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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
12
A Muscatine boy now in service is cited as an inspiration as a priest at St Marys Church urges sacredness in wartime duty. The appeal calls parishioners to honor those serving and uphold faith during the conflict.
Rev. H. G. delivered a sermon in Davenport urging Americans to support liberty and democracy at home and around the world. He said unity and patriotism are essential as the nation faces peril, and that defending rights requires sacrifice and resolve.
The notice states a probate entry exists and invites any objections or claims by parties involved. Dated June 15, 1918, records show R. G. as Clerk of the District Court. The notice requests proper appearance to admit or contest the probate action.
Mr and Mrs Edward Millett of Heyava en FOS have two sons joining the France-bound army. The Millett lads were part of the local ball contingent that recently passed through enroute to Camp Merritt. One son’s name was omitted from a prior roster.
A speaker urges viewing public action as sacred and patriotic, calling it the will of God. This framing aims to ease the nation's task and align the public with a true Christian perspective on the affair.
New Era sets July Fourth as a gala day with an old time observance. A Sunday school program in the forenoon includes recitations songs dialogues and drills. Cafeteria lunch and an evening meal will be served. A patriotic address by Hon. BE M Warner follows afternoon community singing and games. Evening program features music and a patriotic address by Rev. A S Smith Muscatine Iowa.
County Agent Merrill advises farmers to use small bundles to improve drying and threshing efficiency amid labor shortages and a likely record grain crop. The approach suits new lite threshers and benefits tired workers, with slight extra twine but faster, safer handling and less waste.
John Van Zyle, a mail carrier, was slightly injured Saturday when a knife he was carrying slipped and cut his arm. He received treatment from Dr. E. B. Fulham. The notice mentions protecting a landlord against rent and names Ste J. B. Mark & Son.
A Grange meeting program and business session are planned with ice cream served. The program features Roll Call Jokes, piano solo, vocal solos, recitations, and readings led by A. T. Eckhart. A Trinity Choir Boys excursion to Tri-Cities is noted for July 6 with a 5 cent war tax on each ticket.
Winfield Wells Captain William Carpenter first lieutenant Ernest Moore second lieutenant of the local high school cadet corps returned home from Camp Steever Wisconsin after two weeks of military training. About four hundred high school cadets from across the country attended learning trench construction revetments night patrols and life in a dugout under Maj. C. R. Yates of the British army with Chicago instructors and Capt F. L. Beals directing. Yates taught bayonet fighting and bomb throwing.
Des Moines reports the 88th division plans a July 4 spectacle at Drake Stadium featuring a mock assault with 100 picked Camp Dodge soldiers under Captain Blackwell and a British mission. Gas masks, blank ammo, smoke, and bayonet fighting aim for realism plus a track meet and horse events.
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