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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
Notices warn customers that devices claiming to improve service are harmful and not approved. Only equipment supplied by the company may be attached to lines and instruments. The carrier reserves the right to enforce extension restrictions and curtail improper devices to maintain service quality.
A fragmentary report from Marentino's public school describes four dozen members of an alien population enrolled in a class on reading history government and United States government led by Rev. G N Mendenhall. The study impressed Russian and other foreign students as they learned American government, sparking increased patriotism and plans for a new class and additional branches next year. May also include a testimonial about Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion as an advertisement reference.
Heavy rains in the last twenty four hours force postponement of the first band concert and ball game at the park next Sunday. The concert was to be held tonight and the game between married and single men rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Local anglers report good fishing this season with a four pound catch noted by one prominent fisherman.
A British report outlines German expectations and wartime tensions as the United States weighs its stance. Dr Alfred Zimmermann argues for cautious timing, suggesting calm and delay to avoid prompt peace terms. Berlin monitors anticipate submarine campaign strain and naval rhetoric without clear changes in U‑boat losses.
In a step toward a stroloner union among cone trap empires, the Federation of Central European States convened its first gathering at Mranifor on Thursday under Reichs chancellor Herr Alpers. Two hundred Reichstag members are included in the federation’s 500 seats as telegrams of greeting flow between German and Austrian leaders.
Reports from nearly all rural schools show 45 pupils neither absent nor tardy this year. With twenty five schools yet to report, officials expect the count to rise to about sixty. Weather and illness reduced attendance elsewhere, but many rural districts posted exceptional records for the year.
A communication to County Auditor J W Johnston from Adjutant General Gay Wi Logan clarifies that the registration card question about exemption from army service does not force young men to declare exemption. Officials say answers will not be mandatory and those claiming exemption may explain why they are not subject to service.
Fort Sheridan June 2 A strict ban on cake and candy in barracks of all companies at the reserve training camp was ordered today and a similar directive will be posted soon. Guards report some men fail to endure drill and routine meals, while government purchases of food for candidates at Mort, Sheridan run high.
Muscatine residents have subscribed about $200,107 to the Liberty Loan, city figures showing progress toward an $800,000 county goal. The county committee aims to secure the amount before June 15, with church and civic leaders urged to advocate the loan from pulpits and venues.
Miss Julia Byrne of Arden was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Margaret O Toole at her Letts Tow home attended by about thirty friends. Pink and white decorations, a luncheon in three courses, and a center bouquet featured the event as Byrne prepares to wed William Noel of Dayfield next week.
A bulletin received today by Postmaster W Eichomt in AIL United States ports indicates the exchange of international reply coupons with Germany has been suspended. It states the redemption of Germany issued coupons will be discontinued.
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