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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

6

River Front Lands Reserved for Boat Landing Use

The Levee Commission announced Resolution 18 to reserve the river front from Orange Street to Pine Street for exclusive landing of boats and crafts. Owners must obtain written permission and pay rental to moor at designated spots, vacating within ten days if occupying without authorization.

Oranko Pine Datall Prescribad Orange Strhat Vinst Linn Pine Street Loeop Orange Atrant Pino Street Uni Ik Oranage Ieot Pino Atrect Bo Bouta Crafia Uid Atenuny Way Anid Levee Levee Commission Xame

Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion and Ills Reported

In a letter from Mrs. P. Prinlor of St. Louis Missouri she says she has never found anything equal to Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and its relief. She notes many friends prune them highly and recommends their use widely.

Chamberlain

Coal price fixing testimony in government case

Testimony alleges price fixing at coal mines following a government conference. The case involves fifty-one individuals and 105 associates as proceedings move in federal court. The document notes misdirected communications to operators and a broad inquiry into coal prices and supply.

New York Coal Providente

Cigarette Law Upheld in Court by Des Moines Judge

Des Moines judge Charles A. Hutchinson upheld a revived cigarette law imposing a $3000 annual penalty on dealers and property owners tied to selling or handling cigarettes. The ruling affects about 190 local dealers and over $52,000 in property. An appeal to the state supreme court was announced. The court also ruled the state cannot require cigarettes to be sold only in original packages when owners plan to sell products outside those packages.

Des Moines Charles A. Hutchinson Bix Prema Court Favnor Bupromg Federal Supreme Court SSDNA

Wapello Man In Auto Accident

Wapello, June: A man named Starry Sligh, of Wapello, was found beneath a Ford car after it plunged down a bank while he was rolling yesterday evening. He was removed from beneath the car and suffered cuts and cruiser injuries with no other injuries observed.

Wapello

Suffragists Halted by Police at White House Demonstration

In Washington on a Sunday, nine suffragists were halted near the White House as they attempted a parade with banners. Police detained several women after a brief standoff along Pennsylvania Avenue. Moments later others were taken into custody near the executive mansion while more protesters pressed toward the building.

Washington Parada White House Paleo Thor Banmare Thor Banmare Wore Talan Away and Wx White Hutt

Judge Threatened by Unsigned Notes in New York

Unclear notes threaten a federal district judge and assistant attorney in connection with the Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman case. The letters warn against prosecuting anarchists aiding the draft law. Authorities say the danger was reported today and letters were turned over to police.

Crinoelated Teonnett New York Juday M United Staten Demitrict Court Arnold A. Content Tive Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman Aly Archists Persoorante

Rebekah Meeting Held Annual Convention Highlights

The first annual Rebekah lodge convention drew nearly 150 registrants in Sigourney last week. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Mrs C C Monninger and Vice President Mrs Addie Horn with Grand Master Wm Knight delivering a keynote address. Next year’s gathering is planned for Sigourney with Mrs Efile Graham from Des Moines and other officers noted for their roles.

Koota Jang Ho Rebekah Rebeskah Sah Wreh- Ingtom Wellman Lodge South Hagiah Mina Lottie White Addie Horn Mina Modred Coffman Sigourney Delta Oy D. D. P Nellie McKeon Preuidant—Mre C. C. Monninger

Battery C Prepared to Entrain for Departure

Battery C is readied to entrain as contributors of the Battery fund back the unit with clothing, toilet gear, and provisions. Commander Kern assessed needs and outfitted guardsmen with khaki gear, blankets, and supplies. local business leaders donated over $2,090 to ensure comfort and readiness for the personnel.

Qin Kern Battery Fund Kern Sean Duratle Muncatina

Russians Thwart New Teuton Trick in Finland

From Casnocintad Prean Lenxed Wire, June 26, P returns say 4000 volunteers formerly in the German army may attempt to enter Finland. Guards tightened, orders issued. The central committee of the Mine mlah sorting democratic workman's party protests Non-admittance of Lie Finns to Winkind.

Patvegrad Rusale Volla Finland Germany

Indictments Over Anti-Draft Protest Rise in Rockford

Thirty four suspects from Rockford Illinois sued as conspirators and violators in the anti-draft demonstration of June five. Judge Landis set bonds at 25000 for the three ringleaders Clyde Haws Emil Schram and Marl Cully and 1000 for the others.

Rockford Landis Federal Court Ringleadara Clyde Haws Emil Schram Marl Cully

Let Gray Hair Make You Look Old No More

An advertisement promotes Q-Ban hair color claiming to restore youth by masking gray hair. It markets a kit with dyes and related products, touting a money back guarantee and availability at drugstores and via mail order. The copy targets older readers with bold claims and suggests multiple products including a shampoo and depilatory for vanity.

Gadeil Treluse Heath QeBan Q-Tran AULA Bo Nneminds al, Morgan and Nespar Druk Co Mall Hensieetellia Drug Co

Mrs Van Zyl Dies At Home After Long Illness

Mrs John Van Zyl died at 1 PM at 986 Nowell avenue after nearly a year of illness, five weeks bedbound. Born in New York City in 1864, she married John Van Zyl in 1879 and left two children Mint Cryce Proerg and Miss Pauline Van Zyl, plus four sisters and two brothers surviving in various cities.

Tine John van Zyl Honig Nowell Avenue Vanzy Max Tito Waggon New York City N.Y Murentine White John Vinayl Thay Mint Cryce Proerg Mins Pauline Vin 21 Haab Ake In Hister Ausy Jina Wereen Mind Dante Inta Woagem Stray Kedward Time Gardier

State plans inspection sweep of food storage buildings

Officials announce a statewide program to inspect and remove unsafe food storage facilities. Governors, defense council leaders, and an eight member committee direct inspectors acting as deputy officials with no pay, aiming to improve fire safety across towns.

Manihal Insurance Companion W. L. Harding ALI Ge Council of Defense

Exports Council Forms to Advise President on Trade

In Willington D C the first session of the newly created Export Council met with Secretary Lanning Secretary Hommon and Secretary Tredfeld and Herbert Hoover. They organized the council and recommended proclamations to grant the president control of American ports and oversee all exports to deter shipments to Germany.

Cavsnelnten Press Willington D. C Conneall Cne Lanning Hommon

Evangelical Lutheran Synod Seeks 5000 Young Men

The Kaneral synod heard that the church faces a serious shortage of suitable clergy as many ministers enlist for war. Rev. L. B. Devoo proposed and the synod adopted a plan to enroll 5,000 high school age youths with open correspondence to interest them in religious service.

Chicago

Gold Imports Rise as Canadian Shipment Reaches New York

Gold worth 9.7 million dollars arrives from Canada through J P Morgan & Company, raising the year’s imports of metal to 492.251 million dollars and the current movement to 204.231 million dollars, with New York as the point of arrival.

Hage New York N. Yudana Canada J. P. Morgan & Company Aines

US Flyers Reach England In Civilians Attire

A small contingent of United States Navy air corps arrived in England yesterday in civilian clothes with blue armband bearing white letters United States Flying Corps.

US & Fliers Roadh Enghing London United States Nysar Corpa England Yeaterday Flying Carpa

Aged German immigrant Charles Grafe dies in Muscatine

Charles Grafe, a German native and long time Muscatine resident famed for tailoring, died at his home 709 Locust Street after months of declining health. Born Feb 9 1834 in Saxony he immigrated to the United States and Muscatine in 1868 and married in 1859. Survived by wife and three sons Mra Manan Grrommel and Charles Grate Jr of Muscatine and William Grate of Colorado. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from home conducted by Pastor William Marion of the German Evangelical Church. Family requests no flowers.

Charles Grafe Grate Muaratio Saxony Germany Muscatine Ahreaeuldran Mra Morman Grommel Charles Grate, Jr Tts

Benefit Dance for Red Cross Friday Night

Local Red Cross fundraiser to be held at the Launch Club on East Second Street. Patrons will enjoy an evening of dancing from eight to twelve with Complete Tones Jay Orchestra providing music. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. decorations reflect patriotism and local volunteer efforts. Tickets are on sale through volunteer organizers.

Giria Gat Battervon-Wentelk Patriotixm O'Elocke Mudie Jay Planis

Potato blight fear hits Iowa potato crop in 1915 warning

A 1915 alert in Better Town and Iowa State College notes warns of potato blight sweeping crops. Damp cool weather fuels a fast-moving fungus potentially ruining tubers and leaves, with growers urged to prepare and apply Bordeaux mixture promptly and to ship materials by express.

Better Town Colleno Millon Bushela Ames Browert Browers Lima Expresa Lave Bightake

Sunday School Officers Named at Greetland Methodist

Members of the Greetland Methodist Sunday school elected new officers for the coming year. Superintendent A. I. Wood, Assistant Superintendent Earl Van Cant, Secretary Dorothy Leonhard, Assistant Secretary Bachel Ara Raye Craft, Treasurer Jonn Sywassink Jr, Chorister Ella Healy, Assistant Chorister Fred Lopper, Pianist Mild Fay Derby, Assistant Pianist Joy Gote Tort, First Morarian Jonnie Sywassink, and Second Morarian Rita Day were listed among the attendees.

Clal. Moeting Uplagopal Greetland Methodist A. I. Wood Earl van Cant Dorothy Leonhard Bachelara Rayecraft Jonn Sywassink Ella Healy Fred Lopper Milk Fay Derby Airs Joy Gote Tort Jonnie Sywassink Rita Day

Stolen 43000 Bound for Ottumwa

A 43000 shipment stolen from a Burlington train was bound for Ottumwa National Bank in Ottumwa. The package reportedly contained funds from Continental and Commercial National Bank, Chicago.

Preus Chicago Tony Burlington Continental and Commercial National Bank Ottumwa National Bank Ottumwa

Hoopes Heirs and Court Notes From Local Docket

Hoopes case lists heirs including Amy Hoopes Lindley B and Auntin G Woopes and May W Hoopes as heirs to Joseph J Mooper estate per report in district court. Police Court Justice J C Center fines suspect $3 and costs for intoxication after pleading guilty. Mrs F H Barros Toft visits Letts home after Sunday with daughter Mrs Ralph Meleary on Horahoy svenud.

Hoopes W. Hooper Amy Hoopes Lindley B G. Woopes May W. Hoopes Joseph J. Mooper Char Sterling Justice of the Police J. C. Center Mra F. H. Barros Toft Letts Ralph Meleary

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promoted For Stomach Troubles

An ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for chronic stomach issues and related ailments. It claims daily laxative use fails to cure indigestion and warns of gall stones ulcers and other dangers, urging readers to try the remedy sold by Henderson Drug Co. and others.

Mayr Tenderson Drug Co

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