Journal salutes Pitchforth and bids him success
The Journal mourns the departure of George Pitchforth after fifteen years of faithful service in Muscatine. He rose from collector to circulation and advertising manager, earning broad respect and friendships. The paper expresses confidence in his future success and notes the strong impact of trained Journal staff advancing to new fields.
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DEBL
Musentite
George 8. Pitchfort
Jornal Telephone Company
Journal
Jourenal
Muscatine
Pitchforth
Thant Repret
Miedforth
Russian Intervention Forecast by Allies After Bolshevik Rise
The article hints a possible Allied intervention in Russia, expecting a turn favorable to the Allies and promising guarantees of Russian sovereignty. Cadets have appealed to Allied nations to hasten aid to rout invading Germans, while the Allies pursue a cautious waiting policy.
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Braat- Litovak
United States
Suaratite
Thegianes
Allos
Reivata
Russia
Angela
Alarmists Expose Fear Tactics At Home War Friction
A political editorial criticizes alarmists and German influence in America as dangers to national morale. It cites I W W activity and ambassador Gerard’s remark about German revolt, urging careful speech, courage, and determination to win the war. It defends patriotism and warns against spreading false rumors.
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Americh
Rod Ieland
Lodge
America
Germany
Gerard
Kaleer
Japan to Announce Russian Policy After Talks
London June 12. Outcome of recount conferences says Inpiin to issue a declaration on Russia stance, per a Tson-Tsin dispatch for Exchange Telegraph.
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Japan
London
Inpiin
Russia
Exchange Telegraph Company
Austrian Warship Sunk by Italians Near Dalmatian Isles
Venice reports that one Austrian battleship was destroyed and another damaged in a Monday torpedo attack by Italian torpedo boats on an Austrian naval division near the Dalmatian Islands. The Italian navy chief of staff issued the official communiqué tonight.
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Venice
Dalmatian Islands
Red Cross Home Service aims to boost morale for soldiers families
Rev. J. W. Kronmire told Muscatine County readers the Red Cross Home Service works to sustain morale of soldiers and families, offering guidance on finance, legal matters, budgeting, and child welfare. He noted new wartime duties and the need to support families coping with deployment, relocation, and discipline. The session opened with welcome remarks by Rev. C. G. L. Young as part of a statewide conference aligned with the American Red Cross and Extension Division.
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Home Service Department
the Red Cross
J. WH. Kronmyra
North English
Muscatine County
San Francisco
Krenmyre
Hein Conditto
Germany
England
Ameorten
Nev. CG. L
United States
Ure
Home Service
Woman Saved From Operation By Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Black River Falls Wisconsin woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing organic trouble and side pain, avoiding surgery after doctors advised it. She urges others with inflammation nervishness backache or irregularities to try the remedy and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Black River Falls
Win
Lydia B
Pinkham
Eau Claire
Lydia E. Finkbom
A.W. Enzer
Wis
Lydia E
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mose
Conference schedule and delegates listed for community program
This afternoon a round table discussion follows at 7:40 opening the second session of the conference. Misa Mabel Porter of Burlington presides and a list of delegates includes Miss Brylda Condy Miss Carrie Neill Miss Meyna O Sh en and Mia Cora Fullerton of Letts Mrs Charley Kern Miss Emma Underwood Mrs HH Ulacher Mrs Daisy Wentyel and many others from Burlington Letts Wilton Sweat Land and An don.
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Serna Seiston
Ltranmyre
Brydla Condy
Carrie Neill
CG. Johngon
J.D. Will
A. J.altarkruse
E. Tiehelberser
Avia Danehard
Thin Ality
Mes
Sweatland
Telteltia. Paley
Andon
Molifo O'Toole
Letts
John Healey
The
Burlington Rand
Allwan-Schaide ceremony ties couple to Milas and Malbergs
Laura Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Allian of Washington street wed Weldon Te Seluntit son of Mrs Gus Mal bers last evening at the Malbergs home on Mulverry avenue. Rev G L Young officiated. The reception followed with Lohengrin on the organ, a canopy of whites roses and greens, and a white wedding bow deck. The bride wore white satin and tulle with rosé blossoms, carrying a shower bouquet. A blue gown attendant carried white roses. A three course luncheon greeted thirty guests. The couple will reside at 0144 Spring Street with Mr Schmidt an employer at Pitchforth grocery.
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Myrtle Tetey
Lemoyne
Halberg & Brother
Migs Ada Cooper
Ia Siater
Migs Leona Halberg
Nursery committee plans June 24 open day at East Fourth Street home
The nursery committee chaired by Mrs. D. V. Jackson met Monday at the children’s home on East Fourth Street. Enrollment is eighteen and improvements at the new quarters are appreciated. A reception is planned for Monday afternoon June 24 from 2 to 5. Donated items sought include sheets, pillow cases, towels, soap, canned fruit, bowls, cradles, blankets, toys, and money. W. Pool is matron and invites all to visit and bring useful articles.
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D. V. Jackson
East Fourth Street
W. Pool
What's the Use Attitude Toward Life in D3s Fern Howard
In a reflective piece, Fern Howard counsels readers to examine their sense of purpose. Meditation can reveal a person’s place in the universal plan and the service needed for happiness. Women urged to pursue meaningful work, from Red Cross to motherhood, through inner discovery.
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Fern Howard
Ufa
Nurson
Red Cross
Parish Hall Program Brings Social Time and Music
A parish hall program opened with a brief business session followed by entertainment. Piano solos by Thella Volger and Mario Roeder, a poem by Raymond Elfers, and a tableau Star Spangled Danner framed the evening. A fine luncheon concluded the event with Miss Lilian Wyman Emil Lee Edna Mahi Raymond Elfers and Clarence Elfers among attendees.
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Miis
Thella Volger
Adeline Sagdanusky
Mario Roeder
Raymond Elfers
Lilian Wyman
Emil Lee
Edna Mahi
Clarence Elfers
Missionary Ladies Aid Meeting At Cedar Street Church
Congregation at Cedar and Fifth streets held a missionary meeting yesterday afternoon at the parsonage. A large attendance carded buttons and a dainty tray luncheon was served by Mrs. Jacob Toutal. The Ladies Aid plans a gathering this afternoon and the next missionary meeting is set for July at the parsonage.
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Mission
Comcle
Pirst' Rapital Church
Mra
J. H. Seldon
West Third Street
Mark Jed
Mra. Walton
Missy Mildred Gottbrecht
Francesa Beveridge
Botton
Church of Cedar and
Fifth Street
Jacob Toutal
Parsonage
Tucalay
Rett Croas Society of the Methodist Church
Fourth and
Cedar Palrnos
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor Initiates New Member
One new member was initiated last evening into Banner Lodge Degree of Honor at Mreeabee hall. The drill team led the service and four officer applications were received. Refreshments were served. next meeting is June 25 at the hall when four candidates will be formally admitted.
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Banner Lodge
Banner Lodge de .Sree
Red Cross Benefit Draws Large Crowd At Rider Home
A charity event at Mrs. C. H. Rider’s Burlington round drew a large crowd with over 25 in attendance and estimates of 300 served as warm weather boosted turnout. The Red Cross will meet tomorrow at Mrs. Roy Tooman’s Fruitland Township home for a full work session and noon pot luck.
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REV Cross
C. H. Rider
Burlington
Sila
Lio Rales
Red Cross Society
Roy Tooman
Fruitiand Township
Red Cross
Seventh Day Adventist Aid Society Meeting Obfuscated Text
The Seventh Day Adventist Aid society gathered at Mrs. Joe Nicolay's Clinton Street home with ten attendees. They carded seventy six grams of buttons. Mrs Bertha Stein will host the next meeting at her home on Tuesday.
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Adventis Aid
Nicolay Tome
Seventh Day Adventist Aid Society
Joe Nicolay
Clinton Street
Bertha Stein
Society
Presbyterian Guild Holds Social Meeting at Church Parlors
The Young Women's Guild of the Presbyterian church met last evening at the church parlors. A large attendance enjoyed button carding and general social time. Hosts for the evening were Miss Cora Funck Miss Bila Gertenbach and Mrs Alfred Jaffenbach. A next meeting is planned at Weed Park on July 9.
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Young Women's Guild of the
Presbyterian Claret
Cora Funck
Bila Gertenbach
Alfred Jaffenbach
Weed, Park
Festival at Geneva School Strawberry Tea and Ice Cream
A strawberry and tea cream festival will be held by the Indies of Geneva at Geneva School on East River Road Friday evening June 14. Proceeds go to Belgian relief. If weather fails, a house venue will be used. Also notes on Red Cross activities and local society meetings with sewing and needlework, plus a piano recital at the public library Friday evening.
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Geneva School
Indies of
Geneva
East River Road
Suga
Nelle M. Johnson
Lina
Iron and Blood For Frontline Courage and Health
A wartime health note claims every soldier contains about fifty grains of iron in the body, linking strong blood to bravery. It touts outdoors exercise and breathing routines to boost red blood cells and appetite, introducing Dr. Pierce’s Irontic tablets as a tested iron tonic sold in sixty cent vials.
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Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Farmer United
Senatora
Heath
Kerr
Iano
Newman
Sey
Chicago
Megeon
Jefferson Park
Jani Uilvan
Gbyiane
Bellevue Alospital
New York
Workers Describe Flag Desecration Incident at Pennant Factory
Nellie Koepping is charged with desecrating the American flag at the Pennant button factory. Witnesses recount her alleged opposition to a flag on a worker’s machine and her remarks about the war, with the flag reportedly hung in the wiring so workers passed under it.
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Nellie Koepping
Dave
Yuo
Pennant Button
Marie Koepf
Koepping
George Taylor
Alenie
United States
Rinye
Germany
Rignt
America
Sald S
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J. Af. Kronmrré
Rei’ Cross
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Misa Mavel Porter
Win Mveting
Pyhbasan
Young Peoples
Society of Zion Lutheran Church
Carter
Heav’a
BCA Pian
Entre
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Elk Home
East Front Street
Carl Kautz
Mie
Elmus Richards
Walter Smalley
Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Methods
Halen
Amnn
Colonel Hare Cicely
Henry Miller
Oak Street
Allan
Muscating Slough
Freschier
N.Y
Houghton
United States Shipping Board
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