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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

9

Blue and White colors adopted by rural schools

Mounty Superintendent Bradley announces rural eighth grade will wear uniforms blue and white similar to 1914. Boys wear white shirts and top trousers with belts. girls wear white middy blouses, blue skirts, and white waistlines optional. Plans for the eleventh grade program are underway as twelve rural schools close for summer, with a week of operation changes expected next week.

Proram JH. D. Bradley Elekth Xrada

Socialist party’s own worst enemy resigns (New York)

In New York Jim Spargo, a Socialist Party executive committee member, resigns claiming the party’s wing obstructs socialism’s progress, criticizing its German stance and unity. He plans to join with others to form a new democratic socialist organization advocating public ownership. A newborn son is reported in the Tobors family on Newell Avenue.

New York N.Y Sien Spargo Socialiste Democratic Forena KauAd

New Registrars Named In County Tasks

Four precincts yet to be filled in the county offer registrars after J. Wiley announced seven more meetings to recruit officials. Names include Hy Hotman, M. Thome, Joann Riechley, and Abr. Wiley among others, with precinct assignments and anticipated shortages noted. County residents filing for registration papers expected to rise by June 4.

Short J. Wiley Tos Dity Thonday Hy Hotman Thomeson Nenham Mpton Thabhle Ware Joan Riehley 8 II Johnson Bloomington Townanl A. Ceridian Witton Tinll Wabbley Seco Abr Wiley woLue Log Man Verve Am Rogiatrang Teve Pices Wily Koventy Kreauy Wy. Johnston Poaurad

Postponed June Board Meeting Delayed

The June board meeting was indefinitely postponed due to insufficient items for discussion. Dr W S Norton announced no special business was expected at the next session, though a High School program may be presented next week and the meeting likely moved to Monday evening.

Actication Board Pelday W. 8. Norton

Bird and Wild Flower Contest Excites Library Exhibit

At Munser Public Library a bird and wildflower contest drew over 125 birds identified by Mrs Nellie Sawyer. Children and regionans named many species and flowers, with awards to Donald Lomkan Kenneth Althaus Lucile Kouta and others. A display of photos and pressed blooms enhances the children's room for public viewing.

Nellie Sawyer Munser Donald Lemkay Souson Charles Kaule Wiwer Storm Kenneth Althaus Lucile Kouta Dana Masi Donald Lomkan Robert Youaw Prarie Hon Edward Solr Otto See King Heron Roly Winklow Sandnil Erane Kennath Ruth Stocker Stocker Serrel Leona Wishart Aleta Mathis Yorko Serrel Anite Jones Ruby Thorman

Society Miscellany: Bald Is Honored at Miss Morgan Party

In a pink and white themed gathering at Mrs W. Davia’s East Third street home, Mina Morgan Davia showcased beauty and social order as plans unfold for her forthcoming marriage to Byrant Melea. Attendees included family from Toledo, Ohio, and the event featured a late hour tray service and formal hosting. The bride-to-be Mina Thiboo Davia chosen as maid of honor, with Miss A. Kinim assisting.

M. U. Mahi iMlas Midrod Morgan Mina Morgan Korvad Lambert Shirley Toledo Ohio Minn Atorgan Byrént Meiea Mraedd. W. Davia di East Third Streat Webster Ffakos Poator Trinity Episcopal Church tMforgan Haw Chasan Mina Thiboo Davia A. Kinin

Register for the Army Draft Notice Readies Registration

A historical draft notice outlines compulsory registration for men ages 21 to 81 with penalties for evasion or noncompliance. It notes that registration does not guarantee service but could lead to an eventual draft by boards after June. Exemptions include soldiers in actual service, the blind, disabled, and dependents’ providers, while questions about unemployment or residency affect eligibility.

Tam B. Avery Guaraston Sunes Indon Han Tealuo Fa Thore Porvonk Dt Tung Porson Akew Stout Poraonk Keely Mitel Ter Poraony Ely Pervona Rortatarin Milne Wiato Wiel Thalr Ueh

Local Girl Honored At Cornell College

Mount Vernon Iowa resident Miss Irma L Addieman, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Addiomian, is a junior in the conservatory of music at Cornell College Mount Vernon. She was chosen president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Society for the coming year. She is expected home next Tuesday to spend the summer months with her parents.

Cornell Oolmagh Misa Irma L. Addieman Dimehter J. T. Addiomian Ool West Sixth Street Cornall Colfega Mount Vernon Iowa Alothian

War Budget Passes House Amid Bidding Controversy

The conferees report on the three billion dollar war budget was accepted by the House after discussions on competitive bidding and public contracts. Republican Leader Mann warned of corruption risks while the Senate moved to further conferees on disputed items, and the notice also reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Payne.

Senate

Wilton High School Holds Graduation Exercises

Wilton Ia June 1 The annual commencement at Wilton High School saw diplomas awarded to all winter graduates. Names included Inie Austin Mano Foster Griffth Charles Norton Carl Schroeder Vernon Daut. Orations and essays by graduates. Music by the high school orchestra nicI grariette and Cleo Club. George Bannick, school board president, presented diplomas. Alumni reception planned tonight with dance at ten.

Nici Grariette Cleo Club George Bannick T-o'clack

Newspapers Fight Free Publicity at Inland Press Meet

At the Inland Press Association annual convention held at the Lusatia Hotel Lincoln Palmer of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association spoke on gains in newspaper advertising against publicity. William A Thompson of the Bureau of Advertising noted rising popularity of newspaper ads. Resolutions protested proposed ad tax and higher postage. A committee was appointed to meet with Senate finance committees in Washington next week to oppose advertising burdens. Members named include Urey Woodson Owensboro Ky Lafayette Young Sr Idea Mofnes A W Peterson Valerioinne and J T Murphy Superior Th

Drew Leanne Chicago Inland Press Association Lusatia Resoluione J. M. Simmons Senate Naanen Committee Konate Washington Lorahi Urey Woodson Owensboro Lafayette Young, Sr Idea Mofnes A. W. Peterson Valerioo Inne J. T. Murphy Superior

Liberty Loan Not Taken Up Generally

A New York report states the Liberty Loan will likely remain with banks rather than the public, despite strong demand. A meeting of 12,000 county district committees of the American Bankers Association urged banks to boost offers and distribute bonds more broadly, calling the situation urgent.

New York N.Y American Bankers Association Association

Graduation ceremonies for Soldier Boys at Minnehaha Falls Park

Town University will confer degrees on four percent seniors and poor graduates serving at Fort Snelling training camp. Dr W A Jorsup will preside as degrees are awarded June 16 at Minnehaha Falls Park. Twin City Alumni plan a picnic day. Minnesota reports many town university soldiers are represented at the camp.

Gtournal Steels Servier Jown City Town University Fort Stelling Iowan City Minnehaha Falls Park Minnesota W. A. Jorsup University Twin City St. Snelling

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