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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
3
Wartime speech argues for centralized authority to wage war efficiently. Critics labeled demagogic, urging swift decisive action. Proponents compare democratic and republican systems to wartime needs, citing Lloyd George as example of dictatorial wartime leadership.
A fragmented passage argues for limiting a group’s influence on campaign planning, citing events in England and France and suggesting that those favoring government tendencies hinder military progress and should be moved aside for public welfare.
A long opinion piece argues the United States should focus on heavy artillery and major plane production to defeat Germany. It urges rolling back Germany to its boundaries, bombing munition plants, and deploying many American artillerymen as pivotal for victory, with Goethals and Goethals-linked ideas cited.
The report notes renewed Allied resistance to German peace terms and Russia’s resolve to continue the war. It highlights the impact of the American commission on morale, President Wilson’s note to Russia, and the growing belief that fidelity to government will determine the fate of the nation and its future.
In Tinblin on June 22 Sinn Fein supporters attacked former soldiers' residences displaying Sinn Fein flags. About 100 marchers clashed with police, who faced stones as windows were broken and youths and women were involved. Authorities reported renewed disorder amid uprisings last year.
An old advertising column promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for catarrh, claiming a $100 reward for cures the product cannot achieve. It cites long use for thirty five years and asserts the medicine cleanses blood on mucous surfaces. The notice urges purchase and testing through merchants.
An appeal to women to join the American Red Cross, volunteering for hospital work in WWI. Emphasizes trained nurses, prepared hospital staffs, and the need for funds and supplies to support care for wounded soldiers. Calls for immediate action at local chapters and campaigns to raise money and materials.
West Liberty Iowa June 21. Artie Moris of Gowdon Indiana arrived for a short visit. Mrs Wo Maxon and Henry Potcherd went to Cedar Rapids by auto and spent the day with friends. A large party including Mrs Lillo McIladdon and three daughters and Mrs. Wm Plumbley attended Cedar Rapids for the day. Mrs Morro Eby and daughter Frances Loulto of Cedar Rapids visiting at the home of her parents. Mrs Plora Txwvin of Defiance Iowa visiting her mother. Forest Fropenan of Cedar Rapids called on West Liberty residents. Mr and Mrs Jenny Wroldi and others went to Cedar Rapids to spend the day at the park. Mr and Mrs Jeanny Hoabner to Tama City to visit their son. Mrs John L Wilkerson of Paorin LA visiting relatives. Mrs W L Walno and others shopped in Muscatine. Large delegation expected from West Liberty to attend the Rebekah convention at Leta Thursday. Charles Mosher returned home from S hospital after three weeks improved health.
Sixty years ago today Sunday was the focal point of reminiscences with echoes of the past narrated in the city. Twenty years ago the Commercial Club prepared for a meeting discussing the North and South railway while ten years ago Batterson returned from Chicago invited by the Municipal Service League to speak on municipal improvements.
Iowa City Aug 21. George Th Gunderson formerly of Iowa City Rolfe and Harlags place faces accusation of desertion from his wife prior to the birth of their baby. The case was brought in to County Attorney Stowensey of Towns City who will send a local man after him. Local arrest warrant issued.
An odd instructional piece extols salt as a condiment and health aid. It claims salt supports digestion, appetite, and hunger while warning excessive intake can hinder absorption and harm health. The text links salt to vitality, taste, and even cultural sayings about salt’s value. It references a dubious authority and ends with exhortations to “Eat the salt of the earth.”
John Palmer Gaytt argues the Rod Crom war council considers a $100 million drive following a vast war funding campaign. He praises the Red Cross fundraising, cites public willingness to sacrifice, and contrasts wartime collections with long term loans while stressing the stakes for civilization and relief amid Europe’s turmoil.
Amid war wreckage the American Red Cross leads a massive mobilization to fund and coordinate relief. Leaders rally volunteers and industry magnates to supply nurses medicines and emergency care for Belgium northern France Serbia Moldova Poland Armenia Romania and Russia invaded regions. The drive depends on individual gifts as the hoarders hold back corporate dividends while mobilizing a humanitarian plan to restore civilization.
List of unclaimed letters includes Mten e Hat John N Berry William Tixby The Bralone Men s Defective Society Ernest Broomer Donk Vimbresa O H R Foss and others. Also notes Miss Magizie Lanier Mrs 11 8 Ktalss Ming Pansy Wolf and P.M Brow Bichofp.
Morris Kimmel, a journeyman tinsmith of Iowa City, surprised a thief in his shop late last night. The burglar fled through a crow-barred back door, leaving loot behind him. Bloodhounds aided police, but tracking the culprit proved unsuccessful.
Iowa City officials and state education leaders, joined by university and city committees, reviewed plans for a 200000 dollar program of campus renovations near the Iowa River. Experts estimate much work could be completed this year with more than one block affected by aging facilities and athletic fields slated for improvements.
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