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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1918

Page

8

Aged Fredonia Woman Dead. Funeral Planned

Mrs James Schmidt an aged Fredonia resident and mother of George Kranz and Albert Schmidt died after prolonged illness. Born March 8 1838 in New Jersey she was 86. Funeral from Fredonia Methodist church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Brooks officiating. Burial in Fredonia Oakville cemetery.

James Schmidt Fredonia George Krons Albert Schmitt Jana Fisher Schmidt New Jersey Chria Atian Schmidt Muscatine Mr. Schmidt Iren George Kranz Albert Schmide Henry Schmidt Council Bluffs Mra. J. We Lee Fred Schmidt Mredona Renants Fredonia Methodist Church 3. C. Brooks Methodist Church Columns Wredonl

Iowa Registration for 22,000 Young Men

Des Moines reports preparations for national registration of all men aged 21 to 31, to be held June 4 to 5, with local draft boards overseeing sites in county seats and major cities. An estimated 22,000 Iowa men must register under the law.

North Prairie to Organize Red Cross Auxiliary

Plans are underway to form an auxiliary to 19 local Red Cross chapters in North Prairie. A meeting is set for Friday evening, weather permitting, with W. R. Jayne and Mrs. M. La Thorpe ton guiding the effort. All interested are invited to attend at North Prairie at 18 announced. The Artist's Touch. Mistress-How do you manage to make audio noise here In the kitchen. Cook-Well. just you try to break four plates without making four noise. Boston Transcript.

North Prairie Red Cross W. R. Jayne Boston ‘Transcript

Auto Crash Hurts Williams Boys in Wilton Iowa

A Ford touring car owned by Ed Kelley near Wilton Iowa overturned Sunday afternoon. Williams boys and a boy named Robert Williams suffered a broken collarbone and arm. Kelley’s three sons were unharmed. The car spun out while trying to pass two cars, a wheel broke off, and the group was taken to Iowa City hospital for treatment of fractures. Doctors A R Lotth and W A Cooling attended.

Wilton Iowa Ed. Kelley Robert Williams Ed. Friedl Here Wiliams Kelley A. R. Lotth W. A. Cooling Iowa City

West Liberty Chautauqua and Funeral Details

The town notes the B. I. Bembree funeral at the Presbyterian church in West Liberty Iowa with burial at Oak Ridge attended by family from Los Angeles Iowa City Wellman and West Liberty. Chautauqua events run June 7 to 13 with programs daily and farm timed adjustments. City Christian church annual meeting and basket dinner in Liberty draws large crowd with New Year site for next year chosen at Iowa City. Meetings of underwriters and local drivers plus Cedar Rapids visitors fill the weekend schedule.

West Liberty Iowa B. I. Bembree Presbyterian Church R. Merriart Oak Ridge Mayme Maynorth Los Angeles Cal Mra Elizabeth Weboring Iowa City Wm. Bimbree Wellman George Embres Bry Rachel Molmes Cluntanqua M. Carson Sus Perintendent Anguata Jayne Chilavons Beglig Towa City Gukerman Lown Chey Bo Brown Kalona Morey Higl Cedar Rapida J. C. Nichols Toy U.K

Farmers urged to watch costs in Muscatine county

Farmers in Muscatine county attended a meeting at the farm bureau office to learn a government urged cost accounting system. The scheme tracks monthly expenses for feed labor and other items used in raising cattle hogs and dairy. It aims to help set profitable prices and reports will be sent to the government.

Muscatine L. G Albaugh Ames Wat Sheld Bireaud Court House Farapera

Williams Treatment Promises Relief for Excessive Uric Acid

Advertisement offers The Williams Treatment for uric acid and rheumatic conditions. Claims 32 doses per bottle, pain relief, and energy return. Promises a free trial bottle and then a regular 150 bottle by parcel post, with no charge or obligation. Address requests to The Williams Company Dept. 1 1668, F oO Block, East Hampton, Conn.

Ric Ping Besina Wiliams AL Willians Company Hampton Addraus

Mutilation of Flag Reported in Iowa Town

Community indignation rose after vandal defaced two public flags on a Sunday night. The post office banner showed slits near the floor, the hall flag was removed then found torn on a railway line. Authorities were notified and an investigation is underway.

Kootn Iowa Junda Tung Yun Jerome Wilcox Helrig

Columbus Junction News Roundup of June Visits and Visits

In Columbus Junction on June 5 many locals were noted visiting relatives and traveling to Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, Chicago and beyond. Notables include Mrs. Mark Richey returning from Olds to visit family, Miss Hindi Sprague signing a Chautauqua contract, and Alex McCullough delivering election returns from Conesville. The Wed Crags work rooms move to the high school, while residents cover hospital detours, commencements, and travel as Miss Lucile Molaberry prepares Northwestern University graduation.

Oakville Towa W. R. C. Corps Allen Hall Chicago Tall ‘Alr Lock Company Culherson Rossuth McCoy Charles McFall Oakaloosa Brown Tlarp Morning Sea Milas Sophia Jackson Blancha Carter Betsy Enat Charles McFall Att Misa Nellie Graves Michigan Red Cross Reams Charles Matthews A. A. Townsend Schweitzer Boys Muscatine Burlington J. W. Waterhonga Columbus Junction Mark Richey Olds BE. A. Miller Alfred Richey Canesville Harry Abbott Wilbur Newell Abbott W. H. Harrison Parma Fred Hisi Misa Opal Verle Genevieve P. M. Alfred Gladwin Schluns Ewing Freddu Mors Sehlunz Hindi Sprague Cadar Rapids Dunetion Children’s Department Alex McCullough Conesville Mascatine Roy ‘Toton J. L. Overholt Washington, D Wapallo Wed Crags J. Curr Duncan Pleasant Camp Dodge Mall W. C Mra T. E. Johnston Columbus Misa Havel Dallmeyer Clark Sigourney R. J. Reaney Agnes Louise Reaney Mr. Molaberry Gail Holada Lucile Molaberry Molsberry Fittend Northwestern University Luefle Holdda John Reece Freeport G. I. Church Cedart Rapids Joseph Church Harry Bliven New York City J RJ. Roaney Charles Eason Reell's Point Mont Mernity Lyla Criger Coneaville Larel W. Solomon Columbus City

Learn to Use War Substitutes Demonstrated at Fruitland

A county home demonstrator led a wheat substitute demonstration at Fruitland Island, showcasing blends like rye and corn muffins, corn meal bread, crumble cakes and gingerbread. The session encouraged questions and emphasized practical uses of substitutes in baking with sorghum, sour milk and oats.

Magcathne Fruitland Mise Misa Well Johny

Pittsburgh Housewife Credits Vinal For Recovery

Mrs James Croker of Pittsburgh credits Vinal with lifting a rundown nervous condition and restoring appetite after trying other remedies. She says the medicine built her up, improved strength and red blood, and left her feeling much better overall. Mayercamp's Prescription Brug Store advertises the product.

Pitsburgh Pittsburgh Vinal Avery James Croker Mie Renson Croker Mavercamp's

Decoration Day Observance At Reynolda Cemetery Drury

Decoration day services drew many locals to Reynolda cemetery in Drury township. Revered speakers Rev. Jones of Rock Island and Rev. L M Winters delivered sermons and prayers amid music from Sabbath schools. Attendances from Bay Island Wilva Rock Island Pine Bay and Wrayville joined family gatherings and flag raising ceremonies on a solemn, community day.

Drury Reynolda Jones Rock Taland Tllinois NalllecHffard L. Im. Winters Nola Gillett Chase Carl Wrg Rock Island Jas G. Britton Frank Elwer Reynolds Raynolda Mya Edward Feldman Nelle Moster Lo Bay Island TL. H Wilva Winter Biza Tower Bay Wrayville Attandon and Leon Dunya White Lilly Eedward Reynolds Watson Sunviay Mian Pearl Mee Andluaia Z. A. Gorham Pina Dilat Jeanette Staen Mattle Bowers Whgville Albert Bowser Pine Bay John Bowser Wilbur Terry Bay Island Terry Pine Blatt Tha. Lao

Want Ads Promote Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy for Women

Want ads suggest women who worry and blues can be helped by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Claims of revitalizing the system and curing functional derangements with outdoor life, sleep improvement, and a traditional remedy are presented in promotional language.

Lydia Pinkhaim

Wilton News Young people honor guest at farewell party

A Wilton farewell party for Wallis Stutler drew about 85 junior and sophomore students from Wilton Hill School. The event featured music, games, and decorations in red white and blue, with refreshments served. Wallis Stutler left for Navy training at Great Lakes Naval Station after last week’s departure.

Wilt Walled Stutler Will Herr Witon Hill School Wallace Navy Latkes Naval Training Station Mildred’ Barger Muscadue Thos, Smith Grinnell Smith James Smith Uly Tennesses Rennins Witton Muscaline Royal Neighbor Lodge Puto Oakdale J. B. Mason Vialt Mincaid Davenport Woman's Relief Corps Minnie Dee Frank Bush Town City Nariman Wm. Lang Mary Shiffer Wisabeth Mebenny Mallentine Fred Kincaid Ly B. Magon Chas GriMs Durant Yula Dodon Iowa City Moline G. J. Nicolaus Harold Nicolaus Tudolah Farner Leah Nicolaus Dre A. R. Leith W. A. Cooling Tools Jobert Williamas Towk City L. GC. Winter W. I. Johnston Muscatine Herman

Morning Sun society notes and local visits

Morning Sun residents report a June schedule of visits and travels. Mrs William Buller returns from Monmouth with Mr and Mrs Wylie Stewart and Margaret Agnes. Armour Willison on furlough from the navy, Mrs Thomas Fallon visiting East End Pittsburg, and Hazel McClurkin attending a funeral in Shelby. Announcements include the marriage of Cecil Wilson to Irene Clark in Seattle and various local visits by residents to nearby towns and events.

Morning Sun Iowa Misa Mary Kopstriele Bone Faifbath Minn William Buller Monmouth Wylie Stewart Margaret Agnes Armour Willison United States Navy Rel Tren Oliver Buird Blanchard Towa Sharon Anna Patterson Willard Thompson Garland Robert Alien Geaver Wally Iva Sumnel Marshall Stanley Matthews Martha Marsh Little Rock Ann G. Patterson Thomas Patton J. W. Cavin R. P Beaver Falla Trent Cecil Wilson Mise Ireng Clark Tboise

Father John’s Medicine Food Value Claim Promoted

An old advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a tonic with superior nourishment claiming 25715.74 calories per tonxpoons, five times more nourishing than cod, seven and a half times than oysters, and nearly as nourishing as milk. It notes no alcohol or dangerous drugs and presents it as a doctor’s prescription tonic.

Father John

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