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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

6

Business Men Rally For Tuberculosis Fight In Muscatine

Merchants in Muscatine join a broad campaign against tuberculosis, supporting the Public Health Bureau with Red Cross Christmas Seals. The effort includes distributing the Happy Postman leaflet, enlisting a surge of local business and professional support to fund prevention, care, and education.

Muscatine Public Health Bureau Cam Red Cross Iowa Tuberculosis Association Slany Tubercle Mursau Haat Huppy Paul Stockfield Magentine Bar Leslie Seifert Wurse Miusentine

Keota Red Cross reports balance and events

The Keota Red Cross chapter reports an on hand balance of 755.39 after recent benefits. Fund drives include a Power-Sandery Go Med. Cross sale netting 102 and an exchange sale 206.08. A marriage in Keota and a large turnout at the Thanksgiving football game, Keota defeating Wellman 82 to 6, capped the local scene.

Jigurnal Iowa Der Kevota D. Crone Treaster Shitad Keota Wellman Keotans

Botanist Named Johnson County Council Chair for Defense

Prof R B Write of Iowa University's botany department is appointed chairman of the Johnson county council of defense to recruit registrants for Uncle Sam's service anywhere and for any purpose as deemed by the government. A hearty response is anticipated locally.

Associated Press Iowa City R. B. Write Iowa University Johnson County Prince of the State Council of Defense Uncle Sam

Iowa Red Cross Workers Meet for Mass Meeting

Red Cross workers in Des Moines gathered for conferences and a mass meeting with speakers including Henry P. Davison, chairman of the war council, who urged Americans to bear new burdens for victory. Des Moines officials and press, along with Greater Des Moines Red Cross members, attended the midday luncheon and afternoon talks covered the war relief efforts and expenditures.

Associated Press Maines Red Cross Workers of Iowa Henry PB. Davison War Council of the American Red Cross United States Davison Abia Henrycd. Allen Newapgnor Publishearot Wichiti Kaamivy L. Les Atmeortein Red Croys Ah Linvison Tuncheon Red Cross Des Moines Mr. Davison Ted Cross War Council Mr. Allen Hig Red Grose

A Good Sungeatiou Tablets Pleasant and Easy

A gar tin to be much pleaser with them. They are easy to take and pleasant in action, offering relief when Mious or constipated.

Gartin

Louisa County Captain Dead in Massena Iowa Civil War Veteran

Captain Charles Wesley Wulf, a Mason City born Civil War veteran aged 61, formerly of Louisa County and Cass County Iowa, died at his Massena home. He leaves six daughters, one son, and a sister, Mrs. Balis Thompson of Canon City, with services planned in Massena.

Canlaiin W. Offi Unis City Massena Iowa B.A. Ogilvig Nieos Numa Beother BR. B Jatt Masseha Wis Charles Wesley Wulf Wooster Ohio Leach Campions G Voth Louisa Cass Muff Bath Rose Lyogikterd Balis Thompson Ceanilviow Spencer Potter Rel Cloud Nebraska J. G. Auft Burint Massoval

New Stamp Tax Now Effective

Washington dispatch reports the new war tax on stamps takes effect today after Congress enacted the Brent Revenue measure last October. Brokers and officials must log taxable dealings as the internal revenue bureau issues regulations. Dawatlis, collector, says over 4.25 million in S100 stamps were on hand, with a shipment of 2.01 million expected from Washington. Beauty advice ad follows.

Tynepelarad Press Washington Congress Busingak Bravonne Haz Gotha Boys Theavity New York Willam Dd. Dawatls Banter's Arrina

Jury May Get Case by Night

The jury in the De Saulles murder trial nears completion as testimony wraps. Witnesses including Countess Otto H Salm and Julius Hagemek bolster the defense and state arguments on motive, intent, and the Box visit. Prosecutors rely on earlier statements to argue falsity in Mrs De Saulles letters and planned actions.

Otto H. Salm John L. de Sauiles de Saitles Nelock Ghurlea Isham Warris Brooklyn State Hospital Sturn Harris Hughanil Charles M. Pilgrim New York State Hoapital Comminssion Dey Uterhart Lloidallernada Marly Julius Hagemek de Sailies de Sailer Hagemek de Saulles Tagleehardt Tntil de Sailles Gould Husbard de Sanlles

Real estate battles echo in marital dispute remarks

The testimony notes that if any real estate agent did to his wife what De Saulles did in his dealings, he would be jailed in Sing Sing. Ulrichavet’s remarks frame the case as a sharp rebuke of improprieties in property matters amid the marital dispute.

de Saulles Sing Sing Ulerhavet

War Business First Concern Continue In Session

The session tackles war business including domestic problems such as prohibition and woman suffrage. Efforts to restate U S war aims to Congress loom, with readings on Bolshevik relations and British peace terms, while officials weigh President Wilson’s address to Congress on Tuesday and the stance toward Germany and Austria.

Capitol Worth Berlin Peare Russia Lord Lansdowne Great Britain Germany Washington Wilson Congress United States Austria Lansdowe Polic Llnyd George Yilgon United Tatus Enor

Muir Uo Russity case Aro fowsa City, Iowa

Shaky OCR notes a Cedar County exemption hearing linked to Tryton and a secretary of a university law school, with vague references to an organizer for an international work group. It mentions sending overseas for the task and implies morale effects on troops, yielding an unclear political context.

Arofowsa City Towa Louis Tenningroth The Laws University Cedar County Panningroths Ld Beng Tryton Yo. C. A Asgogiucon

G Frick Dies At Keithsburg After Long Illness

Word reached Muscatine today of the death of Omer W. Frick, a former resident who lived in Keithsburg at his passing. He was 47, had run a confectionary on Grimwood Avenue in Muscatine, and is survived by his wife and three children Glen Frick Joy Mrs Orra McCloury. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Keithsburg home with burial at a local Cayt place.

Omer W. Frick Keithsburg Iropsy Glen Frick Lome Jon Dusit Joy Orra McCloury Keithshire Arial al Cayt

Appointment of housing administrator urged wartime

A New York report says Herbert Hoover’s food conservation plan is linked to housing programs. A letter forwarded to President Wilson by the National Housing Association urges use of government funds to house workers as a wartime necessity. It notes severe housing shortages in cities like Bridgeport and Sparrows Point and lists several areas of concern.

New York Herbert Hoover Wilson National Pridgeport Candy Sparrows Point End

Ten thousand men march in Chicago furlough parade

Ten thousand soldiers parade through Chicago on furlough from Camp Grant Rockford amid cheers. The youths, recently from Micherly, display disciplined marching and rhythmic movements as crowds watch along the streets. Tomorrow night they perform again.

Dros Tengo Chicago Chisingo Camp Grant Rockford

War claims and German aims outlined in alleged peace talks

Dr. Von Kuehlmann denounces German enemies seeking unconditional victory while Germany prepares to press its terms. He cites secret Russian documents and notes Western powers await a clearer German plan. He predicts a struggle until a dawn of humane understanding appears beyond greed for money and power.

Germany von Kuehlmenn France England

Meeting Hour Change for Monday Bible Class

An announcement states the Monday evening Bible class will be advanced to allow all members to attend the service at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Wilgon, secretary of the Young Women’s Christian organization, will supervise the session with the Jason. Attendance urged for class members.

Firsts Methodiai Titioerock Misa-Sade Wilgon Young Wamen's Christian Neiveration Jasson Menhors Clisa

Mark and Son Insurance Offer Promises Strong Reliable Coverage

Local insurer Mark and Son promotes guaranteed protection and value with comprehensive policies. Agents emphasize personalized service, competitive rates, and trusted coverage for homes automobiles and businesses.

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