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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

10

Visiting nurse plan work meeting in Muscatine city

The city hosts a 4 PM meeting to finalize plans for the visiting nurse service led by Mira Slofort of Baltimore. She will outline duties, aid home health care, and improve sanitary conditions while offering services to those unable to pay.

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Manufacturers to Be Represented and Reform on Railroads

A national association meeting in Chicago endorsed incorporation and modern railroad reforms. They urged tighter regulation of wages and bars, placing control with the Interstate Commerce Commission, and favored preemptive measures against unplanned strikes. The organization directory opposed expansion of government ownership, while advocating more commissioners and clearer governance of railway operations.

Chicago Dac I—Ak Uo Nowlinda Rallrondy Link Boon Tiinaly Manumetiawrs Axapelation Pase Ivalanen Kecure”tlow Interatata Commerce Commissioners Rallromis

Asthma Cure Report From Simple Home Treatment

A devoted patient claims a simple home remedy cured asthma after doctors and climate treatment failed. The account credits relief to a rumored treatment by a respected healer, noting gratitude for extended life and renewed breath.

Nolllo Yuna God Dew Molinos Town

State report on gity here city here modernization of system

A state report notes modernization of Rovars system and notes Musentine finances. It finds city records largely honest but cites overspending on road funds and calls for adopting modern accounting methods and council action under city solicitor guidance. Expenditures show cash on hand at 44,745.76 with overdrafts totaling 2,042.68 in three accounts.

Exatsera Cox Atute Andltorn Wu Falind Wigan Aa Muttora Comnell Miattory

Local Eatery Announces Special Menu for Sunday

A quirky notice lists Metue for Cong Tainchoon and Wrnoachy with a December 6 date, featuring an unusual lineup including ENealopod Oyators and Baked Hemne, plus Brown Brawd Sandwich. The promo advertises Sunar Wraye pad Whanora Doughnuts and coffee tea Ormem at a wail Caka venue.

Hold Election This Evening at Woodmen Ball

The Modern Woodmen of America meet tonight at the Woodman Ball in Sealantonlelt for the annual election of officers and a social gathering. Reports from departments will outline the year’s work and plans for the upcoming Naktnese’ week. Wives are invited to attend, with a varied program expected to be one of the order’s most successful socials.

Woodmen of America Order

Vets to Form Permanent Association at Hastarn Iowa Meeting

Veterinarians of Hastarn Iowa plan a Dec 13 and 14 convention at Hotel Muscatine to organize a permanent federation. About two hundred attendees are expected as speakers outline bylaw drafting and future meeting plans to unite practitioners across the region.

Convention of Veterinary Surgeons of Hastarn Iowa Astern Laws Veteritarians Stata Veterinaryaad Onstarn Plang Ltth Wong Tletox Tt $x Muscatina

Iowa City meeting plan for city schools principals

City Superintendent Ira Mealhura and High School principal LH Frantz will lead a delegation of public school principals to a three day conference in Town City. Principals from Washington Lincoln Jackson Jefferson Franklin Garfield McKining Grant will attend starting Thursday morning. O E Kilmunman of the state university will preside as educators from urban and other areas deliver talks. The Jackson school will continue operation in the absence of its leaders.

Jocal Publi Town City Ira VW. Mealhura LH. Frantz Leon K. Howe Washington School Mary McDougall Lincoln School Jono Briamworth Jackwan Mary Whicher Jefferson Cluny McCay Franklin School Marie Herwig Garfield Fannia Hadley McKining School Mattia Parker Grant School O. E. Kilnunman State University Cltron Jaca

Officers Named by Odd Fellows Lodge No 5

Abevion of officers featured the routine grooming of the AIWMAe catine Lodge No. 5 10 C F held inst avancing Howry Werner honored by Noble Grand. Officers listed include N G Kenry Werner G John Mordhan Chna Hanis Sam niles D S Davedhendt Newling of stamped pillow cases and Chainey Lucus Ady.

Abevion Offleorn Howry ‘Werner N. G Kenry Werner G—Jonn Mordhan Chna Hanis Sam Niles Ypeanurore D. S. Davedhendt Newling Chainey & Lucus-Ady

M C A Board Meeting Deferred to Friday Evening

The M C A board meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening has been postponed to Friday evening as announced today by Secretary J B McNel. The notice also states that Cheneaston is required to attend the second Community entertainment contract event featuring the Lev Mann Quintet at the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening, with two talented musicians including a pianist and violinist performing to a large attendance.

M. G Han J. B. McNel Cheneaston Noniateul Trent Levmann Grand Opera House Tivo Talento Plantata Violinista Mticlontou

Mason Lodges to Elect Officers

Mason lodges plan officer elections across four branches this month. Town Lodge No 2 schedules Tuesday September 5, Washington Chapter No 3 on Friday December 7, Webb Cornell Ma on Friday December 7, Millay Commandery No 1 on Wednesday December 29.

Maxon Ordor Ivo Jineday Town Lodge Twesday Tetember Washington Webb Cornell Ma de Millay Commandery No

Dry Committees Predicted for State Legislature

In Des Moines, A V Conta of the Jews Prohibition Amendment Association says the next town general assembly will form dry temperance committees. He cites Moore’s influence on appointments and notes prohibition workers have inside information on the lieutenant governor’s choices for anti alcohol, constitutional, and suffrage panels.

Tom Moore Contentro Prohibition

Boy Scouts In Entertainment Program Review

A Troop 2 Muscatine event at Saint's Chapel Park Avenue showcased a scout program blending musical numbers and a review of Boy Scout branches. Scoutmaster Win Dale Kemper led a demonstration of knot tying, signaling with telegraph morse devices, and a display of first aid work. Refreshments followed as several attendees gave impromptu talks on the movement’s national work.

Muscatina Boy Scouts of America Ore der Elias Win Dale Kemper

Prisoner Leonard A. Smith Paroled and Discharged Today

Notice records the discharge of Leonard A. Smith from Ammonia prison by Governor Clarke and District Court Clerk Tipton. Smith, convicted of forgery in the September 14913 term, was sentenced to the state prison of Amana, served over two years, and was paroled November 16 last year before today’s discharge.

Ofileln Leonard A. Smith George W. Clarke T. G. Tipton Smith Senenen Anamara

Elks Plan Christmas Distributions At Local Lodge

At the regular B P O Elks session the lodge completed arrangements for the annual Christmas basket distributions funded by the Charities Fund. The Elks will provide for needy city residents on Christmas morn. Four new members were welcomed into Elkdom and other business was discussed.

B. P. O. Elks Elka Enat Front Christman Charits Lodge Acta Tov Order of Elkdom

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