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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

4

Mayor Removes Police Captain and Patrolman For Alleged Abuse

After a police court trial, Mayor R S Menutt revoked the stars of Night Captain D Q Harrison and Patrolman W B Humpariens. Testimony indicated Morrow and Wilson were assaulted by officers on the Sycamora Street bridge after being accused of drinking. The jury found insufficient evidence of unlawful assembly and both officers were dismissed. Marshall Samonro and Deputy Wiliam Hing at served their posts last night.

R. S. Menutt Inatovolny D. Q. Harrison W. LB. ‘Humpariens Morrow Rod Wilson Ohare Witnisson Wilson Roni Miindla High Bridge Arnolx Harrison Trumphreys Sycamora Street Harriton Haat ‘Mill Zoller Mont Humphreys Oxtratao Wildon Grand Otal Withories Second Mulberry Arthit Mt Fa Teumphroya Furrivon

Double Improvement Planned for East Second Street Bridge

Public works confirm a bridge filling and embankment cutting project on East Second Street. Waller Brothers awarded the contract to place earth from adjacent embankments onto the bridge, improving drainage and pedestrian access while removing the old embankment hazards. The work will open a new artery to East am Chamberlain's Best, with property owners permitting earth removal as soon as feasible. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is included.

Activa Mad Creek

Ring 0 of Steel Crushes Grad Suitor Legend

A quirky feature discusses a supposed sensation from an iron ring and praises Johann Hoft's Malt extract as a long noted tonic. The ad from Churchill Drug Co lists Burlington and Cedar Rapids as distributors and warns against cheap substitutes, recommending use with meals.

Johann Hoft Medien Elvil Meala Churchill Drug Co Burlington Cedar Rapids Young i

Unfavorable Past Week Hits Crop Prospects in Iowa

A distressed crop bulletin cites lack of sun and heavy rainfall across Iowa last week, causing erosion, flooding, and delayed crops. Some acreage may shift to corn, with early signs of revival as fields dry. Fruit conditions vary by type, with overall fruit set near 60 percent of full crop. apples report 80 percent yield, others range lower. Governor M Chapin comments as state horticultural reports are released.

Towa Wtite M. Chapnal

Island plans cannng club formation in Inland

Island residents plan to form a canning club led by Inland women following a demonstration at Jalund Methodist Church. Miss Aiaphengon outlined the cold pack preserving method while local women learned techniques to preserve fruit and vegetables in bulk. The program continues through the county next week toward organizing a community canning club.

Jalund Methodiat Mihh Malsia Stophetiaon Alnto Collano Pinna Ara Tony Varty-sovell

Time Nurse Recruitment Encouraged for Red Cross Classes

National and local Red Cross chapters seek a full time nurse to spend all day instructing classes. Registrations rise as two trained nurses already reported by Washington headquarters are being coordinated locally. Open to candidates in surgical dressing and home care with other study chairs available. registrar positions urged to boost numbers in coming days.

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Foreign born to serve U. S. Eight not drafted

Four sons of Charles W. Martinon of Town City England born and never naturalized enlist in World War I. James Hartigan and others depart for New York City to join military units. Donald Harlan, a SU. 1 alumnus, joins medical corps in Des Moines and Nout. Jack Harrison enters air service in Iowa City. They aim to serve in France before year end. none were drafted.

Town City Juno W Charles W.martinon Town jCity Wah England Slap Nt Hong Jamoa Ihart Rigon Allele Tram Unl Trinity College Sioux City New York City Ng- Mut Artillery la France Donald Haverlaon

Pearl Luellen Is Contest Winner at Wilton

The Wilton Advocate held a voting contest over fourteen months ending at 4 pm yesterday. Pearl Luellen won the Ford Touring car, Frances Korey the diamond ring, Verne Chamberlain the Baxter piano, and Ed Proctor the gold watch. Nonwinners received a low commission on their subscriptions.

Journal'a Species Servis Wilton Tung Wilton Advocate Pearl Ludllen Verne Chamberlain Frances Korey Ed Proctor Yory

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