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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text mentions a tired woman, nervous condition, and a drug store advertising tonics and remedies. It references towns and names loosely and notes efforts to return money. The readable portion suggests a local pharmacy context with medical elixirs and claims of restoring strength.
The transfer of 8,000 National Army men from a cantonment to Camp near Little Rock Arkansas has been completed without incident. An order assigns one officer from each regiment to assist the chief muster officer, signaling a likely call for a further 24,000 men. Censorship rules ease slightly. officers and men may seek interviews with press if approved. Applicants from Saintantry field artillery engineer and other corps report next Saturday.
The Federal Reserve Board approved a broad increase in discount rates by about half a percentage point to curb inflation and stabilize business conditions. For 15 day paper including member bank collateral, the rate rises to four percent for most banks except New York at three percent. 15 to 60 day paper moves to four and a half percent, New York four percent, Chicago and Minneapolis five percent. agricultural and market paper over ninety days rises to five percent, with Richmond at 4.44 percent and Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and San Francisco at 6.74 percent.
Charles A. Bartlett visits the local branch as Ganerd superintendent of all company branches headquartered in Bowling Green. Bartlett, formerly local branch superintendent, was recently promoted to his present position during the inspection.
William Bridge of this city granted a patent but details not released. In another item, Truman Wills and Stella Felóeraty Jobaque wed in a Hopkinton Iowa court, ceremony led by Justice Costar at 1 AM.
The defendant led yesterday a motion to strike in the case brought by Clara Hoffmaster against G J Jamison claiming defraud in a land deal. Hoffmaster paid 1500 dollars for a property said to contain three acres and valued higher, alleging less than two acres and seeking recovery or reversal of the sale.
Wilton corps members elect officers at a Tuesday meeting held at the K P hall. New officers include President Miss Amelia Alton, Vice President Mrs M Maretal, Junior Directors, Treasurer Mrs S C Fukun, Chaplain Mrs Foy Crops, Guardian Mrs TB Kelley, Delegate Mrs Fulton, with alternates Mrs Marshall and Mrs Tick. The group also voted to support a local Hed Gra project. Reports noted two thieves attempting entry to offices of Doctors Wines and Wrason during supper hour but were unsuccessful.
A Davenport recruiting notice urges registered men to enlist before December 11 in any Army branch. It states all registered men may be accepted through noon December 11 at Davenport recruiting, with exceptions for those already called for physicals needing a certificate from their board. Married men with dependents must show a dependency certificate.
Blue Grass area community supper staged at Pleasant Fraitie hall under Ladies' Aid. Tuesday evening featured chicken supper, candies, and a bake sale. Proceeds totaled 5 86, with thanks extended to donors and volunteers for a successful event.
Delays on the M B and S Line occurred after a derailment at an open switch near the gravel pit blocked decks. Passengers were transferred to a special section. R D Liddell of Pittsburgh suffered a painful ankle injury during the transfer.
A church parsonage gathering by the Ald Society of the German Titus church discussed regular work. The ad notes real estate investment in Muscatine and promotion of Titus Lean ICo. offerings and agent-assisted property purchases, urging interest in city real estate values.
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