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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
A Journal editorial criticizes Attorney General Hayner and the push for Prohibition era enforcement. It argues the nation should unite for war preparations, condemns selective enforcement, and questions lawmakers' omissions while urging respect for laws and national duties.
The legal machinery of the country and states is mobilizing to ensure complete taxation of men for military service. All male residents aged 21 to 30 must register, even if physically unfit, with penalties for evasion. Officials prepare to audit returns, publish registered names, and issue badges to deter noncompliance.
The court martial faces enforcement of the draft act with severe penalties for evasion, stating that all subject to the act must register and face punishments as directed by military law, underscoring stringent compliance requirements.
An ongoing scene centers on Serene Lacy and Marjorie Blake as they seek a governess for Nedily while suitors scheme. Jack Balan, George Parsons, and Baker discuss money, marriage, and chance as Mina Mayhew’s arrival is anticipated, shaping social entanglements and future plans.
An old advertisement touts pineapple juice mixture with other ingredients claimed to ease stomach upset bloating headaches and nervousness. It promises a money back guarantee and carries a grand claim by A W Morgan of a Henderson drug company with a heavy fine for misuse.
A Muscatine area meeting at Hotel Muscatine formed the Muscatine County Liberty Loan association. H W Gloster was named chairman and B C Benham secretary. A permanent committee including Moss Stocker Harrie and Lizlet was chosen to organize. The plan aims to secure county depositories and coordinate loan distribution while protecting local banks and rural lenders.
Four Mustatino youths have registered under the new conscription net, with many more expected before June when ages 21 to 30 must register unless already in service. Names tied to Quincy Carthage Danvers and Buffalo appear in sworn registrations. Sheriffs and officials tour the county to verify registrations, with sworn attestations to occur by Saturday evening.
An enjoyable program by the Literarian Society of the High Wetinol featured a piano solo by Dorothy Trond, a playlet titled The Last Puran, and an address by Wyant Lu Mont. Cast included Mrs Barton-Keonn Pierson, Mrs Apmsby-Briar Korn, Mrs Dixon-Wilma KHaR, Mrs Dover-Glonng, Braxton Ashley, Dorothy Leibbrand, Miss Weant, Reporter Edna Munk, Katie- Florence Finney.
The district court saw a surge in divorce petitions this week with ten cases filed on Monday. Mingle E Burton seeks custody of a nine year old, alleging desertion by Alvin M Burton, represented by A W Kent. Yoram O Moyers is charged with cruelty and asked for custody of three children, including a four year old, with a restraining injunction sought against sale of the wife. C A W Kent represents Mrs Moyers.
At a meeting of Male lodge No. 10 United Workmen, local delegates to the state convention in Dubuque beginning June 18 were selected. Fred Bertel was chosen as regular delegate with W O White and John Groters as additional delegates. Also to attend were Sue Brame Maxtor Workman Wn M Narvis q and Grand Treasurer Ly Johnson.
All members will gather at the Court House at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon to attend the memorial service at the First Baptist Church.
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