Mosquito Meet War Plan Called By Lloyd George
Lloyd George outlines a British plan to build about sixty motor boats for coastal patrols as part of a larger effort to combat German U boats. The U.S. Navy's role and the American wartime contribution are noted, with about 70.9 million dollars allocated for the mosquito boat project and 110 foot lengths chosen after naval input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Lloyd Goorke
Lion Kisgroath
Lloyd George
Germany
Mangia
Ard Marine
Wim
Jewan
Natandard
Kovernment
U.S. Navy
Han
Pitrol
Liberty Loan Drive Inspires Muscatine Farmers
Muscatine county responds nobly to crop demand with high prices boosting cultivation. County Agent Morrill reports acreages under cultivation are growing as farmers take precautions for bountiful crops. In towns, residents reuse available spaces for gardens amid community objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Morrill Repor
Almont
Liberty Loan Drive Ties Community Banking Support
Muscatine bankers outline a Liberty Loan plan to keep funds within the local economy. Citizens would purchase bonds, with deposits at a local bank serving as the government’s depository to return proceeds to farmers, manufacturers, and workers. The article praises Mrs. Musaer, a philanthropic local figure, whose generosity and anonymity inspired and supported many relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Muscatina Folkas
Uno
Zewell
Bankera
Muscatine
America
We’ll hive her aloft and keep the farpole painted
Anarchic dialogue and scenes unfold with John Dirdentl and Ines as they prepare a wagon and inspect banners in a rural setting. Nellie Whitney’s arrival, life around the barn, and a village tension over border guards and loyalty hint at a larger wartime backdrop. Old Glory is displayed while conversations touch on government, spy rumors, and potential hangings. The piece blends rustic humor with patriotic color and character interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Walters
John Dirdentl
Patricia
Slo
Cather
Sha
Nellie Whitney
Nella
Mimi
Netlto
Kareau
Ines
Grensera
Noblo
Tordnay
Qate
Galil
Inex
Sho Ines
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure All
An advertisement proclaims a $100 reward for proof against catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that cleanses the mucous membranes and strengthens constitution. It invites readers to send testimonials to J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciente
Fall
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obie
Raid disrupts Mexican settlement as Ines returns
Ines treks through a dust hazed road on Dobbin to warn Nate and Kiva of a Mexican raid on their home. Adrift from the border, soldiers confront rioters while Adrian Hooper reveals his loyalty and delivers papers that secure a new home near the camp as Ines and her father reunite with the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
Jie
Inez
Doniface
Dobbin
Eses
Sue
Theneenie
Marcy
Ilan
Nate
Kiva
Aki
Dorbin
Adrian Hooper
Aimorican
Tnoz
Ines
Jasn
Paxaéeston
Boys Report Flag Desecration Suspected in Muscatine
Two youths aged around fourteen reported to Police Chief Samuel Brenner that a man used the American flag to wipe a car. Deputies investigated East Third Street and found the cloths were remnants of hunting gear, not desecration. Police commended the boys for patriotism and thanked them for the tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Troy
Mautlag Fouriesn
Patrio Ktation
Samuel G. Brenner
William Hingst
Milter
East Third
Firat
Incaikhattha
First Call To Mobilize New Recruits For War Effort
The First Call to mobilize new recruits was issued as men enlisted since April 1 join Battery Car. Captain Otto W Mulleron and Adjutant General Gay E Logan oversee federal service deployment at the armory with soldiers Verne Hendricks Emmett Voy Johnson Byron Reynolda and others on duty. Local guard units prepare for expanded mobilization within weeks as volunteers train, drill, and receive federal pay plus ration allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Amnes
Otto W. Mulleron
Gay E. Logan
Kenem
Toeir
Verne Handri¢hks
Emmett Voy Johnson
Byron Reynolda
Uegene Cook
Jad W. Stammeyer
Walter C. Moliison
Daniel Georka
Fred George
B. Huma
Winol Ba
Mopiuaeton
National Guard
Tha Norvios
Gorvico
Tha Vt Mory
Met
Gtrark
Mora Re
Tewtenant Narvis
Buttery
Re-elect Crop Body Officers At County Meeting
At an afternoon meeting of the county crop improvements association officers were re elected J C Nichola West Liberty as president S Ty Sinnoto City as vice president Gale McClean Wilton as secretary and T C Clark Ottumwa as treasurer The featured talk by W Coverdale of Iowa State College Ames urged crop conservation ahead of wartime needs recommending preservation of garden and fruit crops for canning or drying for the United States army and advised using experienced farm help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM oMeora
Uie
County Agant
W. Merrill
Aga
J. C Nichola
West Liberty
Agelu Verve Pe
S. Ty 'Sinnote
Thia City
Gale McClean
Wilton Township
T.C. Clark
Nena
Coverdale Syeulex
W. Coverdale
Low
State College
Ames
United States Army
Special Car for Fishing Resort Voyage Advertised
Announcement by General Theo Muoaywr and W Kruth of the Muscatine Burlington and Southern railroad states a special car for fishermen will run to Lo Gardop city tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. It will stop at Garden City siding for passengers, depart at 7 31 pm, and reach the resort by 3 pm. The plan aims to support picnics and sailing trips along the line this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muoaywr Theo
W. Kruth
Muscatine
Krein
Utliizn
Sunday Drug Stores Open On Sundays Notice
In a notice a list of druggists states they will operate on Sundays due to current Sunday law conditions. The Friends Church in South Muscatine announces Sunday school starts tomorrow afternoon at o clock followed by preaching by Rev. John Ingram, pastor of the Friends chosen at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
South Muscatioe
John Ingram
Friends
Bloomford
Registrars Receive Supplies at County Court Session
Muscatinn county officials organized a session at the courthouse to assign registration duties for young men affected by the conscription acts. County Auditor W. Johnston led the meeting with Ed Wiley and Gould Sud Props in attendance. Albert prpora and local pitcher Ah Gould of the Cleveland organization were noted among the latest signees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatinn
Rintrard
Shere
Ed. Wiley
Ff W. Johnston
Gould Sud
Bound Over Today for Bootlegging
Frank Thomas appeared before Justice J. C. Coater and was bound over to the grand jury on a bootlegging charge. He was accused of selling liquor on the Steamer G. W. Hil during a moonlight excursion from Bla. Inet night. Bond was set at 200 dollars and posted to secure release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Thomas
J. C. Coater Thia Afuragon
Grand Jury
Thomas
G. W. Hil
Hin
Bond
Grace Lutheran Forms Boys Choir In Local church
Grace Lutheran church forms a boys choir with Edward Boldt as president and Charlotte Lichke as director. Officers include Wale lar Toufel secretary Mildred Borger treasurer and organist. The group meets first Wednesday evening at Mildred Borger’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran, Church
Peorsonnax
Cera
Edward Boldt
Walelar Toufel
Cretary
Mildred Borger
Charlotte Lichke
Misk Mildred Borger
More Protection for Stock Urged in Congress
Washington D C May 26 Congress debated the administration food bill. Proposals aim to stimulate production and avert livestock diseases with large appropriations. Senator Gore urged federal action while Senator Thomas objected to a 4.5 million dollar plan for cholera and livestock disease fights. Also noted is a family moving to Flint Michigan with a companion relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Houssa
Senate
Thomas
Tvo Fa
Gore
Agricultura
Iivegtack
Liberty Loan Mass Meeting Planned Monday
A mass meeting at the Comnatorela Club parlors is set for Monday at 10 am to plan Liberty Bond subscriptions and spread word across Buccana. Speakers will tour factories and other organizations to mobilize workers and members for the Liberty Loan week and relocate to the Grand Theater Armory if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comnatorela Club
Buccana
Muscating Clearing House Association
C. Votter
Commercial Club
Jac
Armory Hall
Grand Theater
Oonvias
Liberty Loan
UN Ikewlae
Cancer Claims Mrs Schneider in Muscatine
Mrs Henry Schneider of Oak Street Muscatine died at her daughter’s home at 11226 o clock this morning from stomach cancer. Born Lucien Brownlow March 3 1878 in Wisconsin she moved to Muscatine at age 12 with her parents. She married Henry Schneider in 1894 and leaves a daughter Mrs Louis Weber and several brothers and a sister. Funeral services Monday at 2 from the Louis Weber home 816 East Sixth Street conducted by Rev C J Young of the United Brethren church. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
Oak Stroot
Jonata Way
Mra
Louis Weber
East
Mizx
Lucien Brownlow
Wisconsin
Sho Sho
Muscatine
Sho Waa
Thin City
Thia Union Waa
Dre
Laula Weber
Arthur
Calvin Brown Jon
Repport
Minolx
George Brownlee
Goodland
Minnesota
Slater, Mix
Wiliam Klose Walter
Witton
Louis Waber Hone
East Sixth Street
C. J. Youtng
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Freight Platform Extension Planned at Rock Island Yard
W R Votaw the local agent for Rock Island and Milwaukee lines announced an extension to the freight platform at the Rock Island yard. The temporary addition will be 230 feet long to hold five more cars at once, improving handling efficiency until a new freight house is built, a project expected to delay any permanent facility for at least the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Oue
W. R. Votaw
Tock Island and
Milwaukeenes
Tees
Vaotaw
Indiento
Thin
Columbus Junction honors top scholars in annual school program
At Columbus Junction on May 26 the school’s best pupils across grades were recognized for the year. First grade Lilian Hecker, second grade Agnes Sterling Greta Hinton. third grade Tuth Marshalls fourth grade Carrolt Cap states Verleo Morrison. sixth grade Donald Knott Cedric Tratton. seventh grade Heon Wanzer. eighth grade Margaret Buren. Mrs Suthern visits Pa kin and returns from California with Mrs Duncan. they spent Friday in Museatine.
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Columbus Junction
Grvnar Liberty Hella
Prada
Lilian Hecker
Agnes Sterling
Greta Hinton
Tuth Marshalls 44Th
Stalva
Carrolt
Verleo Morrison
Donald Knott
Theirade
Cedric Tratton
Heon Wanzer
Margaret Buren
Sarah Suthern
He Pa
Mra
R.duncan
Californi
Duncan
Museatine
Local drugstores close Sundays due to unsettled conditions
Amid unsettled conditions of the Sunday Tow a the following druggists announce temporary Sunday closures. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store McBrida and Cone A G Beatenlohner A W Morgan Nesper Drug Co W G A Burch Henderson Drug Co John Rateiitt Biomeke Drug Store and i J Graham halt Sunday operations for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shan Vn
McBride & Copa
A. G. Heatenlobner
A. W. Morgan
Noeener Drug Co
A. Busch
Anderson Drug Co
Snow White Drug Store
John Ratcliff
Biomoke Drug Store
Graham
McBrida & Cone
A. G. Beatenlohner
Nesper Drug Co
W. G. A. Burch
Henderson Drug Co
John Rateiitt
Biomeke Drug Store
I. Graham
Society Dawn Party Held by Curia Regia Club
The Curia Regia club hosted a society event at Miss Irma Molfis home on Wood Daw Avenue with a program including performances by Agnes St John Burton Bench Mildred Grean Thelma Graves Alfes Ingham Mildred Kemble and Carre mon Seculare Afterward guests mingled and refreshments were served. Birthday observance for Mrs Jacob Touzel noted as Ladies Aid members visited Kant Town Street home for fancywork and luncheon. Knights of Columbus Hall dancing party drew about twelve couples with music by the Gremmo orchestra. Memorial services at First Presbyterian Church arranged by the Women’s Telegram Corps at Court House Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curia Regia Club
Curia Rexia Clud
Macentine
Wera
Irma Molfis
Wooddaw
Avenua
Sevaral
Agnes St. John
Burton Bench
Mildred Grean
Thelma Graves
Alfes Ingham
Gale
Mildred Kemble
Carre Mon
Miks Molix
Mildred WL
Marxaree Kombio
Louis Harker
Dorothy Tyter
Mildred McKenzie
Arline Gase
Ton
Plorence Hahn
Wyant LaMont
Burton, Beach
Kenneth Cobble
Sprise
Jacob Touzel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Kant Tonth Street
Kensington
Tali
Knights of Columns
AML
Woman's Telet Corpa
Court House
First Presbyterian Church
Library closes during funeral service for benefactor
The P. M. Munser Public Library closed in the afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. P. M. Munser, longtime city benefactor who donated the library building to Murcating. The institution shut at 4 o clock to honor the ceremony and remain closed for the remainder of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Munser
Mra
Murcating
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Combat Building
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Atlasta
Cone
Larennen
Mia
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Ito
Mim
Munnor
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Bach Tay
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Zoldpha
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