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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
A harsh condemnation of German actions in World War I, describing German soldiers as monsters and comparing their war crimes to hellish depravity. The piece argues the German mind is aligned with the devil, calling for moral accountability and long-term consequences for the nation.
The article discusses a new draft provision prioritizing essential home labor over nonessential occupations. It argues men in servile or entertainment jobs should move to war production, and predicts a six week vocational readjustment as workers transfer from nonessential roles to factories and farms. General Crowder’s policy is hailed as a step toward victory.
The latest draft provision requires able young men under conscription to engage in useful occupations or face army service. It tightens enforcement, rounds up those not employed, and aims to boost draft strength and army manpower.
The Muscatine Red Cross pageant highlighted community pride and patriotism, with participation across groups and heavy support from local business institutions. The event demonstrated a growing spirit of unity fueling civic drives and city improvement efforts, signaling a more organized Muscatine than in years past.
Mise Gertie Ashford follows a country respite prescribed for her throat and tries fishing in a creek by her grandmother’s. A boy explains local fish abundance while she, wary of luck, rigs a ploy by letting the hook fish itself. The scene hints at Yorke’s forthcoming tale and meadow scenes.
A country river scene follows Mr Yorke as he stalks a heroine with auburn hair and a Grecian nose. Gertie the girl with a fishhook on the brook becomes the center of a playful pursuit with a willowed bridge, a bashful small boy, and a comic clash over a boot hook and a joke.
From a hilltop an artist watched a fast moving wagon collide with a pair of horses. A driver failed to brake in time, a wheel flew off, and a girl named Gertie was thrown. The boy tended the scene as the horse and buggy veered into a ditch, while Yorkes helped the injured girl home. The sage sign boy teased Gertie about a future marriage and heroism.
The District Court of Muscatine County announces that the last will and testament of John Schaffer is to be probated. The hearing is set for June 4, 1918, at the June Term, with appearance by interested parties to show cause why probate should or should not be granted. May 9, 1918. Clerk of the District Court and agents listed.
A discussion on developing individuality through rebellion and rejecting convention. It argues conviction and courage as essentials, citing Nietzsche and Napoleon, to pursue personal freedom and progress despite discontent. The text endorses revolt against oppression as path to greater achievement and selfhood.
The New York Sun reports Russia protests Germany over Armenian killings in the Transcaucasus after Turkish occupancy began two months earlier. It accuses Berlin of aiding and not restraining Enver Pasha and Talaat Bey, demanding immediate German intervention to halt the massacres and protect Armenian residents.
Fragmented notice recounts suffering from piles and claims cure by a Dr Shintlonberger with travels to Muscatine Iowa and various towns. Mentions names and places in garbled form including hotel Grand and month Tat. Readers advised to ignore uncertain details.
A W Duckson longtime editor of the West Liberty Index and former postmaster seeks the Republican nomination for county recorder. He touts a thorough business education and strong knowledge of law and local procedure, with twenty years in Second Ward politics. the author asks for support.
An odd wartime promotion touts Samimies going over the top with gas, praising brave soldiers and civilians alike. It promotes Frontic iron tablets from Dr. Pierce’s Surgical Institute for vitality, appetite, and nerves, urging readers to send ten cents for a trial bottle.
Sixty years ago notices report J W Mitchel gaining admission to law after a term in district court. Grant View in Louisa county plans Grandview Institute, a 45 by 58 foot two story building costing about 10000 dollars with eastern teachers. Canine rabies fears and a mad dog incident are noted. Quorum on city license fees is mentioned. Forty years ago events include street and home property changes, visits from Iowa City homeopathists, and homefront improvements. Ten years ago notes cover Trinity church leaders and a severe storm that damaged Moscow area buildings.
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