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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
In a wartime appeal leaders stress national unity and civilian contributions to victory. Citizens are urged to join the armed services or support roles, with emphasis on financial support through bonds and productive work aiding hospitals and the war effort.
A German propaganda piece claims America will do little in war, while Stockholm reports German doubt. Registration day signals U S readiness to mobilize manpower and support the Liberty Loan. The piece argues against German claims and urges backing the U S effort.
The text notes Forbert Hoover of Holking arriving to lead a global effort in the United States to direct the world’s most wasteful motion toward economy and thrift. It outlines the challenge he faces in steering this path and potential implications for policy.
National figures debate food regulation amid war drives with Hoover urging Americans to conserve. Protests target profits from supply controls while warnings link waste and overproduction to imperial designs. Hoover calls for united effort, pledging to shield families and Europe from shortages.
Mrs Faye Mont Robins of Chicago, president of the National Woman's Trade Union League, urges women to defend democracy and labor rights as war demands expand opportunities for women. She notes millions of women already work across trades and calls for unorganized women to support government policy and defend the nation’s labor program.
An old promotional ad touts Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a universal cure for catarrh for thirty five years. It claims the medicine cleanses mucous surfaces, expels disease from the body, and improves health after short use. Free offered, sold by all druggists.
A tangled family tale unfolds as Mrs Ingram confronts Arthur and Joe over love, duty, and a planned marriage. Arthur faces suspicion and secrets while Joe returns after a long absence to reveal a forged note and a risky choice that tests loyalties. Doris prepares to depart for South America with her love.
A garbled historic column recalls events from forty to twenty years ago. It mentions a runaway team of two horses near Dilluway and Wrldgoman stores, a court house lantern gathering, a Fourth of July crowd, a shooting at the Tonenid Inn involving C. C. Wittlow and J. M. Mayfield, and a City Hall fire department reunion with candidates listed.
Dr Hubers column urges Americans to curb wasteful health spending and prevent diseases by prevention and better lifestyle. It answers reader questions on topics like baby constipation with practical diet and gentle remedies, inviting general inquiries to be addressed in future installments.
The government engineer arrived in the city from Rock Island and work started on improving the area along the riverfront. A landing from Orange to Syeamore is planned, with crews under Kaghleke in charge, anticipated to run through summer despite ongoing preparations and social events benefiting Cedar J dine School.
The notice advises a mild indigestion remedy approach. Eat slowly and thoroughly chew, avoid overloading with large portions, include a proper diet with lean meat, and skip supperties. If symptoms persist, take one Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion.
Wilton and nearby residents are mentioned in a long list of social visits births and travels. West Liberty visitors R. D. Wilkérson hosts relatives and others attend church in Grace Reformed and Trinity churches. Local graduates and society officers are reported along with shopping trips and social gatherings.
Badly garbled ad promises safe treatment with no pain or injections. It touts few visits to finish, claims no cutting or anesthesia, and invites readers to call for a free consultation at the Drake Kennedy and Main office near Day Savings Bank in Davenport.
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