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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
10
Local notice invites readers to open a savings account with as little as one dollar, promising 4 percent interest with semiannual compounding and flexible deposits. It promotes safety and asks readers to visit on Saturday night for details. Also mentions a community calendar and various personal notices from nearby towns.
Dr Robert S McNutt postmaster of the city was elected to lead the Muscatine Commercial Club after Henry Giessler declined re election due to business duties. Henry Giessler will step down. FP H Lite named vice president and J W Hahn treasurer. Norman Baker inventor attended and invited members to inspect his Tanglay Air Calliope instrument later.
Odd Fellows hold annual election choosing Curtis Deems as Noble Grand. Plans discussed for homecoming Monday evening with Miriam Rebeccas serving elaborate supper and a short business session followed by an unfinalized program. Visiting Odd Fellows invited to attend.
Ainsworth residents hosted a series of social events and notices. Pauline Chihak underwent appendectomy in Jew City and is recovering. Lena Wickham and Hulsey of Chicago visit with their grandmother. The Embroidery Club met at Mrs Hall’s home. about forty members attended a Commercial Club banquet in Woodman Hall with Hon. Revert Carson as guest of honor. Olive Hazen had appendectomy and is recovering. a Methodist choir program is planned with Grace Wilkins as reader. George McCaleb recovers from injuries.
Muscatine county supervisors worked on establishing valuations for personal property to guide township assessors who will appraise all county property next year. The chart, a basis for equalizing assessments, has been amended from last year and allows uniform use across townships. Assessors will convene early next year to plan the annual canvass.
A wartime rhetoric advocates citizen participation in national defense. It calls for voluntary training in modern arms, drill, camps, and discipline to supplement or substitute standing forces. Emphasizes appealing programs for youths, physical development, and legitimate means to strengthen the National Guard and national security.
President Wilson urges a strong navy for defense not aggression and calls for an enduring peace policy. He warns against overreaction or preemptive arms buildup while defending national security and the country’s peaceful standing. Crowds greet him as he discusses defense, commerce, and international concord.
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