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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
7
Four teen auto drivers faced traffic charges after a late night incident involving a “mystery car.” Police reported fourteen licenses suspended or investigated and names of owners sent to the secretary of state for action. Most offenses involved speeding and open cutouts, with corners cut and other lane violations.
At the Iowa plant a large flag was displayed in the cutting room as workers in the cutting department contributed to its purchase. Grover Johnson led the solicitation with many employees giving monthly or weekly sums. Small flags were issued for wear on coats, and a Red Cross auxiliary group formed by the factory girls plans regular fund raising activities.
A committee of the Association of Commerce met to push a proposed half holiday in July and August. The plan aims to close Wednesday afternoons during hot spells, with support from Budington Davenport Rock Island and others. Merchants expect improved service, employee recreation, and war garden or Red Cross work, noting no loss to business. a thrift stamp a day is promoted to keep the Kaiser away.
Captain RB Allan of the British Army told a crowd at the First Methodist church that Germany seeks cultural domination and that British sacrifice sustains the war effort. He discussed air raids, munition work, and recruitment shifts, noting Britain’s increased production and civilian contributions. He quoted German writings and atrocities, recounting scenes from France and London, and urged continued support for the war with a strong national resolve.
Fifty-eight attended including three visitors at the Comfort Division of the Red Cross this week. Donations listed include Migh Kairio six bed jackets, United Brethren Red Cross society ten dollars, Wilton Junction twenty late pajamas, thirty undershirts, Arden 124 hospital bed shirts. On June 7 a shipment of two cases and 24 articles was sent to the central division from the Muaeating chapter and auxiliaries. Attention Knights of Columbus. Laurent Corneil AG Boston senor F 3. Want Ads get roomers.
Honor Red Men in U S service at a lodge meeting last evening as speakers from Des Moines Davenport and the city offered remarks. The Red Men service flag with eight stars was dedicated and speakers traced the lodge’s origins from Sons of Liberty in 1819 through to the Improved Order of Red Men with references to St Tamman y and Lammmny.
A list of forty men from Muscatine County selected by the exemption board will depart during the week of June 24 by way of Wilton en route to Camp Dodge. The article notes the high toll of war and quotes Lincoln’s Gettysburg dedication in reflecting on sacrifice, with a meeting postponed to discuss business matters.
Henry F. Soli 210 W Eighth street David L Hart Wilton Junction Ia William A Sellers 1060 Wershey avenue city Arthur B Franklin Burlington La Henry Lange Stockton Ill Frank Boston 1113 Oregon street Charles W Leggett 440 Fletcher avenue city
The Red Cross group of the John Pearl Button Company held a weekly meeting at 316 West Front Street with forty attendees including visitors. Miss Rebecca Martwan led readings, Mrs. M. A. Barr spoke on self sacrifice, and a victory meal was served. Sessions run Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 with open invitations to all women to help with card buttons.
A patriotic party for Mrs Henry Sion of Davenport was hosted by Mrs Nellie Vetter at 312 Anglo Street with 14 guests, decor in national colors, a vocal solo and two readings, followed by a tray lunch and thanks to assistants.
Purchasers are limited to two pounds of sugar in the city and five pounds in the country under a new food administration edict. Dealers are instructed to enforce the rule strictly and prevent excess allotments as the present supply cannot support prior allowances.
Franklin School pupils created a patriotic window display at Chinoy and Lucas Millinery on West Second Street Trels featuring knitted background pieces in national colors with red crosses and small knitted slippers and caps crafted by the younger children. Engineer Charles T. Dulla of the Rock Island railroad was burned by scalding water from an engine line while repairing a part. he was dressed at the scene and continued work after Dr. Norton treated his head and neck injuries.
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