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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
3
The piece argues that American enterprise and manpower bolster Allied efforts against German forces, boosting morale and accelerating tactics. It credits the joined American fleet with suppressing piracy and notes American initiative, industry, and practical engineering as key factors shaping the war effort.
The Salvation Army seeks a 200000 fund to expand its war relief work in France and at home. Evangeline Booth leads American efforts from Chicago while veterans in camps abroad join militant mission against war burdens. The article notes General Booth’s remark on military uniforms as morale and the global scope of Salvation Army service.
A Manchester Guardian piece estimates wartime deaths at about 9.75 million with total population loss around 14.25 million when including birth rates and prisoners. It notes wounded totals near 23.5 million and direct national costs of about 107.5 billion dollars, with 60 percent borne by Allies and 40 percent by Central Powers.
Warry Knowles opens a parcel to reveal tokens from Madeline's past gifts. He recalls Christmases and birthdays as each item is removed, realizing one cherished present is missing. Madeline's pride drives her to reject a beloved dog, Cutey, despite her affection for him.
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to cleanse the liver and stimulate digestion. Claims relief from bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite, and low energy without harsh calomel effects. Recommends one or two tablets at bedtime with olive oil base, priced 10 and 25 cents per box.
Harry confronts Madeline over Cutey the dog as he returns west for a bank transfer. The canny owner tracks the dog to a theater, debates custody with a stern trainer, and ends with Madeline present as the dog is finally identified and claimed. The tale blends romance, mistaken theft, and small town bustle.
A page recalls a concert ticket sale by the Benevolent society and a revival at United Brethren church with new conversions. It notes a elopement from Iowa City and a public library talk by Prof Henriches. Also reported are a recovered watch, a court heirs claim, a fire incident at the jail site, and a wedding at Lake township with Rev J J Kendrick officiating.
The passage records strained exchanges between Silly and Outey as they arrive at a home after a lengthy conversation. Madeline urges Parry to return tomorrow, and the scene ends with uncertain steps and lingering questions.
Planning for Your Health surveys the shift from curative to preventive medicine. It argues self preservation drives health efforts, outlines disease prevention methods from sanitation and diet to vaccination and quarantine, and stresses the value of clean living, ventilation, and rational use of water as key tools in maintaining health and longevity.
The text records Lord Northcliffe urging allies to speed up the war effort in Paris. It highlights urgency for rapid American support, anti German propaganda countermeasures, and reinforced manpower. It notes the need for swift, decisive action, training, and full mobilization to shorten the war and avert a protracted conflict.
Mrs L N Burnham of Jamaica New York reports severe backache weakness and dizziness ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound three times daily after meals and at night She keeps a bottle at home and recommends natural recovery by the medicine and acknowledges publishing testimonials to help others.
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