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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
4
High water from Cedar River covers most roads in western parts of the county. The River-to-River road through Moscow remains the only route above flood levels. County official Halbfass notes widespread overbanking with minimal damage and no major closures expected unless rainfall worsens.
Advertisement describes Natrol Pineapple Pepsin Compound as a stomach aid. It claims pineapple juice and pepsin combine with other ingredients to aid digestion, reduce gas, and provide relief from stomach trouble. The ad promotes a patent medicine product with mentions of distributors and sponsors.
Four Muncatina county residents were granted divorces yesterday in decrees issued by Judge D. Lebta in the district court. Cases included Margaret Barnara against Lao Barnard with Lockwood and Patterson for the woman, Allen Ty Smith for the complainant, Frank Tagan against Anni Tse with Tank Crull for plaintiff, and Jim Goodwin against Charla Goodwin with Hanley for the plaintiff. A bond of $1,000 was filed by G. F. Sonntalt as trustee of the estate.
The Liberty Loan drive shows St Louis and Cleveland districts nearing or surpassing their $850 million and $480 million targets. Subscriptions in New England and other regions push totals toward the $3 billion goal, with analysts predicting overnight gains will top the allotted sums.
The lifeless body found yesterday afternoon at the gate of Georgetown Perkins in Riverdale New York is identified as Raymond Vincent Hannan Tolont a U S Navy officer believed to have committed suicide. Navy officials say Hannan had been assigned to a destroyer and left for Tirorinh waters around May 1, with little known about his movements since then.
Muscatine County reports $556 000 pledged to Liberty Loan with nearly 700 subscribers in the city and surrounding area. Secretary C V Orbach notes total figures still incomplete within twenty four hours. County population about 29 000 and city residents contributed heavily, with several banks and families participating in the drive.
Four people were imperiled when a car left a roadway and plunged into a ditch on Maxentine road near Town City. Survivors include LeRoy Mercer of Jews City and Ruth Mercer. Funeral for August Sander scheduled for Sunday. Frank Sander and Richard Sander expected to attend from Montpelter, Idaho.
The June 17 service announced for the Junior class of the First Presbyterian church includes a Solvation-Orchestra entry, songs by the School-Number 190 group, and a marching division. It features Welcome by Alfred Peterson, various choir numbers, scripture readings, prayers by Rev J B Rendall, and the awarding of diplomas followed by a closing song.
Des Moines plans expand the state militia with two new engineer companies. One unit will include four officers and 60 men, with readiness prompts for relocation to Dubuque if Des Moines cannot field it. The second company will join Howard County, with Adjutant General Losin aiming to recruit within the county and prepare an engineering school cadre. Officers must be graduates from engineering schools with practical experience, while enlisted men require engineering background or related training.
Mary Pickford will appear in the new Ardnett drama A Romance of the Newoods directed by William C De Mille. Cast includes Marion Doro Charles Ogle Tully Marshall Raymond Hatton and Winter Hall.
Adel's J M Leach elected president at the thirtyeth annual Iowa Bankers' Association convention in Ames. George S Parker of Sioux City becomes council member. Parley Sheldon Amos named vice president. F D Bail Joe Croaton treasurer. Frank Warner of Des Moines seeks rotary. Addresses by G J Christa and Theodore Barton stress wartime unity.
Gov Goebel urged bankers to support future government loans and bond drives as he spoke to about 8 000 members of the Journal Tankers' Association at the opening session of the thirty first annual convention. He and other leaders stressed wartime financing, with Pearce and Parker among speakers, and predicted unity in backing bond subscriptions and constructive business while state officers to be elected the next day.
Des Moines hosts the Brotherhood of American Yeomen national conclave where a unanimous resolution urged President Wilson to back prohibition of liquor manufacture and transport during World War I to aid food conservation and moral defense. The resolution was drawn by Rev. McCormick of Ohio and supported by 24,600 members with 1,000,000 constituency. Next meeting set for San Antonio in 1921.
An associated Press dispatch from Paris reports June events in 1915 involving Swoboda, a Parisian acquaintance of the La Touraine affair, arrested by Polish guards on suspicion of scheming to recruit spies and act against France. He is alleged to be in close contact with a Geneva security officer recently imprisoned for espionage.
Three billion dollar war budget appropriation for the army and war prep is hailed as the largest single act of the May government. The notice thanks friends, neighbours, the M. B. A. branches, and the Hingers for kindness and sympathy in the bereavement, and notes floral offerings from Mia, EB, Allen and family.
Patriotic citizens are urged to order a 4x6 inch U S flag advertised as weather resistant. The ad promises strong canvas, grommets, and fast delivery for 2.25 with prepaid shipping. It requests payment by check money order or draft and notes additional sizes on request.
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