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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

4

Love and Split Sparks Suit Over Alienated Affection

Ada Staley sues Louis Staley's parents for 2500 dollars claiming they interfered with her marriage and caused separation citing religious clashes over Seventh Day Adventist beliefs. The defendants deny interference and say the couple already faced issues from their wedding.

Ada Staley Chas Seventh Day Louis Staley Tthem Nylen Nelebbars Waltad Home of Sorrows Aga

Elk Convention At Ottumwa Draws Many Attendees

A Black Elk convention program at Ottumwa next week is expected to draw many lodge members. The agenda includes registration Wednesday morning, a patriotic parade and address by Governor Harding, a Thursday morning business session, and performances by Hazel Norfolk and others in the evening.

Ottumwa Ottumwa Automobile Company Edward Blake Fred Stellar Jess Spurgeon Max Mayer Town City H. Moschell LeRoy Phillips Wilton H. C. Millico

Norton Now Off Scotland Coast

Kenneth Norton, a Chand Fleet member now aboard the United States Steamer Canonicus, writes from somewhere in European waters describing Scotland’s coast, wartime conditions, and national spirit. He notes hard living, limited sugar, and resilient people while reporting many regiments lost. Marriage licenses issued locally include Margaret Jane Christenson with Clarence Wilkinson and Helen Hurlman with Edward G. Maher.

Scotland Kenneth Norton Chand Fleet W. C. Norton Norton Navy Geveral Whief Auartermaster United State Canonicus Ruronean Margaret Jane Christenson Clarence Wilkinson Helen Hurlman Edward G. Maher

War machinery set in motion calls come with heavy enlistment

The War Department issued a large call for manpower as Muscatine County braces for a statewide draft expansion. About 17 000 recruits are anticipated for the county, plus 400 colored men and roughly 200 year men to enter government mechanical training schools. Training locations include Moose Heart Illinois and Sioux City Iowa, with grammar school graduates first eligible for specialized service.

Muscatine County Middlewest War Department Adjutant General’s Dois Moines Mascatine Mooseheart Sioux City Schilis

Iowa May Get Some Hard Coal Relief Report

Washington signals possible concessions on hard coal amid fuel shortages, with Iowa dealers awaiting details. Delegations press for relief as other states seek coal, and the fuel administration fears local disruption if no concessions are granted.

Iowa Washington W. G. Glock AlInoia East Asavranca

Pleasant Prairie church marks 50th anniversary reunion

More than two hundred people attended the closing meeting of Pleasant Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church anniversary and reunion rally. The sessions honored the fiftieth anniversary with talks by longtime residents and dedication letters read from members.

Pleasant Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church

Enemies Must Register Under War Regulation

Less than a score of women enemy aliens have registered to date. Registration ends June 27. after that unregistered women are at risk of arrest and internment. With fifty German enemy aliens total, many women fall under the law and must obtain a certificate to avoid federal penalties. Those failing to register risk enforcement actions and possible detention.

U S Railroad Control Echo in Court

A U S government claim immunity is cited in a damaged goods case by W H Hoopes Sons seeking 176.84 for melons delayed and spoiled after routing via Minneapolis St Louis to Marshalltown. Plaintiffs say railroad was neutral carrier September 8 while government asserts it cannot be sued. Keane Funeral Wednesday in Dubuque for Archbishop Jteang, body at rectory, burial at Mount Olivet.

United States Muscatinan W. H. Hoopes & Song Pruttland Minneapolis & St. Louis Maarshalltown Keane L Dubuque Iowa Jteang Mount Olve

Investments for Sale by Titus Loan & Investment Co

Titus Loan & Investment Co offers notes secured by mortgages in varied denominations from 100 to 10,000 dollars. Advertises up to eight percent interest, claiming four decades of experience and inviting inquiries for full descriptions and particulars.

Titus Loan & Investment Co

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