Former Island youth wounded in service
Marion Funck, a former Muscatine Island resident, was injured by flying splinters while aiding a torpedo boat during an action aboard the U S Steamer New York. In letters from Portsmouth Naval Hospital Virginia he describes ship life, longing for home, and resolve to start anew after the war. He mentions friends, family, and fellow Muscatine youths serving overseas.
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America
Marion H. Futch
Muscatine Island
Muscatine County
Funck
Muscating Island
Thors
Wnobracka
White
Friendly
Hla
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Virginia
Agath
Honowell
Naneht
Anow
Nana
France
Ting-land
Scotland
Ireland
Netty
Hoisis
Kenneth Norton
New York
Ari
Ither
Uty
Plymouth
Iman
Gatlor
Chautauqua at Keota Opens With Noted Programs
Keota June 10 The annual Chautauqua program by Redpath-Vawter Lyceum opened with patriotic and literary talks. Private Lovell spoke on escape from a German camp and Bry Charles Barker discussed living to one hundred. Genevieve Klein Ina Darran conducted teacher courses as Forest Embrea returned from Kansas City. Red Cross ball event drew a full park gate of sixty one dollars with heavy attendance.
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Keota
Redpath Vawter Lyceum Company
Laroughett
Lovell
Joel Pugh
Bry Charles 2
Barker
Diller News
Mise Genevieve Klein
Genaya Ad
Flan
Ina Darran
Cedar Falls
Forest Embrea
Kansas City
Ralco Wate
C.F. Moffuun
Omer Slugmaster
Andy
Molen
Mariarat
Delafield
Wisconsin
Charles Omer
Red Cross
Park Diamond
Wan
Sutcass
Acorn
Jack Schmalz Enlists as Army Chauffeur in France
Jack Schmalz, who enlisted in the Signal Corps last September, now serves as a private chauffeur for Major McDougal in France. In a letter recalled by his sister Grace Schmalz, he reports being pleased with military life, driving a Packard Twin Six and averaging 3,000 miles a month. He began training in Little Silver, New Jersey, and departed for France in December. his exact current location is unknown, but believed near Paris.
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Jack Schmalz
Sisner Corps
McDougall
France
Grace Schmalz
Schmalz
Signal Corps
Paris
Austria-Hungarian Union Urged in Peace Accord Debate
In a dialogue on disarmament and alliance, advocates urge a united Germany and Austria-Hungary as pivotal for Europe’s future. The Polish issue and central powers are tied to this bloc, with calls for swift broad solutions. The New Era Red Cross Austincy plans a gymnasium meeting tomorrow afternoon.
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Germany
Austria- Hungary
Urape
Austria-Hungary
Poland
Austria-imegry
Europe
New Era Red Cross Austincy
Director Ewing in City Sunday in Muscatine
Muscatine greeted David L. Ewing, assistant director of the United States Shipping Board, with a band and reception after his train arrived. Mayor McNutt coordinated honors as Ewing, a leading shipping official, toured the tornado-struck district and met local friends before continuing to Kansas City.
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David L. Ewing
Kansas City Limited
Alice Ewing
West
Robert &. McNute
Ewing
United States
New York
Metropolis
Washington
McNautt
T. L. Baenes
Conics
Muscatine
Daniels
Lis
Wu Coast
Psh
Wing
Maxentina
Oma
Sqthern
McNutt
Konane City
Higher Rail Fare: Being Paid Today
Travelers on American railroads faced new three cent per mile fares, effective after midnight, with ticket prices at stations today. The order by Director General McAdoo also adds half a cent per mile for Pullman accommodations, while berth or half berth rates stay unchanged for now.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Palm Beach Weither Laundry Ad Brief
Laundry ad for Barnim's Ellie Laundry in Palm Beach area, with phone number 52 andv. Mrs Amilla Cook departed for Columbus Junction after visiting over the weekend with Mrs. Clark Barnard of Hast Worth street. Want ads seek roomers.
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Palm Beach
Am@lla
Columbus Junction Woman Dead in June Bloodline
Columbus Junction Iowa June 14 Mrs Roy Quinn a well known young woman living east of town died Saturday at her home There was no tuberculosis as cause The remains were sent to Washington Number 29 this morning with brief notices given at Catito Me Church at 9 oclock The burial was in the Blen Grove cemetery Mrs Quinn formerly Pearly Boyd aged 29 had lived here for years She is survived by husband and two children aged ten and eight
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Columbus Junction
Mra
Roy Quinn
Washington
Buriss
Curtin Obsequies Held At St Marys Church
Funeral services for Mia Susan Curlin were conducted at St Marys Church at nine this morning with Rev J F Grieser officiating. Pallbearers named Henry Prankitt Henry Thebbe Thomas Dugan James Dugan Frank Pieper and Gus Beck. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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Mia
Susan Curlin
St. Mary's Church
J. FL Grieser
Henry Prankitt
Henry Thebbe
Thomas Dugan
James Dugan
Frank Pieper
Gus Beck
St. Mary’s Cemetery
City Street Name Changes Ordinance in Muscatine Iowa
An ordinance of Muscatine Iowa renames Hanover Street in South Muscatine Addition to Donat Street Blymarck Street becomes Liberty Street and Bond Street to Smith Street in Park Place Addition. The city engineer is tasked with installing name signs. ordinance approved May 16, 1928.
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Hanover Street
South
Muscating
City of Muscading
Lows
Bond Street
Bismarck Street
South Muscatina
City of Muscatine
Town
Tinerty Street
Smith Street
Mar-Gating
Iowa
Muscatino
Magentino
Miseatine
Muscatina
Tows
Addis Thon
Muscatine
Slough
Blymarck Street
Miugentine
Atreat
Pearl Street
Wil White Street
Liberty Street
Park Pinca
Towa
Anid
Bank Street
Howard Avenue
Mascatine
Raine
Coal Week in Iowa Urges Summer Readiness for Winter Fuel
Iowa towns report heightened Coal Week activity as governors and fuel committees urge storage to avert a looming coal famine. Officials note east coast markets push hard coal out, leaving Iowa reliant on local supplies with war demand increasing. Local manufacturers arrange employer credit to supply workers, while leaders in Des Moines stress public risk and need for statewide vigilance.
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Washington
Enal-Centers
Fuel Administration
Ptates
Chiea
Rogalitioa
Towa
D. F. Cushing
Dos 'Moines
Juneiro
Municipal Fuel Yard Endorsed Amid National Watered Fuel Warnings
The Muscatine City Council resolves to back the national fuel administrator plan for a Municipal Coal Yard and urges citizens to promptly buy winter fuel. The motion notes a June 3 to 9 period for a national “Fuel Week” and calls for early coal purchases to avert a coming winter famine and distress. Mayor A. B. 17 and City Recorder E. B. Caple sign the resolution.
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Muscatine
James A. Garfield
United States of America
Hina
United States
Mascatine
Ftel
Unis
NABOR FUNERAL SET FOR TUESDAY
Funeral services for Pater Nabor, who died after a general illness Saturday noon, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 20 from the State Home on Yan Horn Street with Rev. W H Rogers Wil officiating. Pallbearers include Herman Liebbe Marlow Henderson John Smith Cal Rosamund Homer Patman and T A Allen. Family requests no flowers and asks a thrift stamp daily to keep the Kaiser away.
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Roxy
Pater Nabor
Ths
Tate
Rogers Wil
Herman
Liebbe
Marlow
Hendershott
John’ Smith
Cal Rosamund
Homer, Patman
T. Allen
Forty-Five Objectors Sentenced by Court Martial
In San Antonio Texas June 10 a court martial sentenced forty five conscientious objectors to life imprisonment for refusing to wear army uniforms. Brigadier General P O Neil reviewed records and reduced the sentences to twenty five years each, with Fort Leavenworth Kansas designated as the confinement site.
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San Antonio
Texas
P. O'Neil
O'Neil
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Dry U S During War is Proposed
Washington June 10 A proposal for complete prohibition during the war was presented by Senator Jonas of Washington in the Senate today. The plan ties to the emergency agricultural appropriation of 11 million dollars and aims to meet President Wilson s objections to the Randall amendment which would prevent use of 8 000 900 of the appropriation unless the President exercises authority to prohibit manufacture of beer and wines. The Jones amendment would provide for safe transportation of intoxicating beverages during the war and prohibit manufacture of beer and wines thirty days after passage, with no whiskey withdrawn from storage for beverage purposes.
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Washington, D. C
Jonas
Washington
Wilson
Randall
Jones
Allied Drive Gains in German Offensive Near Paris
German attack aims at Compiegne sector with a push toward St Just and Clermont. Allied observers warn against premature judgments while noting possible front readjustment between the Olse and the Marne. The plan also seeks to outflank the French line in the Solsons area.
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Compierne
Londo
Gompiogno
Paris
Olne
Paria
St. Just
Clermont
Complesna
Villers-Cotterets
Olso
Marne
Anrther
Solsaons
Seven boys win buttons in YMCA aquatic event
A YMCA swimming contest closed to non-swimmers concluded a course for 10 to 14 year old boys. Of 62 in the class, seven completed the full pool length and earned buttons. Judges Oscar Brandt and Fred Nesper presided as recipients were Carl Fowler Geo Hazlett Miller Borgstadt Seward Hathaway Emer Storn Fred Swan and Rosebraugh Vaughn.
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Y. M. G. A. Tool
Oscar Lrandt
Fred Nesper
Hoys
Battons
Carl Fowler
Geo. Hazlett
Miler Borgstadt
Seward Hathaway
Emer Storn
Fred Swan
Rosebraugh Vaughn
Affend Summer School Delegation Departs for Rekool Trip
A list of students from a high school senior clips depart yesterday for a summer gesitor program at Corner College in Michigan. Names include Ruth Potach Walter Howel Anita Birkett Blanche Fisher Mildred Green Margaret Fiedler Lil Me Freyermuth Juanita Jones and Marjorie Hubbard. Biles Fay Shaw heads to Cotter after a weekend with Mr W A Shaw at 101 L East Ninth Street. Mr and Mrs Cr Dyke at 409 West Fourth Street host the group for the day in Washington.
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Rekool
Corner College
Vernon
Ruth Potach
Walter Howel
Anita Birkett
Blanche Fisher
Mildred Green
Margaret Fiedler
Lil Me Freyermuth
Juanita Jones
Marjorie Hubbard
Arrest 101 Men for Evading the Draft in New York
June 10 New York police arrested 101 men in the lower city for failing to file death drawback questionnaires. Most detainees were foreigners and will be brought before federal authorities tomorrow. The notice claims no reward exists for captures, while officers are credited with recent gains in rounding up militaristic individuals.
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New York
N.Y
Nervous Women Benefit From Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Winona Minnesota woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending years of nervousness and sleep loss. The ad extols the tonic's forty year history and claims it helps displacements inflammation irregularities backache dizziness and nervous prostration in women.
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Winona
Minn
Lydia &. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
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