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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1917

Page

5

Mrs Houseman Dies At Home In Muscatine County

Mrs Robdecca Houseman of 612 Mant Eighth street died at home yesterday afternoon after a period of poor health chiefly from dropsy. Born August 16 in Whoughton England she came to the United States in 1856 and settled in Olia before moving to Muscatine where she lived with her family. Eight children survive along with several brothers and other relatives. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Park Avenue Methodist church with burial in Groanwood cemetery.

Robdecca Houseman Eighth Fines Mme Fior Atta. Houseman Penidant Muscatine County Robscen Toyne Whoughton England United States Olla Iforo U Te Houxeman Olia Muscatine Mert Naylor Clearlake Jou Elizabeth Gibby Lake Township Charles Jouneman Bloormneington Uetts Heusen Joneph Toyno Olympia Wanl Wilton Toyno Thity City Thoms Toyno Lunsboro Uma Dncrasel'n Kon Attle Louseman Steoot L.A Uurdock Park Avenue Groanwood Cometry

Thanking Mina Company and Hilties for wedding anniversary

A note of appreciation from Mina Company and Mr and Mrs H W Hiltie honoring the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Attyninth wed ding anniversary.

Tures Mina Tacticioy Company H.W. Hiltie Annivarkary Front Kintaio

Drowned While Trying to Rescue A Boy

George Bryan, a longtime local resident, drowned Saturday at St. something while attempting to save a small boy. The accident occurred near Nobrarka Street and involved relatives including Mrs. William Roehenberger. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, with burial expected in a nearby city.

George Bryan St. Doc Brinn Wan Tiinots Magentine Neo Jivert Taut Marehy Chin City Ara Mere Whine Achonberger Emma Avchar

Tornado Warning and Civic Meeting Ady in Myntle May 1927

The fragment notes a 1927 Chicago event promoting preparedness for tornadoes with civic leaders and a May 28 gathering at Maccabee hall. It references Trinity Episcopal Church, wardens Larkin and Andel Humphries, and townspeople urged to attend with music and community hymn.

Aditor Trinity Larkin Laws Mamwentine Andel Humphries Tila Anmad — Itan Phrdon Aohn Mahin Chicago Mark Maccabee Hall

Real Secret of Rejuvenating the Face

A dubious cosmetic procedure claims to erase wrinkles by using a wax mix applied nightly. It promises rapid skin improvement within two weeks with a blend including wax, creams, and various ingredients, but reads like an unsafe, unverified remedy with questionable claims and risks.

Liberty Loan Campaign Under Way In Muscatine County

Liberty loan week begins with mass meeting in Muscatine County to rouse public support. A Liberty Loan Association is organized with bankers and local officials to coordinate meetings, posters, and speaker tours across townships to promote bond sales and Patriot Day observances.

Liberty County County Liberty Loan Association Liberty Loan Wook Muacating Porush, AG Mitaca Bankers Ors Bunizitlon Thyt Priday Muscatine Manting Bankers Organization Wrendy Éxlating Liberty Loan Axio Musculine County Bankers Lea Ley Capudin America Mee Nute Aponkars A. Willy O. Barey PLC Vettor G. My Mtus A. J. Magenus N. Barry WW. KE Downer J. Ly Giesler J. B. Ronda J. J. Do Comimittan Chatroian Day Poatera teWapanor Liberty Loan Movement F. C. Vetler Musca~ Due Ray Whitnkir West Liberty Wicks Wilton J. C. Day

Recital at Mae Lieberknecht's Home Near Letts

A vocal recital at Miss Mae Lieberknecht’s home east of Letts featured Mia Torry of Muscatine on piano. Guests enjoyed music including Nymphs and Shepherds and Elizabeth’s Prayer, followed by a light refreshment hour.

fFourmyn Social Servier Mae Lieberkneacht Town Mia Torry Muscatine Plano Mis van Darrow Miky Tor Charmini Ranc Thoma Alay Jenny Darrow Lange Lieverknocht Miny Lieberknocht Mika Darrow Terry

West Liberty News Roundup Sees Town Visitors and Travel

West Liberty residents report a busy spell of out of town travel and visits. Harold Smith journeyed to Chicago for medical treatment while Mina Allen Gibson finished a formality and returned home for a visit with her parents. Several relatives from Oklahoma Iowa and Illinois spent time in town visiting kin and friends. The G A R and W A S attended funeral services for a local resident born in Downe Maine. Mrs. Lewis and daughter Maud arrived from Chicago, former West Liberty residents, now well known in the community.

West Liberty Harold Smith Chicago Mina Allen Gibson Cedar Mapide Cy Nichols Sam Kirby Jannat Oklahoma Wenneth Thoyne Iowa City Wan Liberty Pillar Pawel Cone Spore Mra Boulder Col Biture John Ry Witey Mixa Juanite Muwertine Ve Alllagn Misa Mary Eve Orkne Inoni Mise Agnes Christenaen Mianen Beagle Margaret ‘Doran Nichol Alka Mary Jaéberty Maa Mabel Becker J. Becker Durant Frank Moylan Pond Min Carrie Fenner Burlingtton Vinita Konsdy G. von Whoaa Hig Ham Dow Maine Oakridge Camatery Dea Molaor

Navy Enlistments Swell Reserve Forces

Washington May 23 Navy enlistments in the naval reserve and auxiliary branches have raised total personnel to about 25,000, nearly half the regular navy a year earlier. The gains include the meet reserve, auxiliary, volunteer service, and women enlisted for special duty.

Waastington D.C Naval Meet

Lorenz Contractor Dies After Paralysis Attack

Jamil Lorenz, a longtime contractor in town, died yesterday afternoon at 2 6 from paralysis after a stroke. He had been ill for two days and was 68 years old. Born November 8, 1867, he was a prominent local figure known for his labor here. Survived by widow Mrs Christian Lorenz and four sisters, funeral at 2 pm from 440 Rosene Avenue with Rev. Wm Martens officiating. flowers requested not to be sent. Post office list of undelivered letters for the week ending May.

Ford Austin Mikey Pheska Jamil Loreng Hlaefty Stou Ako Mr Lorenz Lk Mochur Christian Erenz John Wendinger J. Toniagaint George Oberhuus Thinefty Mra Win Whitmara Inirport Rosene Avenue Wn. Martens German Evangelical Church Lorenz Grimemaker Muaca‘fae Mien H. G. Austin J. T. Cohtz Re Fous Jacksol Orry Gordon Wilmer C. Manson Arthur J. Mardy Ey Liavenworth John Melty Henry Oletmont Irving Workman Saturday Evening Post Good Housekeeping BR. H. Rogers

Iowa Guard to be sent to divisional camp in south

May 28 report from Washington says the Iowa National Guard will be drafted into federal service and sent to divisional training camps in the south around August 1. Adjutant General McCain confirms plans to raise the guard to maximum strength and deploy them this summer. Senator Kenyon remained in Washington to push food regulation legislation and censorship debates.

Weahington D. C Towa National Guard McCain Representative Towner Judge Towner War Department Dows Rex Menta T Bey National Guard Doment Atata Kenyon Orewon Lane Kenyon Falt Washington Nigo Apnoea

Sousa to Lead Trend at Lake Bluff Band

Chicago May 28 John Phi Mp Sauna will arrive to take charge of the naval training ration band at Lake Bluff The band now numbers 150 places and plans to increase membership to 300 Captain W A Moises commandant at the station to take the band the Jargent and beat at many stations in the country

Cuicagg John Phi Sauna Chicago Lake Bluff W. A. Moises Mny

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