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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

7

Grand Jury Drawn for 1916 18 in Piqua County

Piqua county's grand jury for 1916 18 has been drawn to investigate the county's criminal cases next year. Members include W S Silletty Ben Celahan Wilton township Charles F Henderson Moscow township Frank Moylan Wapsinonoc township D G T Noll Pixe township J P Cooper Montpelier township C H Rider Fruitland township Henry Springmeier Fulton township George Shield Bloomington township Ignac Abbott Sr Orono township William Brownwell Sweetland Joseph Gibb Lake township.

Piuscatine W. S. Silletty Ben Celahan Wilton Charles F. Henderson Moscow Township Frank Moylan Wapsinonoc Dg. T. Noll Pixe J. P Cooper Montpelier C. H. Rider Fruitland Henry Springmeier Fulton Townsai George Shield Bloomington Township

Keota Church Campaign Ends in Splendid Success

Keota Iowa December 1 The Missionary campaign run by the ladies of the CG W H M of the Christian church closed with a splendid success. State secretary from Des Moines and Dr Ada McNeil Gordon returned missionary reported hospital work. Over 700 dollars raised in subscriptions and Mite boxes. Circle Girls pledged 190 dollars. Funeral of Joseph Troutman of Aigona Ia held at the M E church. Troutman died suddenly in a field from heart trouble. survived by wife and two children. Naval man Fanny Lyle Greenwood returned from Norfolk on furlough after ocean experiences. Clivia Regia high school party at Miss Joan Shinnabarger’s Milberry Avenue home with a gift exchange and program.

Keota Java Christian Church Des Moines Girecle Frouthion Busteral Pele Joseph Troutman Aigona Eid Lev. W. B. Barker Troutman Vic Hig Adam Smith Tyo Nellie Sigler Wai California Routman Fanny Lyle Greenwood Norfolk Virginia Navy Tehan

Cure for Pimples Promised by Cuticura Soap Ad

James H. McManaway of East St. Louis reports two years of arm pimples that grew into eruptions. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a simple, he was healed. The notice promotes free samples and advertises Cuticura products from Boston.

James H. McManaway St. Louis Ave East St. Louis Ainil Cuticura Dept. A Boston

Stock Reducing Sale At Boston Shoe Shop

A stock reducing sale offers women's flats at 1.05, men's shoes at 1.75, children's rubbers at 40 cents, and other bargains. The sale promotes new pricing via an improved system by the Boston Shoe Shop located in the Germans American Bank Building.

Sready West Neolin Hinex Boston Shoe Shop GermansAmerican Bank

Captain J. G. King Named Major in Seventy-ninth Field Artillery

Word from Dr. Ani and Mrs. B. H. King of this city confirms Captain J. G. King has been promoted to major in the Seventy-ninth United States Shire artillery unit stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma. The promotion, issued by Secretary of War Baker, follows his Mexican war service and tenure as military instructor at the University of Missouri.

Ani B. H. King J. G. King Seventy-ninth United Shirters Pield “Artillery Wort ‘Shl Okla Shorland Baker King University of

Grange to Name Year's Officers for Bloomington Grange

Bloomington Grange plans to nominate officers for the coming year at the next meeting on Thursday. After business, attendees will enjoy a social session, a literary program, and refreshments.

Bloomington

War Inquiry Opened on Munition Shortages and Labor Shifts

General Crozier testified that early wartime funds were allotted to the war department and emergency orders for materials were issued. Senator Wadsworth pressed on labor shortages and precautions taken. Crozier cited labor shifts and compensation factors as reasons, noting England’s law on munition workers and that manpower shortages exist on both sides. He indicated plans to submit a defense munition bill to Congress with Baker's consent, though details were withheld.

Wadsworth Grazier War Department England Abia Reed Enelana Wrance Crozier Congress Baker

Auroran Christmas Issue Distributed at Muscatine High

This afternoon the second number of the Auroran, the official paper of Muscatine High School, was distributed to pupils. The publication is a Christmas and holiday number with many interesting features.

Auroran Muscatine High School

To Keep Skin Healthy and Youthful in Social Seasons

An Aunt Sarah Ware advertisement urges skin care to look young. It touts mercurized wax facial treatments and a powder blend to obscure wrinkles under bright rooms. It claims the regimen yields a clear, smooth complexion without stickiness.

Sarah Ware

Wizard Liver Whips and Ointment Ad Claim

Stiff joints sore muscles relief for rheumatism and back pain. Wizard O.1 antiseptic for cuts burns bites sprains and bruises, 30 cents from druggists. If not satisfied return bottle. Wizard Liver Whips pills advertised as a guaranteed laxative remedy.

Army Denies Christmas Leave for Select 11 Men

The War Department announced that 11 men of the national army will not receive Christmas furloughs unless within trolley distance of their cantonments. Secretary Baker cited camp discipline and railway burdens as reasons for the decision.

Wastinmon National Army War Department Baker

Thirty-Three Club December Meeting Planned

The Muscatine Thirty-Three club will hold its December social meeting Tuesday evening at the Hotel Muscatine. Announcement notes the event and identifies Rev. L. as involved.

Muscatine

Banquet and Mixed Program At Club Meeting

Young, president of the club, hosts a banquet at 6 45 o clock before a special program. The program includes a paper by D B MacKenzie and a discussion of current events led by David Bogard.

D. B. MacKenzie David Bo~gard

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