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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

9

Appeal For Red Cross Conveyed Tragic Tidings To Local Woman

A local woman, Mrs Otto Luetsch, at 60 Jackson Street, received unsettling news via a Red Cross campaign ad reproduced in a Manitoban paper. The notice listed deaths and wounds of friends, with Luetsch born in Canada and formerly a resident of Victoria and Vancouver, noting three former classmates killed and four seriously wounded. Many acquaintances were affected.

Red Cross Otto Luectio Jackson Street Jarre Luerd Tke Canada Victoria B. C Vancouvec Nnmo Hatad

Start Work Today on Iowa Cantonment

Dan Moines notes that actual work on the thirteenth division cantonment can begin today, with more than 4,000 workers to be employed before the camp readies for 80,000 or more men drafted from the Dakotas, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa.

Iowa Dan Moines Comry Pakotas Milt Monoth Nebraska Own

Three Divorces Granted Today in District Court

Judge F. D. Lotte presided as three divorce actions were granted in Jacrees district court. Default was entered against defendants in each case, with Thompson and Thompson listed as attorneys for the plaintiff. Other filings include cases of Stolnmtor v Stremlar and Cunningham v Cunningham, with Michael Tyran and James Byrne named as executors related to Margarat dyrno.

Jacrees F. D. Lotte Thompson Red Nino Strenmlar Croco Kiexowettor Henry F. Kiexowettor George Cunningham Ethel Cunningham Holm Michael Tyran James Byrne Ax Iben Telminos oHtite Margarat Dyrno Aeroport Michal Byrne

Farmer's Union to Hold Big Picnic in Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Iowa plans a large farm ers union picnic on July 1 at the fair grounds. National Organizer C F Dornbluser from Clayton Texas will speak along with other leaders. A hand concert and plentiful dinner are listed as features as attendance may reach two thousand from Southeastern towns. Monty county to host June 18 picnic with Dornblaser and others.

Columbus Junction Iowa C. F. Dornbluser Claburn Tex Monty County Dornblaser W. V. Kopp J. Re Uammond D. A. Fenn Henry County Apeni

Boy Fractures Arm After Fall on Wisconsin Street

Edward Shoemaker, a young boy, fell while playing on Wisconsin Street and fractured his left arm between the wrist and elbow. Dr. W. S. Norton examined the injury today, and the boy was taken home after care.

Edward Shoemaker Wisconsin Street W. S Norton

Golf program outlined for Swan Trophy matches at Geneva Club

Announced program for July 4 features the F W Swan Silver Trophy handicap match with Chief Inintarert as the annual handicap contender. Mr Swan AAR has provided a loving cup as the prize to be held after three wins, cup on display at Mr Swan's window. Additional matches planned for the afternoon with rounds for handicap results and cards due by July 3. Players urged to attend, with forthcoming women’s events possibly July.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Anntal F. W. Swan Swan Aar Postoastan Swan

Alatrict lodge meeting in Columbus Junction details

A predominantly attended Alatrict convention of the Lowl County Rebekah lodge met in Columbus Junction with Mrs EL B Tucker presiding. Numerous locals and visitors were listed, including Mrs R M McDaniel and Mrs Chas Rumor of Cedar Rapids. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J H Johnston on June 18.

Columbus Junction Lotte Lowl County Rebekah Lodge Mra EL B. Tucker Menttor Silver Laat Lodge Oakville Thoxn Imay Lowla Mary Taylor A B Bronnman Albert McCullough Ge W McKay Davia Ls G Drowning Anguat Jadko Clargneo Korn Sarah Barringer Retonta Irlands Mary Betchip Boon Postmiskrowa Cotter George Stapp Jack Ponson Cedar Rapide Misa Dessa Schadilion Apent Town City Women's Bollet Corps Davenport G. A. Te Minoes John McFarland Anwyl Frank Duncma D. K. Bennett Frank Baker Jas, McKoe Mew J. H. Johnston

Boy Donates Nickels for Red Cross Fireworks Cutback

Donald Brimwell a 10 year old from Bush stress contributes his small coins to Red Cross instead of fireworks. He earned fifteen cents for selling buttons but chose to spend it on relief efforts, turning in a Ted Crown pledge card as staff cheered at the luncheon.

Donald Brimwell Donald Boy Big The Red Cross Blk Van

Shortage in Melons Across Island Markets This Summer

Weather woes hit watermelon crops with excessive rain and low sun. Growers like Lik morn warn of a melon shortage as seeds failed to sprout and crops in Propida Georgia suffer. Dealers report markets already short with Georgia and island-grown melons most affected.

Murcar Uno Télond Lik Morn.ng Propida Georgia Nlao Denlerk Prevent

Farm Hand Wipes Out Entire Family Mystery

A farm hand named Prank Drizga killed four family members at the Buck farm in Stockholm, SK Linwrenco county. The victims include Henry Gadue, 45, Ladue, 48, Mrs Josephine Torera, 4, and Theron Jen kink of Brashordalla who had been called to help. The tragedy occurred last night with a rifle attack after an outbreak of presumed mental illness.

Watertowny N. Yn Drizga Buck Farm Stockholm Linwrenco Wilgay Henry Gadue la Brother Games Ladue Josephine Torera Slater Ladue Brothers Theron Jenkink Brashordalla Honde Driges

Real Estate Transfers Listed by Tes Lonn 2 Investment Co

Transcriptions detail numerous transfers of Muscatine area properties. Purchases include Lot 9 in Block 1 A Smalley's Second Addition and Parcels within Park Pinea, Muscatine improvements, and various Lots and Bucks in multiple subdivisions. Names include B Peters widow, Nanno Butler, Henry Parry, John A Robbing, Chester C Parry, and many others, with precise lot, block, and subdivision references across Muscatine and Wilton areas.

Tes Lonn 2 Investment Co Katato Delors Iowa Avenue Amma B. Peters Nan Butler Tote Park Pinea Mua- Cmung Poser Rede Era Eeetanes Chas Fenry H. Parry Chester C. Parry Grace Parry John A Robbing Goo Flach Lot 21 of Swhdivison of Sw,% Section 26-77-2W Wes W. W. Stewart Jtesalo A Rahnor Elk. A. Mulliams Millsentine Menry FP Langa Fred S. Dewey Godson Chester A. Froork Ches Sting iUmor- Nowell Avento Muse Adam Bia Elizabeth Platt Mnacatina

Patriotic Services In Churches On July 4

The Chiago Church Federation announced joint patriotic services in all city churches on July 4 in cooperation with the Illinois State Council of Defense. The federation includes ten denominations with about 7,200 churches in Chicago. Churches will be asked to join in special services emphasizing prayer, devotion, and love of country.

Greeks Expelled From Native Land in Paria Dispatch

A June dispatch from Athens reports that 310 prominent Greeks, including ex-Premier Gournaris son M Dragonmix and minister Porograd, were ordered expelled from Greece for pro-German leanings. The move aims to remove leadership from Aten or other homes and is described as unavoidable.

Paria Havas Athens Aaya Promisr Gournaris Greece M. Dragonmix Promier Dragonids Ones Porograd Spacelwerd United States Greaka Aten Excape

Blurring Grazed Notes From Latta Social Scene

Emo Grose and Mrs. Watts host Miss Georgia Bancks and others visiting from Durant while local residents attend gatherings at Wood Lawn and nearby homes. The piece highlights weather aiding corn cultivation, a theatre display of gowns tied to Unconquered at Paramount, and cast members including Fans of Miss Ward with Jack Dean and Hobart Bosworth.

Emo Grose Tune 22 Latta J. C. Watts James Twig Ford Auto Nota Lint Mearl Tring Georgia Bancks Durant J. R. Baneka Carl Wood Lawn O A. Botdack Sunbury Wm. Bohnsnek Adam WHS Fannia Ward Tasky-Paramount Paramount Theatera Miss Ward Mabel van Buran Misa Ward

Romance of Pauling, Sheppard and DArcy Fanning

A fragmentary item notes a Red Cross romance involving Pauline Virginia Sheppard of Huntington and Michael DArcy Fanning of Dayton. The story references a musical comedy titled The Prings of Insomnia performed for Dayton Red Cross benefit.

the Red Cross Pauling Sheppard Huntington W. Vas Michael D'Arcy Fanning Dayton Prings Beneft Dayton Red Cross

State council urges maximum coal output this summer

A sub committee of the state council of defense urged maximum mine output and large coal storage in all municipalities to meet wartime demands. Citizens are asked to stock early for personal use and added quantities for expansion. The council met in closed session and will likely continue tomorrow. no governor call confirmed.

Dos Amoiner Lews Cond State Council of Defense Sube

Farm Allustion Faborable in Midwestern Labor Supply

Commissioner General Caminatti of the Immigration bureau reports after a trip through the middle west that labor supply for farm work has improved with no unusual shortage of workers.

Washington, D. C Caminatti Immigration Bureau Middle West

Jewish Relief Fund Sends Monthly Aid to Palestine

New York June 32 The joint distribution committee of funds for Jewish war sufferers announced that $45 000 had been sent to Palestine each month for some time and an extra appropriation of $50 000 was forwarded to those driven from their homes. The committee also gave full authority to Henry Morgenthau to chair upon his arrival in Egypt to establish direct communication with Palestinian Jewry.

New ‘York N.Y United States Palestina Monry Morgenthau Egypt Palestine

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