs and tankage, and references local market prices and a Muscatine cafeteria advert.

Aledo Mercer County Wurm Mercer County Crop Improvement Association Gillmor County Agricultural Adv

Larger sum proposed for Rock Island arsenal expansion

Washington reports that Rock Island arsenal appropriations are expected to grow this session. Representative Hull, after talks with General Crozier, says government aims to make the arsenal a key ordnance and equipment manufacturing center with a plan to fund big guns for the army. About 11,000 already work there, with thousands more to be added, plus new offices and rest rooms. Hull also plans to push higher pay for rural and city mail carriers due to the high cost of living.

Washington, D. C Rock Island Arsenal Jull Crozier Arsandal Hull Congress Amle

Legal Advisors Form Local Draft Boards In Des Moines

Governor W S Harding calls for legal advisory boards to aid draft registration. Lawyers appointed to each county will prepare questionnaires and handle required papers. Boards operate during local draft hours and ensure a competent force of lawyers or laymen are available to registrants.

Ded Moines W. Se Harding Laday Legal Advisors Board

Odd Fellows to Choose Officers at Local Lodge Meeting

The annual Odd Fellows business meeting will be held in the 1. O. O. H. hall Monday evening. The gathering will feature the annual election of officers and plans for the year are expected to be laid. A large attendance is urged, with benediction and a moment of silence for our country and the armed forces.

Oddellows Lodge Lidssession

Health for long life and bodily endurance

Public health advice emphasizes kidney care through hydration and a milk and vegetable diet. Focus is on preventing aging and rheumatic issues by avoiding excess meat and alcohol, sweating to expel toxins, and seeking Anurie from druggists with Dr. Pierno’s guidance. Trial packs and free water testing offered.

Rwe Jong Ufe Pieras Saya Pierno Buffalo Anuris

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