Diercks Trains In France After Atlantic Crossing
Ralph Diercks reports from aboard a U S transport en route to France. He describes an uneasy crossing, limited funds, rough conditions, and landing at a harbor he finds picturesque. He belongs to Company Tf, 129th Infantry, in the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Atlantic
U. S
Ralph Diercks
John Diercka
Evang Street
Diercks
Camp Dodge
Lowitt
Tani
Long Island
Diareks
129Th Infantry
Dieviaton
American Expeditionary Forces
Blue Grass Man Withdraws Papers In State Race
O H Barthel a socialist nominee for state representative withdrew his candidacy in Davenport Iowa after saying he cannot be seen as pro German during the war. He cited loyalty to the US and pressure from Blue Grass region peers as reasons. Also notes a car collision on East Second Street and local notices including a benevolent report on Chamberlain's remedy from Savannah Missouri.
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Davenport
Towa
Dnewley
Socialist Party
O. H. Barthel
Tony
Joseph Wagner
Barthel
Barthyl
French Valor Praised as French Forces Hold Line
The London press honors French valor in withstanding a far larger German assault and credits American cooperation for blunting enemy aims. It notes German delays may erode home confidence while speculating on the next German target as American news shortens the time for a final push.
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Associated Press
London
Corman
Sanskin
Itill
Night's News Missoula Fire Rises Across West
Missoula Montana reports a growing forest fire situation in western Montana and northern Idaho. Washington DC lists 40 American prisoners in German camps. St Paul notes winter shortages intensifying per United Mine Workers. Washington DC tallies 744,869 young Americans of age registered on June 6.
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Missoula
Montana
Idaho
United Statas Forest Servicg
Washington, D. C
Fen
Misrshal General’s Office
Spirit of Yanks Impress English Frontline Review
British Commander Sir Douglas Haig reviewed American troops on a broad French plain. Observers praised the Americans marching with heavy packs and good order as a Royal Flying Corps squadron paid tribute overhead. Health and discipline among troops quartered in billets and camp were reported above average. Corporal Homer Black, son of Atalissa residents, promoted from 126th Field Artillery to 125th. Miriam Rebekah lodge to conduct graveside services for Mrs. Tomer Grady. attendees urged to ride the 2216 car to the cemetery. Floyd A Hehmels reports arrival in France with the 123 United States folded division. Draft vacancies filled by Fred Goldsberry and Wal Ernaut. trains westbound carrying drafted men. Home Guards meeting noted. Mrs. Wagner shopped in town. Ms. Montgomery operated on for appendicitis with Drs Mulliam Norton Little Johnston.
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Associated
Ira
Bybie
Sir Douglas Ualg
France
Troyal’ Flying Corps
Marshal Haig
Una
Bhoon
A Magic-U Theatre to Screen Strong Week of Stars
Muscatine movie fans may enjoy one of the strongest programs this city has seen at the A-Magic-U theater beginning tomorrow. Attractions include Olive Thomas in Heiress for a Day, Louis Fazenda in Those Athletic Girls, and Buck and Tom with Jock Pickford in a Sawyer-adjacent adventure. Dorothy Dalton returns in Flare Up Sul, plus The Woman and the Law closes the week. Evel Marlin and Mrs Baker sail to Fairfield.
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Muscatine
Leabtro
Han, Reenrod
Sundaay
Olive ‘Thomas
Paramount Mack
Sennett
Louis Fazenda
Pspears
Amattress - Inn
Sho Wna
Duck Pickford
Jock Pickford
Paramount
Buck
Tom
Mark
Shvaln
Becky ‘Thatcher
Tom Sawyer
Aunt Polly
Edythe Chapman
Muck
Robert Gordon
Frank Lanning
Injun Joe
Fom Bates
Muff Potter
Law Wormerday
Muscatind
Thomas M. Inco
Dorothy
Dalton
Yukon
Shiger
Califors Inia
Teling Sa
William Fox Standard Picture
de Saulles
Casualties Abroad Listed by Army in Broad Summary
The Army reports casualties by category with a long list of named soldiers. Killed in action and died of wounds appear among many names from states including Georgia New York and Michigan. Wounded is listed with degrees, and several privates and corporals are named from varied cities and towns.
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Pershing
Jena
Anderson
Clear
Jam Kenneth F. Daugherty
Center(vom
Washurton
D. G
Inde
Army Cagually
Weton
Hets
Cantaln Jowart Aw- Hun
Athens
Bargeant Masao
Minit
Avilla Mlembiss
Cuba
Iunauss Delvatieny
G. Audargon
Slear Bake
Towa
Troimas H Connally
New York
Rirkalm
Hell A
Warner
Washington
Dy Seosnes
Finnagan
Brooklyn
Patriotism Focuses on Camp Kettlekamp Services in Muscatine
Muscatine churches plan patriotic services tomorrow at First Congregational First Presbyterian and German Methodist. Rev A G Graves will speak on Destructive and Constructive Criticism at morning service. Rev Ty HL Kettlekamp discusses impressions of Camp Dodge after a week there. First Presbyterian to host Annual Children's Day cantata in evening.
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Muscatine
N Forest
First Congregational
First Presbyterian
Elinve
A. G. Graves
Ty HL Kettlekamp
Camp Dodge
Farmers discuss town trips and a curious bottle tale
In a western state corral a pair of farmers debate seasonable markets. One recalls a recent lodging with a visiting trader who kept a bottle that produced only hot water when opened, revealing a humorous misadventure about the journey and provisions.
Perfect Health Is Yours of the Blood Is Kept Pure
An advertisement emphasizes pure blood as vital for body function and health. It links impurities to rheumatism, catarrh, eczema, malaria, and other diseases, promoting S S S as a long used remedy. It claims cleansing the blood removes impurities and offers free literature from Swift & Co. Medical Dept.
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S. S
Telay
Swift Spe
Elie Company
Swit Laboratory
Tauants
Nietzel Named Manager at Victrola Shop Here
Robert Nietzel, a young local prominent figure with ties to Sterneman Clothing Co, has taken over active management of the Victrola Shop on East Second Street. Born in Muscatine, he worked at Starwoman store before joining Miles Jiristol to assume leadership, aiming to maintain the shop’s successful course and widen its appeal.
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Victrola
East Second Street
Nietzel
Sterneman Clothing Co
Hegan
Muscatine
Tol
Starwoman
Ife Quiekly
Ralph Lohr
Miles Jiristol
Unique display of colors at U S S Button plant
Patriotism was expressed at the U S S Button plant yesterday as workers devised a unique draping of the national colors. Three foot paddles decorated with the national colors were stitched in the room and now revolve to create a hiking effect. Flags placed on every machine and several large mags are displayed in the building including the company service area.
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U. S&s
Warsarg
Service Aw
Muscatine Woman Edith Stocker Graduates in Chicago
Miss Edith Stocker, a well known Muscatine young woman and former Franklin school teacher, graduated yesterday from the Normal Department of the Art Institute in Chicago after completing studies begun at Muscatine High School. She taught in a grade room at Franklin School on Grandview Avenue.
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Edith Stocker
Normal Department
The
Art Institute At
Chicago
Stocker
Franklin School
Jon Grandview Avenue
PLAN INCREASE IN NAVAL ENLISTMENT TO 191,486 MEN
Secretary Daniels told House naval committee chairman Padgett that the navy will raise enlistment to 191,486 by July 1, 1919 to man ships now in commission. The current permanent strength stands at about 87,000 men and construction will meet minimum requirements.
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Associated Pros
Washington, D. C
Theo
Daniels
Padgett
Nouse Naval Committee
Amended petition filed in district court by plaintiff
Henrietta W McDarmid sues the Continental Sorui Laboratories company alleging 2 169.46 balance due. The filing notes a substituted amendment and names Mrs Anna Hoffman of Clinton as a visitor with her son John F, a hospital patient at 617 East Fourth Street.
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Mnsan
Henrietta W
Anna Hoffman
Clinton
Ta Fa
John Fp, Hofftman
Hast
Fourth Street
Dakota Banker Arrested in Connection with Extortion Threats
Waterloo Iowa June 15 C Powell custodian of Blisdell N D state bank jailed after deputy sheriff charged with extortion threats. Warrant reviewed by Dr I Powers president of local bank, linked to a plan in a triad bank certificate robbery involving more than 14000 dollars. Powell allegedly threatened Powers to force cashing a 5000 dollar bank certificate.
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Waterloo
Iowa
C. Powell
Blisdell
N. D
Powell
I. W. Powers
Elers
Middle West
Pouserg
Hid Wil Developmenta
Dr. Powerl
Dr. Powers
Traveling men to aid farmers in Wapello county
The commercial club plans a luncheon today to pledge two days of their time per week in July to farmers of Wapello county. Proceeds will be donated to a charitable or community project chosen by the club.
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Presa
Olumwa
Commercial Club
Wapello County
Journal Want Ads Angelo Studio Prices on Photos
Open Sundays prices on photos make it possible for all. Bring in your old date special ticket, we want to help you ride. Roy Tooman phone listed. Also best dishware restaurant at 210 Walnut.
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Angelo
Htelp
Roy Tooman
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