Lloyd George cites American troops to help Allies
Premier Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons that the next two months would be tense and a major move could come within hours or days. He praised the American expeditionary force and said enough Americans have arrived to bolster the Allies and threaten Germany, while acknowledging limits on troop numbers and distribution.
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London
Lloyd George
Wilk
Ha Alded
House of Commons
France
Nave
Tocn
Germany
Romlar Lloyd George
Russia
Steyd George
Rosa
Trasla
Great Britain
Sie
Flogge
Will Complete Factory Soon at Zeigler Canalis Plant
The Zeigler Canalis company plant on Hershey avenue will be completed by August 1 and ready for work by August 10, with new machinery and brick two story fireproof construction. Output is to double, and a number of workers are already on site. Civil service exams draw few applicants as demand rises for clerks, stenographers, machinists. Streetcar improvements progress with one car now equipped, promising better service once all cars are upgraded.
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Zeigler Canalis Company
Iershey Avenue
Anguat
of Achuls I
Civil Service
Trese
C. D. and R. Railway Co
Joy rides may be curtailed by wartime limits in Davenport
A tri city meeting of auto and auto accessories dealers is planned in Davenport to discuss possible government curbs on gasoline and Sunday hours. Dealers fear new rules could force shorter hours or mandatory closings, causing hardship and inconvenience for late business and customers. Muscatine representatives expected. potential impact on repairs and parking logistics discussed.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Raragos
Cufe
Captains for Drive Chosen for War Stamp Campaign
A meeting of the execution committee selected captains for the Liberty campaign club teams to lead the war stamp drive on Friday. Names include Gus Allbee Da i L Appel EB J Asthalter Bert Benham W L Cope TM S Douglas John Ficken LeRoy Fisher Orria Giatatelli Sonia Hetty Ir E M Hente Joe F. WL Dr Geo Mowe Pend Johnston Geo IAndre Dr A A Peterson J We Morrill John Roach Faul Steinmets G RH Titwa Henry Umlandt John Van Lent Gen Volger d BE s Weasetls A 8 Bow rer W C G Lumpe Gus Othmer L EB Ketllekamn
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Liberty Campaign Club
Gus, Allbee
da i. L. Appel
EB. J. Asthalter
Bert Benham
W. L. Cope
S. Douglas
John Ficken
LeRoy Fisher
Orria Giatatelli
Sonia Hetty
E. M. Hente
Joe F. WL
Hope to Stop Brass Thefts From Railroad Company
The case of Robert Lowrey charged with stealing brass from the railroad company was continued until Wednesday by Justice Crull. Lowrey, captured Saturday with a sack of brass identified by railroad property, is expected to end the series of thefts that have plagued Sir Muscatino. The arrest came from sheriff work after a period of shadow policing.
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Robert Lowrey
Ne- Ryo
Ranlrom Company
Justice Crull
Lowrey
Sir Muscatino
Sheriff Wiley
French object to Polish army units
Washington dispatch reports the French government protested plans to organize a separate Polish military unit in the United States fearing it would recruit Polish volunteers here and be sent to the front. Senator Hirchak of Nebraska said he would seek to remove Poles from the army legislation creating a Slavic legion in America. Also noted: clerkship appointment for Huttle Anthony and local moves of Mr and Mrs Nye of Nebraska with travel updates.
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Washington, D. C
America
Hirchcack
Nebraxisn
United States
Wits
Mins Huttle Anthony
East Sixth Street
Capitol City
United States Button Company
Former Local Youth Enlists for Service in France
Arthur M Woods a corporal from Muscatine now serves in France after enlisting with Battery A Topeka Kansas. A former Journal carrier, he was promoted from private to corporal after training at Fort Sill and Camp Mills. He married Alberta Avery of Lawton Oklahoma two days before leaving Fort Sill.
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Artur
Woors
Arthur M.woods
Muscatine
Mra
Woods
Sircol
Topaka
Kan
Staf
Wools
Vatlery
pTopeki
Kaw
Wl Pago
Texas
France
Fort, Silt
Okla
Camp Milla
New York
Battery A
Kansas
Wood
Fort Sul
Corporal Woods
Lawson, Okla
Alberta Avery
Topeka
Wan
Fell Telephonic Company
One Thousand Dollar Fine for Food Violations in Iowa
Charles Howsal of DeWitt paid $1000 to the Red Crows for violating U.S. food requirements, the largest fine in Iowa. Towl ern, a dealer, was convicted of selling flour without substitutes. his license was suspended but enforcement postponed pending future conduct.
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Charles Howsal
DeWitt
United States
J. L. Lester
J. ¥. Deens
Iowa
Towlern
Bss
National war board to raise wages for street railroad workers
Washington June 25 The national war board will increase wages of street railroad employees if funds are available without regard to the financial condition of the companies. Joint chairmen Taft and Walhono announced after preliminary hearings with employers and employees. They said they will recommend rate increases for companies and asked the attorney for the companies to prepare for consideration tomorrow to report whether the federal authorities could order such action.
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Associated Tress
Washington, D. C
Natonal Ehor War Board
Taft
Walahno
Discuss Treatment of Foe Prisoners in Swiss Conference
Washington reports that Spanish diplomats and Swiss representatives will meet American officials in August to discuss maintenance and treatment of prisoners of war and their exchange. The United States has asked Germany to allow Swiss commissions to visit German and Italian prison camps to determine which American prisoners may be classified as invalids and released for internment in Switzerland. Reciprocal privileges are promised.
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Washington
2. C
Nels Lo Soni
Sentatives de
Switzerland
Plans for the Stamp Drive Campaign Meetings
Liberty Campaign Club members prepare for Sunday stamp drive with Thursday instructions at the home of Hetaliod. A banquet is served. County Chairman Webbles outlines drive details while Women’s War Service League canvasses in residential areas from 2 30 at the Methodist church.
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Hetaliod
Liberty ‘Campaign Club
Diatricia
Campaign Club
Patrialic
County Claire
Webbles
Chareh
Servine Longue
Methyuat Church
Webbies
Voluntear
Owlife
Service Flag Dedication at St Marys Next Sunday
A service flag will be dedicated by St Marys parish next Sunday with twenty five stars. The Rev Makkonbers of St Ambrose College Davenport will deliver the oration. The program promises to be of a solemn character. Read aloud names list includes Andrew Nester Anthony Rininsland Leo Wittemann John M Nestor Raymond Fuller William Schoval William Oberhaus William Weingart Jed Hoffman Arthur Begey William Ledmar John Tibeda Clarence Haneson H L C Knight Martin Slattery Henry Bertmel Clarence A Fuller Frank A Bren Anil Tout Lingo Remin Tuedtku Leo Borg
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St. Mary's Elired
Makkonbers
de D
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Sts. Mary's
Andrew Nester
Anthony Rininsland
Leo Wittemann
John M. Nestor
Raymond Fuller
Willam Schoval
William Oberhaus
William Weingart
Jed Hoffman
Arthur Begey
William Ledmar
Tohn Tibeda
Clarence Haneson
H.l C. Knight
Martin Slattery
Menry Bertmel
Clarence A. Fuller
Frank A. J
Bren Anil
Touts Lingo
Remin Tuedtku
Leo Borg
Youth Returns To A Boat Hunting
Antigone, home on a ten day furlough at Andon, seen in New York harbor as the Y. S. S. Lincoln sinks off the coast of France about 400 miles. Byrne notes the ship's disappearance while his vessel swashed up for a replica.
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A. Byrne
Antigone
Andon
Hla Ycanel
New York Harbor
Mr. Byrne
Tincoln
Franca
Iowa drenched by rain during night
Des Moines reports heavy rainfall across eastern Iowa with a maximum of 1.62 inches at Albany and 1.50 inches elsewhere. The excess moisture benefits farm crops pastures and war gardens, lifting soil and moisture levels statewide.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Albla
Sar Dex Molnea
New Classification to Interrupt Honeymoons
Hundreds of new brides face upheaval as a reclassification of registered marriages moves many into a different deferment category. Officials say changes are likely but details are unclear. The next draft contingent will be sent to distant training camps to reduce visits to brides and concentrate troops, with Camp Dodge and other camps cited for future postings. The Thursday move marks the last near future deployment, as county quotas and division plans remain unsettled.
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G. Nichols
Towa
Gat
Camp Dodge
Jaly
Plise
Little Rock
Arn
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Muscatine
Red Cross Relocates Headquarters to Front Entrance
The Red Cross chapter moves from the sixth door of the Latrel building to a front entrance near the elevator. The new rooms will house three offices, improving convenience for Home Service work led by Secretary Gall Thompson. Thompson plans a rally in Washington to promote Home Service with addresses by Thompson and Rev H Krenmyer on Friday.
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Focal
Ted Cross Chapter
Lattrel
Acetion
Red Cross
Washington
Rotary annual convention opens in Kansas City
More than 5,000 delegates and visitors gathered as the Rotary international convention began in Kansas City. Rev. Leslie Pidgeon of Winnipes, Canada delivered the annual address following the welcome by Raymond Havens, Kansas City Rotary Club president, as international officers and overseas delegates were introduced.
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Associated Press
Ronald Wir
Kanans City
Fiere
International Association of Rotary Dava
Leslie Pidgeon
Winnipes
Canada
Ae Pack
Raymond 2
Havens
Kansas City
Rotary Club
More Food Is Going Abroad in May Trade Totals
Washington June 26 Exports of meat and dairy products rose sharply in May to 111,634,937 dollars from 46,405,706 the prior year. Department of Commerce data show oil exports up 28 million gallons in May. Eleven months exports reached 2,466,968,164 gallons, slightly below 1917. Breadstuffs totaled 578,827,014 dollars, up 68 million. cotton receipts fell by 1,445,114 bales.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Famous Italian aviator Beracca killed in war flight
The body of Captain Beracca, Italy's famed aviator, was found after his aircraft burned in flames during a clash with enemy airmen on June 21 near Austrian lines. His body was only lightly burned, and the Austrians had removed the craft. A brief notice also mentions a dog tax collection starting after July 1, with 211 ders charged for untagged dogs.
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Associated Prec
Beracca
Ealy
Ines
Aus‘trians
Jewish groups plan talks on Palestine immigration
Fourteen delegates representing Jewish lodges will travel to Constantinople to confer with the Turkish government about immigration to Palestine. They aim to discuss conditions and possibilities, signaling a coordinated effort among Jewish communities.
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Aweaterdam
Dolege En
Sayd
Torllner Trgoblatt
Constantinople
Palestine
Ketchum Beach Opens Amid Summer Plans
Muscatine residents who favor outdoor recreation will enjoy Ketchum bathing beach for at least thirty days. Water levels have lowered for safe diving as men work on levee projects near the head, while Austin reports Texas statewide prohibition taking effect at midnight, closing saloons by 9 30.
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Muscatine
Ketchum
Leven
Heagh
Texas
Austin
Exas
Uquor
Exis
Yeomen and Woodmen Society Notes in Muscatine
Church and fraternal society notices from Muscatine detail Yeomen and Modern Woodmen meetings. Yeomen No 336 invites members to Tuesday sessions and lists officers. Woodmen of America TEMP No 106 holds regular Thursday meetings at Woodmen hall with visiting members welcome. The item includes contact names and locations for correspondence.
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Yeomen
Muscatine Homestead
Brotherhood
Goll Foreman
C.F. Lemay
AL Muscatine
Modern Woodmen of
America
Regiar
Turaday
Wandmern Hall
Olds' A HH
Sethwandke
Conaul
J. A
Werand
Min Marie Nesper
Heart
Seymour
UNION
Bloomington Council
Ayua Monte
Rea Men Hall
West Second Street
AML
Gond
FF. OW. Lewis
Geo. Echelton
Mmaete
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