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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
10
The annual meeting of the Prsid er School board is set for 7 30 tonight to review urgent repairs. Inspectors found heating and cleaning issues at Jefferson and another school demand costly updates including a new principal’s room and interior painting before fall. The board will also consider school hours and property matters raised by the student petition.
Allied troops extended positions east of the Chemin de Fer rail line between Passy and Valois and near Vainloup as German counterattacks southeast of Mosley clashed with French forces. About 200 prisoners were taken and gains were held at day’s end. Italian front remained quiet with limited action and artillery work.
Ukrainian and Russian commissions to supervise a border referendum after ratification of the peace treaty. Mixed-population areas to determine the boundary by referendum, troops to be withdrawn for free expression. Bolshevik government reportedly surrenders part of the Black Sea fleet to Germany with remaining ships scuttled. Germany to return ships after peace. Don Cossack volunteers grow under Alexieff as commander in chief. Germans reportedly advance in Voronesh arming German colonists. Ukraine mobilizes non-participants into eight new corps.
A July 1 report from Burlington Iowa quotes a liberal food administrator outlining basic prices for No 1 spring hard winter red wheat and No 1 hard white at varied markets including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Duluth Minneapolis Chicago and Seattle. The price basis is three to four cents below higher grades with lower grades handled separately. Senate Wheat Growers push for a $2.50 minimum per bushel faces resistance from House conferees as debates over guarantee levels continue in Washington.
Mae Marsh, known for dramatic roles, gains a strong lead in All Woman written by E. Lloyd Sheldon. She plays Susan Sweeney, a factory girl who travels to a mountain town to claim an inheritance and becomes entangled in a bleak sequence of events.
Mary Pickford returns to Amuse-U tonight and tomorrow in Amarilly of Oldeeth Alley, following a hit first shown here. The manager Bosom seeks to repeat the success as a second showing is planned for today and tomorrow. Also Iowa No. 2 A. F. and A. M. holds a meeting Tuesday July 2 at 8 oclock, with Vis-brethren invited to attend per order W. M.
A series of upcoming meetings and social events are announced. The High Prairie Methodist Ladies plan a raspberry and ice cream festival to benefit the Red Cross and church. Philathea class hosts a Weed Park picnic. multiple churches list Wednesday and Friday gatherings with officer elections, study sessions, and work meetings on July 3 and surrounding dates.
Announcement of the coming marriage of Miss Florence Fiehaly daughter of Mrs. L. iehaly and Orrie Mondroson. The engagement was announced at a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs. Edward Gremmell. The ceremony will take place early this month with a reception at the home and guests noting floral decor and festooning colors.
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association held a four day school at Penn College Oskaloosa to train organizers in suffrage methods and public speaking. About one hundred attended with instructors Effie McCollum and Anna B Lawther. Evening meetings featured talks on Americanization and war finance. County chair R A Thompson reported broad state representation and strong voter interest in approving the federal amendment.
Judge F D Letts returned to the district court as a busy docket formed with divorce actions and hearings. In Clover Buttons company v George Birfrell the case heard for replevin involved shells valued around 1500 dollars. Sueson Parkers and A A Thompson filed action against C C Crozen for judgment of 296.80 dollars based on alleged nonpayment for seven hogs sold.
The main floor of the Muscatine high bridge has been completed though final repairs require about six more weeks. Oil the floor then a half sole will be applied, with dry weather needed to complete the oiling and weather delaying the work if rain continues.
Mrs Henry West hosted a birthday gathering for her three year old daughter Bernice and welcomed Miss Virginia Fuller of Superior Wisconsin visiting relatives. Guests enjoyed lawn games and dairy refreshments from 2 to 5 pm.
A new schedule takes effect on Sunday for the M B S line, adjusting motor car times: No 2 departs 7 30, No 8 4 50, No 3 arrives 12 45, No 5 arrives 4 35, No 7 arrives 6 05. Freight No 1 departs 7 01, No 59 departs 11 50. No other changes.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks for neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of our beloved daughter Emma Hoefflin Rogers. Special appreciation to Rev. Mr. Ful and family for comforting words and support.
State of Iowa Muscatine County announces the opening of Emma G Gladley s last will and testament. Hearing and proof set for August 1 1918 at the June Term of the District Court. Any interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Muscatine June 29 1918 G Tiptof District Clerk
Judge J. C. Coster issued an order this morning for the destruction of the contents of two suitcases labeled booze found in the possession of Buster Freeman about two weeks ago.
The notice lists a button sewing gathering at the home of Miss Katherine Mull on Cedar Street tomorrow evening and cheer circles meeting with Mrs. David Foster on Oregon Street tomorrow afternoon and Mrs. Fannie Riemeke at 405 East Sixth Street tomorrow evening.
Reports from districts in the last twenty four hours indicate townships are coming along well in the war savings stamp drive. In complete reports, additional returns suggest the apportionment will be met despite Sunday rain hindering solicitations. Road conditions and wet weather delayed planned interviews as local committees press on amid heavy business.
Daniel W Wallace died Sunday at Fort Leavenworth while serving a twenty year sentence for seditious utterances during a 1917 Davenport lecture. His arrest sparked a high profile sedition case in Davenport with six local citizens arrested. four faced trial with outcomes pending after a jury disagreement.
The Knights of Columbus outline a $30 million welfare program to aid recreation and social welfare for American cantonments. Officers report about 150 completed buildings with 65 volunteer chaplains and 500 secretaries at work. The nationwide effort, already costing $7 million, targets men aged 28 to 52 and seeks skilled Catholic secretaries.
To the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sad bereavement the loss of our son and brother IC Geltz we express sincere thanks and appreciation. We thank them for their floral offerings. Mrs Mary Geltz and Family
Prominent Iowa farmer Michael J. Collins, 50, of near Claire, died instantly when a roadster he was driving left the road and overturned as he was leaving a neighbor's farm near Fort Dodge. The accident occurred Saturday night and authorities reported no other injuries.
An inmate identified as Lowery, tied to burglary and larceny cases, was arrested after brass was found in his possession. Officials say he began crime at age fifteen and admits some local thefts. He will appear before Justice Crull for a morning hearing.
Mrs Herbert Rininsland and Mrs Raymond Bloom wives of two Muscatine non commissioned officers returned to the city at 5 15 this morning. They will make their home here for an indefinite period. The sergeants were transferred from Battery C 124th field artillery at Camp Cody to Louisville Ky for special training after marrying less than two months ago at the Deming New Mexico cantonment.
A local group plans their yearly outdoors picnic and excursion this weekend. The trip will depart on Saturday afternoon from the G W Haq steamer area, with a community crowd expected at the Baptist green. A Philathea gathering at First Methodist church will follow the picnic into the evening.
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