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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

3

Advertising and business notices in Muscatine weekly

A garbled OCR entry from the Muscatine West office listing advertising agents, building names, telephones, and subscription details. It mentions Loranzan and Woods, ChicagoCone, and Woodman buildings with address numbers and instruction notes about choosing departments. The fragment references a March 2, 1878 act and provides contact and subscription hints.

Muscatine Citzard Cone Loranzan & Woodsmex Advertiaink Duilding New York Larvasen & Woo Pronswisk Huilcing Dorensen Auasie Lerenzen & Woodman

Iowa's Patt Expects $160000 Red Cross Drive

The state aims to raise about 160000 for Red Cross relief with local subscriptions. County totals reach from 25100 to 38000, while educational institutions support ambulance corps and nursing work to ease wartime suffering. Local leaders urge full cooperation to fund relief efforts and reduce the horrors of war.

Low Ha Minteline Red Cross Mrogker Ned Cronk Amtulancs Tifa Mirey

Nation Gathers Support for Liberty Loan Victory Drive

The article notes Amertoa's unity and resolve to fund victory through government bonds. It highlights a strong wave of patriotism, widespread public response to the Liberty Loan, and a surge in subscriptions far exceeding early expectations, reflecting commitment to win and to make the world safe for democracy.

Omar Bonik Senda Amorth Androxolitea

Congress expands export controls amid neutral concerns

Congress approves a law granting the President powers to regulate exports, shifting global trade influence away from economic territory. Neutral nations voice concern over a perceived monopoly in essential trade and push for protective measures to safeguard their interests.

Congress Enomy

Debated Allies and Neutral Flows Across Atlantic Ports

The text discusses neutral nations facing pressure from the United States over food and trade. It notes Holland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden as sources of imports affecting German supply lines and contemplates embargo risks and the balance of power between Germany and its neighbors. It mentions fears of alliance drawing nations into war and the strategic restraint of neutral governments.

United States Holand Denmark Norway Sweden Banda Garmany United Statea Holland Netance Halland Garmund Hols Landers Molland

Canning Club in Legend Meeting at YWCA

The Red Cross Canning Club held a meeting in the YWCA domestic Melance room with a rhubarb sale to benefit the Red Cross Society of Muscatine. Malaiey Stephongkon, home economics buyer from Amex State College, answered questions and offered suggestions. Regular Friday meetings were planned, with afternoon sessions at two o'clock and evening meetings to be discontinued.

Red Crow Society of Amex Red Croan Canning Club

Weather Outlook Promises Fair Week With Showers Likely

Forecasts predict a mix of sun and showers across the region next week with warm days and cooler nights. The Washington area should see warming trend through midweek with showers possible midweek and lingering into Thursday.

Winhington D.C Staten Cipyror Middin Tyler

Body Found Wedges Under Furnace in NY Disappearance

New York detectives probe the disappearance of Ruth Criger after a girl’s body, bound with rope, is found wedged beneath a furnace near a motorcyclist pursuit. The victim’s identity is beginning to be confirmed as the investigation continues.

New York Ruth Criger A. Cocont

Local Young Man in Dental Corps Joins Army

Lawrones Glasa son of Py Glug a dental merchant has joined the United States Army dental corps after graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in Manston. He is well known in the city and is linked with local schools and youth activities. In other items a tour of the midwest to teach farming marketing methods is noted with officials arranging meetings and conferences.

Lawrones Glasa Py Glug Dontal Corps United States Army Dental School Northwestern University Manston Glads Muxcating

Chicago Council Defends Liquor Sale Ban Amid War Weather

A Chicago council of defence met to oppose liquor sales to sailors and military personnel, urging prosecutors to crack down and asking mayor to revoke licenses. The meeting followed wartime and weather disruptions impacting local commerce and naval provisioning.

Trio of wives being sought in Clark case

Los Angeles dispatch reports a Justice Department probe into John W. Clark, former Dundee schools superintendent, tied to multiple wives. Clark was arrested ten days ago and held in Jackson Mississippi. Evidence includes letters from Clark's alleged spouses in Gulfport and New Orleans, with one wife later claimed killed. investigators pursue a complex, hidden marriage scheme across several states.

Los Angeles Cal Department of Justice John WY. Clark Dundee Clarke Clark Jackson Misa Coraline Brower New Orleans Ama Guifport Mias Murtrlad Lo Clark Mualcoros Katherine Hy Clark Cleenga Jinny Clark Torres Maute Ind Gulfport

U S Tanker Battles A Bout Two Hours

Washington reports a U S tanker fought a two hour engagement with a submarine. The crew endured shell and wall damage before four sailors perished and four survivors were rescued by a rescue craft. The navy department awaits fuller details.

U. S Washington, D.C Navy Department Trst Shilo Walla Hult

Society Out Or Town Coullewey At Methodist Parsonage

The Methodist Episcopal church hosted a simple wedding at noon uniting Mia Wdun Roy of Washington Iowa and iMarry Parks of Kansas City Missouri in the presence of relatives and friends. The ceremony was officiated by Rev S Smith with J.J. Legler assisting, after which the couple departed on the 2650 train for Kansas City to start their new life together.

Cere Amony Mia Wdun Roy Washington Iowa iMarry Parks Kanana City Th. S. Smith J.J. Legler Greotoy Woenowr Colorado Walla Clatience Mullis Great Baptist Church Basia May Waller Stward Ylobaga Open Millia Whilaunt Riley Millis Davanport Tha Roy W. Gravea Cranklin Muscating Wadding Sadora Mills Davenport

Memorial Service For Woman's Relief Corps Held Tomorrow

Memorial services for the deceased members of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held at Munecates Hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. Each member is requested to bring 10 floral sprays. Relatives and friends of the Relief Corps are invited.

Woman's Rellet Corps Munecates Hall Reller Corps

Kern To Attend State Meeting

Commander Harry Kern of the local United Spanish War Veterans plans to leave Wednesday evening for Des Moines to attend the eleventh annual date encampment, with Major Frank B. Lyman as committee chairman. Delegates, entertainment, and patriotism guide the gathering, including auxiliary and associated orders.

Harry Kern United Spanish War Veterans Des Moines Kern Frank &. Lyman Piutek Wat Witte T Ja Hare Ladies’ Auxiliary U.S Order of the Serpent Ifty Army of the Prippinak

Home Festival to Aid Orphans Holiday Event

A festival hosted by the Orphans and Old Peoples Home, led by Rev H Rothamund, gathers tomorrow with speakers Rev G Mack, Rev YH Poelsch, Rev T Drexel, Rev John Haafher, and others. Music by the church choir. children sing, with guest conveyance arranged to and from the home. Proceeds fund the home’s needs and return transport to the city.

H. Rothamund G. Mack Aghlon Poelsch Defiance Ohlo T. 4 Drexel Ata Harn John Haafher Muse Mmne Relnomund Doden Gormag Tartherat Cchurch Frankiinatroot Horghey

Arrests, Fines, and Vehicle Seizures Reported in County

A county attorney and sheriff with deputies, including a deputy agent, collected fines totaling 800 and destroyed nearly 3000 dollars in auto parts seized from Calyou and Mdm. Twenty automobiles were halted using shotguns as a court convened for the gunfire incident, with a justice of the peace presiding over a court where each case yielded guilty findings.

Calyou Mdm Sone Oru Pauce

Eleven ships are safe at Rotterdam

The American commission for roling in Bolktum nn nounced today Lbit nines June TI aovon of thair ships, carrying an aggregate of 66 000 tons of food Htuffa, tueve arrived at Rotterdam wad. it Ia expected an equal number wit roueh that part in the next two weeks. The rest of the text notes births of Ron and Elmer Gochanour with local address details.

London Bolktum Rotterdam

Cure for Hattie Selke’s Rash With Cuticura Products

A Chicago woman describes a severe skin rash spreading from hands to shoulders and face. She credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for relief after using two boxes and four cakes, and she seeks free samples. The notice promotes Cuticura products by mail from Boston.

Cuticura Dept. RK Boston

Red Cross urged to fund war effort with total support

John B. Miller, chairman of a Western Red Cross War Council committee, appeals for fifteen million dollars of the ninety million asked by the Ration for civil and military needs. He warns that Red Cross support is essential to win the war and urges immediate, wholehearted contributions from local citizens.

John B. Miller National Red Croax War Council Nus Miller Thornara Val Branchou Army Wnd Navy Munitions Department Food Cortrat Uha Liberty Bonds Red Crona Red Cross United States Rey Gross

Red Cross Campaign Plans for County Week

The campaign to raise funds for the American Red Cross in Waxatine County follows the plan outlined at a recent Red Cross week event. Ten captains will lead teams chosen to collect money during the coming work and coordinate their community drives.

American Red Cross Waxatine Beau

Priority Shipping Bill Advances in Senate War Aid Effort

The administration pushes a priority shipping bill to prevent interruptions in interstate commerce and authorize the president to direct essential wartime shipments. The measure passes the Senate and moves to the House for further action.

Cariociiiend Wishington, & C Jgyo i Aonitea Aires Ossentia

Sisters of convent to La Crosse for retreat

The Ss Joseph Convent Superior and sisters depart for La Crosse Wisconsin for a home visit and retreat at the Mother House with return date undecided. Principal cast rehearsal announced for 2 PM tomorrow at the armory features Leslie Moser Henry Lahteman William Naher Raymond Bloom Matt Van Tryflo Chirelx Satlabury Walter Mohnson and Howard Argyle.

Ss. Joseph la Crowe Wis Mother House Edin Bol Afinsteen Battery & Minatred Armory Leslie Moser Henry Lahteman William Naher Raymond Bloom Matt van Tryflo Chirelx Satlabury Walter Mohnson Howard Argyle

Stage of the River Foretold Weather and Shipping Notes

Weather bureau registrations from Marentine to St Panan list stages for Rt. Paul Sab 05 Red Wink and others with forecasts of gradual changes. Atlantic port updates note a German U boat attack near Brext May 03, and ships that fired without confirmed hits. Washington reports Congressmen honored as merchantmen are taken over by the United States as ships under construction.

Marentine St Panan Weather Bureau Rt. Paul Landioc Duinique Clinton Marmatine Atlantic Brext Franco Washington, D. C United States New Vendela Membdara Congress Thid

Explosion at Ashton-Under-Lyne factory tolls 4 dead

Official report cites 4 killed and 120 injured in a catastrophic blast at a munitions factory in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Casualty figures released as inquiries begin into the cause and safety lapses at the plant.

Baa London Ashton-Under-Lyne

Aviator Tom Baendlat Dead After Streetcar Fall

Tom Baendlat a pioneer aviator and head of the Bandist Aeroplane company died at 37 from injuries after falling three feet from a streetcar running board at Sandusky. His body was moved to Ironton Missouri for burial. He helped pioneer hydroplane lights over the river and performed aerial displays years ago.

Tom Baendlat Hera Dixi Thurwiny Sandusky Ironton Horda Howl Bandist Aeroplana Company

River flood damages Wapello land farmlands

The Iowa River flood severely impacts Wapello area damaging lowlands north of Ergan road. High water covers the Highhack road and portions of Grand View road. Expectation of rising water and eight inch rainfall reported, with two foot rise anticipated soon.

Journal'x Harvie Watello Jona Tee Reek Wapullo Iowa River

Cars Return to Second Street Service After Sewer Delay

After weeks of no service on Second street in the Burl Nery district due to sewer construction, cars resume operation at noon. The rerouted schedule restores lines to Park Place Mulberry Avenue and East Hilgate with traffic on Second Street both ways, while routes toward Third Street resume. South End cars will turn around at Laurel Busing as Second Street west of Jones Avenue clears, and Clockedod is noted.

Second Street Burl Nery Park Place Mulberry Avenua East Hilgolaxe Koing Haat WN South End Laurel Jows Avenue

Propose Raise in Lodge Rates at Des Moines Conclave

Des Moines June 16 The American Yeomen national conclave at its mansion discussed raising lodge insurance rates. Delegates considered a uniform increase affecting all policies for members serving in war or who left, plus a special mental welfare day. A juvenile department for ages 1 to 16 was created, with policy details left to the board of directors.

Des Moines Lesides Roy Dudo Committee On

Mission Worker to Speak Here at German Baptist Church

The Rev. G. J. Gela, a missionary arriving from Burma, will speak at German Baptist Church tomorrow at 10 00 am on Burma work. An English address titled Pioneering Among the Wild Hinales will follow tomorrow evening at the same church. A Negro, Charles Gray, was arrested for vagary and resisting arrest but released later on good behavior.

G. J. Gela Lovely Burma Germaiy Charles Gray S. G. Wronner

Local Hospital Operation Notes In Early Morning Post

Mrs. Tames Bryant of 610 Miler atetine underwent an appendicitis operation at Berloyue hospital early this morning, performed by Dr. J. W. Stetera. Packers team trip disrupted by medical issues, with limited local attendance and balanced concerns.

Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Hundred Dollar Reward

A vintage advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming cure for catarrh and a one hundred dollar reward for any con that cannot be cured. It touts long use over thirty five years and asserts blood purification and mucous membrane healing with testimonials and free samples offered by CHENEY & CO.

Hell Tiall Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Ali Droggisw

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