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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
2
Local man Ruveell Hasthor, 26, muses on whether nerves possess thought while discussing nerve tics with a Havercamp Drug Co group. He describes anxiety, urges Tanlac for relief, claiming improved appetite, sleep, and calmer thoughts, and recommends it to friends.
Chicago police traced companions of Burgess in a robbery case. Two men named by Jamon Burgas as accomplices in the theft of $22,000 from a car site are believed to be brothers living in Massachusetts. Investigation linked Burgess to information on multiple victims, and gold evidence alleged to have been given to unsuspecting relatives. Detentions and efforts to connect Chicago figures continue today.
Rev. Jamil Bonzon takes the pulpit at New Era church in front of the congregation on Sunday. He addressed the children with a hopeful program and plans to establish residence with his family in New Era.
Reports from prominent watermelon growers in the area indicate a bumper melon crop. One grower claims 20 acres of early melons are blooming while other communities nearby show mixed results but expectations remain high. Severe weather has not significantly damaged growth, and promising signals from melon flowers and potato russets suggest a large yield for both crops this season.
Local wholesale and retailers warned to watch for a misbranded Burmah Warmah bean that resembles navy beans. Reports claim prussic acid risk if ingested, with distinguishing marks including radiating lines from seed heart and late yellowing blotches. Officials note six carloads imported. unclear if deliberate poisoning or prank. Genevieve Vodogel, once of this city, earned a Willmore School honor for academic achievement.
A compact food feature extols a ready cooked wheat and berry blend. It highlights vigor for daily work, energy from breakfast or lunch use, and value for money with easy preparation and satisfying flavor. The description emphasizes convenience and appealing texture.
A grand Red Cross fundraiser hosted by multiple women’s societies at 402 Mulberry Avenue Tuete. The lawn will feature American flags, Japanese lanterns, and spring bouquets with an afternoon and evening program including vocal and piano solos, flag drills, a Hawaiian song, tea and sweets. Proceeds fund Red Cross supplies and the surge dressings campaign.
Grangers issue picnic program for Muscatine county Pomona fraternal group to be held at Sweetland Hall Friday. Agenda includes business session at 10:30 am, basket dinner at noon, open meeting in the afternoon with a Davenport speaker, and various musical acts, readings, and a violin solo. Several members from across the county expected to attend. The event culminates with plans for Davenport home departures and a couple’s forthcoming nuptials.
The Muscatine group including Mesdames Gertruds Mayme Jericho Marion Wahl Mario Maho Clayton Boyd Fred Hohn and Verna Stevens with other church representatives depart for the Marengo district Epworth League convention to be held June 36 and 37. Delegates are expected to participate in district activities.
The Jugend Verein of the German Lathar and Zion church prepares a Tuesday evening program in Parish hall featuring Rev John Faotner as devotions leader and Miss Alvina Martin, Miles Freda Pasgol among performers. Forward Society to host a Wiener roast with boating and marshmallow roasts on the Malas caline shore forecasted for a church gathering.
Mrs Martila Quass Menting of 1206 Onkatreat will be honored at the Martha Clans meeting of the Irae Clothodial Mplacopal church in the Martha room on Wednesday afternoon at 2 20 oclock. J Goster will be entertaining hostels. The Ladies Ald Society of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs C Brigna home on Park Avenue with a large attendance anticipated.
The Red Cross calls for all paper forms including newspapers magazines and cardboard. Dr A Ast Paterson chairman notes paper day on June 18 and urges households to sort and place waste paper ready for collection to avoid curb corner confusion and aid collectors.
Plans are being drawn for a formal departure event for Battery C. The goal is to create a dignified farewell that surpasses the sendoff given when the unit previously shipped out. The arrangements focus on a fitting and memorable occasion for the soldiers.
A fragment describes urging cooperation for Red Cross paper collection days and rank of weekly paper drives as vital to ongoing relief work. It emphasizes a monthly pattern and the need to organize volunteers across the community for fund raising and aid delivery.
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