Batteryman Reported Drowned Returns Home
Twano Fowler of Eat Fil, a member of Battery C, was feared drowned after disappearing during a fishing trip near Inland near Fairport. He returned to the city on the afternoon train, claiming his partner deserted him on the island and left him stranded. a rescue recovered him later, and he denied river dragging rumors.
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Twano-Fowler
Eat Fil
Battery C
Fairport
Phanlenger
Pnnt
Mornion
Fowler
Klamato
Paleport
Pals Land
Manentine
Reccver
Talrport
Dolore
Overior
Tawlor
Rlyer
Slackers face new draft enforcement order in Muscatine
The Adjutant General Seminole district announces a lax enforcement stance for loyal registrants as slackers are to be charged only if they knowingly refuse to register under the draft law. Not guilty pleas were entered by A J Steinke and J Sample in Divonport court on slacker charges, each bonded at two thousand dollars, with further hearings scheduled. Hotel Muscatine Caforero Ady.
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Gene Guy
Loran
Wor i
Emos
Rodatoring
Bia Homo Precintt
Juno ‘B. Fload
A. J. Steinke
J. Sample
Divonport
United States Commis- Honor
Steinke
Healthful malt extract praised for vitality and tone
The notice extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a healthful aid for all ages, claiming it strengthens health and vitality without alcohol. It urges purchase from reliable druggists and cautions against unsafe mutations, credited to Churchill Drug Co as distributors for Johnston Advertisements.
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Koo Ong Big J
Johann Hoft
Churchill Drug Co
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Canning club leaders named in county demonstration
A countywide canning demonstration organized by Ass Mauldin Stephenson of Amon and led by J W Morrill drew 647 attendees across fourtoon clubs. Leaders listed include J W Morrill City and many others from North Petty Fulton, Durant, Kalorama Keen, Kensington, Sweetland, White Prairie and Cedar Valley.
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Fourtoon Canning Eins
al Tweewoolt
J. W. Morrill
Crossing Traffic Blocked for Four Hours Tomorrow Morning
County officials announce crossing traffic will be blocked for about four hours tomorrow morning. A shovel in use at the site hampers crossing clearance. The Rock Island Railway has laid rails blocking the crossings with no quick fix available. The right of way on the east and west sides is lowered to allow trains to be seen from over four hundred feet. The work may continue for five more weeks as repairs extend beyond initial estimates.
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Chas
Junalneer
Rock Island Railway Company
Ina
Ting
Cvon
McBridy & Cope
Lone Tree Plans Patriotic Play For Troop Support
A Lone Tree patriotic play is planned by Troop 2B Cavalry members and local youth to benefit Troop Fy. The chosen piece is Under Two Flags with performances slated for July 10. Mrs. Virary, who led the Senior Close play, will supervise.
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Cavalry
Moherrsna Hopan
Virary
Social Planned at Illinois Residence
A social will be held Wednesday evening at the Daniel Koint Home in Drury township. The altair will be given by the Tadion of the Providence church. At 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon a luncheon will be served for the women.
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Daniel Koixt
Drury Township
Tadion
Providence Church
First Aid Class Names Officers and Schedule
A local First Aid class names officers and outlines a program led by Dr J We Stiorg. The course covers bandaging injuries and patient care across ten lessons, with two evenings on man handling and reducing injuries among the injured. Sessions run Friday and Monday each week, ending with a Cross certificated exam.
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Aldo
Glusa i
Instovonin
M. C. Us
Heine Waa
Clada
Fred
Suiers
Ret Cross Society
United States Hospital and Ambulance Corps
Sweetland Grange to present top program Wednesday
A special program at the Sweetland Grange Hall is billed as one of the best ever. The program, organized by the Sweetland Grange committee, features music by Wb Fotalar and a viola solo by Misa Clann Bormol, among others, planned for an evening this week.
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Grange
Aise Wb Fotalar
Hoory Miller
Misa Clann Bormol
Misa Clann Bormol, Rending
Gall Chamberkain
Malphing
Qunartatte
Rending—Della Kramor
Engineers Seek Recruits for 7th Regiment U.S. Engineers
An appeal seeks bridge and trackmen from Muscatine and nearby areas for the 7th Regiment Reserve Engineers. These troops will be organized for railway service on the French line of communication and shipped to Europe when ready. They will build and operate railroads supplying fronts, working close to the fighting to prevent transportation gaps. Pay ranges from 30 to 81 dollars monthly with 20 percent increase for certain service. Enlistments handled at Army Recruiting Office Madison Street and Engineer Office Chicago.
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7Th
U.S Engineering Corps
Koeralty Ata Qamow Boluk
Muscatine
France
Dringine
Army
Zolicit Recruits at New Boston Illinois
A late June gathering in New Boston Illinois drew local volunteers to hear a speaker from the Army about why America is in the war. The event included a band concert and a list of local youths who signed up, with short names noted on a hat.
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crowKomiiate
Boston
Alan
Amerie
KAYO
Williamsburg Boys in Cavalry Seem to Muster Large Unit
A chaotic roster from Williamsburg lists about 80 boys in Troop GQ First Town Cavalry with ranks from Lieutenant to Private. The piece also references a flood of names and minor notes on a war funding bill advancing toward passage.
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Willlamahars
Jane
Everett Mahanoy
Ralph Chise
Clifton Cutler
Barney Donohoe
Grant Olson
W. G. Frana
Walter Glasa
Charles Chamnan
Chay, Sager
Elmer Awards
Arnold Akerman
William Watking
Co ]Plorang
Fred Wlecher
Georga Kuloe
Etek
Ralph Dwyer
Choa
Kaloulek
Sweetland Fourth of July Picnic Plans Set At Meeting
Dinnora and Special Program Committees announced at a Sweetland M E church meeting. All residents of the facility are invited to a dinner and social program July fourth. Miay Dottle Leonhard named secretary of the committees. Committees include Program G L Day Earl Van Camp Arthur Carter. amusements Harold Shepard Don Herlein Gail Meclean. refreshments S G Klepber Tearl Pace H G Leonhard.
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Sweetland
Mplscopm
Ining
Initid
Miay Dottle Leonhard
G. L. Day
Earl van Camp
Arthur Carter
Harold Shepard
Don Herlein
Gail Meclean
G. Klepber
Tearl Pace
H. G. Leonhard
River Terminal Warehouse Bid Notice Muscatine Iowa
Sealed proposals for the construction of a river terminal warehouse are invited by the Muscatine Levee Improvement Commission. Bids must be received by 7:30 PM July 19, 1917, with a 5 percent certified check to Ry S. McNutt. Proposals, plans, and specs are available at J. A. Bartemeler's office. The commission may reject any bids.
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Muscatine
Muncatine
Ofice
J. A. Darlemoler
Secreary
James J. Ryan
Muscatine Levco Improvement Commission
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Mounchmount
Teogtaten
Caforerla Ady
SAN Diss
Castoria
Volger
International News
Sarvica
George McManus
Maggie
Margie
Lone Tree
Illinois
Zach
Datlle
Ibevonth Regiment
Borking
Zolicit
New Boston, Ill
Williamsburg
Washington
DD. Ci
Dr. Williams
Sewee
Dr. Williams Tor
Williams Medicine
Schenectady
N. Y
Dinnora
J. 4
Bartemeler
Snc
Muscatine Levco Imp
Muscating
Iowa
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