U S Troops To Italy Not Yet Sent Officials Say
Washington June 17 secretary baker stated no American combat troops are in Italy now aside from observing missions and no announcement will be made about sending forces or their composition until they have safely landed. Italian and Allied prisoners captured rise to 12000 as Austro Hungarian forces press on the northern front near Capo Bloc and San Dona di Mayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Italy
Baker Balds
America
Vienna
London
Northern Italy
Ays
Capo Blo
Plave Ling
San Dona di Mayo
Mont Adds
Y M C A Drives Summer Membership Push
The local Y M C A opened a June campaign to recruit school boys for summer membership with rates of one dollar for ages ten to fourteen and one dollar and fifty cents for ages fifteen to seventeen. The drive closed with fifty five new members. The Junior class fished a trip from town to a site below Garden City then biked home, swimming and dining, completing a full day outing. The board plans a fund drive this year with twelve teams and an all‑day push, confident town support will meet goals despite past poor backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Motorcyclist Struck by Truck on East Second Street
John Miller, riding a motorcycle at Third and Oranke, was seriously wounded around 2:20 PM when a truck hit him on East Second Street near Hattie Manufacturing. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital for treatment by Dr. W W Daut, with injuries including probable internal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Third
Oranke Streets
Miller
East Second Street
Hattie Manufacturing Company
Bellevue Hospital
W. W. Daut
Kefflo Granted Counting Patent
Albert I. Kefflo of this city has been granted a patent for a machine counting buttons. He is a mechanical engineer at the Automatic Button company and lives at 112 West Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Albert I. Keffo
Keffle
Automatic Buton Company
West Sixth Street
Society notes from First Methodist church events
The Y W F P society plans a Tuesday gathering at Mrs E C Houston 207 Culver street with devotions led by Miss Emma Howa and Miss Harriet Rice and a mite box opening The Miriam Rebekah Aldulty meets tomorrow afternoon at the O O Fy ball A large turnout is expected as it is the last summer meeting Hostesses are Mrs Dessie Saunders and Mrs Geo Maylone The High Prairie Red Cross meets Thursday June 20 at Mrs S H Chapman s home Alaska study is on the program for the W H M society Sunday afternoon in church parlors with officer elections Mrs Heldol will lead the Acsson devotionals by Mrs Howard Ladies Aid of United Brotherhood church meets in Civistond Wednesday with Division A at Mrs Olkie Wilkerson 402 East Front Street Division B with Mrs John Loni East Stxtty Street and Division D with Abs Andy Long and Mrs Blehth abrcot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. FP. At
Society of the First Methodist Church
E. C. Houston
Culver ‘Street
Emma Howa
Iarriet Rice
Miriam Rebekah Ald
Dessie Saunders
Geo. Maylone
Alaska
W. EH. M. Society of the First Methodist
Heldol
Acsson
Howard
Ladies Aid of the
United Broth- Iron Church
Civistond
Mya
Olkie Wilkerson
East Front Etront
Illusion
John Loni
East Stxtty Street
Abs
Andy Long
Mast
Migsalon
First Congregational Church
Milford Congregational Church
J. W.maurats
TF. O'Keefe
Y. P.U
Helen Jahnke
East Wearth Street
Wedding at St Mathias Church in Lucas Grove area
An early morning wedding at St Mathias church united Miss Margaret Agnes Tracy and John FF Ryan with the Rev F J Leonard officiating. The bride wore a white net dress with satin trim and a large white picture hat. A Lohengrin bridal march accompanied the ceremony as guests gathered. A four course dinner followed at the bride’s home for thirty guests in pink and white decor. Out-of-town guests included Misses Mayme and Margaret Dumphy and Mrs Murphy among others. The couple will reside at 504 West Eighth Street after a brief wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitiret
Sporgetta Erope
Peng
Miscaria Rolland
Incheon
Miases Mayme
Margaret Dumphy
Creston
John Murphy
Des Moines
Iowa
Evarett Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Willam Haney
Davennart
Ryan
West
Eighth Street
Althaus wedding at St. John's M B church
The high school graduate from Glen don Althaus and Miss McGaughey married at St John s M B church parsonage Saturday afternoon. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard Althais Davenport and Mrs Ida McGaughey Muscatine. The couple will live at 1280 Rock Island Davenport where he works as a machinist at the arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendon
Infant Plague Returns In City Strikes Seven Year Old
Infantile paralysia reappears in the city as the seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Veers suffers from the malady. Dr B G Williams reports the case among the most severe cases yet detected locally and has telegraphed to Rochester Minn for the serum developed at Mayo Clinic. The Davenport outbreak under Dr Rogenow’s direction is cited as a success in curbing the epidemic there. Ladies Bathing Salts advertised at Bogard’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hether
Robert Veers
Suffort
B. G. William
Fins
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Davenport
Rogenow
Articles Filed by Defense Body Form New Organization
Articles of incorporation filed by the Home Defense association list officers and directors for the first year including Thomas L. Barnes Charles T. Kindl Monty W. Motzker Dr J W Englund Charles P Hunley Dr Frederek K uittie Senator Praderick Willan Isversmeyer Fitch W. Swan Major Charles T. Kindt Major Andrew Mann McCormick Major Owen K. Mauth Samuel J. Kellogg Charles White Dr Pritz W Englund Charles P Hantey Thomas L. Barnes Claude W. Strodp Henry M. Melager Ralph A. Thompson J L McColm Irving By Richman L W M Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Defense Association
Thomas L. Barnes
Charles T. Kindl
Monty W. Motzker
J. W. Englund
Charles
P. Hunley
Counsal
Frederek Kuittie
Praderick Willan Isversmeyer
Fitch W. Swan
Starting Work On The Levee In Muscatine
Work on the Muscatins levee will begin in about ten days, with ten men at McKee Bliven's button factory and a second crew south of the city limits. The joint Board discussed drainage. Red Cross and Park Avenue Ladies plan a benefit work session Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Parmeles and daughters returned home from Fruitland to visit Mrs Forsyth of Vinton, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatins
B. J. Carey
Clinton
McKee &Bliven
Hf. G. ‘Thompson
Joint Board
Red Cross
Park Avenue Ladies
League
Ti. . Parmeles
Frances
Esther
Fruitland Township
Forsyth
Vinton
Iowa
Cherries for sale and livestock listed in want ads
Classified notice lists BELGIAN cherries for sale with phone contact 449 It and 420 Evans St for FOR SALE items. Also advertised: Cow and heifer calf for sale with phone numbers 2462 or 211 Bleeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Ste
Bleeker
Honor Fairport Men In Service In Patriot Day Program
Eight young Fairport residents in military service were honored at Faith Lutheran church. More than 250 attendees heard patriotic addresses by Rev. L E Ket tlecamp and Rev. George N. Mendenhall as the church flag was presented. The program named eight service members including Arthur Bauder at Kelly Field San Antonio Omar Hobart in Drury Nebraska Clarence Mockmare Fort Bliss William Carter Fort Arthur George Bishop Camp Dodge and Steve Cling. A collection was taken for the Rad Crousa fund and the program featured readings recitations and music by the Liberty Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport
George N. Mendenhall
Grace Lutheran Church
McCool
Nebraska
Frank Weastel
Austin Sea
Arthur Bauder
Kelly Tied
San Antonio
Texas
Omar
Hobart
Drury
Peon
Clarence Mockmare
Cavalry
Fort Bluesell
Wyo
William Carter
Camp Arthur
Waco
George Bishop
Camp Dodge
Aml
Prad
Durfee
Steve Cling
Probate Notice of Will for Joseph P Freemain
Muscatine County Iowa notice states that a purported last will and testament of Joseph P Freemain has been opened for probate. A hearing is scheduled for June 4, 1918, at the District Court where interested parties may appear and contest the will. Clerk Magentina dated June 15, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
A. D
Berk
District Court
Suld County
Joseph P. Freemain
Tate
Magentina
G. Tipton, Clark
Wie Diekrict Court
Rogers Speaker At Noon Meeting At Muscatine
The midweek luncheon at Hotel Muscatine will host Rev Rogers of First Baptist as speaker with the topic Germany versus Civilization. The following week Rev Kottlekamp will speak, promising a patriotic sub dock to interest attendees. a British stamp a day will keep the Kaiser away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Muscatine
Wed
Governor Harding Slams Slacker Tax in Kalona Dedication
Governor Harding denounces those who do not help with food and war effort during the Liberty Loan dedication in Kalona. He calls for full support, cites food hoarders as thieves, and urges continued enlistment and sacrifice as the community celebrates a wartime banner and flags. Local leaders and military figures attend, with musical programs and patriotic drills accompanying the ceremony.
Vinol touted as strength builder in testimonial ad
A testimonial praises Vinol as a strong health aid for a weak exhausted woman. The ad credits beef and cod liver peptones iron and glycerophosphates with building appetite digestion and blood purity, urging readers to try Vinol sold by Havercamp’s Drug Store and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Jay Parker
Aged Fairport Resident David Dusenberry Dies
David Dusenberry, aged 67, Fairport resident for most of his life, died Sunday at home from general debility and complications. He was born July 8 1860 and married Lavina Everett on July 15 1872, leaving five children and twenty three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Fairport Church, conducted by Rev. George N. Mendenhall, with burial in Fairport cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
David Dusenberry
Fairport
Mr. Dusenberry
Lfe
Thenorg
Lavina Everett
Lengren
August Dusenberry
Cora Trevethen
Lilly Howard
Minnie Sadam
Andalusia
Hiinels
Ars. Jane Edwards
Rock Island
Wveline Everett
Atallaga
Noah Dusenberry
Paul Dugenberry
Wiinolr City
George XN. Mendenhall
Sweetland War Stamp Drive To Be Outlined
Plans for a war saving stamp drive in Sweetland township and nearby areas will be explained at a community meeting at the Sweetland Episcopal church Tuesday evening. A guest speaker from Muscatine will present the address and outline the campaign work under the Liberty Loan Campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland Township
Sweetland
Episcopal Church
Muscatine
Liberty Loan Campaign
Good-bye, Feet Comfort Guaranteed Foot Ad
An old advertisement promises relief for burning, swollen, and tender feet using a product called “Tix” or “Tiz” to cleanse and reduce painful exudations. It claims comfort after use and offers a one year foot comfort guarantee or money back, available at department stores.
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U.S
Kefflo
C. E. Hamilton
East 6Th Street
Arthur
320Th Field Artillery
Molly
Henry Molis
East Sid Street
Rendall
Kicoga
Court of Honor
Bogard’s
8. H. Chapman
Alice Teresa Frederick
Kewanee
Charles Frederick Pulliam
J. D. Fulhiam
East Front Street
Riley
James Henry Clark
Muscatind
Fulham Jon
Fathar
Moray Hospital
Fulham
Arsenal
A. F. Olliger
Washington Street
Hultis
Jes Vada McAcaughey
Ernest Pace
Pace
M. A. Nyel
Kearney
Neb
Hwrth
EB. W. Pace
Sarah Bird
Nes Molnea
Jalla Einhausen
West Third Street
Adele Mark
Rith McKee
Asthor Smalley
Anita Haefner
Martha Althaus
Mabel Lowe
Dox Moltes
G. W. Barbar
Colonel Tate
Man* Nie
What Presbyterian Church
Amity Sacha Carnes
Queen Hathorchela
What Methodist Church
East Eighth Street
Viola Hahn
Kensington of the
United Brethren Church
Teasle Straller
Grant Ratlacts
Mulford Congregational Church
Weed Park
Bogard’s. AY
Bogard's
Rogers
Nomes
Fall
Ournal
Kalona
W. J. Harding
Julberty Loan
Governia Harding
Inatus
Belgica
Kalagi
Triuns
Rtc
John A. Yoder
Third Liberty Loan Committee
Salona
United States
Bnglish Wiyar
Troaanary Department
Pari
Ann
Harding
Z. Muir Alin
D. J. Palmer
C. J. Wilson
Marsh
W. Bailey
Charles A. Dewey
A. R. Miller
Washington
Richmond
Wellman Gun Club
Evangelion Protestant
Thix
St. Mary's
The
Protective Society
Shallenberger
Chicago
Cha
Minny
Jows City
Grand Hotel
Behres
Belrer
Aira
August Fuljer
Walnut St
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