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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
6
Four alleged flag desecrations prompted a near riot at Portars Button factory. Nellie Koepping allegedly insulted the flag, saying America should mind its own business. Workers demanded action. police and prosecutors pursued a desecration warrant.
Mrs G W Duckwon of Litchfield recalls taking Chamberlains Tab-Jets years ago for stomach trouble and constipation. They gave quick relief and, with continued use, cured indigestion and restored bowel regularity.
Fairport plans an extensive dedication program for the Community Service flag awarded for surpassing the Third Liberty quota. The flag ceremony will be held Wednesday evening June 16 at the local church with several local speakers. Proceeds from a Red Cross benefit by Fairport school pupils will support the Red Cross.
Yen new scout members were admitted at a Monday evening meeting in East Hill club rooms, bringing total Troop 32. New inductees include Clarence Hines Kenneth Daut Harold Milton Edward Busch Howard Wilson Marvin Wilson James McCullough Arthur Willmoth Clayton Reaves Clifford Paul. Harold Oberheaus LeRoy Wattlet Fred Oetur Ira Mortis were admitted as full members after First Aid lesson by the Scoutmaster. Paul Zimmerman of Letts spent the day in the city.
A report to the American Federation of Labor convention from the labor mission returning from Europe praises President Wilson as a world leader. It details meetings with English and French labor leaders and supports an international federation of trade unions to aid war aims and policies. It notes allied admiration for Wilson across different industrial and political groups.
South Bend June 11 Ameri ca ft 1920 will have a merchant fleet of 20,000,000 dead weight tons, Hurley of the shipping board told Notre Dame graduates. The program aims at weekly Pacific and Latin American service, linking the United States with Europe and the Orient. Output this year may exceed 8,000,600 dead weight tons, with next year338,518,000 tons, surpassing Britain's past five years.
Mrs T Hopewell and daughter Qeneviave of 107 Pearl Street sail to Eldon for the summer while Frank Fry from Letts visits. Several Tipton residents travel for visits in Clinton, Davenport, Fairport, Witton, and other nearby towns. Mrs Ada Fleck and Lucile depart for Clinton. Mr and Mrs Cyrpe Bakers host a day in the city. Mrs J W Stears, wife of Lieut Dr Stears in France, returns home after visiting in Chichso. Roy Tipton and wife return to Concaville after convalescent hospital stay.
Cap May News reports a floating mine found about four miles off Ships Shoal Island north of Cape Charles Light. The weapon likely from German U boats during last week’s coast raid. Sixteen mines were found off the Delaware Capes.
Muscatine residents report many college students returning home for summer. Graduates from Cedar Rapids and Grinnell colleges join those from Grinnell School of Music and Cornell college. Several, including Ming Sinkel and Verna Seldon, take teaching posts or stay for summer work in home economics.
The home of Mr and Mrs Ki Taylor hosted a pretty wedding last evening as their daughter Odette tied to Lieutenant Grimm of the Gou? The ceremony was conducted by the Rev A S Smith of the First Methodist Church and was attended by a small group of relatives and friends with several out of town guests from Marengo. After the ceremony the bridal pair departed for Deming New Mexico to reside indefinitely. Loretta Devitt, daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Devitt, returned from Marymount College at Tarrytown-on-Hudson. A college chum, Eldeen McCune, visited en route home. Devitt entertained the Double Six club with a bridge party and Miss McCallaro was a guest on her way home. Mrs H C Axthalter will host the Women’s club, and Mrs Peter Dove invites the Ladies Aid division for a work meeting at Cypress Street. invitations extended to all members.
The Mancatine board of supervisors meets at the courthouse today for canvassing. The session is expected to run into the afternoon as officials review the primary election returns and tallies.
Extensive plans outline a Red Cross auxiliary benefit at the pit on Wednesday evening. The local Boys Cadet corps will attend the rally in a body and skip athletic exhibition. Rev. C. L. Young will deliver a patriotic address, highlighting Red Cross work, with refreshments served by auxiliary women. All proceeds go to Red Cross funds.
Classified note lists a 3-room collage for rent by Pete Mrs Agios Schmidt with contact 2192-R and a separate sale ad offering a leather go cart cheap with contact 1334-R.
A.W. Morgan, special enrolling agent for the United States Shipping Board, promotes enrollment for young men 21 to 30 in a training service of the Merchant Marine. Applicants receive special instruction, good pay, and military exemption. Enroll at official stations or Rexall stores as ships are being commissioned to supply Europe.
Government service offers numerous navy yard openings for skilled and unskilled labor across multiple cities including Boston Charleston Norfolk Philadelphia Pensacola and Puget Sound. Pay ranges from about 2.00 to 6.84 weekly wage scales with machinists shipfitters coppersmiths and riveters among the listed trades.
The Mississippi River stood at 12.3 feet today with forecasts predicting further rises through Saturday. Nearby towns report up river levels Davenport three feet Dubuque two feet and Le Claire two feet with no serious flood damage yet. Mr and Mrs J W Holladay of Front Direct announce the birth of a baby girl.
An old advertisement promotes a blood purifier claimed to cure rheumatism by removing uric acid poisons from the blood. It asserts permanent relief after fifty years of testing, warns against topical balms, and urges readers to consult a physician for free guidance from Swift & Company in Atlanta.
The Bloomington township plans a community affair with a flag dedication, four member orchestra from Muscatine, and a patriotic address by Rev. A. B. Smith of the local Methodist church. Students perform, and the township honor roll lists seventeen stars including Downer, Chandler, Farnaworth, and Jarrett.
Farmers in a rural county report a strong need for additional labor despite a draft rule. Many workers are not in draft age but want farm jobs, with corn plowing priorities. County agent J. W. Merrill coordinates placements as urgent help remains scarce in wet lowland areas. farmers urged to call 719 to request assistance.
Coal Valley Illinois shows a revival as Muscatine interests acquire the Donahue tract sold to Frank Shepherd of Muscatine and the Black Diamond mine reopens under Ley Pach Davenport. The Davenport firm installs new equipment and plans extensive operations with an 18 man crew, shipping via side tracks as demand for coal grows.
London June 11 The imperial war cabinet held its first meeting at noon with Premier Lloyd George welcoming delegates. He later hosted them at luncheon as discussions began on war strategy and coordination.
Advert says Gold Medal Maarleny on Capsules from Holland cure health complaints caused by overwork and improper habits. Three capsules daily will restore strength, handling uric acid and kidney issues, bladder, stomach problems and more. Money-back guarantee if no effect. Look for home GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Canaries on box.
In Washington the case seeks to overturn a will alleging the testator was under morphine pain and influenced by his wife Sarah Handleman. Plaintiffs include William Houseman Fradd Harry John Arthur Houseman and Sarah M Handleman against the mother now Mrs Handleman. The claim says the document reflects the beneficiary’s will not the testator’s. Also mentions a new powder plant operation near Charleston West Virginia starting ahead of schedule and the Nashville plant starting wells a week ago.
Ac number of young men from the towns surrounding Muscatine enlisted in war service through the Davenport recruiting station. Twenty Town, Wisconsies and nearby men were sent to various camps. Sunday evening included Chester W. Borders of Washington in the quartermaster's corps, George D. McKamey of What Cheer in the canal artillery, John Hale, Russell Marshall and Orlyn B. Kelly of Van Buren in the field artillery service.
Tram service nears normal as water on the Iowa river recedes. Western points begin arriving on time while some tracks remain underwater in home areas. Travel inconveniences fade and patronage improves as danger lessens.
An advertisement extols starting the day with hot water and a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the system. It claims this daily habit improves digestion, eliminates toxins, and boosts appetite, promising relief from constipation bilious spells and stomach trouble for many readers. It urges readers to buy a quarter pound from the drug store as a cheap, simple health fix.
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