Campaign on contagion calls for swift action statewide
State and city health departments urge prompt action to combat typhoid and other diseases. A statewide drive targets farms and cities, with emphasis on reporting epidemic cases, inspecting wells and water works, and sanitizing milk and farm vaults to prevent spread to cantonments and beyond.
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State Health Department
A. J. Weaver
Muscatina
City Health Department
Weaver
State Board of Health
Henry Albert
State Board of Health Laboratories
Iowa City
Boards of Health
Boards of Supervisors
State Board
General cleaning campaign urged to halt diseases state wide
A fragment states that parts imply the whole state should start an immediate clearing up campaign to prevent all communicable diseases. The line hints at a public health push but provides limited context or specifics regarding location date or responsible authorities.
Twelve Vets Die in 1917 in Shelby Norman Post Record
A report by A Angle adjutant of Shelby Norman Post 231 G A R Iowa records twelve members died in 1917, one less than 1916. About 210 veterans remain, with deaths including Sargent, Fulmer, Stark, Horton, Blockhart, Spepping, Corbin, Wulsler, Rice, Barden, Thomas, Stephens. The post, organized August 19 1883, meets at Memorial Hall court house. average age about 70. Chicago elevated roads seek fare and freight increases due to higher operating costs.
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A. Angle
Shelby Norman Post
Department of Iowa
Mr. Angle
Turdny Wolt
George HH. Sargent
J. ¥. Fulmer
Shelby Norman
Memorial Hall
Court House
War Priority Act May Delay Muscatine Road Work
The Muscatine county board meets to discuss the Wilson priority order restricting open top car shipments of building materials. Delays last summer spurred cooperative buying to overcome shortages, with county supervisors eyeing possible modifications as road and bridge projects stall into the coming season.
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Wilson
Muscatine
Muuscaline
Louisa County
Bridge and Culvert Rule Under New Federal Law
The text notes no definite ruling on whether bridge materials are included yet. It concludes the bridge and culvert form part of the highway, leaving little chance to avoid application of the new federal law.
Mutt and Jeff at Grand Theatre in Divorce Comedy
Mutt and Jeff bring the Broadway style show Divorce to the Grand Theatre for one day. Bud Wisher Care chaser drew big crowds in New York and the three act musical promises speed mirth color and melody with top performers and dazzling costumes. It humorously strands the couple amid domestic comedy and complications.
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Mutt and
Jeff
Matt
Soldier Bruber Sentenced to Fifteen Years
Private Harold Bruber of Company FF, 852nd Infantry, was sentenced to fifteen years at Fort Leavenworth by a general court martial. He faced charges of desertion from failure to report to his draft board and later refusal to don a uniform or obey orders.
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Associated Press
Camp Wedge
Iowa
iHarold Bruber
852Nd Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
iBruber
Farm Sales At Muscatine Bank Ady Ad Runs
The Muscatine State Bank announces farm sale listings with satisfaction guaranteed. Ady appears in the notice as the clerical contact for buyers and sellers.
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Muscatine State Bank
Few Licenses for Explosives in Muscatine County
Thirteen licenses to use explosives have been issued in Muscatine county since the new federal regulations began. The county clerk, R. G. Tipton, issued the licenses. The law, effective November 15, requires permit, proper accounting, and stated use. Violators face up to 5000 fine or one year in prison. Road work uses explosive charges to clear drainage, break ice, and protect culverts and bridges.
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Muscatine
R. G. Tipton
Bureau of Mines
New Navy Drive to Be Launched
Davenport Iowa January 1 The United States Navy will launch a big drive for new recruits after the 61st of the year, Chief Sullivan of the Davenport sub station stated today. The campaign will be far reaching and pushed with vigor. Men aged 18 to 35 may enlist including registered men with exemption certificates if needed for the present quota. Those joining as hospital apprentices, radio operators, or firemen may be sent directly to training camps. Posters titled Together will be used as recruiting stimulants on express wagons and vans with local company permission sought for display.
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Davenport
United States
Sullivan
Sulivan
Creat Lakes
Hotel Muscatine Cafeteria Ady
A fragment notes a hotel cafeteria in Muscatine offering pure foods at reasonable prices. No further details or dates are provided.
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Hotel Muscatine
aAdy
Charles Prety Returns to Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction on January 1 delayed report, Charles Prety is noted as having returned. Details are sparse but confirm his return to the town.
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Columbus Junction
Chas. Prety
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