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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

6

Garfield School Girl Sets Unbroken Attendance Record

Flora Diercks, daughter of Henry and Mrs. Diercks of Wisconsin Street, completed eight years at Garfield School without a single absence or tardy. She began in first grade and transfers to Musketing High School in September, aiming to maintain the steady attendance and punctuality.

Mun Flora Diorckn Tenry Diorcks Wisconsin Street Garfield Seneol Iles Nina Diercks Muscating Abo

Veterans Extend Thanks to Friends at Memorial Day Observance

A unanimous vote of thanks was extended at Norman Post Grand Army of the Republic hall yesterday for aid in observing Memorial Day. The gathering praised friends and community groups at Memorial Hall, 46.

Grand Army

Committee Appeals For Funds To Back Creator Muscating Work

A noon luncheon of business leaders titled to raise an $8,000 fund for the Creator Muscating project was urged by Sh. 8. Dewey. The canvassing committee, not yet complete, welcomes volunteers and will meet Friday evening at the Commercial club room.名单 includes C. A. Bartlett, 2. O. Block, Sam Blowlk, N. Barry, W. Frishop, and many others.

Dewey Mr. Dewey C. A. Bartlett Block Sam Blowk N. Barry W. Frishop David Boxard Fred Bench G. A. Chaudoin An G. Clark Grat Dulion W. EL P Downer Doin Havercamp Tlr

Morning gale damages boats

A heavy thunderstorm and subsequent wind storm caused significant damage on the riverfront. Many small craft sank or were moored, a plate glass front shattered at a railway station, trees were uprooted, and telephone service deteriorated. Repairs were expected to take a day or two.

Quincy Fort Dofors St. Paul Frank Curry Diamond Joling St. Piut Scott Hongo Chim Yurnos Ity Foval Exchange Scommladion

Registration Not Barred Volunteering in Draft Era

Information from the War Department clarifies that registration does not bar volunteering. A man may volunteer for any branch of the armed forces, but only after drafting selection. those not chosen or not required may apply for entrance to regular service. Recruits will be sought for a future national army. registration cards specify precinct and county details.

War Department Wid Muwt Shywayer Dirst

Japanese Threat Denied Knowledge By Tokyo

The Japanese government denies knowledge of alleged actions toward Russia and Britain in the war context. The State Department declines to confirm any such reports and stresses friction with Russia would be deeply resented. Washington officials say allies have sought to avert an escalation while maintaining close coordination.

Proga Wiahington D. C Gasbatay Japan Tno Britain Russia State Department

Infant Bozman Dies After 16 Hours Born in June

Lester Bozman infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bozman died Saturday June 2 at 4 p m. after a June 1 birth at 20 pean. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 o'clock. Mayer Meeting Tonight. A Shrine banquet will be held in the banquet room of the First Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow evening. The weekly prayer meeting will be held this evening in the Philathoa classroom.

Columbus Junction Lester Bozman Everett Bozman

Hour Day for Russ Labor in Petrograd War Effort

Censored wire report from London dated June 6 notes a shortened strike in Petrograd munitions and metal work was averted or granted. British and French leaders discuss an international conference to end the war before peace negotiations, with council positions and labor groups to be invited.

Caaanelatad Proas Potrogrud London OrMh P. W Petrograd Petropriul Jund Trolelandolositiona Council Hritinh

Arrest Graft Suspect Here

Sm Edgar lia J De Aratiies, wan geranted here this afternoon on ane suspicion that he is working a wratt game. EdRir with be ouime fa hie real name, taut been wobeling Hubretiptions fer a woman's mibfsit ning. It in doglarad thik in work' was frnandulent. TUB cass 18 beim Investigated by the police.

Edgar Lia J. de Aratiies EdRir

Society SD B Club Meeting Adds Two New Members

A society club gathering was held at Miss Bertha Pang’s home on Yale Sam Avenue. New members Bordini Van Gent and Bernice Godfray were admitted. light refreshments followed a pleasant program. The next meeting is planned for two weeks hence at Miss Thelma Smith’s home on East Sixt Street.

Mika ‘Thelma Smith

Commerce Club Work Cited In Address Today

In Muscatine today R. Musser praised the local Commerce Club in a noon luncheon talk amid a push to develop the city. Secretary Lewla Blodgett led a growing chamber program that expanded rural outreach, boosted publications, and spurred dairy and crop initiatives.

Commerce Club R. Musser Uie Muscatine Muscating Lewiston Montana Lowla Blodgett Low+ikton Sear Alt Blodgett Chamber of Commores Tha Club Lst Pamphlats

Two Men Injured at Iran Foundry in Modelling Accident

Two workers sustained burns and wounds at the Niver Iran foundry while moulding metal. A man named Aruie Chirk was badly burned on the arm, and Bill Vilor, an employee at Roach ae Mianer, was struck by iron tar and fell. Dr Aya Weaver treated both cases.

Niver Iran Waa Bill Vilor Roach Mianer Ant Aya Weaver Bath Casas

Muscatine County For Liberty Loan Surpasses Target

Announcement shows Muscatine County already surpassed its $80,000 allotment with subscriptions and city totals around $400,000. Rest of the county estimated to push the grand total to about $459,000 to $500,000, signaling strong regional support for the Liberty Loan drive.

Muscatine County Muscatine City Rhea County

Slacker Evasion Cases Probed by County Sheriff

County Sheriff John Wiley today admitted several evasion reports from remitters are being investigated by authorities. He noted some parties may have registered elsewhere, though no arrests have been made to date. Taft tour of Iowa to address gatherings across Amex Mason City Oxkaloona Marshaltown Cedar Rapids and more. An 11 year old boy, George Clark, severed the radial artery in his right wrist while cutting strings from newspaper bundles. doctors treated the wound with sutures.

County Sherif John Wiley Remlater Idato Iowa Anda Chited Trent Lee Wire Ghcago William Howard Taft Amex Mason City Oxkalonxa Marshaltown Cedar Iruards George Clark Ase Sncont Street Drs Weir

Nichols Gathers Local Share of Army Fund Drive

Due to bad weather Nichola was the sole town visited by canvassers for the $3.9 million Y M C A army fund to aid military camps. J B McNall reported $226 raised by six o clock, exceeding Nichola’s area share. He plans canvassing in Muscatine county once weather allows.

Nichola United States J. B. McNall Y. M. C. A. Horn Nichyeaterday Niance McNeil Muscatine County Mir. McNell

Wanted men to run county posts in Topeka area

Advertisement seeks men for county openings in Toowa, offering a $91 weekly salary. Applicants should be willing to travel to Thakko Road, prefer those with conveyances, and provide one bank and two business references. Apply to C. A. Nod son 609 Caplin Mig Tonoka Kansas. Also buying 8 or 3 button machines, phone 1090-R.

Towa Thakko Road C. A Caplin Mig Tonoka Kans

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