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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

3

Polygamy Debate Sparks German Policy Shift

A Chicago Daily News wire reports that Germany endorses polygamy as part of state policy. The foreign secretary denies Lord Cecil's claim of an adopted plan to introduce polygamy, while Amsterdam papers circulate pamphlets praising the idea as a moral and social restructuring aligned with German views.

Chicago Daly News Magus Gey Inman von Iuebiemann Argo Lord Cecil Germany Livy Tomineres Vewspaper Amsterdam Cologne Uvenla Waltian Wang

Wilton Fans Prepare For Davenport All-Star Visit

Wilton hosts Davenport All-Star tomorrow in the opening double bill with Oswego. Davenport boasts Freeman and Steggu, former New York City players, while Wilton plans lineup tweaks including Lane, Carlisle, Pentser, Eltman, and Howell as possible starters. The game begins at night, with fifty reserved seats for locals and fans.

Pp-Rblver Quinytel Geo. Volget Muskles Davenport Freeman Steuglu New York City Oswego Tcals Tom Ari Thompson Shick Onter Sweagle Blynck N'Alock Wilton Wilton High School

Burleson Proposes Dismantling Postal Employee Unions

Postmaster General Burleson urges Congress to repeal the law allowing postal workers to organize and affiliate with outside bodies. He warns that union influence could pressure lawmakers, boost salaries, and threaten service while noting a rise in postal savings and a record auditable supply. He calls for expanded government control of communications and reforms to improve postal efficiency.

Washington Dec General Burlegon Congress Polisics Yes Dak Otside Tr Py Hi UG Galeries Jar Burlesox Mio Post Office Department

Railroads and government operation debated by editorials

The editorial argues that the war effort requires efficient rail service under private management. It rejects immediate government takeover, noting railroads have operated well under existing limits. It warns that a shift to government operation risks unproven failures and would disrupt private funding rather than grant relief.

Congress Heratora Omergo Tribune

The Evening Story of Mildred and the Old Composer

Dorothy Towglas presents a romantic tale of Mildred a young singer tied to a gifted old composer. As her haunting airs draw a lonely struggle for money and recognition, her music binds to a soldier nephew and a family love that unlocks hidden genius.

David Jull Soliiar Hari Mildred Ake Sears Elilmea Abe Ae Gmilné Tate Esué Ane Apult Selaw

Cure claimed for catarrh with constitutional treatment

Readers are offered a 100 reward if Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure catarrh in all stages. The ad promotes internal use to purify blood and support the body's defenses, with testimonials and a Toledo Ohio address for Cheney Co. Contains assurance of cure or money back.

Efail Hall Catarin Medicing Fj, Cheney & CO Toleem Ohio Seld Oy All Druguist

Jewish Zionist Series in Sunday School Times on Palestine

The Sunday School Times publishes a sensational yet sober scriptural series on Zionism and the Jewish restoration of Jerusalem. Elisha M. Middman and Max Reich discuss Jewish and Christian interpretations, with seven pages of Schofield’s history to follow. A free specimen copy is offered via mail in Philadelphia.

Palestine Hay Jerusalem Scheot Times Elisha M. Miidman Tia University Jnnist Society New York Christian Hebbrew Max I. Reich

Auto Thieves Plead Guilty In County Case

Mary Holley a young Chicago girl linked to auto thefts and hides stolen from a Sugarland farmer pleaded arraignment and was dismissed by the court. Trusse Broun and J. Huff confessed to signing for the stolen autos and hides and await sentence. Delmar A. Goraddock admitted larceny in a hog deal and intoxicants charges. B J McMullen and Raymond Likans bound over for riding in a stolen car and case sent to grand jury.

Mary Holley Chicasgo Trusse] Broun J. 2. Huff MM. F. Deguegan Luda Chicago Ag Chicago Muscatine County Mary Haley Anaute Walter Paterson Wairport Cage Craddock Delmar A. Goraddock William Sheppard Tucadar B. J. McMullen Reymond Likans Chisago Albert Lew Mint Shorin R. F. Whey Jesse Foster Grand

Death summons Mrs Ida Lutzke after brief illness

Mrs Ida Lutzke of 402 Lee Street died at 2 45 PM following a month long illness. She had been in Bellevue Hospital a month earlier and was hospitalized again a week ago. She suffered apoplexy for over a month. death came unexpectedly. Her husband, Mr Lutzke employed at the Boston Shop Stop, is the sole survivor. She was about sixty years old.

Dorothy Towglas NeChire! Nawanarer Syndicate Mildrad Jfhaila Mudle David Ward Iacildpad Ida, Giltake Lee Street Basten

Jazz Dance Set at Armory Hall With Sears Tage Orchestra

The Sears Tage orchestra, a new local ensemble, has been secured for a big jazz dance at Armory Hall tonight. Jazz music will be played throughout the evening as many local followers of the entertainment seek the chance to dance and enjoy the event.

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Templars Plan Big Affair With Dinners And Degrees

Arrangements publicized for a Knights Templar event by the Ds Commandery to be held tomorrow. The program includes conferral of the degrees in the Asylum, a banquet at Motel Muscatine, and further work in the Knight Templar order. A series of special meetings aims to complete the work before the nineteenth of the month.

Knighis Templar Knight of Malta Muscatine Order of Thy Temple Dograe Riemeke Raptein Tacks Tits Jaal Dur Bng Dur Bng the Pays

PLAN OBSEQUIES FOR MRS MEYER IN ILLINOIS TOWN

Funeral plans for Mrs Caroline W Meyers Meyers a longtime resident of Yeary Township Rock Island County Illinois announced today. She died yesterday morning after months of illness from arteriosclerosis. Born in Germany July 8 she came with her parents as a child. Survived by eight children including William Albert George John Willian Anna Minnie Nellie and many others of nearby towns. Continuous services likely from the family residence Saturday afternoon in Yeary Township.

Caroline W. Meyers Jon Yeary Township Rock Island County Meyers Germany Sway 2Loner Caroling Wy. Mteyarn Frederick Kranz Wan Horn Im Meyers William Meyers Heuniebal Missouri Albert Meyer Oklahoma Riehslager Henry G. Moyers

Brotherhood Banquet Opens Winter Series at First Presbyterian

Attendance marked the opening banquet of the winter series held by the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church. The meal was served by the women, and Tanies A. St. John shared tales of Oxford University life, recounting experiences with Yale scholars. The plan calls for a monthly banquet with a guest speaker each early week.

Abunt First Presbyterian Church Tanies A. St. Jonn Oxford University I Turing Ls Luearotharhood

Victim's Body to Be Buried in Bast

A city undertaker reports the mother of Jato Snyder, killed by a foot train, has ordered the body be sent to Harrlie burg for burial. The details were given in Bast today as the family arranged funeral proceedings.

Leiparé Atulissi Hosiness Jato Snyder

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