Madoo Committee Calls For Inland Waterway Conference
A federal waterways conference is set for June 17 in Washington, led by McAdoo, with Maut Kee? M. McNutt attending. Chicago and Muscatine groups plan to push Mississippi and Ohio river traffic to gulf routes, aiming for a fleet of light draft barges costing about 15 million dollars to ease eastern railroad and shipping congestion next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancatinare
McAdoo
Washington
M Madoo
Robert S. McNutt
Gata
Sidney J. Roy
Waterway’s Association
Browning
Groster
Missisippi River Association
St. Louis
St. Lows
Yacatine
Middle West
Children’s Day Observed Across City Churches
Children’s Day services were held in most city churches yesterday morning. The First Congregational and First Baptist churches featured patriotic programs titled Children of America with pupils in costumes as soldiers sailors nurses and Uncle Sam. Similar exercises occurred at United Brethren German Methodist Grace Lutheran Baptist on Cedar and at nearby Methodist churches on North Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Columbia
United Brethren
Grace Tutheran
Baptist Church
Fieh and
Cedar Atrects
Sweel Iand
North Prairie
Two Local Draft Men Transferred to Camp Travis
Two Muscatine drafted men moved from Camp Dodge to Camp Travis as members of the 165th Depot Brigade. Clarence Hanson and Ray Knapp left in April and were sent to Camp Dodge for two weeks before the transfer, as reported locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Clarence Hanson
Ray Knapp
Camp Dodge
Camp Travis
Texan
Mnemyore
165Th
Helen Blair Excursion Reaches Muscatine Steamer Trip
About two hundred fifty excursionists visited Muscatine and returned to the Tri Cities aboard the steamer Helen Blair. The boat paused roughly 45 minutes before continuing its upstream Mississippi voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Tri-Clties
Helen Blatr
Mississippi
Illinois farmer fractures leg in hay fork mishap
A prominent Illinois farmer, H. Oh. Hardor, north of Illinois City, fractured his leg when entangled in a hay fork cable while attempting to break his lock. Dr. A. J. Oliver attended to the injury late Saturday afternoon as the Home Guardz meet at the Armory that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. OH. Hardor
Tlinois City
A. J. Oliver
High School Annual Off The Press At Aurora
The High school annual went on sale this morning at the Auroran building. It is praised as one of the neatest student publications with notable cartoons and drawings. Miss Truvilla Wiley is credited for her work, with Miss Pearl Appel as Editor-In-Chief and a staff including Ida Bainford Blanche Pitchforth Juanita Jones Hazal Smith Luiselle Laker Adele Blackwell Erial Corn Ruth Norton Juanita Wray Frank Moore Lovell Jancke Robert Pentzer Archis Urdangon and Lloyd Gounn. Burton Desch Ralph Anson handled advertising. Miss Malate Mortland supervised as faculty adviser and helped ensure literary quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auroran Rep
Truvilla Wiley
Ius
Miss Pearl Appel
Ida Bainford
Blanche Pitchforth
Juanita Jones
Hazal Smith
Luiselle Laker
Adele Blackwell
Erial Éorn
Ruth Norton
Juanita Wray
Frank Moore
Lovell Jancke
Robert Pentzer
Archis Urdangon
Lloyd Gounn
Jadue
Wen
Burton Deseh
Ralph Anson
Malate Mortland
No Cake With Ice Cream Policy Issued by Official
county food administrator J L Glestor announces government instructions withdrawing opposition to the fourth item. Ice cream may be served but wheat products must not accompany it. Wheat requisitioned for soldiers in France and the Allies. Twelve thousand bushels located this week and delivered to mfiia and elevators. Government surveys national ice situation to ease shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Glestor
Gles Tor
France
Food Administration
Sovernment
Bootleggers Enjoined in Muscatine County Court
Judge I Lotts issued two permanent injunctions restraining individuals from selling intoxicants. Joseph Black, a Mascaline resident, is barred from sale or possession of intoxicating liquors. August Kaeping’s case also resulted in a decree aimed at stamping out bootlegging. Police report increased liquor flows and drunkenness, signaling renewed bootlegging activity in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Lotts
Lown
Ingire
Joseph Black
Mascaline
Tstand
August Kaepping
Can Explodes Injuring Woman Attending Tomato Can
Mrs. Adam Bomke of Green Street suffered severe facial burns when a tomato can she was sealing exploded. Fragments and steam sprayed her face and neck. J W H Johnson rushed to treat the injuries. sight loss was feared but avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Bomke
W. H. Johnson
First Communion Ceremony Impresses St Martina Parish
About 28 children at St. Martina Catholic church celebrated their first communion at the 9:30 mass. The day featured an elaborate musical program and solemn ceremony as families and church members marked the rite with reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martina Catholic Church
Yestery Day
Prominent Muscatine Young Woman to Wed Officer
In Muscatine a prominent young woman will wed Lieutenant Raymond Grimm of 527 Maple Avenue this evening at 8. The ceremony occurs at the home of Dr and Mrs Tyler with only immediate family present and Rev. A. S. Smith conducting. Miss Tyler, popular in Muscatine, will wear a white dress with pink and white floral decor. Grimm, with Battery C since 1915, trained at Wort St. Otlo and Camp Cody. After the ceremony a modest reception will be held before the couple sails to Camp Cody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton High School
I. ‘Tyler
Gdette
Morrage
Raymond: Grimm
Tyler
Muscatine
Muscatina
Grimm
Battery C
Brownsville
Tha
Camn Logan
Inter Camp
Cody
Wort St
Oklo
Rome
Community Women Gather for Church Notices Many Events
Numerous church groups announce meetings and activities across Muscatine. Women from First Congregational, Grace Evangelical, United Brethren and other churches plan study circles, social picnics, Red Cross work, and missionary gatherings this week and next, with leaders named and locations listed.
Rail Line To Resume After Flood On MB and S Road
Water covers MB and S Road as flood waves recede. W R Krain says no severe right of way damage near Town River. Sandbags protect embankments and a tugboat ferries passengers across flooded sections while trains run from Magentine on regular schedule. troops from Burlington assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Be
W. R. Krain
Beng
Magentine
Tio
Burlington
Traveling Salesman Regains Strength With Vinel
A traveling salesman's testimonial from Atlante Iowa describes recovery after taking Vinel a tonic containing peptonates iron and manganese. He says the remedy restored appetite and energy, helping him regain health and strength for spring sales. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and druggists nationwide advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Iowa
Jean- Utlon
W. BE
Brockelaby
Vinel
English War Figure to Urge War Stamps in Muscatine
Captain J Mary Aller of the British army will visit Muscatine to urge war stamp support. He speaks at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. and later to Liberty Campaign members at the Lik’s home. John Wallace will accompany to aid the drive as towns rally over the top in war bond investments. Details of two meetings to be announced. a public pan honge is planned at the Fll’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mary Aller
Liberty Campaign
Liks
Allen
Town War Livings Stamp Committee
Sromer Miler
Towa
West Front
John’ Wallace
Fll
New M B ands engine arrives at Muscatine rail line
A new Milwaukee style locomotive No 28 arrived today for the Muscatine Burlington and Southern railroad. Built in Columbus Ohio, the 70 ton engine has a 22 inch cylinder and can pull 1500 tons. It will haul freight from Muscatine to Burlington and perform switching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Burlington & Southern
Hawkins Valley
Iine
Sya
Burlington
Martes
Columbus
Ohio
W. J. Crocked
Teeltorn Coal Cases Reargued By Supreme Court
Washington June 10 The Supreme Court ordered the so called anthracite coal cases re argued next term. The action follows recent petitions and sets the stage for renewed consideration of labor and tariff related issues central to the coal industry dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Push Button Corn Remedy Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
A period advertisement touts a quick corn removal method using a quarter ounce of freshone sold in drugstores. It promises to relieve tenderness after a few drops applied to a corn, causing the corn to shrivel and lift out with minimal discomfort. The ad urges buyers to try the harmless remedy despite possible irritation to surrounding skin.
CAIDE READY TO SAIL TO FRANCE
A local youth Leland Caitle enlisted last winter and heads to Camp Sevier South Carolina for training. He serves in the 493rd Aerial Observers Squadron now training at Langley Field Virginia and expects to sail to France soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
Caitle
Tnkin
France
Ralph Gilvert
Muscatine
Kansas
Yam
United States
Canada
Lic Kaiser
Louis Elfers
Mancaline
Leavenworth Ran
Elfers
Muscatine Lighting Company
City Observes Sun Eclipse Across Muscatine County
An eclipse of the sun drew hundreds as the moon blocked the sun for about an hour, turning the city into twilight. Spectators used smoked glass and films while scientists noted potential meteorological effects and a path across the United States from Alaska to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musgatine
Batur
Grandma Talks About Babies Roan and Cheloot Listeners
A compact reminiscence recalls infancy and family voices as Roan figures in memory. The piece reflects on wisdom, gossip, and shared experiences among relatives amid everyday life.
Mothers Friend Promises Comfort for Expecting Mothers
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a renowned remedy from a noted physician to ease tension and nervous strain during pregnancy. It claims reduced pain at delivery and preserved health and grace, urging pregnant women to obtain the product from druggists and consult the Mothers Friend books for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simundien
Makeys
Surain
Asenkan
Yemaina
Bradheldy
Bob Jasmar
Atlanta
Iowans Casualty List Details County Soldiers
A long casualty roll from Pershing's army lists fifty-one Iowa town soldiers, mostly wounded in action with undetermined degree. Names include John L. Lee of Lake City and many others from Cedar Rapids, Truro, Creston, Des Moines, Ottumwa, and more, plus a note that Mose Neuberger and his wife will visit St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persling
John L. Lee
Lake City
Iowa
Curtis G. Baker
Cedar Rapids
Arthur J, Creger
Truro
Tom .Coughin
Olin
Howard Countryman
Wyong
Leo J. Dougherty
Centerville
Draper
Nea Moses
Raymond A. Dudley
Creston
Oscar 12
French
Marion
Roy D. Frysne
Iowa Falls
James I. George
de Sota
Jay Wiliams
Munim
Rhodes
Winterset
Shirl EB
Ristine
Malfield
Samuel L. Robinson
Corwith
Inn
KE. J
Rooney
Jndlancin
Wiliam Seals
Omar O. Shearer
Guthrie Center
Ray W. Smith
Lee C. Stewart
Ottumwa
Taj
Albert S. Troup
Lorimer
Lawrence Tuilinger
Nevada
Jay Carson H. van Sivan
Dubuque
W. 0. Welshhans
Dek Moines
Arvey Wy Wertz
Grand Junction
Frank GS
Winn
Ned Oak
Charles J. Woods
Vinton
Willa I. Woodward
Port
Lite
John A. Zuge
Centervite
Also Mentioned on This Page
M'Adoo Issues Committee
Helen Blair
Illinois Farmer
Dri
Chas
Fox
Commander
H. S
Charles Knudson
Durant
Davenport
Knudson
Jefferson Barracks
New Tra Tho
New
Eriy
Red Cross
Ured
Jvite
May Connor
Warvey Connor
Inngheon
Brididall
Cory
T. Raymond Grimm
MHS
AML
Women’s Mission Circle
First Congregational Church
M. P. Bomke
The
Schauffler Training School
Missionary Society of the Second
Old Society of the Grace Eng
Nigh Lutheran Church
George Dunker
Maiden Lane
the. B. Y. Plul
Intermediate Society of the Mira Baptist Church
Slough
Second Congregational Church
Cedar and
Tifth Streets
Miriam Ald Society
I. O
Mes
BE. J. Hackett
Lehkean Committes
Ladies' Aid Society of the West Methodist Church
Hed Crea World
Ladies' Aid Society
Muletard Congregational Church
United Trethran
Lhe Prriors
Trinity Guild
Pariah Hall
Misa Dillon
Miss Davies
Miss Schimelfonty
East Ninth Street
Knoese
Clara Lillibridge
Naese
Huglish Baptist Missionary Circle
J. H. Seldon
West Third Street
Lasson
Moyvmontam
Tabor Marie
Whl
Fred Gettort
Sweetland Township
Young Women’s Guild of the
First
Neglesdes
Cora’ Winck
I the Geer Tenet
Alice Klaffennach
the Red Cross
Laurel Building
Jude Quest
Gauxe
Kensington
C. H. Rider
Burlington Row
W. KR. Ogle
Third
Cherry Streets
Mia Terega Vane
Parl Avenue
Mt. Vernon
Sevason
Cornell College
MB. and
S. Road
Captain Allen
Will
Yuriac
Methodist ‘Church
M.B. Ands
Banner Lodge
Howry Umlandt
Hazoll
U. S. Marine Corps Sienal
League Island
Philadelphia
Gertrude Utler
West Wight Street
Misa Mildred Dettnof
West Eighth Street
Mount Vernon
Ay Cornel
Caide
Mra
Elmer Donnell
Webster Groves
Missouri
D. W. Jackson
Mra. Tanner
Houston
Texas
Vias
American Hed Cross
Mose Neuberger
Journal
Hawkeye Button Co
Phono
Wil
Fersonal
Jourpa
Hone
Johnny
Eldridge Battery Co
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