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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary speech urges citizens to invest in the Liberty Loan to support national wartime goals. It warns that a failure would lead to lost graves of liberty and squandered revenue for heinous ends, appealing to readers to buy bonds now.
A large crowd in Grant Park voiced opposition to U S policy while others urged loyalty amid wartime. Authorities promise swift action against any unlawful assembly as the nation tightens controls, urging citizens to support government mandates and national unity.
Government views registration as duty, while the world faces the Armenian and Syrian tragedy. The text condemns Turkish attacks and calls for international action, urging support for Armenians and Syrians and condemning Ottoman aggression and Jewish displacement.
A tale adapts the rise of William Bolding from poverty to wealth and its toll on marriage. Janet, his younger wife, endures demanding nights and loneliness as he pursues business deals, citing duty to Lou Dusinorn. Their once shared life fractures under work and distance.
A fragmented diary style scene centers on Janet caring for a wounded man, with tension rising over a mysterious caller and growing emotional stakes. The narrative follows hospital stays, social obligations, and the strain of secrets as Janet balances duty with a fragile, evolving relationship.
A fragmented reminiscence column recalls sixty, forty, thirty, twenty and nine years past. It mentions Congregational convention delegates hosted by church members with Dr. Patton of Chicago expected to preach. Other notes celebrate Mizoner’s drumstick contest, a Muskintine Manufacturing Company expansion, and West Congregational Church prayer meeting. The item also references a Queen’s Jubilee and a Muscatine basketball tour plan covering about 15,000 miles with elite players.
A historical health column discusses headaches caused by neuralgia neuritis and related conditions, listing potential sources from anemia to infections. It notes varying pain types, urges diagnosis by a family doctor, and offers non-specific remedies and cautions about consulting physicians for persistent headaches. It includes patient questions about appendicitis signs and general medical guidance with a disclaimer about individual diagnosis.
Two cornmeal recipe Augmented by the Home Economics Department at Lowes White College promote using more cornmeal to conserve flour. Recipes include cornmeal griddle cakes and a fruit apple pie style dish with milk eggs and apples, outlining ingredients and brief steps for preparation.
The excerpt details a long baked dish with butter, molasses and apples, baked seven hours then one hour more with apples added. It mentions serving with cream or pudding. Names include Renee, Flora, Mrs Mittman of Muxentine Island, a ten pound son born Friday. Werman J Hyink is critically ill at his Cedar Street home.
An old advertisement promotes veno as a quick dandruff and itching remedy, touting root nourishment and rapid relief. It warns against soaps and shampoos due to alkali content and recommends zemo for scalp irritations, citing pricing and availability through the Wi Rone Co. of Cleveland, Ohio.
Notice invites sealed bids in Mareatine County Iowa for road construction and clay binder material on Division No 1 and Division No 2. Bids due June 4 1917 with 5 percent bid bond, performance within ten days, right to waive defects and reject bids, funds payable in county warrants.
City of Muscatine invites bids for Garth Alling on and at Must Second Street Bridge over Mad Creek. Estimated 1 756 Cu Yds. Bid deposit 66 dollars with Muscatine Bank, payable to City. If awarded, bidder must sign contract and bond of 259 dollars within five days. Bids opened 7 30 p m June 7 1917 by City Council. City engineer provides forms. council may reject any or all bids. Dated May 1917.
Notice is hereby given that on the twentieth day of May an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Jnnevb Minder of will County was publicly read by the Clerk of the District Court. A hearing for proof is set for the June term starting June day, 1407, at which any interested person may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Mascntine May 28, 1977. G. Tinton, Clerk.
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