Navy Chief Daniels Report Praises Progress and Readiness
Secretary Daniels presents the annual naval report praising sustained modernization and readiness as the United States prepared for greater duties in war. He notes increased ship, crew, and facility numbers, expanded air service, and improved training while stressing resolve to keep the world at peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Wirt
Washington
Youne Effeer
Nvat Motila
United States
Gecrutary Pantols
War Alogan
Naval Service
Mr. Daniels
Dex
Prc
Ines Junot
Chamber of Ships
Novpital Corps
National Navy
Aero
Marine Corps
Air Service
Mane
Naval Academy
Andyouhar
Sappers
General Board of the Navy
Pia Synopals
Will Peld
Tiniels Saya
Usnel
Fituece
Mie
Thimself Usis
Willl
Leibiele
Fia
Marine Regiment
Franca
Pershinn
Nus
Ronvirkabla
Dus
Hirgely
Liberty Motor
Coast Patrol
Damtely
Local men urged to join United Public Service Reserve
Wartime appeal seeks enlistment of local men in the United Public Service Reserve under Governor Harding and Colonel Fox. Applicants to apply at the box lumber office in Hershey building. Reserve aims to mobilize noncombatants for national war effort and civilian support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Service Reserve
Public Service Reserve
United States Department of Labor
W. W W. Harding
Iowa
Charley Fox
Hershey
Tellowaise
Flo
United States
Honor Roll Confusion in Military Notice
A garbled wartime honor roll lists names and units with missing or misread locations. Corporal Jas El Minurshall, engineer units, and Private Dyle 73 are noted alongside other unclear entries and scattered places such as Willow City and Nolu. The fragmentary text signals a military casualty or commendation roll with many unreadable details.
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Wirs
Washington
Pershing
Jas el Minurshall
Wiegineers
Atulny
N.Y
Dyle
Red
Willow City
N. de
Jackson W. McDavid
Brgineers
Nolu
Miss
Touch of Nature Unites World Through Helpful Acts
A columnist extols the reach of kindness when a worthy aid is shared with those in need. The piece highlights letters from users of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, asking manufacturers to publish them so others know how to act in similar situations, driven by a warm wish to help.
Enlistment Rush Ahead of Draft Restrictions
Recruiters report a surge in enlistment interest around Davenport and eastern areas as December 11 nears the draft eligibility date. The army will accept enlistments on December 11 for those in the draft, with a policy shift after December 15 barring draft-age men from joining. processing may take several days.
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Iuacalina
Davenport
Enlin
Great Films At Logal Theatre
Moherl Wichen's toyal-Stirring drama Love's Garden of Allah comes to the A Muse U theatre for a two day engagement starting today. The film, adapted from the novel, is praised as a landmark in cinema with lush desert landscapes, dramatic battle scenes, and themes of love and faith.
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Moherl Wichen
Alah
Kcreen
Robert Hichen
Musentine
America
Desert
Mars
Services Today For Mrs Stamler At Two Churches
Funeral services for Mrs. Stamler were held this afternoon on Wasi River road at 2 o'clock. The Rev Pater Gietler of the German Baptist Church assisted, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery following at the Greenlawn grounds.
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Frederick Stamler
John 3. Miller
Wasi
River Road
Pater Gietler
Geran Biotist Church
Hoth
Greenwood Cemetery
Plan Gift Exchange By Carle Begle Society Members
A special gift exchange is planned by the Carle Begle Society of the High School for their entertainment and meeting tomorrow evening. Each attendee is asked to bring a gift valued at no more than five cents for the exchange.
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Carle Begle Society
Usc
Christmas toys for Muscatine families planned
A local group named Partners for Latta Claus, led by D Wal ton and Mrs Wether Hi Wells, announces a Christmas aid drive in Muscatine. The committee seeks support from clubs, lodges, fraternal groups, and businesses to gather gifts and groceries for needy families, with distribution on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovary Opor
Muscatine
Menibur
Christos
Misweine Era Reminiscences and Grange Movement History
In a reminiscence from 1017, the Journal recalls the sale of Mascatine Manufacturing Grange factory assets to a bidder for 560 dollars, with wagons and plows also sold. It traces origins to 186% Washington DC based Patrons of Husbandry, noting Grange aims to promote agriculture by countering middlemen and rail costs, and mentions Muscatine county farmers forming a factory around 1870.
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Misweine
Doh Mating
Journal of
Out
Une Nar
Mascatine
Ae Grange
Ie Porchader
Devs
Jormoc
Washington, D. C
Pacrons
Hunsbandry
Muscatine County
Court Ligas e Square and Grange Factory Scandal Recount
A narrative from Richman’s Muscatine History describes a political maneuver to boost a grange factory’s capital via an election pledge. A Democratic candidate’s written promise to stockholders triggered a $10,000 infusion to the factory, shifting county votes and aiding the Republican nominee. The piece argues broader lessons on motive, reform, and agricultural prosperity amid farm price pressures.
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Richman
Muscatine County
Sherif
Muscatine
Goshen Township
Grange Fastory
Seleme
Ins
Elaborate society wedding announcement in Durant area
A lavish gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Airs near Durant celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Miss Margaret Heatley to Allen Cross with a six course turkey dinner, white on white decor, and a program featuring New York Military Band and various orchestras. The pageant-like setup included chandeliers, narcleous blastioing, smilax, and a bridal canopy with wedding verses.
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Bernick
Una
Durant
Misa Margaret Heatley
Allen Cross
Lohengrin
Amparina
Gettler
New York
Siler
Mandel
Abdel Blu
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Leon
Dralit
Magnus
Logal Theatre
Merry
Ghfy
Baskeus
Committee of Local People Partners
Sins
Freers Tire & Battery Works
Front & Sycamore St. Muscatine, Iowa
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Grange
Sweetland
Bloomington
Evangelical Lutheranien
Fro
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tha Murcatine Island
Park Avenue
Tom Morrow
Baptist Mission
Gileago
Paris News
Charlie Chaplin
Atralurada
A Museu Theatre
Robert Hiehen
Helen Ware
Thomas Santschi
of Allah
Vivian Martin
Marguerite Claux
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