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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
A mixed page features poems praising liberty and union amid war imagery, followed by a lengthy editorial on Davenport area river boats. The piece condemns liquor-fueled excursions, calling for strict enforcement and closure of the booze boats to protect public morals and curb illegal activity on the water.
The draft regulations for men of draft age, effective July 1, target those not in military value service. Clerical and service workers, especially in drinks, meals, pool rooms, and betting venues, may lose exemptions. Aimed at increasing manpower, the policy urges men to seek work of military value or enter service, or face conscription.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Italian and French socialists back defeating Germany while rejecting a pure capitalist war framing. It notes internal socialist divisions in the United States, with Victor Berger and Morris Hillquit cited as opposing entry, and suggests some propaganda tied to Potsdam influences.
Betty Barstow, an only child with wealth, detests desire and mocks Jerome Gilbert, a mill superintendent in love. He vows a consuming devotion, while Betty longs for the unattainable, testing their budding romance amid callous laughter and impossible expectations.
A vintage advertisement proclaims a $100 reward and urges readers that catarrh is curable in early stages. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that cleanses blood in the mucous membranes and supports natural healing, with the Cheney & Co. address and druggist availability.
Betty, eager to aid in the war, trains carrier pigeons for France, delivering twelve birds to a country farm and later sending a love message to Jerry via White Wing. Jerry, returning from service, finds the note via a pigeon, and he and Betty reunite as romance conquers separation.
A river tragedy recalls a drowned unknown man found four miles above the city. Lightning and flood wreckage strike near the Boston House as West Branch flood overwhelms Tow a avenue. A man named Adan Courtney is killed by a lightning bolt two miles northeast while plowing.
Fern Howard argues decisiveness wins, warning against chronic vacillation. She shares anecdotes of hesitation in social planning and shopping, offers rules to choose fast and act, and notes swift decisions fortify life experience.
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice to all concerned that on May 24 1918 a will was opened by the district court clerk for Henry Gebert late of the county deceased and the instrument will be heard for proof on June 19 1918 at the June term of court any interested party may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Muscatine May 21 1914.
German soldiers held in Russia are returning home in large numbers per state department dispatches from Moscow. About 70 percent expected to be fit for active duty within a month. Reports say three trains each carrying 400 to 1,000 men pass through Orrha daily.
The article discusses hereditary blood disorders like scrofula and promotes Swift's S S S remedy as a vegetable blood purifier. It claims the product cures inherited taints, offers free medical advice, and directs readers to Swift & Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for purchase.
A reflective tribute to a soldier who chose duty over self, sacrificing youth, ambition, wealth, and love. The piece asks readers if they would match that devotion, noting the hero’s life was spent in service and his glory lies in enabling others’ greatness.
Notice from Muscatine County Iowa that W D Crawford deceased's will was opened May 9 1918 and will be heard July 2 1918 in the Muscatine District Court with the June term beginning June 4 1918. Clerk R G Tipton signs the notice and attorney G M Titus Stephens Withhosts Answer is noted. Associated Press dispatch from Sacramento reports Gov Wilson telegram on Mooney case and no further details to be released.
An old advertisement promotes Tiz as a quick remedy for sore tired feet. It claims instant pain relief for burning feet, corns, callouses, and bunions, promising comfortable shoes and lasting foot comfort for a nickel box. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box from any druggist.
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