Farewell party honors drafted man Ray Towner in Bloomington
In Bloomington Township the home of Mr and Mrs J Downer hosted a farewell for Ray Towner who departs May 28 for Camp Dodge. Over fifty young people from Sweetland Grange attended a patriotic evening with a mock wedding of Uncle Sam and Columbia, flowers, bunting, and a completed ceremony.
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Mra
J. ‘Downer
Bloomington Township
Ray Towner
Camp Dose
Sweetland Grange
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Esther Dilbert
Ivan Klein
Frank Paul
Maynard Sullerdhwaite
Grace Goddard
Kathering Paul Ax Bridasmild
Herman Price
Truth Herror
Roy Henderson
Miss Frevermuth
Mins
Minnie Gonddur
John McConnaha
Kaiser
Kappa Deltas Meet And Social At Hershey Avenue Home
Kappa Deltas held a knitting and needlework evening at Misa Eva Eltman’s home on Hershey avenue with all members present. Three guests included Mrs. M. G. McVeay and daughter Dixie from New York City visiting Mrs. McVeay's mother, Mrs. Wan Randleman, and Misa Delta Appel. Victrola music accompanied the activities. The Willing Workers of the German Methodist Episcopal church gathered at Miss von Steinfurt’s home on 613 Hismarck street for an evening of needlework and Victrola music. The next Willing Workers meeting will be a picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday evening, June 15. The Elks will meet Thursday afternoon at the Elk home, with Cinch games starting at 2:30. Hostesses will be Mrs. Tom Cherry, Mrs. A. Carnemier, and Mrs. Fred Hnppes. The Sunshine club members were also noted.
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Farther Louts
Mra
Fred Hoefflin
Farther Lights Society
First Baptist Cinton
West Phil Street
Wan Elwctid
Frank Cosgrove
Fiorence Hofinen
Emin Nietwel
Misamina Moffian
W. H. Rodgers
Wald
AL Weed Park
Andy Wilson
Addin Washurn
Louise Dillaway
Link
Wren Ai S& Bulan
Kappa,Delta’a
Misa Eva Eltman
Hershey Avenue
Mra. M. G. McVeay
Dixie
New York City
Tom Cherry
A. Carnenier
Fred Hnppes
Miriam Rehekah
Aid
Charla Hawking
Fifteen Enemy Planes Downed In Day of Action
London May 22 German air raid tally shows twelve planes shot down by British aviators and two more driven down as fire and gunfire accounted for all. An official announcement lists the day’s air fighting results with several aircraft left out of control.
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London
Montag
Military buildup outlines 1,000,000 troops in France
Washington reports during May ten day period 90,000 sent to France and American forces to reach 1,000,000 in France within a year. Representative Caldwell of New York notes military committee findings. Secretary Baker submits estimates totaling 1,500,900,000 for ordnance and 7,118,462,460 additional, to be spent at the War Department for next four years.
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Washington
House
Caldwell
New York
United States
France
Ask Ble
Baker
War Department
Joint Board in Session Plans Drainage Improvements District
A joint board of Muss entine and Louisa counties met to plan drainage ditch improvements in the district and discuss financing and contractor changes. Memorial services announced for Sunday at 10 a m at the US 9 church with wearing memorial badges requested.
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Mussentine
Louisa County
Nunther
W. 1
Vinol Claimed To Restore Delicate Child Health
An advertisement from Monaca, Tae features Melchor, the youngest of three, who suffered weakness and nervousness. After taking Vinol, his health improved, weight increased, and the product is marketed as a constitutional cod liver remedy for delicate children. Havercamp Drug Store in Muscatine promotes it.
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Monaca
Jorrael
Frederick Sommers
Monica
Havercamp
Muscatine
Ant
Woman Burned in Storm Lightning Strikes in Muscatine
During yesterday’s central state storm, Mrs Otto Lendtke of 1408 Jackson street suffered severe burns to her left shoulder and arm when telephone wires were struck by lightning. Dr K T Beveridge treated the injuries and reported her condition improved the next day.
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Muscatine
Atate
Otto Lendtke
Jackson Street
Fy Beveridge
Yeoman Lodge Dedicates Service Flag and Program
Seven Yeoman lodge members in service honor a dedication of a service flag at the lodge hall with a patriotic program. Three are at Camp Cody, including Charles Sallabury Emery Jernards and Charles McCrosky. Other servicemen listed: George Kep hat at Camp Dodge and Miss Helen Hubacher. Allan Putnam in Spruce division. Alfred Alstead at Camp Log. Program features violin solo recitations solos and a quartet, with an address by TF, Rinhmiat. Ending with "America" and refreshments.
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Yeoman Lodge
Lodge
Camp Cody
Charles Sallabury
Emery Jernards
Charles McCrosky
George Kephat
Camp Dodge
Helen Hubacher
Wn Purse
Allan Putnam
Alfred Alstead
Camp Log
Ruth Kelfla
Dilly Jones
Lucile Baker
Iuinhausen
Sir. John
Porter
Gall
Sole—taura Meith
Hoeward Bierman
Seed corn surplus in Mag natine county eyed for harvest
J We Merritt of the farm bureau says Mag natine county has plenty of seed corn and many farmers report surplus ears. He notes recent heavy rains and warm weather should aid germination and root development, with good conditions promising a splendid corn show this year.
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Muscatine
J. We
Mag Natine
Iowa War Savings drive reports reach quotas in several counties
Des Moines reports show five counties reaching quotas with more on track. Incomplete reports to state director Homer Mileur confirm strong drive results across Iowa. Counties listed include Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymout h and others with additional counties nearing targets.
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Des Moines
Homer A. Mile Jor
Tdi
Lyon
O'Brien
Osceola
Ply Mou
Sac
Sloax
Vickladon
Nmmet
Clay
Palo Alto
Calhoun
Penalantas
Wright
Huent Vista
Webster
Homeholdt
Hamilton
Boone
Cerro Gordo
Floyd
Mardin
Dallax
Greene Guthrie
Duaner
Marlon
Marshall
Fewerstile
Story
Warren
Blickbawk
Lage
Sholb
Dutch Minister to Resign Post
Amsterdam May 2 The Dutch minister to the United States who recently returned from a long absence due to ill health has asked to be relieved of his post in Washington. The request is said to be made on medical advice. Mrs Wagene Kuhn was operated on this morning by Dr J B Fullen for appendicitis and complications.
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Amsterdam
Augueh Pri Jopa
United States
Washington
Hague
Wagene Kuhn
J. B. Fullon
Permalife Batteries Ad Offers For Cheap Sale
Journal want ads note a used Freers Tire and Battery Works listing. An sale listing shows a fair price of 287 pounds and mentions a variety of items in good condition including a battery.
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Permalife
Freers Tire & Battery Works
Mother's care praised for soldiers at Camp Cody visit
P Barry, returning from Camp Cody and Kelly Field, lauded government care for soldiers. He praised hospital medical care, clean facilities, and protective measures, while noting camp storms, sanitary restaurant concerns, and cordial relations between soldiers and officers.
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Camp Cody
P. Je Barry
Richard
126Th Fell Artillery
Harry
Muscatine Motel
Camp Cady
Kelly Meld
Robert Parry
Talvass
Snes
Land Delmas
Ean
Muscatine
Ivery
Barry
Tabtery C
Mr. Barry
Kelly Jedd
Blackwom
Cody
Mtr. Barpy
Amp
Ile
Novia Puttry
Barry Apnka
Kelly
Gotton
Thiele Ae
Tina Eit Kelly
Service Postponed At Christan Science Church
The Christan Science church service is postponed this evening due to a parade. The church has long encouraged active participation in war work and will resume activities after the event.
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Christan Science Reburch
Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Hair Makeover
An old advertisement touts a simple dandruff cure using four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon applied at night to moisten the scalp. It claims most of the dandruff dissolves after one or two applications and that hair becomes fuller, shinier, and softer. The product is said to be sold in drug stores as Heldarvon at four ounces for eight dollars.
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Heyer
Heldarvon
Demostration Planned for Large Camp Departure Contingent
Plans for one of the greatest demonstrations for a departing Muscatine contingent of men to Camp Dodge take shape. Eighty six men will lead a parade with closures of businesses for a half hour and fraternal groups urged to join. Home Guards will provide an escort, band leading, with a send off from the armory at ten. The caravan will depart at ten fifty, arrive in Wilton by eleven forty five, and reach Des Moines by five.
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Dodge
Lo Aml
Lita Fund
Mome Guards
Des Moines
Enforce Sale Agreement Lawsuit Filed in District Court
W C Mathews and A T Cavall filed in district court to compel performance of a contract in a farm deal. Defendants Dawdy Mubarghini Sherd Wilson and S J Gocklin allegedly failed to fulfill their share of the agreement, leaving the mortgage debt and taxes unresolved and making performance impossible. The plaintiffs request the court enforce the contract and require the defendants to perform their obligations.
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W. C. Mathews
A. T. Cavyall
Dawdy Mubarghini
Sherd
Plantiffs
Problems After War Are Argued in Club Paper
The Thirty three elite club met with B A Peterson presenting a paper on postwar issues for America focusing on immigration and public health. A discussion followed on current events and arts with many members participating. E Dewny, ex General Manager of Muscatine Lighting Co, was made an honorary member after moving to Winans City.
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America
B. A. A. Peterson
A.sp.son
E Dewny
The
Muscatine Lighting Co
Muscatine
Winans City
Eli
Doan's Kidney Pills Adverts Claim Relief
A public testimonial from Ars. TW Willard of 1218 Orange St claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back ache and kidney discomfort after weak kidneys caused dullness headaches and soreness. The ad notes price and availability at dealers via Foldters Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Willard
Orange St. Yaya
Doan
Wiklard
Foldters Milburn Co
Buffalo
Casualty List Shows 48 Names With 2 Killed in Action
Washington May 23 army casualty list names 48 nationwide. Of these 2 killed in action, 23 died of disease, 3 wounded severely, 2 died of wounds, 18 wounded slightly. Lieutenant Robert H. Long of Houston Texas noted as severely wounded. List includes many soldiers from Wisconsin Illinois Texas California and others with ranks Corporal Private and Absent. Some entries show misprints or OCR errors but reflect losses and severities reported to Pershing’s unit.
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Washington
D. C
Setson
Robert H. Long
Houston
Texas
Marit L. O'Neil
Lalstes Press
Henry Dahling
Superior
Wir
Harry N. Miller
Winington
Del
Alexander Maskowsky
Racine
Wis
Albert Thode
Pitaburgy
Tit
Gerard's Screen Dramatizes His Four Years In Germany
A biopic style film dramatizes Ambassador James W. Gerard's account My Four Years In Germany detailing incidents leading to U.S. entry into World War I. The Grand will show the feature on June 3 and 4 with scenes ranging from the Sarajevo crisis to the sinking of the Lusitania and the Belgian defense.
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James W. Gerard
Germany
America
Russia
Gerard
Forte
Belgium
Amer- Jeanak
von Methmin Yollneg
the Marne
Aisne
Oie
Wilson
Choe
Kaleer
Pryatt
Roger Casement
Amerylea
Charley Chaplin in A Dog's Life at the A-Mirseed
Charley Chaplin stars in the First National release A Dog's Life showing Thursday and Friday at the A-Mirseed. The feature mixes dance hall grit from past Chicago and New York underworld scenes with Chaplin's signature humor as he and his canine co star navigate danger and mischief.
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Coney Island
New York Bowery
Chicago
Chariie Chaplin
Charles Ino Durneil
J. James
Chaplin
Minister Attends State Conference Report from Ames
The Rev. Herman J. Wistar left for Ames Iowa to attend a conference of German Congregational churches. He will report on the township organization and participate in the Glad Hand Committee activities during the May conference May 21 to 23.
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Herman J . Wistar
Geran Congregiationa
Ames
Towa
Iie
Tre Haelish Congregational Churches
Wiserer
Towal
Glad Hand
Gererman Congregational Stile Conference of Laws
Hasty Breakfast Faints Show Nourishment Need
A faded advertisement extols Father John’s Medicine after a hasty breakfast of toast and coffee leaving one faint and pale. It claims the tonic provides superior nourishment, six times milk value, aiding weight gain and strength without drugs or alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Fieth
John
Father John
Kaiser Wilhelm Pelted in City Poster Incident
A group of boys on Hershey Avenue damaged a poster display featuring a film about Kaiser Wilhelm, “The Beast of Verdun,” at the A Museet Koön. The incident disrupted the storefront, prompted a local intervention, and involved a man named Ludi Boston who helped calm the scene after the window was broken to protect the advertisement.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Hershey
Verdun
Tha A-Museet Koon
Avica
Boston
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready-to-use formula to darken gray hair. It claims quick results by applying a small strand until morning, producing a natural look and fuller appearance, with emphasis on age and grooming benefits.
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Gapearanes
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