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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
Iowa Private Branch Exchange numbers 26 and 27. When operator answers ask for person or department number. No 1 J Loomis publisher No 2 managing editor Nty Feditor aciety Eiditor. Office lines 211 or 27 for business.
The United States government assumes direct control of the railroads with Secretary McAdoo as master director. Announcement by the president frames centralized operation as a practical move to relieve congestion and ensure war readiness. Rail executives are urged to cooperate, with expectations of improved labor stability and uninterrupted transport of materials for the war effort.
The United States aims to raise two billion dollars for war efforts by selling thrift stamps at twenty five cents each, requiring the public to purchase millions of stamps to meet the goal.
The piece urges every American to participate in the patriotic drive by purchasing thrift and war stamps. It argues most can afford stamps weekly, compares the value of a quarter to a Kaiser treaty, and stresses education on the stamp program to fund two billion dollars. It notes the need for 20 dollars per person from the U S population of 100 million, including children and non earners, and ends with a call to start saving at the new year.
The food administration warns sugar supplies are tight and urges Americans to cut their consumption by six to seven pounds per person next year. Hoover says shipping 270000 tons to allies would reduce soldiers sent to France by up to 200000, unless home sugar use drops. He rebuts critics claiming ample sugar exists and stresses the need to feed allies at any cost to win the war.
A 19th century advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. It explains internal use, blood action, and constitutional treatment, urging readers to send for testimonials and buy through J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
Eighth decades recap features a runaway wagon team from Sixth and Mulberry, with lines snagged and drivers uninjured. Henry Graham of Rock Island suffers a mashed hand at Wilton. Prof Shaller to stay in town. Argus Lodge I L of H elects officers including Thomas Watson and W H Dolsen, with J Lohr named trustee for three years and doctors noted.
Ten years ago a general shake-up in the state's military affairs was forecast before Governor Cumming leaves office after seven years. The anticipated changes include the forced resignation of Adjutant General Thrift and alterations to the executive staff of the military department as the first move.
Helpers are badly needed by the exemption board to mail out questionnaires on time. The board is snowed under with work and requests volunteers who can write to donate their services.
In a stark Cold War era call to arms, the article argues German Americans are prisoners of sentimentality, torn between loyalty to the United States and nostalgia for Germany. It asserts many fear losing American liberties and warns that sentiment could erode national unity if not resolved. The piece contrasts duty with emotion, urging German Americans to choose clear allegiance.
Mrs Eli Selman entertained the Park Place Kensington club yesterday at her Monroe street home with Kensington, conversation, and piano solos by Miss Helen Selman. Plans for comforts and quilts were set for the next meeting. A luncheon followed with tray service and floral decorations. The next gathering will be at Mrs Charles Franklin’s First Avenue home.
Miss Margaret Healey to wed Al ten lu Cross Saturday morning. Eighteen friends attended a linen shower hosted by Miss Cleo Richards, with 560 club members playing 500 and a white basket trimmed with red presenting gifts. Lunch followed as flowers decorated the table.
About twenty students from various colleges gathered for a Y.M.C.A. social, with a three course dinner served by Y.W.C.A. ladies. Toastmaster Harry Kahn led an informal program featuring speakers including 4.B. Neil, Eugene Dungin, Robert Lee, Elmer Ziegler, Warren Baker, Wesley Nettiecamp, and Frank Drake from multiple colleges.
German food cards issued with special marked paper to deter counterfeiting, a profitable illicit activity in several areas. The design features a watermarked, octagonal frame across the card, making forgery harder to replicate.
Purlman Seyniap Gus F Muhlinan was found guilty of fast horse driving before Justice Coster and fined $3 plus costs. Woyd Brookhart was discharged. Edward Watelton left for Iowa City for a right arm operation at the university hospital. Mr. Hazelton was discharged from Camp Dodge after an injury from wrestling.
An old style medical ad promises a painless cure for piles through a chewable tablet. It urges readers to request a free trial treatment with no money required and emphasizes universal availability regardless of location or occupation.
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