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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

6

Red Cross Progress Report in Wilton Stirs Local Support

Wilton town apportionment for Red Cross funds rises with $1,150 already subscribed, signaling plan to meet the $1,700 to $1,800 target. Muscatine leaders praise turnout at meeting, Dr. J B Kendall urges Americanism and Red Cross aid for soldiers. About forty new members join, branch total 125, paper day set for June 38 to collect clothing from residents' porches.

Wilton Jung Wilton Township Red Cross Muscatine J. B. Kendall First Presbyterian Church Muscating United States J. le Gloster Muscatina Lan Addrexk Muscatine Couna Nave

Dr Cress Chiropractic Advocate Endorsed by Family

A Muscatine family praises Dr Cress for curing their ten year old daughter after a persistent cough and St Vitus Dance. They credit his chiropractic care and note his training at Davenport College and Palmer School. Calls answered day or night. Consultation free with a lady attendant.

Dr. Cress Cage St. Vitus Wris Grinl Ave Hee Mr. and Mes Hilton Buell St. Muscatine Jia Cress Davenport College of Chiropractic Palmer School of Chiropractic Muscatine East Second St Iowa

Record Road Improvements Finished in Magannine County

County Engineer E P G Finifbnas reports the second phase of Magannine County road upgrades is complete. Contractor J Geimm of Wwapello will finish similar work on Halling Hill and the Great White Way as the main county road project nears completion. Road grades on the Flaling hill and Wroning pill have been reduced, improving conditions for motorists. The Salisbury bridge project continues under Contractor Mr S Hamilton, with plans to widen and lengthen approaches and straighten the road near the porridge area for safer travel.

Maganntine E. P. G. Finifbnas Geimm Wyoming Thridges Hamilton Tattoring Condiilor Poridge

Discharge for Local Prisoner Andrew Brown Paroled

Andrew Brown, formerly sent to the state penitentiary at Bort Madxon in October 1919 on a charge of chowting by fato, was granted parole by Governor Harding. Records show he was discharged today after good behavior while confined. Governor Harding's order of discharge was filed this week.

Andrew Brown cHatriet Gourt Horn Bort Madxon Tonsan Aa Boon bin Treedon SW. Te Harding Nm HoLlen Diateiet Clark Jt G. Tipton Serretary Sam Woods Grown Harding Wis dAncharRe

Red Cross fund nears high mark across states

The Red Cross campaign nears the 40 million dollar target as Ohio and Michigan lead in early progress. Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana and New Jersey show sizable regional totals with New York City contributing over 33 million to date. Major cities including Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis and Buffalo trail but remain active in the drive.

Atlantic Odlo Agurea Michigan North Central Soation Minsouch Wowota Winconsin Indiana Jawi New Jerany Englewood J.mo Sear New York City Hod Crows Mercy Fund Red Crown Enslewood Cleveland Cincinnati Pietaburgh Buffalo Boston St. Louia Chicago Philadelphia

Chamberlain's Tablets Benefit Stomach Ailment User Testimonial

Mrs. M. R. Sears of Baldwinsville New York reports her stomach pain eased after six months of distress and two to three weeks of severe cramps. She used Chamberlain's Tablets and within one dose felt relief and continued until cured. The ad notes tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent recurrence after relief.

Thornuta Chambarlala M. R. Sears Baldwinsville N. Y Chamberlain Kent

Pike Township Sets Pace For Entire County Report

Pike Township leads a county wide campaign showing oversubscriptions and fundraising totals. Reports from Nichols and Wilton indicate rising contributions with City totals nearing forty thousand dollars as teams report varying subscription amounts and leadership shifts.

Pike Township Pika Macatine Pike Fike Nichols Muscating Thales Rly Tha Sbsones Gaptin H.W Crastain Magna Aiida i Toon No. 7 Musentine

Russ Mission Reaffirms Decision on Constitutional Assembly

The item describes Russia's provisional government preparing decisive measures to prevent anarchy and to consolidate authority. It notes the need to convoke a constitutional assembly promptly and emphasizes unity among populists, labor elements, and socialists around a national program. The article highlights the challenges facing the revolution and the resolve to maintain order while pursuing peaceable solutions.

Turin Ntake Auddle Clandon Labor Alementa

Weather outlook unsettled with showers for Great Lakes region

The Great Lakes region faces unsettled conditions with frequent showers starting Sunday. Temperatures will run below normal with occasional showers possible in the plains and upper midwest areas as forecast by the weather bureau.

Washington, D. Ca Weather Bureau Great Lakes Plains

Liberty Loan Take Reaches Record Subscriptions

Washington June 23 final Liberty Loan tabulations show 0 095 22 860 subscribed nearly 62 percent more than required. The report notes strong public support and robust bond subscriptions across regions, reflecting broad national participation in the financing drive.

Washington,d. C

Decorating an American Poilu on the War Front

A Red Cross nurse recalls a British mother and an American French soldier in World War I. The man, later decorated with the Military Medal, shows resilience amid injury, family reunion, and gratitude toward doctors, nurses, and a vast American aid effort for wounded in France.

Ourxelven Ayonk Mednitla Militaire Ife American Red Cross Citizan

False alarms to be stopped in tense city debate

Local officials consider measures to curb repeated false alarms. The discussion centers on enhancing police response and penalties for misuses of alarm systems amid concerns over public safety and resource strain. Authorities emphasize deterrence and community cooperation to prevent undue disruption.

Pythians Set July E15 Meet With Patriotic Demonstration

Knights of Pythias plan a patriotic demonstration to be staged by the lodge during the third week in July. The newly formed chapter advocates the move as a civic event and center of local activities.

AS & Tectinic Bitte Knighta Pythias Lodge

Fire damages home. large hole, water damage noted

A Friday morning fire at a Columbus Junction home caused extensive plastering damage and water-related harm. Neighbors responded quickly and authorities arrived to control the blaze. Financial loss was covered by a local fund and several residents visited relatives in Morning Sun after the incident.

Columbus J. Bollenneh Mawtahge Mink Genes Hall Lannings Bor Hughes Whielo F. Hall Albert McCutough Walter Morgan Hopkington Harry Brilare Dax Motlak Thos Ruxaal Hurlington Vine Fu. Thompson Privalilnalah Nivd-Trek Waban Ware Malle Hanft Angyl Mr Hatt Bethe Tes Nghlul Line Oy Smith G. A. BR Davane Migs Lawrane A. A. Abbott Cedar Hudson William of Cotter Helen Linwher Wruth Miner Whyello G Liancher Columbus Cit John Richards J. Ra Hughes Grage Owen Cortore Goarro Foor RA. Wykert Pred Mobile T. J. Johnston Columbus City Alice and Phoebs Morgan Orria

Red Cross Plans Russia Aid Campaign

The American Red Cross will lead a wartime campaign to supply Russia with assistance through a coordinated effort in Washington D C. The campaign aims to mobilize a broad public drive to raise funds and collect relief supplies for the Russian front.

RED Cross Russia

French Resist German Drive Continues on Front Lines

German offensives near Waxalllon and Pilain region falter as French forces hold the salient near Chevreans and Cavaliers Te Courey. Reinforcements and local counteractions repulse attacks, with prisoners taken and lines holding after intense fighting. Berlin reports a Berlin victory with captured territory and prisoners.

Orne Forlx Chevreans

Besant Restrictions Spark Indian Response

Telegraphs from Bombay report government limits on Annie Besant and colleagues following a home rule agitation. Protests spread among natives while British press welcomes the move silencing the movement. Besant barred from meetings lectures and writings. her husband leads the Theosophical Society.

London Bombay Mia Annie Besant

Knights lodge to host public demonstration meeting

A committee announces a demonstration at the next lodge meeting. Appointed officials will take charge of the event in this district and invite the general public to participate.

Knights of Pything

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