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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
2
American expeditionary force in France celebrated Christmas under a fierce snow storm with indoor events. Santa arrived by airplane at the air squadron hangar, delivering gifts to about one hundred children from nearby villages. Football games were cut short by heavy snow while Christmas dinner fell short of Thanksgiving fare.
An article reviews fears of revolutionary activity aided by German money and government vigilance on arms import, money remittance, and ship movements. It notes customs inspections and tight controls while reporting a Red Men Home Society annual meeting set for December 27 1917 and local social notes about visits in Fairfield.
Muscatine Louisa county supervisors postpone a decision on levee funds until the second Tuesday in January. They expect to discuss securing federal aid through the Mississippi River Commission and may use city funds to finish the bluff to city limits project if a responsible contractor is found. The city has 1101010100 dollars ready to turn over if a guaranteed completion time is set.
Reported mutinies in Petrograd garrison show Bolsheviki attempts to shift discontented units from the capital. Praobas Hensky regiment doubts the Bolshevik aim to open the constituent assembly and guards Tauride palace until it meets. Semenovsky guard vows not to arrest assembly members regardless of orders. Bolsheviks may seek to gate admission with tickets. Social revolutionists insist assembly will convene.
Senator Vardman urged action on coal seizure as he warned the situation could worsen. Garfield described the organization of about 200 members including engineers and lawyers, with John J. White of the United Mine Workers detailing price adjustment processes. Chicago officials reported over a million war savings stamps used in Christmas stockings, aided by 20 corporations donating stamps as bonuses.
London reports Lord Rhondda asserts tobacco is a necessity not a luxury. He warns its loss would be a national misfortune affecting both manual laborers and thinkers. Newspapers forecast some system of tobacco rationing.
The Muscatine community donates 5100 to Battery C 126th Field Artillery during a Christmas event. Lieutenant Narvis notes the $300,000 draft funds will boost morale and benefit every man, with plans to inform them at the Christmas dinner. A separate notice confirms an upcoming Silver price agreement with western producers set at about $1 per ounce.
New York reports a wave of so called knitting nerves among women, traced to intense needlework and overwork. Dr Louis R Welmiller, YMCA director, warns of an epidemic unless knitters pace themselves and avoid hunching over work.
Harold Jones aged 8 of 41 Bege street exam in a supposedly unloaded revolver on Christmas afternoon pulled the trigger with his left hand a steel jacket bullet passed through the center of his right hand First aid was given at home by tying above the elbow and wrist then he and a companion walked to Havercamp Drug store and was taken to Bellevue hospital Dr W W Dant provided care His condition was greatly improved this afternoon
In the Vossische Zeitung interview, Polish premier Kuchnarzewski discusses a potential Austro Polish solution for Poland’s king. He notes support for an Austrian archduke on the throne and warns against delaying the king appointment until suffrage is settled, proposing future parliamentary approval.
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor members to attend a Christmas party at Maccabees hall tomorrow evening featuring a large Christmas tree and various games. Attendees are asked to bring a Christmas gift and a box containing a Christmas luncheon.
The Tuscarora a lake vessel requisitioned for Atlantic service is believed lost at sea north of Cape Breton. The 2386 ton ship with 86 crew members, commanded by Captain Crowell, sailed from Montreal December 1 and last reported near Weather Point on the Saint Lawrence. Parts of wreckage washed ashore on St Paul Island but no positive identification made.
A fire on the roof of the Alex Kollman residence at 1187 Lucas Street was put out by the fire department after a record run. Sparks from a defective chimney ignited shingles. Hose companies Nos. 1 and 2 faced a long response over a mile of pavement. Damage estimated at about 100. Mrs. Mary Bruster and her son Ray, visiting from 108 West Second Street, left for Belnap this morning.
The Greater Muscatine Committee partners with the State duel Administrator and Iowa State College to launch a fuel conservation program starting Wednesday January 2. R M Hol brow of Cedar Rapids directs a team of top stationary engineers to inspect furnaces and heating plants in factories schools and apartment houses and teach best coal handling methods. Charts with firing directions will be posted in furnace rooms and visits are free upon request to the committee. Two public meetings for householders will be held with fuel experts offering advice on saving fuel, with time and place to be announced later.
Contrary to other schools, Brown's Business College will hold night classes as usual through Christmas. Evening sessions continue this evening and Friday, with the same curriculum ongoing from the usual hour.
William Fin ley surrendered to Peoria police claiming an escape from Davenport Iowa jail. Authorities in Davenport have been notified about the surrender.
County Supervisors from every Iowa congressional district will convene in Des Moines December 28 to discuss purchasing materials for bridges and roads. J. D. Buser of Muscatine county, president of the state association of supervisors, chairs the state purchasing committee. Governor Trarding approved Capitol room access and supports the plan to jointly buy materials.
The Muscatine Welfare association toy committee thanks residents and groups for Christmas generosity. It credits Miss Jeannette Mart and public school children for 400 toys, with support from Boy Scouts, McCohn company, packing and distribution volunteers, and donors of cars and other aid.
Funeral services over the remains of W. George were held at his home 517 East Sixth Street at 2 o clock this afternoon. The local Masonic lodge supervised both the home service and the grave, with six lodge members serving as pallbearers. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev and Mrs Lamont left Mount Vernon this morning after visiting J. Smith at East Front Street.
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