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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
8
School officials meet at the courthouse to discuss wage and salary questions, coal purchases, repairs and flags. H. D. Bradley says a uniform action is sought as thirty eight boards prepare for July 1 meetings. Teachers exams begin today with about 2500 teachers taking the tests for provisional and trade certificates.
At the span day luncheon of Muscatine business men J W Hilliker was announced as promoted to assistant manager of the Western Union office in Des Moines. The transfer marks a rise in rank and a recognition of his ability and resourcefulness. Hilliker has been active in the noon day luncheon circle and has served as secretary of the managing committee.
A Senate committee heard recommendations to lower the draft minimum from 21 to 20 to recruit younger soldiers, but key officials urged delaying any legislation. Secretary Baker and generals March Crowder and others argued for postponement while reviewing Class 1 Y availability and Britain Canadian treaty implications. The committee stated no immediate change to draft ages.
Robert Lowery, a Black man, was captured after a sack of brass stolen from local railroad yards. Officials question his past, debating prison time while noting a baritone voice and a church singing solo. A hearing is set for Tuesday, with a week’s delay causing disappointment.
Charles Judisch aged 77 died at Bellevue hospital from a complication of diseases after a five week illness. A Civil War veteran born 1641 in Gorcy Prussia he lived in Muscatine since 1846. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Hines and Margaret Salenburg two sons Amos and Charles and sisters Mrs Judich and Mrs Blorman. G A R likely to handle funeral arrangements.
City and county authorities seek the unknown artist who chalked seditious messages on sidewalks to urge army enlistment. Recruiting officer ZL Stormont at 118 West Second Street reports days of unique signs along routes, with an arrow indicated and a long prison term hinted for the culprit.
Muscatine manufacturers show support for wartime production at a Davenport war order meeting. A Muscatine county organization was formed with Bart Browning elected temporary chairman. Southeast Muscatine manufacturers backed a community plan, preferring regional industrial organization over the Cleveland model. W. C. McCarthy named chairman of the southeast district, with Tectors of Chicago invited as regional chairman. McCarthy to report on conditions in Chicago next Thursday. Surveys will be mailed to assess plant adaptability for war work. Local firms represented include Roach & Musser, Huttle Company, Iowa Culvert, Jahnke, Lowe Jewelry, U.S. Automatic, and Iowa Pearl Button.
The death of Rev. M. Scheib, former pastor of the Evangelical Protestant church in Burlington, was reported today. He served the local church for about twenty five years and was well known in Muscatine and the region. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at 2 PM from the home and church in Burlington.
A lively review of Taylor Holmes in Ruggles of Red Gap portraying an English valet amid Arizona antics. The film, adapted from Harry Leon Wilson’s novel and serialized in The Saturday Evening Post, features a strong supporting cast including Frederick Burton and Lawrence D’Orsay.
A dignified English nobleman features in a picture to be shown at the Palace tonight. The event is described with formal tone and expects notable attendance.
Transcribed transfers show multiple property sales in Muscatine and nearby areas. Buyers include Martha Badman, Susan Widow, Margaret Wigim, Christian WeStrake, and others, with parcels in Ogilvie’s and Jershey Additions and Ardon. Prices range from 1 to 3000 dollars, many deeds filed through loan and investment firms and churches.
Muscatine residents completed the June quota of three hundred fifty sweaters and forwarded them to Central Division headquarters in Chicapro. Additional garments will be finished to meet an August deadline, with yarn supply still pending.
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