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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1917

Page

7

Aged Woman Dies at Musser Home in Muscatine

Susan Horger, aged 84, longtime Muscatine resident, died at the Musser home. Funeral services will be held Friday evening at 7 from the Musser residence, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Burial and funeral are private. Born March 27, 1808, in Pennsylvania, she moved to Muscatine to live with nieces Grace and Linda Musser after the death of Major Richard Matador. She was a lifelong member of the English Lutheran Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including John B. Sterneman and Grace Musser of Muscatine, Linda Musser of Omaha, William Musser of Iowa City, and others.

Ramatna Misa Susan Horger Anky Mies Grace Musser Greenwood Cemetery Misa Suiin = Borger Pin Grove Schuylkill County Pennnsylvanie Richard Matador Mancatine Linda Grace Muster Mina Berger Mira John B Sterneman Mre Huttig Misa Linds Musser Grace Musser Muacatino Mra Win A Duff Nebraska City William Musser Lows City Mind Borgara Har

Purchase site for new school in Letina UK

The independent consolidated school board at Lotte voted to purchase a two acre tract for the new school building. Notices of purchase will be published for four consecutive weeks. Plans for the building are on display in Saguar Bron. The project cost not to exceed $45.00. The old building will be left standing for use.

Tournal's Letina Lotte Aera Th. New Promant Honda Saguar Bron Dulldinds IK

Unclear historic racing notes underline scattered city matchups

Fragmented OCR lists place names and participants across numerous venues including Marshalltown Magna City Monette and other towns with several surnames such as Lynch Fraska Munns and Davie. The text reads like a schedule or report of appearances and results without coherent narrative.

Veterans Won't Celebrate Here Plan Abandoned For Reunion

The Thirtyeffth Iowa regiment veterans will not assemble this year. A Davport convention to discuss plans and a Tri-county meeting in the fall are noted, with Davport attendance expected and Vicksburg celebration plans likely cancelled.

Lown G. A Davon Port Thia Vicksbugs Davapport

Liberty Loan Goal Near As Subscriptions Rise

Washington reports small investors buying $50 and $100 bonds pushing Liberty Loan toward the $2 billion target. Officials say thousands more subscriptions expected before Friday noon cutoff as banks and agencies struggle to report totals. Early figures show progress but final totals remain uncertain due to reporting delays.

Sinald Washington, D. C Jung

Earthquake shock recorded today in distant Mediterranean area

Washington D C June 1 heavy earthquake testing Almont an hour and four halves was recorded this morning on Kolamograpita Caorgo town University. Shocks were not recorded at 2107 and reached their maximum between related times. Quaking continued until 029. Authorities could not determine the center but judged it distant from Washington likely along the Mediterranean region.

Washington DB. C Almont Kolamograpita Caorgotown University Mediterranean

Neighbors Meet in Convention Notes From Wilton Area

The Twelfth Annual convention of the Royal Neighbors gathers in Wilton on June 12 with attendees from Muscatine West Liberty Atniau and nearby towns. Out-of-town delegates arrive by noon and many more expected before the afternoon close. A full program includes musical performances by lodge units and addresses by prominent candidates as new officers will be elected. The conference continues with a reception and an emphasis on communal activities for the district.

Tdournala Wilton Fa Tn Colegitor Ura Muscatine West — Liberty Atniau

Greek King Constantine Abdicates Amid War Turmoil

The article details King Constantine’s abdication amid Greek internal strife and entente pressure. Venizelist factions push for pro-war, pro-Allied policy while pro-German circles rally behind the monarch. Foreign influence, military movements, and the potential entente intervention shape a volatile Balkan crisis.

Red Cross Week Debut Urges Postal Workers Support

Postal employes urged to back Red Cross Week with cooperation and membership. Bulletin notes many current members and expectations of more joining. Governor W J Harding Marding of Town receives honorary LLD from University of South Creon in recognition as first graduate to become governor.

Portal Billatin Portmis- B Bullatin Poximan- Gonara A. S Burleson Latcor Almato Red Cross Koemery Inter Harding Glyon W. J .Marding University of South Creotn Bacoma Nh

Verdu n war story address draws crowd and tickets sold

A large crowd gathers as Verdun war storyteller Verne Marshall of the American Ammunitions Corps prepares to speak at United Brethren Church. Tickets priced to sell fast are available at Neldig Book Store Umschol and Asthutter stores or by calling Rev C Le Young. arrangements aim to transfer the lecture to a larger venue if needed.

Verne Marshall Verdun United Brethran Rapids Marshall U. i Murata Munanting Sam Muncatino Lis Priciottam Neldig Book Umschol! & Asthutter Rev. C. le Young

Hoopes Hall Social Evening Hosted by Muserville Ladies Aid

Hoopes Hall will host a social Friday night under the auspices of the Muserville Ladies Aid Society. The Muserville orchestra will provide music for the evening. Everyone is invited to attend.

Hoopes Hall Musserville Ladies’ Aid Society Musserville Orchestra

County schedule fixed for Miss Stephenson demonstrations

The county agent announced a week and next weeks plan by Miss Massie Stephenson of Antes. Demonstrations cover several townships with times from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon. Each session will show improved methods of farming and fruit and vegetable handling.

Massie Stephenson Antes J. W. Merrill Goa Stephensen Icland Methodist Episcopal Churca Nowiera Roy Tov Ald Wockery Sweetland Sopom High Prairie Church South Prairie Grange Central School Ted P.m

SFEK Exclusive Use of Property in Muscatine Case

A district court suit by Lovilin Rynearson and WINKOD against Muscatine Improvement & Manufacturing and Clay Knecap seeks ownership of property in Park Place. Judgment of 64.89 awarded Muller & Miler Hardware for a merchandise delivery claim tied to orders signed by Judge Letts. The hardware arm was represented by H A Bordialts, with defense by Tr a Werlt.

Park Place Lovilin Rynearson Winkod Rynearson Paalo Muscatine Fa Shit Chainat Tohal Vioipes Phuadit Amon Oh Marchandise H. al. Bordlalts Letts Tra Werlt He Hardware Arm

Plan Campaign for Red Cross Week in Magestine County

A county Red Cross drive launches observances with a Sunday morning church procession carrying Respot of Bervice for the front. W R Jayne notes the county must raise 25 900 of a 100 million nationwide goal. Automobiles to transport speakers were pledged and invitations to speak sought across rural churches.

Red Cross Society National Red Cross W. R. Jayne Berlin Red Cross Magestine

Banks urged to take on bonds heavily

Washington June 18 The comptroller of the currency urged banks to expand bond holdings saying banks could safely invest up to six percent of their resources. He announced a roll of honor after July for national banks subscribing two per cent or more of their resources.

Washington, D. C Banke Tve

Munitions Accident Reported in Paris

The French ministry announced a factory munitions accident in Paris with many wounded. Officials said hospitalizations were ongoing as factory tubs were searched. no confirmed death toll or casualty count yet.

Paris Ministry of Munitions Pricipal Automobila

Coast Cutter McCulloch Sunk After Collision Near Point Arthur

San Francisco early today the U S Coast Cutter McCulloch sank after colliding with the passenger steamer Governor near Point Arthur. crew transferred to Governor with no deaths reported. Also from Minneapolis flour market reports June 18 show advances of 74 cents per barrel and patent prices around 7000 dollars per ton.

San Jancisco Cal Dune Point Arghello Manila Bay Minneapolis Minn Jane

Russian Batteries Rout German Staff on Front

Petrograd via London reports Rugatan batteries shelled Moorishki on the Russo Galician front, forcing a fight with German troops. Enemy wagons near Niknviteht were shelled, explosions reported. A battle plane south of Jacobstadt was lost to artillery fire. The aviator was killed, a captive balloon burned northeast of Galicz.

Petrograd London War Office Moorishki Niknviteht Jacobstadt Galicz

Buildings Demolished Near Freeport Plant

A revere atomi struck a whorl distance east of the city late last night, demolishing several buildings of the Freeport Flora Company plant. It did not hit Freeport. Tightening chured any eral barn fires.

Freeport Revere Atomi Thi City Freeport Flora Company

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