Red Cross Expands in Muscatine County Areas
Plans for expanding the Muscatine Chapter of the American Red Cross proceed with two new branches planned. A public mass meeting will be held at Wilton High School at 8 p.m. Monday with Muscatine organizers outlining the chapter’s purpose. A second meeting is set for Nicola Opera House at 2 p.m. today to complete the branch formation.
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Muscatine
American Red Cross
United States
Mra
Mra Thompson
Wilton Public
Musentino
American Red Crows
Wil
Muventine
Nichol
Nichola Opera House
Muxentine
Focal Chapter
American schooner Annan R. Tetartteer sunk by submarine off Gibraltar
The American schooner Annan R. Tetartteer was fired upon and sunk by a submarine off Gibraltar yesterday. Elizabeth, ON reported the incident with scant further details.
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Elizabeth
Dung
Annan R. Tetartteer
Fred Om
Gibraltar
Yostorday
Labor and Country Unity Backed by Iowa Labor Federation
Iowa Labor Federation delegates urged national support for food production and wartime measures. The convention endorsed postponing shutdowns to allow laborers to assist harvests, and named four delegates to state committees while praising President Wilson and Secretary of Labor Wilson. The report notes attendees from Muscatine and Dubuque and lists officers and convention sites.
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Jews Federation of Libor
Wilson
United States
Lo Mturde Ann
Dobugie
Thoas
Muscatine
Jed O'Brien
Ailton Mrack
Trades and Labor Assembly
Wiliam J. Hathaway
Streat Carzens
G. Z. Dale
Carpet- Stera
Mit
State Federation
Libor Wilson
Inbor
Ita
Delta
Washington
Iowa
Lowa
Lubher
William &. Wilson
Towox
Mighelstetter
Chin
Marcutine
Atate Federation
J. J. O'Brien Wit
Milton Frack
Yonorts
William Haginway
C. W. Dile
Building and Trades
Maron Chy Wid
Provdent
K. A. Canfield
Bathers' Union
Cedar Rapids
Charles B. Cunn
Carpentera’ Union
Dubuane
Kart C. Wislay
Tyepograuphical Union
Sioux City
P.T. Dunn
Mumbers' Union
Cedar Rapid
L. N. Gannworth
Typographical Union
Davenport
The Man Worth While Is the Man Worth Money
The piece extols saving money as a moral duty. It argues mental effort and discipline create wealth, urging regular deposits to a safe bank and begin saving now to age ten years differently. It emphasizes self-regard of savers and criticizes those who waste earnings.
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Iergenine
Manhiood
Imoney
Wapello Plans to Celebrate Independence Day Picnic
Wapello planners announce a large picnic near Myerholy Lake two miles south of the city to mark Independence Day. A patriotic program, a ball game and athletic events are planned with a basket dinner at noon. A committee will arrange speakers and other details for the observance.
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Wapello
Juna
Myerholy
Spekora
Tha Celabrie
River rises five inches in twenty-four hours
Heavy rainfall in recent weeks lifted the Mississippi to 11.6 feet, a gain of five inches in a day. No serious consequences are anticipated as the river remains well below flood stage. A separate item notes police raids on anarchist headquarters in New York, arresting thirty men and seizing anti conscription pamphlets.
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Mississippi
York
Former Local Resident Dies in Iowa City Visitor Onsets
Word has arrived of the death of W. E. Battey of St. Joseph Missouri formerly of this city who passed away at his brother J Battey’s home in Iowa City while visiting. He was 67, served as pipe organist at First Presbyterian church for twenty three years and was well known here. Surviving brothers include TH Batley of Iowa City WW Battey of Kansas City and Mra C IX Winnomore of Oskaloosa plus two half sisters and a half brother in this city. Funeral services were held in Iowa City and will proceed to St Joseph for interment Sunday morning.
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W. EB. Battey
St. Joseph
Thin City
J. Battey
Towa City
Mr. Battey
Muncating
Pirst Presbyterian Church
TH. Batley
Lawn City
A. Battey
Kansas City
C. IX. Winnomore
Oskaloosa
Walt Brother
Mra J
Aow
Mra
Prank Maclin
Harry iBattey
Town City
St. Joseph Sunady
Constipation Relief Ad Promotes Water and Exercise
An advertisement urges a clear head and Roo digestion by avoiding poisons from a clogged body. It recommends proper food, water, and outdoor exercise to keep bowels moving and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets for a gentle bowel movement.
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Chainberlain
Japanese Destroyer Sakuki Damaged in Mediterranean Attack
Taklo June 14 Japanese destroyer Sakuki was torpedoed and damaged during a June 11 submarine attack in the Mediterranean. The damaged vessel was towed to port. many crew members were killed or wounded, according to an official Japanese naval announcement.
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Taklo
JaApAnend
Mediterranean
Deastroyer
Sakuki
Wlls
Petition Seeks Dismissal in $626 City Damages Suit
City Attorney Thompson asks court to dismiss a $626 damage suit filed by H O Schroeder against the city. Schroeder claims city negligence caused a Park Avenue accident that damaged his car driven by Charles Griffin. Griffin allegedly exceeded the speed limit. city denies negligence.
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H. O. Schroeder
Disarter Court
Kk. A. Thompson
Schroeder
Griffin
Park Avenue
Plaine Aim
Lima
J. G. Kammerer
Weeklong Movie Marathon at Muse 1 Theatre
A single theatre hosts the Wk Movie Week at the THQ Muse 1 program promising the greatest film lineup yet under one roof. The home of Better Pictures, the event highlights top screen artists and a curated slate for cinephiles.
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RED Cross
Labor OF
Patimotio Russion
Iowa Federation OF LA
Bor
Ifown Federation
Bend
HH. J. Skeffingtott
Massachusetts
Boston
J. L. Spangler
Pennsylvania
Stanis
William B. Wilton
Gertrude Seblto
Grandview Avenue
Hicago
Aha
Mia. A
Frambers
Harold Sehlißt
Red
Muscatine Storage Battery Works
East Third St
J. H. Lange
Prop
Chevrolet
Museutiio, Fn
Hershey State Bank
Hal
Wenle
Myorholy Lake
City
Prana T
Logal
Aldo Noo
Helen Gibson
Moat
Francis X. Bushman
Tamorray
Liberty
France
Vern Marshall
M. E. Church
Marshall
Battle of
Verdun
Heath
Auspices
Muscatine Red Cross and
U. B. Church
Paramount Pictures
Journey
Ladky
Madame Petrova
Paramount
Alico
Bobby Bumps
Care Toon
Coma
Francis Nelson
Marguerite Clark
Valentine Girl
Misa Ihis Rand
Adminston Iir
Mary Pickford
Romance of the
Redwoods
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