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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement from Havercamps Drug Alore Muscatine promotes Tanlac as a remedy for nervous breakdown lack of appetite weight loss and insomnia. The copy touts dramatic personal testimonials and urges readers to buy Tanlac at local druggists, noting availability in nearby towns.
Local Muscatine church chapter led by J. L. Grealer and W. Jayne organized a campaign to raise Sweetland’s share of a $100,600,000 national war fund. Two committees were formed to oversee work township wide, naming members such as J. H. Ven Camp Henry Leonardt Inco Gottort George Sanor John Tfolts and others. The goal is to complete the township apportionment within several days as the meeting adjourned.
City council met to discuss a petition by coal dealers opposing a published plan to establish weighing at certain yards. Dealers argued the plan would favor some yards over others and bar dealers from regular business locations. The petition was accepted and filed without comment.
A speech urged listeners to stand firm and back the Red Cross campaign providing comfort and care for soldiers. The message called on supporters to ensure the drive succeeds and to prepare soldiers heading to the front with needed aid.
Police records reveal fifty nine arrests in the month ending June 14 with thirty two for drunkenness and other charges including vagrancy failing to use lights bootlegging assault and battery disturbing the peace unlawful assembly lewdness and obtaining money under false pretenses. Police also sheltered forty eight wanderers during the period per Marahil S Bremner’s council report.
Washington, D. C., Congressman Millon of South Dakota urged extending free postal service to guardsmen serving abroad. He argued the national guardsmen prepare for national service and deserve government funding to send letters and materials as part of early training.
An advertisement praises Shredded Wheat Biscuit as the best sustaining food for front line workers. It claims high digestible nutrition at low cost, recommends two or three biscuits with milk for a strong breakfast, and notes production at Niagara Falls New York.
Ma Molny Commandery Knights Templar plan their Cedar Rapids conclave on July 10 14 42 13 with events at Conslatory naulding and evening parades. The Spirit Lake hotel and park were destroyed by fire, and rebuilding decisions will be made at the Cedar Rapids meeting. Local Knights and families are expected to attend with elaborate programs and entertainment.
Notice of incorporation for Muscatine Bridge Company to operate in Muscatine Iowa. Authorized capital of 100000 dollars with five directors. Start date May 19 1017, term twenty years, board elected annually each April. Exempts outstanding capital stock and private property from corporate debt.
City council faces six property owner objections to North Mulberry avenue paving. Critics argue the assessment is excessive and the contract illegal, with claims of faulty engineer figures and temporary rather than permanent paving. Attorneys contend assessments exceed property values and outside-city properties were taxed.
Des Moines on June 22 announces the city will receive a new National Guard unit. Company C, First Town Engineers, will field four officers and 14 enlisted men. Captain will be Leon Goodman, with Daniel McGoriake and George A. Smith among the lieutenants. Recruiting to start in the Shops building.
Wapello and Oakville congregations plan a joint day trip on Friday June 29 to Burlington via a special train. About 110 from Wapello and 69 from Oakville expected. Chaperones Rev. W. R Coventry and Rev. H. L. Pillmfer. Train departs Wapello at 7:45 a.m. arrives Burlington 9:30 a.m. Return leaves Burlington 6 p.m. arrives Wapello 7:40 p.m. There will be cream, cake and candy for sale at Congregational church lawn Friday evening to benefit the Red Cross.
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