Holiday Plan Favored by Merchants Across Cities
Committees report strong support for a Wednesday half holiday during July August and September with banks and most merchants agreeing to close at noon. One hesitation from a single shop led to a pledge to align with competitors. The Davenport and Moline banks already plan July through September closings.
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Muscatino
Carl Schmidt
Des Moines
Schmidt
Albert J. Stowe
Paureau
Davenport’ Commercial Club
Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Keokuk
Burlington
Y Wages Drive for Funds Here at Muscatine
The Y M C A canvass on in Muscatine features eleven directors and leading members participating. Eleven solicitation teams conduct the drive to cover the association’s expected expenses for the fiscal year. The war has not reduced local activity, though dormitories are filled with returning men and many members have left for service.
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Y. MC. A
Muscatine
Two Local Businessmen Enlist in Army Service
Two Muscatine businessmen William J. Lechner and Leo A. Berg have volunteered for army service. Both ran a battery station on Walnut Street and recently sold the business to George Pilchforth and Ralph Schmaltz. They will report to Fort Sam Houston for further training.
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Leo Berg
Muscatine
Wieliam Lechner
George S. Pilchforth
Ralph’ Schmaltz
Army
Lechner
Berg
Mechanical Repair Service
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Fort Sam Houston
San Anton
Sto, Texas
Registrants anxious as draft plans loom
Regions discuss the June draft anxiously with questions about order in which men will be called. Muscatine county shows fewer registrants this time, sparking speculation that the government may adopt a simpler selection method. After questionnaires, physical examinations and class one assignment are arranged, delays in establishing the machinery are not expected. The piece also includes local notices of thanks for illness support and a small ad for a cafeteria.
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Muscatine County
War Savings Stamps Drive Expands With Merchant Support
Merchants report stamp sales rising to 600 dollars monthly per store as the drive targets 100 million dollars in national sales. Seventy merchants have signed up with new captains assigned across districts to promote war savings stamps, seen as a key war fund source and now aimed at broader adult participation.
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Wth Ee
West
Ain Ig
Hiyo
Lst
Second Street
Eea Aosey
West 200
Weat
G. A. Chandoin
Weath
A. G. Hestonlehner
Nourth
Miriam McQuasten
East 100
Northside
K. F
Anonas
Southsde
Paul Fischer
George
Henley
Front Street
War Savings Stamps Drive Encourages Regular Investments
Loyal supporters with means purchase stamps on a large scale each morning. Reports to Director Weat list buyers and stamp amounts, keeping the War Savings Stamps committee in close touch with investors. Buy stamps regularly is the adopted slogan inviting continued participation.
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Weat
Kean
Des Moines Moose Convention Opens In Des Moines
The Iowa Chapters of the Loyal Order of the Moose lodge begin a three day session in Des Moines with 500 to 600 attendees at the opening. Delegates include Harry Fisher and A Pritchard with alternates L H Ruthenberg and W J Rhone. A parade and banquet are planned, followed by an automobile tour of Des Moines and Camp Dodge.
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Iowa
Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge
Des Moines
Magentine Moose
Harry Fisher
A. Pritchard
W. H. Graff
L. H. Ruthenberg
W. J. Rhone
Des Moines Knights of Arlatetla
Davenport
Chamber of Commerce
Doge
Shrine meeting to discuss initiation and delegates
There will be a stated meeting of Wwe Rose Croix Shrine Thursday evening at 7 45 Initiation and report of delegates to the Supreme Shrine J B Neay of this city when attending the National convention of the Court of Honor in Chicago is expected to return Friday night or Saturday morning
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Notley
Wwe Rose Croix
Supreme Shrine
J. B. Neay
The
Court of Honor
Chicago
New Filling Station Opens at Second Street Intersection
The Standard reports a new filling station at Second Street and Smalley Avenue, ready for motorists and tourists along the Great White Way and Scenic Route. The ornamental stucco building includes an office shelter for cars, offers Red Crown gasoline and Polarine oil, free air, and will be run by H. B. Wollett and A. J. H. Keesler.
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Standard, Oity Company’s
Ning Station
Second Street
Smalley Avenue
Great White Way
H. B. Wollett
A. JH. Keesler
Sanol advertised as cure for backache and bladder troubles
An old drugstore advertisement claims Sanol provides relief within 24 hours for backache and bladder troubles. It markets the remedy as guaranteed and offers bottles at 60 cents and 190 dollars, typical of period medical ads.
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Sanol
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Flav
Leysen’s Cash and Carry’ Shoe Store
Reeholtnh Lodge
Wule
Homer Grady
Lester
Stewart
Thos
Raeynor
Hotel Magentina Cafeteria
Hoovercamp
Storm Brandt
West Second Street
United States
Muscatine State Bank
Teakettle Brigade
Muscatine Lighting Co
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