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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

9

Funeral Arrangements for Roach Family Set for Thursday

After hours of waiting for word from Edward B. Roach senior First Lieutenant of Battery C, arrangements were made for funeral rites on Thursday. A private service will be held at the Mulberry Avenue home at 2 PM, followed by a public service at 2:50 PM at a church. No word had arrived from Lt. Roach’s son in the local artillery command, prompting concern and a sense of tragedy as the family awaits news.

Edward B. Roach Battery C Metaberk Willam L. Roach Mulberry Avenue Rat iMoethoding Wnd Watermens Bean Liohonang Roach Artillery ‘Command Mwssi Gor Woerg Roach

Fur Display at Gordon Cloak House in Muscatine

Local merchant Hy Gordon of Gordon Cloak House announces a mammoth fur display from a leading U S furrier at 189 West Second Muscatine on Wednesday and Thursday December 20 and 22. The event promises rare beauty and a wide assortment, with Gordon and the manufacturer cooperating to present an attractive display for winter wear.

Gordon Gordon Cloak House Fone United States West Combiguet Christiett Muscatina

Officials Inspect Work of Building in City

Aul V. Eylund of Chicago and W. O. Sutherland of St. Louis, contractor, visit to review construction progress on the new building in the city.

Aul V. Eylund Chicago Arcliceot Naw Livre W. OM. Sutherland St.au Naw P

Local man chosen head of Davenport District Dental Society

Muscatine was honored with the presidency of the Davenport District Dental Society at its annual meeting held yesterday in Davenport. Dr. TH P. Lange of Muscatine will lead the organization for the coming year, with Muscatine also granted hosting rights for the 1914 convention. Other local officers include Dr. W R Ogle on the executive committee, Dr. F W Englund auditing, and Dr. A M Lange ethics. The session featured talks by Dr. J W Marsh and Dr. J P Conover, and Muscatine was invited to host the 1917 gathering in Muscatine.

F. W. Englund A. M. Lingo F. Lange Musecating Provident Ve McCormack Davenport Treavirar Black Dur John Scholten Iowa City J. W. Marah Keokuk J.P. Conover Calmar Conover Linge Africus Uno County Dental Society Akto Muscentine

Local Delegation Reports Muskautina Plans and Venue

Lange announced the convention would be at Hotel Muncas tine with date to be set until later. The district includes Clinton and Muscatine along the Mississippi, south of Burlington, with plans for a southward route. Local delegation returned to Muscatine and prepared for events.

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Lloyd George Sees Food Shortages Trigger Food Controller

Premier Lloyd George addresses a food crisis noting poor harvests in the United States Canada Argentina and Britain and explains that only three eighths of normal winter sowing occurred due to bad weather. He says the government appointed a food controller to manage the shortage.

United States Canada Argentina

From Iowa to California by rail at reduced fares

A faded notice promotes the Chicora Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway or Abloa passengers traveling from town to California with speed and comfort. It urges obtaining a bond printed booklet for full information on reduced fares and train times from the local agent or George B Hayner, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.

Iowa California Chicora, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway B. Hayner Chicago

Woman Dies at Bellavag Hospital After Illness

Mrs. Ida Belders, a resident of the Scott House, died this morning at Bellavag hospital after several weeks of illness. Pneumonia is given as the cause of death according to the report.

Ida Belders Scott House Bellavag Hospital

Girl Committed to Reformatory After Juvenile Court

A 17 year old girl from Climer street Alise Bether Hildebrand was brought before Tadgo WD Lette in juvenile court and committed to the Ktkta reformatory for delinquency. She will report to Mitchelvilla tomorrow. Also mentions Christ Nha cryon at Murcatine State Bank and Women’s Belief Corps meeting at Maccabes hill urging full attendance.

Terman Milde Brandt Climer Street Alise Bether Hildebrand 17 Tadgo Lette Ktkta Reformatory Mitchelville Mitehel Villa Maccabes Hill

Washington Deficiency Bill Advances For Militia Aid

In Washington on December 19 the urgent deficiency bill advances with a $4,250,000 appropriation. It covers dependent families of militiamen and supports ongoing relief as the House debates the measure.

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