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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

5

Pupils Urge Reinstatement Of Miss Freyermuth At McKinley School

At the McKinley school board meeting, fourteen West Hill residents urged reinstatement of first grade teacher Miss Emma Freyermuth. The board pledged to retain her if feasible. Other items included high school summer work for a boiler shaft, insurance committee referral, and a $50 raise for new teachers.

McKinley Emma Freyermuth West Hill Freyermith MeKinley School Wast Hhs Bradley Gus Allben Chas. Wagerman Hustrid Mollie Feil McIntyre Town University Charley Kern Kern Batteryman Alploma John Nil Battery C Aince Cirs Nil West Point Wise Bholish Scchool Aken

Bakeries face wheat curtailment as July August demand

The flour shortage forces Clonad bakeries to consider wheatless bread during the two hot months. Government urges strict economy and higher use of substitutes to sustain bakery operations until harvest. Report cites L. Glaslar noting rationing already cuts supply to one third and calls for bakers to boost barley flour usage and adjust bread compositions to stretch flour until harvest.

L. Giaslar

Mississippi Still Rising

The Mississippi River rose over two inches last night, the least advance in this rise. At Dubuque a report to B A Batchelor says the river is stationary, with high water expected to reach Muscatine by boat tomorrow evening or Friday morning. Geneva Island’s lower half is flooded and cottages there are inundated, while the upper part remains above water. rivermen doubt the river will reach an 18 foot stage, though cottages on that land may escape damage.

Dubuque B. A. Batchelor Muscatine Geneva Island

Rail Extensions Planned to Support War Demands

Washington June 12 In today's classified items of a 946 million railway capital budget the railroad administration announced it will pursue a policy of building new switch tracks sidings shop buildings and freight stations at terminals while cutting expenditures for new passenger depots office buildings and other nonessential enterprises not contributing to immediate war needs.

Washington, D. GC Rail- Yoad Ernifnsils

Canada Food Seizures Fears Prompt Food Conservation Talks

Citizens urged to stay alert to German propaganda as Canada tightens food rules. Canada claims strict laws curb waste and profiteering with penalties for destroying food, improper storage, or hoarding. War flour use rises while sugar and fats face limits. meatless days persist. Farmers told to market surplus grain, shaping wartime supply and production policies.

Jthia St Ta J. L. Gloster Canada United States Merc Milla Sano America

Alkali In Soap Hurts Hair Care Advice

An old advertisement notes soaps with high alkali dry the scalp and brittle the hair. It recommends refined coconut oil soap as gentle, inexpensive, and effective for cleansing hair and scalp, producing rich lather and easy rinse. A few ounces can serve the whole family for months.

Munsing Underwear Promises Durability and Value

Munsing Underwear emphasizes economical wear with excellent service. It will wear well and endure washing, claiming durability and washability warrant the expression Satisfaction in every thread.

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