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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

10

Pine Bluff Children Day Program Observed

Children’s day will be observed at Pine Bluff with a morning program at Pine Isluff M. i. Church featuring songs readings prayers and a long list of participants including Elbert AliGreen Koratio Snickler and many others. Community events follow with a large reception and local notices mention trips and visits by town residents.

Buntay Frandy Warmum Oxetta Gonkrey Elmora Spickler Gardneria Tulla Spiekler Beuy Warman Helen Chavez

Oakville Club Discusses Fourth of July Plans and Levee Safety

Oakville Commercial Club met to coordinate Fourth of July events with other organizations. They discussed reports about the Oakville levee and clarified that no break occurred, noting prior levees eleven and eight on the river. Local business leaders in Wapello plan to form a fundraising baseball game supporting the Red Cross Rochettes with proceeds split, and Red Cross ladies will run a grounds stand.

Journally Oakville Wapello Cakillo Red Cross Ladies of the Red Cross

Patriotic Concert to Be Held in Witton Park

June 22 will feature a band concert in Witton with the National Male quartet performing pieces such as Indians and Our Glorious Nation. The program includes America Forever and Coming Back to Good Old U S A with band and quartet collaborations.

Witton Directtarck Van Banyen Ma Bers National Mule Quartet I. “Dlatenaw Ja Keld J. Backer A. Rintueland

West Liberty Notes and Local Moves in June

West Liberty and nearby towns show a flurry of visits and relocations. Grifield Hill of Iowa Falls visits relatives as barbershop changes hands in West Liberty. Numerous residents travel to Washington Iowa and Cedar Rapids while others plan trips to Annapolis and San Francisco. A Memorial Day observance is set for June 23 with local participation, and a family reunion gathers at the Norton home. The community reflects on new homes, departures, and weddings across a busy week.

West Liberty Washington Iowa J. A. Freshwaters Shipman Oskaloosa Knoxville Myst Well Wellman Town J. W. Well Elsie Well Lome Milas Reed Hawthorn Wedtesday Wheeling W. Via Totter Richard Peters Kove White Sigourney Lowa Frank Weber Wor Jayne Davenport Ned McClunn Chicago Florence Veimwetene Park Kenneth Slyne rDaymnpart Friends Town Hayne Ellen Stebarts J. M. Scott Ambure Wis Fred Watters Gunily M. Beach Tin Juanta Col San Francisco Ben Bench John Boldt United States Navy James Burnham Mnd Mra Paul Rknanes Mra Knauss Ainsworth George Norton Merry Maida Oscar Morris Mario Meyerx Janet Malcoin Belle Plaine Mildred Nolgety White Plains N.Y Janal Luce Dolgety

Old Settlers of Lone Tree to Meet

June 21 report from Ta., preliminaries outline the annual Old Settlers gathering at Monty Walker park River Junction on July Ath. The all day event features a basket dinner at noon and afternoon addresses with Charles M. Dutcher among the principal speakers.

Y Lane Trae Old Settlers Monty Walker River Junction Charles M. Dutcher

Plan Junction Benefit Game at Columbus Junction High

A benefit basketball game for the Red Cross is set for Columbus Junction High School Park on Saturday afternoon, June 2. The Columbus Junction Cubs meet the Wy man Independents with a 16 o'clock tipoff and a 26 cent admission. Everett Johnson of D. N. Johnson’s firm, son of the local attorney, is noted as playing with the White Stussars in a Danbar Chautanqua company this summer. The itinerary spans five southern states: Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, and Lowi.

Columbus Junction Red Cross South Nebraska Colorado Kansans Lowi

Two Ordinances Increase Salaries for City Officials and Firemen

City officials and firemen receive pay raises in separate ordinances adopted after final readings. The city salary schedule lists roles from city recorder to deputy marshal with specified annual amounts, while fire department raises apply over three years for ranks from fire chief to fireman, with monthly increments. The measures take effect immediately amid debate on legal propriety.

Miller Committee Goaie Ass’t

Louisa County To Furnish Men For Vigilance Service

Louisa county will furnish nine men for vigilance service in the next draft quota. They report to the local exemption board June 23 for instructions and will entrain for Camp Modpe Cantonment at 8 oclock the morning of June 24. Names include Glen V Latta Clarence Samuel Pontzins Floyd Smith Francis Raymond Duncan John J. Yocum Michael Allen Lynch Ernest Alfred Wyans William Henry Leutz Walter Leroy Pine and Jtls Leg Broken. George Wiederrecht, a Joerson township farmer, is slowly recovering from a serious hunting accident last Saturday after his team ran away. He jumped from the mower injuring ligaments and breaking both bones of the leg above the ankle, one bone protruding through the flesh. He was taken to Burlington hospital for treatment.

Journa Wapollo Louisa County Camp Modpe Glen V. Latta Clarence’ Samuel ,Pontzins Floyd Smith Francis Raymond Duncan John J. Yocum Michael Allen Lynch Ernest Alfred Wyans Wiliam Henry Leutz Walter’ Leroy Pine Jtls George Wiederrecht Joerson Township Wiederrecht Burlington Hospital

Young Couple Weds in West Liberty Iowa

A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Blakeslee in West Liberty on June 21 as their daughter Sthel Lorena Blakeslee married Zelgnan Nathan Lundy of Cedar Rapdis. The ceremony featured a dower of ferns and bells with Rev Schondelaayer officiating. A four course dinner followed for relatives before the couple departed on No 19 for Cedar Rapida. Out of town guests included Charles W Lundy Cedar Raplis Martha Burhett Downey and others from Town City Chicago Davenport and more.

Heerlen West Liberty Iowa J. M. Blakeslee Sthel Lorena Wis Zelgnan Nathan Lundy Codir Tapida Rev. I Schondelaayer Christian Church R. I. Bloson Lawn City Mandelusolin Bown Triin No. 19 Cadar-Rapida Iver West Liberty Charles W. Lundy Cedar Raplis Martha Burhett Downey

German Foreign Service Org Conference Opens in Hamburg

Dr Richards von Kuethmann arrived in Hamburg with a party of officials to meet with Hamburg Bremen and Lübeck commercial representatives. The Cologne Gazette reports the group will organize the German foreign service at a conference in Amsterdam on June 21.

Amsterdam Richard von Kuethmann Hamburg Cologne Bremen Lubeck

Nichols Man Hurt In Fall In Rock Island Wind Work

Walter Culling of Nichols suffered severe bruises and shock after a ladder broke, sending him 83 feet to the ground during a wind fall for the Rock Island railroad at Wapello. He was removed by freight train and checked for internal injuries. Other brief notes cover a three month old baby with pneumonia and whooping cough, local callers, and residents visiting relatives.

Journal Special Service Nichols Walter Culling Thesday Culling Rock Island Railroad Wapello Babe Br J Glen Ming Betste Melderman Lone Tron Mario Ryan Muscatino Bert Pry W. Schmitt WH. N. Ryan Bert Adams Myre Fred Poole West Biberty Adams Hannah Olds Steleist Albert Newton Claude Melzer West Taberty Charles Moyars Herman Mendritt Muscatine

New Elevator Planned for Lone Tree Iowa

Plans for a new concrete elevator in Lone Tree Iowa call for a 24 by 26 foot structure with 10 000 bushel capacity to be erected as soon as possible by D M Riggs north of his recent sale to the Lone Tree Farmers Union Exchange. The old Baptist church building may be moved to the site for storage and new sheds will be added pending track and material delivery.

Lone Tree Tune D. M. Riggs Lana ‘Tree Farmers Union Exchange Ringe Baptiat Church Rock Talund Railway Company Hwlitel

Vinol Endorsed by Nurse for Strength Recovery

A professional nurse advocates Vinol the beef and cod liver peptones mix from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as effective for post sickness recovery. She cites improved appetite, reduced cough, and gained strength and weight after using Vinol, noting its iron and manganese compounds.

New York City Vinci Walker, R. X 38Th Havercamp

Local notes from Columbus Junction and vicinity

Col umbus Junction residents attend Masonic lodge events in Muscatine and Des Moines. Several individuals enlist or plan travels to Iowa City Burlington Des Moines Des Moines and Casper. Funeral for Mrs. Davis to be held at home and Salem Welsh church with service details.

Columbus Junction J. N.granthouse L.M. Agnew W. H. Graft R. M. Romig Muscatine Masonic Lodge B. If Nelson University Hospital Iowa City Billa J. F. Niccolls Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union Des Moines Edwin Wilson United States Marines Burlington Sill St. Paul North Carolina

Fragmentary romance dialogue from an old item

The readable lines show a romantic exchange with phrases about love and dreams. The imperfect text hints at themes of devotion and jealousy but lacks clear context, names, or events to identify a full story.

Careless Use of Soap Spoils the Hair Care Ad

An advertisement warns against harsh soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends pure grease-free coconut oil as a cleansing alternative, noting a small amount creates rich lather and thoroughly cleanses while leaving the scalp soft and hair easy to manage. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies.

Home Service Meeting Organized at Tipton

Mrs. M A Barr led a two day institute for Home Service workers in Tipton Town with Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. A local committee was formed to carry on the Red Cross Home Service work, and speeches by the town university chemist’s wife and other speakers highlighted the event under the state university Extension department.

M.A. Barr Institute of Home Service Workers Tipton Atiic L. G. Stockwood Town City University Muscuthie Extension The State University Red Cross

Muscatine Housewife Finds Relief With Mayr Remedy

A Muscatine housewife recounts relief from stomach and intestinal pains after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She credits the preparation with easing ailments from inflammation to liver issues and notes a money back guarantee. The ad emphasizes changing gloom to cheer for mothers and children seeking care.

Ienderson Brug Co

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