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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

8

Fraternal Aid Picnic Planned at Weoil’s Park

About seventy five lodge members and their wives attended a meeting where a committee of Mrs F W Laws Mrs John Horwig Mrs J W Wast and Mrs Fred Tourck was appointed to entertain at the Fraternal Aid lodge picnic on July 4 at Weoil's park. Trustees Jobin Horwik W A Schmor and William Hermaley will handle day arrangements. Dancing and music by Knapp’s orchestra followed business talk with light refreshments served late.

F. W. Laws John Horwig J. W. Wast Fred Tourck Jobin Horwik W. A. Schmor William Hermaley Weoil’s Park Triands Knapp

Officers Named by Odd Fellows Lodge Election

An Osht Fellow lodge held an election appointing C. Peary Weroor H. Pa Volney Stebbins PR Wi Dan Norgetoad SoM We TC J Macke to executive posts for six months. Registration in Sweenant County precincts was set for the next week at Heesher port. Three licenses were issued by District Clerk E G ton for marriages. Mario Clarrides Paul Z Taylor Jane Reebe Donald Hynea Eddy A Hill Helen A Poollard.

Ath Moeting Fale Lowing C. Peary Weroor H. Pa-Volney Stebbins Dan Norgetoad Som J. Macke Coam E.gton Mario Clarrides Paul Z. Taylor Jane Reebe Donald Hynea Eddy A Helen A. Poollard

Eight Arrested in Local Draft Protests

Authorities seized eight men over alleged anti draft activities led by a lawyer and railroad worker. Deputy Marshal M L Mealy delayed public announcement awaiting Washington approval. A tip from a son reportedly warned for a broader plot in Lon county with over two hundred men involved and potential next Tuesday actions. Widespread wartime tensions sparked further raids and confiscations.

Codar Mapley Fedorn Rlrol United State M. L. Mealy Washington Bik Actividasa Maralal Hoaly Waya Thor Lon Toeaday Hyo Faye Marlon Apburb Kat Mvorelto

Warm weather urged to save crops in county

County Agent J. W. Morell reports no damage yet from recent downpours in the county but notes crops across the region now need sunshine and warmer weather to ensure a healthy harvest. Corn, small grains, potatoes and garden vegetables are described as being in vulnerable condition without sun.

Muaentio J. W. Morell Quenonad Merrill Sarlou

Morning Star Strikes Gale at Keokuk Convention

Morning Star and Gale crews travel from Muscatine and Davenport to Keokuk for the annual Associated Advertisers convention. Delegates planned to attend in St Louis, with the boat delayed twelve hours due to wind subsiding.

St. Louis Marnington Bouton Dolegus Swentgefloe

Fair weather forecast for week in capital region

Washington dispatch reports a mixed forecast with cool nights and a warm spell midweek. Northern areas may see rain at the start of the week, followed by generally fair conditions after Monday as a warm wave moves in.

Washington, D. C Ts Wook Madonna

Absentee Registration Envelopes Must Include Stamped Mailers

Officials warn registrants that under the conscription law a stamped envelope is required to mail registration certificates. In many locales youths fail to include the envelope, risking invalid submission. authorities urge immediate compliance to forward cards.

Registration Day Guidance Encourages Early Signing

Citizens are urged to fill out and bring forms on Registration Day June 5. The notice explains age and citizenship questions, employment details, and exemptions, and asks employers to allow workers time to register between 7 and 9 p.m. to ease crowding and ensure participation.

Society notes on church talks and early May weddings

In a May afternoon meeting at the Philathog room the Woman's Missionary Society discussed Moglea as a topic with devotional exercises led by Mrs. W Runets and Mrs. D B Addicumy. A program of piano, solos, and a light offering followed. A quiet hour concluded the gathering, with plans for another study session next month. A forthcoming wedding expected at Henry Inset home features Dunkensamown Dunker and Charles Brown, with Rev Gyle Yours officiating and a small guest list. A Quaker group social and a sewing circle gathering were also reported with activities, prayers, contests, and plans for future meetings.

Mexico Moglea Philathan Lin Mra W.runets D. B D. B. Addicumy Alta Guyysslo Mall Magmia Pico Kolision Jn Philathog Room Dunkensamown Henry Dunker John Duncker Wy As Brown West Liberty Charles Brown Wart Liberty Gyle Yours The United Brethren Chien Henry Hanan Lucky Work Liberty Byldar Elush Fred Dean Lucas Street

South End Orphan Home Faces Stricter Rules and Plans

German Lutheran Orphans and Old People's Home head Mr. Rolvemund comment on a published report that Uintah plans to spend $12,000 for a new home. He said minor repairs would be made to current buildings and no major changes are planned. Five orphans aged five to ten joined the home this week. The home society will vote on reports at the annual meeting set for June 18 and a festival financial report will be presented the day before.

Rolvemund Relnemand Lemplatadt The Home Society Ne Jhoma

Prison Term Not Draft Protection

Washington reports a warning that the draft law enforces imprisonment as punishment for refusal to register. Officials note disloyal citizens past the conscription age face harsher penalties than imprisonment. In other dispatches, France notes a 5.612 billion franc loan with 1.689 billion paid in cash and lists 1.425 billion in bonds. Milan has seized over 1 million francs.

Washington, D. C Grokory Hutton Loin Tewly's Nation Milan

Plan of Baptists Excursion July 23 By Steamer Sidney

Baptist Sunday school plans an excursion on July 23 using the steamer Sidney for a trip to Davenport Tay. Members and friends are expected to join, with the boat leaving the city in the morning and returning in the evening.

Plan OF Baptists Phe Mess Baptist Ketal Sidney Davenport Tay

Final Yeal Wor Business Club Meeting Planned

The final meeting of the Mirentina Buyneys Woman's Club will be held Tuesday evening at city hall council chambers. The year end discussion will cover the work of the club for winter and a short program is planned. All members urged to attend. An elaborate one o clock luncheon for Genevi Golf and Country Club women members is set for Monday afternoon at Mulberry avenue rooms.

YEAL WOR Mirentina Buyneys Woman's Club Canneil Auital Theely Club Montoors CLC Momtera Genevi Golf and Country Club Mulberry Avenue

Memorial Services Amid Heavy Road Conditions Draw Crowd

Services are set for tomorrow afternoon at Island Methodist Triangular church with Rev. G W Purdner delivering the sermon. Music by Prof. S U George Herman Schmidt and the Fongler twink expected. Golf tournament plans to be discussed and team captains named. Committee warns reservations must be in by Sunday noon. Twenty five members of the Seats of Morey Mission Band enjoyed a meal and brief business meeting yesterday followed by bingo and basket supper at 4:30 PM.

Mamoating Talyid G. W. PuurDer U. George Herman Schmidt Fongler Morey Mission Band First Congregational Church Downteovs Basket Gorved

Hello Girls Moonlight Excursion Promised by Local Telephone Party

An upcoming moonlight excursion is planned for Monday July 2 by the local telephone party, with music by the Jaen orchestra. The article mentions Look Naturalization and names farmora redding near Wilton, plus a naturalization petition by Belgian natives John Fowler and another Wilton resident.

Ghel Bs Hmms Jaen J. Agrnaut Whiam Farmora Redding Wilton Aigiodt Distriet R.G. Tinton Balgium John Fowler

Recruiting Duty In Morning Sun For Company I

Sergeant Wiley and Private Lecter of First Town Infantry spent hours en route to Morning Sun to recruit for their company. A registration notice states the board of the Weer and preacher in Sweetlandt Downsnipy will be in Sowglan on Tuesday June 8 at Marabey Hall in Jel Port to register those able to serve.

Sweenant Arasion Heesher Wiley Private Lecter Company I Flrst Town Infantry Sweetlandt Downsnipy Sowglan Hmarabey Hall Jel Port

Aledo High School Graduation Diplomas Awarded

Twenty four students received diplomas at the fortieth annual commencement at the Aledo High School opera house. An impressive address by Rev. S.M. Campbell of Galva’s Presbyterian church inspired graduates, with readings by the Girls’ Glee Club and prayers by Rev. A. E. Moody.

Aledo Aledo High School Apera House SM. Campbell de Sirat Presby

Wanted Two Young Women for Apes Tie Day义

Two young women are sought for an unspecified task at a location described as C. Orbach Hoom 308, on a Tuesday morning, with a note about a weekly event. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear details about organizations or outcomes.

Orbach Hoom

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