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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

4

Letts Young Man Is Dead In Letts I

Wis Well Known Resident of Letts Found Lying on Floor by Sister. Henderson Wilson, a prominent Letts man, was found dead in his dining room after being visited by his sister. Dr. E. L. Blond attributed the death to heart failure. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson and several siblings and relatives. No funeral arrangements announced.

Letts Journal'n Spaciag Flenderson Wilson Hare Mr. Wilson Mian Wilms Wilson Wilson Miles A Wilson Air Robert ‘Walton HE. L.blond And.dins Robert Wilson Lotty Ulaton Ira Balla Mor ‘Cullough near = Muswatino Mazel Snidar Grandvtown Mra Mable Shotts MalcomJn Misha Edna Wilma Wilson Fpome Arl Wilson

Police Seek Edward Peterson After Incident

Police are seeking Edward Peterson of Wark Pineo after a man attempted to assault his father at his home yesterday afternoon. Police arrived but found no trace of Peterson at the scene.

Ure Tod Wark Pineo Wo bin Tather Nasil

United Brethren Steam Boat Excursion Planned

Over 200 people sign up for a Sunday school excursion aboard the Steamer Sydney. The trip leaves the dock at seven in the morning and returns later in the day, with Sunday school children receiving tickets if accompanied by parents.

United Brethren Tose Sydney

Beverages From Pension Draught Incident Reported

A garbled afternoon incident describes Mrs Hugh and Dr King misidentifying a bottle leading to a minor illness. Brown of Lotta drank something, was summoned, and relieved. The report notes recovery and the attempted return to routine activities afterward.

Moose Delegates Prepare to Leave for Magee Lodge Convention

Delegates from Moose Lodge members depart for the Magee lodge convention in Albuquerque. Officials list delegates and alternates including Frank Tatzenhous and Clarence Helmis with local organizers expecting visits from brothers and sisters in Winona and nearby towns.

Moose Dolorntox Albuque Clarence Helmis Yo OL Ruthenburs Arthur ‘Maddon Secratary

Instant Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a “magic drug” in a small bottle that loosens and lifts corns instantly. It claims applying a few drops to the corn will cause it to shrink, with painless removal and no irritation to surrounding skin. The product is marketed as a scientifically made remedy, sold in a round bottle, with warnings not to accept any other packaging.

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Judge Terminates Rock Island Receiver in Reorganization

Judge Carpenter ordered the discharge of Jacob M. Dickinson former secretary of war and Rock Island receiver amid a court approved reorganization plan. The plan allows the Rock Island to settle debts and resume operations without a sale, returning property to its original company. A stockholders meeting is set for June 24 in Davenport with another to follow for family relations.

Dron Tga Chicago Betas Mittal Jadee Carpunter Mubblic Capital Reid Moore Carpenter Dickinson Orginal Company Recei Ciill Mt Davenport

YPRES DASH PRELUDE TO NEW SMASH

Reports from Washington and Rome describe European actions as Austria deploys 150000 troops and heavy machine guns in renewed Ypres fighting while Italian forces push toward the Adriatic. Dispatches signal changed operations and a strategic emphasis on mobile machine gun units. Monte Ortizara is named in the latest line of offensive actions.

Llane Washington Grogan Abbanhin Aen Og Ntl Mocomilty Articulale Ipatehes Ttalian Ouarankee AM Danin Adriatic Heaumo Ommonsiye Rome London Monte Ortizara Clima Uneliee Angallo Pass

Government budget outlines wages for nine months

Chancellor Bonar Law told the House of Commons today that early in the fiscal year the government expenditures for the iv orage Wally expondituras reached 000 pounds as part of a nine week period.

Vonton Bonar Law Wold Commons

Patriotic Citizens Fly the Flag in Sale Ad

A historical ad offers 4x0 fast color all weather brand flags for sale. It promises durability against weather and bulbs no. Includes order by mail with check or money order. Prices vary by size. more details on sizes available on request.

Public Minstrel Show To Be Held At Grand Theater

Murcatine's Battery C plans a public minstrel performance within a week at the Grand to feature six men a male quartet two extra scholars two tailors and an interlocutor supported by a sixteen voice chorus and a general chorus of twenty with patriotic staging and a model battery performance among acts while rehearsals and final decisions on the program proceed.

Murcatine Cate Tery tHawhoya

Muscatine County Property Values Reported

Muscatine county real and personal property valued at 35.470862 million dollars per County Auditor V. W. Johnston. Real estate at 20.098 million, personal property 5.505 million, with figures sent to the state executive council for review and statewide comparison.

Muscatine County Ihguraw W. Johnston Tig Fyures State Executive Council Sitatinr Xinto Hoing Ac Na Menna

Nerve saves lives in abduction case as actions advance

Conf irmation emerges of two abductors Clarun Adams and Claude Pierzol from Springfield being brought to county jail. Authorities postponed a coroner inquest into a baby’s death and set a private pronouncement for a lifting of charges against several suspects. The development follows reports of a six person abduction plot and arrests including Taylor Adams and associates. Local officials indicate further inquiries will continue with no immediate arrests.

St. Jones Mario ‘Eben Uit Thia Uo Kect Ocr Mita Root Kansans City Clarun Adama Claude Pierzol Alx Springfeld Doll Thero Cdl Junge Arch A. Johnson Sweinsfield Penis oMcinin Springfield Taylor Adams Ron Sam McGinnis Stockton

Communion for St Marys Class of 24 Held Yesterday

Twenty four children of St Marys church received their first communion under the direction of the Very Rev F J Leonard and Rev J Th Grieser. The ceremony began at 9:80 oclock with a procession of students and parish sisters around the church.

St. Mathian Church Vary Ray F. J. Leonard St. Mary's Church J. Th Griesor

Rail Road Co Worker Plot and Poison Suspicion

A trial report details suspicions of poisoning involving Colonel Dows and his wife. Handwriting comparison linked a similar frame of evidence to a co worker named Schalbe. Dutchman Lowwora was held under Section 215 of the federal code, with a possible five year prison term if convicted.

Clabaugh Seholbo Louwosro Colonel Dows Othara Fenlonay Schalhe Baal Lowworre Holliander Schelbe Lowweara Hia

Pair Sentenced in Court Today

Mobel Lente and Rad Middleton faced charges of unlawful assembly before Justice J. C. Coster on the river bank in South Muscatine. Middleton received thirty days in jail with the sentence suspended on payment of costs and immediate levy of the fine, while Mrs. Lontz was ordered to fifteen days in jail after pleading.

Mobel Lente Rad Middleton Lnw J. C. Coster Omeera Schultz Liebbe South Muscatine

Insurance Reserve Tax Ruling Impacts Insurers

A U S federal court in Washington, D. C. holds that an insurer’s reserve for unpaid losses and expenses is subject to taxation. The decision affects large annual refunds claimed by insurance firms and prevents relief from taxes via Reserve provisions. The case concerns the Insurance Company of North America and its tax treatment under the Internal Revenue laws.

Casscciated Presa Washington, D.C Insnralcg Company North America

Bulgaria Declines War on Greece Says Premier

Bulgaria will not attack Greece says Prime Minister M. Tuadestavov in a Berlin interview. He notes Bulgarian forces repelled General Sarath's army and asserts continued friendship with Greece despite Entente pressure.

Bulgaria Greece Associated Prona Berlin London Inne Gresce M. Tuadeslavott Greces Antenta Butt Jattor

Chicago Aims For One Million An Hour In Bond Appeal

The city of Chicago pledges to do better than 1 090 000 per hour to reach a 290 000 000 goal as levy Mayer leads bond holders with 1 010 000. First National Bank and others boost totals to 10 000 000 raising subscribers to 12 000 000. James B. Torgan, bank chairman, says optimism remains despite widespread bank activity across the city.

Chicano Chicago Joan James B. Torgan First National Hank Levy Mayer

Boy Scouts Sell Bonds in Muscatine Drive

Twenty five Boy Scouts of Muscatine began a city wide canvass to aid the sale of Liberty bonds. By tomorrow noon about fifty more are expected to join the effort as scouts meet at First Presbyterian gymnasium after a course of instruction. Local leaders from German American Savings Bank and Liberty Loan Association spoke as the drive runs Monday through Wednesday, aligning with nearly 390,000 others nationwide aiding the sale.

Muscatina Touro First Presbyterian Gymnasium BP. Glexsler German-Americam Savings Bank J. G. I. Orbach Muneating County Liberty Loan Association United States

State secretary makes short call

Jarry Goodrich of Des Moines wrote, as secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, spent a few hours here Saturday with Fr. C. Mouston. The visit sparked talk of a broader campaign for Weys, but Mr. Meas stated this morning that no campaign was planned.

Yjarry Goodrich Des Moines Pinto Boys J. Js. McNell Christian ‘Association Fr. C. Mouseton Kitaly Oyn’ Rocratary Gooldrich Pivo Weys

Let Contracts for Sixteen Wooden Ships

June 1 Washington reports Maj Gen George W. Goethals awarded contracts for sixteen wooden ships. Sanderson and Porter, New York firm, received six contracts, while Maryland Shipbuilding Co. of Baltimore secured the remaining ten.

Washington, DC George W. Goethals Whipping Bear Emergenty Fleet Corporation Tan Sanderson and Torter New York Maryland Shipbuilding Company of Baltimore

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