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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1918
Page
3
A fragmentary wartime verse by James Austinurray recounts a march toward victory, invoking Hope as a guiding force through trenches and shellfire. The piece hints at endurance, courage, and the quest to reach Freedom's gate amid perilous days.
The debate centers on responsibility for Army ordnance and national defense gaps cited by General Crozier. Critics blame both administration and Congress for wartime shortages, while Crozier defends partial accountability and points to broader systemic failures in mobilization and Navy readiness.
A wartime exhortation invoking Paine and Lincoln to expose the foe within and unite for victory. It urges citizens to support the economy, buy needed goods, save resources, and perform each role, old or young, to strengthen the nation and fill one’s niche in the war effort.
The speaker criticizes the ordnance department for delays and confusion in war preparations over nine months. He notes failure to anticipate prime necessities, contrasts with Britain and France, warns of consequences, and urges tighter daily alignment with the US war program to mitigate inertia and aid the fight.
Prof. A. J. Wilbur, acting president of Leland Stanford University, told Iowa State University students in Tow City that the war will be won by men in civilian clothes, by cannon and by effort from home fronts.
Frank J Cheney swears he is a salaried partner of F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized statement by A W Gleason. Testimonials offered, trial info and mail order for constipation remedy also listed.
In this 1918 tale, Marty Dangerfield learns the danger of jealousy as Elizabeth Boothby leads a flower mission aiding soldiers in France. After a tiff over a botched delivery, Marty discovers Elizabeth’s charity and Harold Young’s role, resolves to change, and seeks forgiveness for his temper.
Washington January 1 Uncle Sam publishes four page United States Food Leaflets to save food. Department of Agriculture and Food Administration with state help present simple, practical advice for mothers and workers, including breakfasts and one dish meals, cereals and kid friendly diets. Distribution aims to reach leaders, clubs, churches, employers to spread the leaflets widely during the emergency.
Former President William Howard Taft will visit Camp Dodge Indiana and speak tomorrow and Wednesday under the YMCA. No special New Year observances will accompany his appearance.
Final audit shows nearly 20 million raised by the Central Military Department of the Y M C A in its war work campaign. Ohio led with the largest local results, every state and most cities exceeding targets, with funds allocated to American work and overseas branches.
Wilton Iowa notes list visits and callers from Muscatine Durant Fulton and Des Moines. George Crocker and Mrs Crocker returned from a visit with Tri Cities friends. Miss Kite McDermott bought items after Muscatine visit. Captain N P Strong and family came from Fulton for Cow days before Des Moines departure. Mrs Louise Cresta and Miss Hattie left for Deep River after time with Wil Sow relatives.
In St. Paul December 16 a ten percent raise for 16 000 Norther Pacific railroad workers and 500 Northern Express Company staff begins January 1. A similar boost to 3 500 clerks and station employees was approved. The bonus plan will not be continued.
Veteran advertiser claims a painless operation cured his rupture after years, offering full details by writing to Eugene A. Pullen at 156 D Marcellus Avenue Manasquan New Jersey. He urges others with ruptures to contact him for information and possible cure.
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