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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1918

Page

2

Men and Women to Take Part in Stamp Drive

Members of the war service lodge and the Liberty Campaign club in Muscatine County will canvass residential areas while campaign club members visit factories and business districts next week. Government approved apportionment requires everyone to contribute to the war effort, with meetings for solicitors planned and subscriptions accepted during the week. The drive closes on the night of the 38th with expectations of full county apportionment.

Liberty ‘Campaign Muscaltine County Muscatine

School Head to Leave for Camp

Brown's Business College in Muscatine will loss its superintendent J. McDaniel after four weeks since R. R. Meed's resignation. He departs Wednesday for army training camp duty. M. Cy Colbert of Callinsville will succeed him and take charge Monday morning.

No. J. McDaniel Brown Business ‘College Muscatine R. R. Meed McDaniel Studonts Peoria M. Cy iColbert Callinsvile Til Mr. Mc

Flag Dedication Postponed By Musserville Methodist

Dedication for the flag at Musserville Methodist Church is postponed five weeks due to the speaker's unavailability. The Modern Brotherhood of America met yesterday, initiating ten new members and withdrawing $40 in war savings stamps before a social.

Musserville Timg Madern Brotherhood of America

Seven Colored Men Called For War Induction In Iowa

Seven colored men in class one were inducted into war service following a national call. They will leave for Camp Dodge on July 16, and are the county’s last colored enlistees. Names include Charles Armstrong James Walker Edgar Womlin Harry Robertson Fred Walker Henry Thompson and Frank Smith.

Dea Moines Camp Dodge E.G. Nichaly Charles Armstrong James W. Walker Edgar W. Womlin Harry E. Robertson Fred. EB. Walker Henry WW Thompson Frank Smith

Maseu ine Commerce Association Meeting Monday

An important meeting of the Maseu ine Association of Commerce will be held Monday evening in the Hershey building rooms. Delegates at the Washington waterways conference will report. River transportation is a vital project for the city and other community topics will be discussed. All members urged to attend. Police warn residents of South Muscatine to stop late night lounging.

Maseuine Association of Commerce Hershey Washington

Prep Boys Hike Sets Day On Wyoming Hill

The Preps of the Y B C A will hike to Wyoming Hill next Wednesday for a day of nature study and games including a treasure hunt. The trip starts at 7 o clock with each boy bringing his own lunch as instructors aim for two hikes a month through the rest of the summer.

Y. B.C.A Jay Wyoming Hill Natire

Stolen Ford Recovered After Night Patrol

A yellow Ford with wire wheels and a man figure on the radiator was stolen from Phillip Steffon Davenport yesterday. Police spotted a matching car. found it on Second Street around 3 am with a different number 160414. Owner notified around 2 pm and praised Officer Schum for his handling. Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Bert Markle for support after their daughter's death.

Phillip Steffon Davenport Schuritz Night Force Second Street Schum

Outdoor Revival Meetings Continue at Pentecostal Church

Special revival services are held at the Pentecostal Nave rene church tent on Cedar and Fourth streets with Rev Theodora and Minnie Be Ludwig as speakers. Evening meetings occur daily with Sunday school at 9 30 and both morning and evening preaching services at 10 43 and 8. Read the Jouron Wane Ads today.

Navarene Church Cedar Fourth Streets Theodora Minnie BE Ludwig

Overlands Set For Sunday Clash With Davenport Muskies

The Overlands of Davenport meet the Muskles at South Slide Ball Yard after Davenport won their last encounter 1100. Stennett and Fuller anchor the local battery as Overlands seek a hard battle following a 3-1 start. The Muskles boast a 4 4 record and have both beaten Keeler, the league leaders, this season.

C Muskles Overlands Davenport South Slide Ainee Stennett and Fuller Overland Club Keeler Club Qverlands Muskles

Naval Officers Training Class for Tipton and Others

RR Tipton has enlisted in the naval officers training class and will depart August 20 from Muscating to Monterpal pier Chicago. From Chicago he goes to Cleveland then New York for naval education, likely at a big battleship. Tipton sworn in at Chicago for four years service and six months training. Wishburn and Parks also enlisted and will train atEllham New York. Pishbugg involved in law practice with brother, assistant county attorney J J Pishisurin.

Tipton Muscating Monterpal Pier Chicago Cleveland New York Givan United States Fu’naval Services Agelerte Varry Wishburn Clyde Parks Municipal Pier

Backache Jiver Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy

An old advertisement touts Sanal as a remedy for backache kidney and bladder issues. It claims a 1,500 bottle trial will convince users and notes availability in drug stores.

Council AGT surprise to Light Co signals tense tariff review

Tenn Lighting Co general manager C N Chubb expressed surprise that council moved on an ordinance to raise rates at Thursday’s meeting. A three member investigative committee was appointed to examine the matter, with the company to bear costs and provide data. The panel, delayed by Giester’s absence, has yet to report.

C.N. Chubb The Tenn Lighting Company Davenport Getiow Lighting Company T Help Giester Weslington McAdoo I Trusta

OWA TO SEEK WAR CONTRACTS

E. 8. Browning, secretary of the Muncatine Association of Commerce, returned from Dubuque after attending the Town Secretarial Bureau session. Secretaries from many towns discussed war industry expansion to share contracts with eastern centers. A Davenport manufacturers meeting will be held next Tuesday to pursue regional war work. Browning traveled from Washington en route home from the wartimes conference.

Browning Muncatine Association of Commerce Dubuque Iowa Davenport Duteuque Washingston D. C

Eight Year Old Boy Injured At Cedar and Martlety Corner

Frank Anderson, eight, son of Mrs. Anderson living at Cedar and Martlety corner, suffered a painful hand injury today after it was caught in a chin and crushed. Welfare Association took him to Dr. Potter for treatment.

Frank Anderson

Man in Durant Cranking Rig Breaks Arm

H A Birkamp of Durant fractured his arm yesterday while cranking a machine in the country. The accident occurred when the machine stalled and broke his arm. Dr. Oliver attended him.

H. A. Birkamp Durant Mr. Birkin Dr. Oliver

Heal Skin Diseases with Zemo - Instant Relief Told

Advert describes Zemo as a quick relief for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. Sold at drug stores 35 cents or 1.00 for extra large bottle, advertised as penetrating non greasy healing liquid from E W Jos Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W Jose Co Cleveland, O

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