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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

5

Local society notes fill Muscatine church activities

Society items report Electa Chapter meeting at the Masonic hall and multiple church groups planning meetings and Red Cross efforts. Women from First Methodist Cedar Street and other congregations hold work sessions, while a German club and Sunday School events announce gatherings and picnics for the week.

Electa Masonic Hall Titsie Ladies Aid Society The First Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society United Brethren Church Wie

Entrainment for Camp July 22 Moves Quotas Across States

Official notice to exemption board states entrainment for the largest force called in town moves during a five day period starting July 22. Muscatine’s quota is 300 to 400 men. sent to Camp Gordon Avanta Ga and Camp Pike LaUle Roel Ark. Camp Gordon receives 5.2 percent and Camp Pike 12,437 men. No deferments from class one.

Wat Muscatine Wen Camp Gordon Avanta Camp Pike Laule Roel Ark Ontims Morcdntite Hghniontsa Amernabte

Bulgarian Policy Remains Unchanged Says Premier

Amsterdam reports Premier Malinoff of Bulgaria states there will be no change in foreign policy. He seeks support from all parties in the new cabinet and pledges to guard food supplies for the people and the army while strengthening national resolve.

Amsterdam Bulgaria Malinoft Bne Sofa Pramior Matinoff

Return of U B Reay From Chicago Court of Honor Convention

U B Reay reports attending the Court of Honor convention in Chicago and notes a large crowd. If the 1920 convention occurs it will be at Bloomington Illinois, but the event will be canceled if the war continues.

U. B. Reay Court of Honor Chicago Bloomington

Transport sunk on return trip. 67 crew missing

Washington reports the sinking of an allied transport about 700 miles east of the Delaware Capes on June 18. The ship carried 145 crew. 78 rescued, 67 missing after torpedo strike and evacuation. A second report says the British transport Dwinsk, 4,178 tons, formerly a Rasian steamer, was sunk by a German submarine while likely headed for the United States.

Washington, D.C Delaware Capes Navy Department New York N. Y Dwinsk

Arrest: Negro With Big Sack Brings Brass Loot in Muscatine

Sheriff Wiley nabbed Robert Lowery from Keokuk on Walnut Street after he carried a sack of brass and other metal tied to vandalism and robberies on the depot area. Brass valued around 160 dollars, with two brass valves worth 25 dollars each. Lowery to be arraigned before a justice of the peace.

Shariff Vale Wiley Robert Lowery Muscatine Keokuk Lowery Alona Sheri Wiley Walnut Street Rock Island Minneapolis & St. Louis Burlington & Southern Lowry Reel Island Ibix

Retailer Price List from U.S. Food Bulletin IV

A catalog style list of grocery items with varied unit prices including corn meal flour oats lard evaporated milk canned salmon potatoes and fresh produce. Prices shown per pound per can per dozen are mixed with frequent ranges and typographical errors reflecting OCR issues. Strong entities include U.S. Food Bulletin IV Moscatine Iowa and multiple product names such as Evaporated Milk Salmon Bacon Lard and Wheat Flour.

U.S Giesler Counly Food Moscatine Iowa

Fix Price for Food in County Bulletin Issued By Commty Food Adm

A county food administration bulletin outlines government imposed price controls on food items. It states margins of 18 to 26 percent for dealers and consumers, with prices to be adjusted only as conditions require. violations will be addressed by the food administration.

J. L. Glagler Conrairles Glesler Food Administration

Many Baptists to Attend International Convention at Cedar Rapids

The Capital Young People's Unions plan a large Baptist presence at the 27th International convention in Cedar Rapids on July 14. Delegates from local churches include Miss Mary Rumsey, Miss Ruth Carliale, Mrs Augusta Hornsey, Miss Agnes Schwartzteger, and Rev W H Rogers among others. Notable talks include TE Cate, president of the local Mandat Young People's Union, and Rev Roupen Salles, D D, of Paris, France.

Maggazine Young People’s Unions Cedar Rapida Mary “Rumsey Misa Thlith Barnard Ruth Carliale Mise Gertrude Freers Agusta Hornsey Agnes Schwartzteger Mise Imm Manlove Misa Linda Butler Clarence Vatett Wul Cato W. H. Rogers Hilo Itg Triough Will TE. Cate Mandat Young People’s Union Roupen Salllens Paris Franco

Seven Children Injured in Street Car Crash

Seven children between ages 3 and 12 were injured when a southbound street car collided with an automobile in Sioux City Iowa last night. The older son in the automobile escaped unharmed. Sergeant Geo H Gephardt of Camp Johnston Florida is visiting his parents during a 10 day furlough.

Sioux City Plarce Hernan Selttpolly, & Farmer Geo, MH Gephardt Quartermasters Department Camp Johnston Jacksonville Mia Mra G. Gephardt Gilbert Sirest

Funeral Services Held for Wilard Green at Green Home

Funeral rites for Wilard Green were held at his brother and sister FA and Mrs Helen Green 71 West Third Street later conducted by Rev Webster Jinkes. The body arrived in Murcatine from New York where he died June 19. Grave services followed at Greanwool Cemetery with interment. Mrs Benjamin Allen and her son Theodor, visiting the Belter parents in town, departed for Chicago this afternoon.

Minas Ritea Wilard Green Savaral Yorra Waa West Europe Mias Helen Green Third Street Murcatine New York Green Home Hla Benjamin Allen Mttle Theodor Termain Belter Chicago

No Arrangements For Funeral Made For Mingloranco Fulmer

Death of 17 year old Mingloranco Fulmer at 2012 Mulberry Avenue Saturday afternoon is noted as pending arrival of a brother in Vancouver Washington. She leaves parents Mr and Mrs JL Fulmer four sisters May Adetti Vera Pearl Violet Marie Mildred Viola and two brothers Clarence Edward and Marold Francis. Services planned at the Baptist church where she was a member.

Ming'Wloranco Clama Fulmer Vancouver Washington Mulberry Avenue Mrs. JE Fulmer May, Adetti Vera Pearl Violet Marie Mildred Viola Clarence Edward Marold Francis Bapjet

Ato Finish Season Chicago Tl June 24

Hickey president of the association declared the season would finish as scheduled and not be curtailed. He aimed to dispel rumors that the association might suspend operations or halt renewal plans.

A. Ato Chicago Hor Hickey Thos

Plan Rural Meeting at Cedar School Goshen Township

A patriotic program is planned at Cedar School in Goshen Township on Wednesday evening with speakers from Musutana including BE D Bradley, county superintendent. All school patrons are invited as Dr BR M Arey visits Cedar Falls, Iowa with his father for a few days.

Cedar School Goshen Musentina BE. D. Bradley Schoolu Dr. BR M. Arey Cedar Falls Iowa

Bloomington drive planned to boost war savings stamps

Preliminary phona have been completed for a Bloomington drive to raise funds for war savings stamps. The effort aims to reach twenty thousand dollars in one day with canvassers in districts under the Liberty Joint committee. Local solicitors include Windman Satterthwaite Shigids TeStrake and others listed for each district. Paren Miller announce the birth of a nine pound baby boy Saturday evening.

Bloomington Liberty Join foHowlus Tatrview Trainiet Henry Windman Merrill Sattertihwaite Qui Grove Robert Shigids Newton McConnaha Kalorama Garry Wiggera Charles TeStrake Parle Price Jacob Berbber Tucar Grove Sam Stinnett North Prairie Wwill Rdller Warery van Attn Shiloh Rerl Kummerer H. v. Preyermuth Jenry Hocke Edwin Miller Eat Third Street

Wanted Lady Stenographer Beginner Greathouse Mfg Co

Employment notice seeks a petite female stenographer for clerical work at Greathouse Manufacturing Company. No prior experience required. training offered. Apply in person with references at the plant office.

Greathouse Mfg. Co

Zena Keefe to Star in Dual Role at Palace Theatre

Gent Keefe will appear in a double role in Tuesday's Palace show Shame. The film story follows Mary Mee Davitt as she learns she is to become a mother after her wartime sweetheart serves as a volunteer in the Spanish American War. She travels to Cuba, returns with a broken heart, and faces banishment from her father. An aut horitarian life unfolds as an orphan asylum, a hunchback helper, and a romance with Donald Strang complicate her fate.

Gent Keefe Palace Theatre John Gray Dua Mary Mee Davitt Cuba Jover Peters Seppe Mary Donald Strang Donald Patera Petera

Sultor Proves Manly Qualities To Claim Bride

In defiance of opposition, Sultor overtakes and elopes with his chosen bride Elif, asserting his steadfast character and romantic resolve amid JB objections.

Sultor Apite

Interurban to Hike Rates to Three Cents Across Line

A Davenport Davenport Muscatine area interurban service faces a three cent per mile fare rise as freight and passenger rates advance on several lines. Federal injunctions in Des Moines and Davenport challenge state limits, with a decision pending. The Canton Davenport & Muscatine line alleges discriminatory rates and constitutional rights violations, detailing rising costs, heavy operating losses, and multi-million asset values.

Magentine Corry Des Moines Aterurban Lnes Alee Davenport Canton, Davenport & Muscatine Ail Road Company Attornay Lane Waterman Iowa Hayner State Railroad Commission Anomat Dole Muserting Clinton

Big Rates 60 Into Effect In Iowa Tonight

City officials and merchants react as overnight freight rates rise 60 percent across Iowa. The change, with a 26 percent add-on to existing town rates, impacts import and export commerce while likely excluding few heavy commodities. Trade expert commentary suggests possible adjustments, but no firm concessions are confirmed.

Iowa Musenthie Ilkr Ani Tena Raike Romain Tilina F.C. Marzotph

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