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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1917

Page

2

Wise Accepts Principal Position for Wilton High School

Announcement shows Professor George C Was of Idaho will become principal of Wilton High School, succeeding Dr L H Ofants. Bids and contracts for school annex work are under progress, with plumbing, wiring, cabinets, retaining wall, and fuel decisions debated by the education board and architects. Red Cross equipment donation to the local branch is approved for yearlong use.

George C. Was Wolsor Idaho Wilton Education Board Run Seamon Mestad L. Ih. Ofrants Wise Hia Avenue Tigh School Wan Ne Juno Mension Stovonins W. J. Watson Adonce Rooma G. A. Chaudoin Ronch = &Mtuaaar Sauh Tlonry Ecklund Toeline FL Ww Zeid M.C. A. Julian Red Cross Society Ft Ja

New Beans Grown Under County Direction

County Agent J W Morrill directs two men in growing Manchurian and California Pink beans for proof of viability in Ames. If profitable, new varieties will be promoted through the year and into seasons ahead. Authorities warn against buying unknown varieties and caution that many worthless beans are sold by inexperienced buyers.

J. W. “Morrill Lews Ames Amy Autioriias Ewata India California

Tipton Man Back From Battle Front

Penningrot, ex president of Iowa university’s Vo Me Co, returns to Moton Town after two years in Europa aiding prison labor work. He notes American prison workers faced by Allied pressure, while neutral nations seek support. urges urgent action with Mark and Son.

Journal'a Special Service Iowa City Louis Penningrot Towah University Vo Me Hak Moton Town Europa Simone the Aistriana Y. Mate A Wael Comnolad Avetriyn Kiyo University of Kannan Penningreth Una

Dark Side of el Kenyon Fights Revenue Bill

Senator Kenyon travels to town to oppose the revenue bill as drafted by the Senate Finance Committee. He plans to push higher income taxes on large fortunes and strike consumption taxes on sugar and coffee, while seeking munition taxes and adjusted rates on assets. Supporters include Kirby, McKellar, Trammell, James, Hardwick, Sheppard, Ashurst, Smith, Pittman, King, Thomas, and Shafroth.

Dark Side el Kenyon Robison Kirby Arkansas McKellar Tennessee Trammell Florida James Kentucky Hardwick Georgia Sheppard Texas Ashurst Smith Arizona Pittman Lovada King Utah Thomas and Shafroth Colorado Simmons Senate “Organization Hema Biota N Hivatato Malacoro Ft. Ad Pho Journal Bureau Washington Kenyon Senate Dnance Committee Rennie Sanico Committee Amondinenia Iwo Sen Noayon Cummins Surat Sena Torn Ara Lalollette Dusting Wisconetn Gronnn North Dakota Poindexter and Jones Johnson California Borah Idaho Norria Nohrnaka Vardaman Miasiasippi

Woman Canning Demonstration at Rural Maple Grave

A canning demonstration will be conducted at Maple Grave No 7 school house one mile north of Lotte next Brie day afternoon at 2 o'clock by a lady expert from Aman Magentine Country Crop Export Morell secured this affliction Indy for this district This demonstration frac.

Latta Maple Grave Millon Lotte Aman Magentine W. Morell

Seek Entrants in Pig Contest Across Iowa

Amon June 12 Iowa calls for boy and girl 10 to 18 to enroll in pig clubs to boost meat production. Last year 21 participants weighed and reported. they produced 89,014 pounds of pork with a $4,506 net profit. This year aims for a million pounds and potential $60,000 profit. Apply by letter to state leader C Bishop Ames or local county club leader promptly.

Amon, In Towa Tha Atnla Amon C. Tinhop Nora Tha Lin Juno 94 Elonrad Wes Giin C. Bishop Ames Agricultural Extension Department Iowa State Collera Hina Iasund Leta Linao

Exempt Status Sought for Charities and Educational Groups

Washington June 12 Dr Samuel McCune Lindsay of Columbia University and president of the New York Academy of Political Science appeared to seek exemption from income tax for war purposes. He urged that incorporated charitable, educational, pelvic and penniless organizations be exempt from taxation and subject to wartime relief.

Washington, D. C Samual McCune Lindsay Columbia University New York Academy of Political Science Cone Pregy Tavorno ‘Ill Mifts

Offer Program At Grange Meet In Grange Hall

A short program of music and recitations is set for the Sweatland Grange reunion to be held Wednesday evening in the Grange hall. The lineup includes Recitation by Wayne Tokhardt and Orville Grow, Current Events by John Miller, Music by Maynard Ekhardt, Recitation by Fred Chatchald, and Music by Mina Gladys Miller.

Arfunkard Sweatland Grange Granget Wayne Tokhardt Orville Grown John Miller Muslo Maynard Ekhardt Romttaion Fred Chatchald Muslc Mina Gladys Miller

Streckfus Adds Three River Packets Between St Louis and St Paul

Severe weather delays and high winds slow the Quincy as three Streckfus steamers begin a river packet service with alternating up and down river trips from July 1. The added boats expand freight and passenger capacity linking St Louis, St Paul, and Dubuque via Burlington routes.

Strecktus Steamchip Company Wwill St. Louis St Paul Dubuque Burlington Streckfus Company AR Eating Honeon Quincy Stanmer St Louis St. Paul

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