Idaho Scenery Praised by Naval Recruit in Letter
Christian Anderson, former Journal reporter, now enlisting in the naval service, writes from somewhere in Idaho during a Muscatine contingent's trip to Bermington Washington. He describes Idaho Rockies and snow on mountains five thousand feet high, notes hot plains, cool air, and high local patriotism en route through small towns. The four Muscatine recruits named Harry Shaw Lloyd Shields Chester Weber travel with him as they head toward the Pacific coast.
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War savings drive urged to back home troops
Muscatine County authorities press immediate action to meet a war savings stamp quota of 608000, with only 125000 sold so far. A county-wide canvass June 24 to 28 aims to raise the rest, stressing that subscriptions must meet or exceed the limit of 1000 per person and that bonds are as vital as Liberty loans to support soldiers.
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Muscating County
Webbles Attends State Bankers Convention in Dubuque
Fil Webbles cashier of Muscating State bank travels to Dubuque for the State Bankers convention where war finances dominate discussion. Speakers include Secretary of Agriculture Houston Judson Walliver Nat Kendall and Harrison B. Riley with A. Hinsh, bank association president. Webbies is the sole local representative.
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Washington
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Iowa
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War Stamps Committee
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American Bankers’ Association
Webbies
Inaccurate Ancient World Doomed by Lacking Modern Pleasures
Fragmentary note comments that ancient people believed the world was enjoyable due to absence of modern amusements. Mentions lack of cibarets, bridge, cigarettes, show girls, moving pictures and Kaiser THU as a counterfactual.
War Savings Stamps Offer Superior 4 Percent Returns
A survey notes buyers in large amounts will pay them to do so. War Savings stamps provide convenient investments offered by the government. They offer compounding interest and average returns about 4.27 percent higher than other bonds. They are the only government security that cannot fall below par, with the government guaranteeing the return of invested money at any time, underscoring their liquidity and safety.
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Berty
Abolitionist House Burns in West Torrington
A fire destroyed the birth home of abolitionist John Brown in West Torrington, owned by the John Brown Association. The burning landmark in Litchfield county lacked a known cause, while donors eye a goal beyond initial canvass efforts as reports from three teams hint at progress.
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Litchfield County
Police Capture Case of Booze in Burlington Car
Police seized a car near Muscatine Burlington and Southern lines at 5 30 PM yesterday containing thirty pints of liquor. Officer Miller detained passengers and began investigating to identify the owner as an empty car was found. A watch was set from water tank to depot while authorities inspect how the booze was brought aboard the coach.
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State Eagles to Meet in Burlington Next Year
Dubuque Iowa June 19 The state Area of Eagles will meet next year in Burlington This was decided at the business session that closed the convention Tuesday Officers were chosen President Joseph Michel Dubuque Vice president A R Florence Maquoketa Secretary Frank C Norton Burlington Treasurer John J Boldt Clinton Chaplain Rev David Ferguson Orestan Gouluetor George Patrick Muscatine
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