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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1917

Page

5

Schools Must Fly the Colors in Fulton Township After War

Fulton township with a largely German population leads by displaying American colors on school houses. The district notes the new flags are replacing worn ropes and urges adherence to the law. County superintendent Bradley calls attention to the statute and educators discuss patriotic study at a Saturday club. Speakers from Cedar Falls will discuss history and arithmetic motivation at an upcoming all day session with Miss Elizabeth Pearce and Peter Luteyn.

Fulton D. Im. Bradley Esperine Ful Lon Elizabeth Pearce Peter Luteyn State Teachers’ College At Cedar Falls T. B G. Ot Wilson CG. M. Wilson Ames South Neanches

Gridiron Warrior Wins Commission

Ma. Carl Brueckner of Iowa City son of Rev H Brueckner pasto r of the German Lutheran bur here has been appointed first Contenant of the San Francisco Training school. He was assigned healer orders and started for the oriiew. his destination is unknown. Brueckner, not a famous football star, graduated in 1915 and left Standard 611 company to become a soldier.

Tity Carl Brueckner Iowa City H. Brueckner San Francisco Oriiew Tielen Wilson Town City T. B. Nowell Brueckner Standard 611 Company

Barnard's White Laundry Ad Highlights Service Quality

A brief advertisement from Barnard's White Laundry touts quick service and quality. It notes ringing 42 times a year, implying regular pickup or delivery cycles. The snippet emphasizes dependable washing and prompt turnaround.

Barnard's Ring

iCONGRESS TO SPEED DEFEAT OF KAISERISM

The session opens amid political maneuvering as Democrats hold a Senate advantage and House majority. War measures, labor and suffrage reforms, and broader powers for the President dominate and may shorten the session. Pending nominations from the recess will be sent to the Senate.

House Senate Falense Hmssing Lutkin Republiais Massachise Asiquatus i Gardner de Kan Deshlin Pennsylvania Bleakley Merritt Connecticut Mbenezer ‘Hill Chamberlain Senattor Sheppard Senate Colendar Speakeae Clark Shields Walsh-Pittman Colla Stidiers Calder Pomerene Mills Wilson Weeks Massachusetts Fitzgerald Mouse la Follette Hardwick Georgia Hays Te ‘Peal Sherman Tlinois Senate Foreign Relations Committee

One Percent Quota Calls Up Muscatine County Man

Roy L. Murray, former Associated Press operator for The Journal, leaves Wednesday for Camp Dodge to represent Muscatine county in a one percent Iowa contingent. The Journal has contributed seven men to the states. The call was postponed earlier due to incomplete Camp Dodge facilities and uniform shortages. Mr. Murphy is replaced by Robert Immet Burke, who has since gone to Davenport to work in navy radio services.

Roy L. Murray Associated Press The Journal Camp Dodge Iowa War Department Murphy Muscatine County Tates Hae Mr. Murphy Robert Immet Burke Mr. Burke Davanport Navy

Sir Knights Special Conclave At De Molay Commandery

A special conclave of De Molay Commandery is held tonight with Masonic style ceremony. Attendees are urged to come to the Temple for the work in the Ty order of E. Moore, Com.

de Molay Commandery E. Moore

Boundary Line Dispute Prompts Court Action

Albert J. Bauerbach filed for a temporary restraining order to stop neighbor Bila C Richter from tearing down a shared boundary fence. Bauerbach claims the line was established by long usage and boundary marks have disappeared since 1837 plat. Richter denies disturbance and contends no encroachment occurred.

District Court Albert J. Bauerbach Bila C Hichter Bauerbach Hershey Avenue Miss Richter

Quantum Hair Color Breakthrough Promises New Look

Advert says a scientific discovery can transform gray, faded hair into a uniform lustrous dark color. Claims simple, safe, and guaranteed results. Sold by Nesper Drug Co and A W Morgan and all good drug stores. Also promotes related products like Q ban liquid and Q ban shampoo.

Nesper Drug Ca A. W. Morgan Goog Drug Storey

Local Official Claims Authority Over Fence Removal

A county official stated that the fencing act was orderly and that she acted under the county attorney’s authority to remove the fence in the neighborhood near her home. The notice references Crozer Plumbing & Heating Co. and provides a contact number 811.

Crozer Plumbing & Heating Co

Uprisings Spread in China Again

Uprisings spread across Ying-Tae-Kiang provinces with two independence movements. Babels in Hu-Nan threaten to march on Hankow. Gen. Wang Shi-Chen named acting premier as a temporary cabinet amid a war ministry disorganization.

China Pekin Ying-Tae-Kiang Babels Hu-Nan Han Kow Wang Shi-Chen War Ministry

The Great Chalmers Engine Digesting Low-Grade Gas

The article extols the Chalmers engine for efficiently burning low-grade gas, claiming it creates high power from poorer fuel. It cites a “that spot” gas heating feature and a “ram s horn” intake design, notes rapid cold-day starting, smooth operation, and urges readers to visit the salesroom to see the engine’s perfection.

Chalmers

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