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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
3
A column urging German Americans to prove their loyalty amid war suspicions. It argues many are unjustly suspected, calls for sympathy and unity, and urges German Americans to ostracize unfaithful peers while supporting loyal neighbors and aiding national unity.
An announcement notes banks increased deposits by 21 million and urges thrift as a key wartime habit. It contrasts saving rates across nations, highlighting that America must save more to support patriotic causes, with calls to invest in liberty bonds and contribute to the war effort through personal savings.
A Muscatine home illumination note urges turning off unnecessary lighting to save coal and electricity. It argues savings come from everyday use, not street signs or empty rooms, and suggests gathering the family in one room. The message links light conservation to funding war efforts through war savings stamps.
Sunday funerals are banned in Chicago due to war related driver shortages with exemptions only for contagious diseases, as announced by the Chicago organist drivers association.
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as the sellers.
Dr Reynolds head surgeon at General Hospital spends long nights after a tiring day and bonds with a telephone operator his voice impressing him. After chasing her name Violet Bloom and help from the hospital he performs a delicate throat operation saving her life and hints at a future together.
The Davenport bound train crossing Ducile Creek three miles below Davenport bridge failed, the engine and baggage car sank in mud and water while the passenger coach stayed on tracks. Engineers and fireman were missing after a two hour search. Also, Fred Boston escaped after falling into an air hole while skating on the river.
A roundup of church schedules from First Presbyterian to First Church of Christ Scientist. Morning and evening services listed with specific hymns preludes and offertories. Includes Sunday schools, midweek meetings, and local parish announcements across Grace English Lutheran Evangelical Zion and others.
Gevian MOE Church lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Young People’s devotional led by Miss Minnie Buechner and Miss Tda Herwig. Evening service at 7 30 p m with a strong program. Watch night service Monday at 4 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by Sunday school board meeting. Ladies’ Aid at 2 p m. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m. First Methodist Episcopal Church service details include morning 1% Polio ships, Rev. O R Fhanley to preach, evening 7 30 p m with the Priesthood of a Rare theme from the Pentateuch. Organ pieces and offertories listed, junior teaching at 2 30 p m and Epworth League in the evening.
Incomplete local column recalls Abe Martin style humor about photography and sun. Several church groups meet weekly at homes and chapels with prayers, devotions, Bible study, and youth activities. Activities listed include choir practice, Sunday worship, Christian Endeavor, and Ladies Aid planning events.
Charles P Hanley, plaintiff, sues Carl Rudolph Tinkhouse in Muscatine County Iowa for 2500 dollars plus interest and costs for professional services. A writ of attachment may seize goods and credits. Defend by noon of the second day of the next term starting January 3 986 at Muscatine Court House. Default will be entered if you fail to appear.
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