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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

8

Church Meeting At West Liberty In June

The annual convention of the Towa City group of the Churches of Christ will be held Sunday June 2 at the Christian church in West Liberty Iowa. Program includes devotional services committees reports sermons basket dinner special music and addresses by G A Jeffery and Irving E Wade among others. Representatives come from Iowa City West Liberty Kalona Atalissa Frank Pierce Nichols Morse Tiffin and Wellman.

West Liberty Towa City Churches of Christ The Christian Church Fsanc C. W. Comstock N. E J. C. Gugeman Irving E. Wade G. A. Jeffery J. Mad. Williams Iowa City Kalona Atalissa Frank Pierce Nichols Morse Tiftin and Wellman Floriculture Society Mars. C. Phillips Calhoun Street Frank Montgomery Muscatine Friends Liberty Anna Smith California Grant Hemmingway West Branch Towa C. M. Michener Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church C. Henderson B. R. Davis Tipton

Rendall to Speak at Aledo Meeting

The Rev J B Rendall of the First Presbyterian church will deliver a principal address at the Illinois Bankers Association fourteenth annual convention in Aledo Illinois on Friday June seventh. His afternoon talk will cover What America Must do to Win this War with other notable speakers including Robert Ward Wayne Hummer W Gart lad en Horace H Bancroft and A J Lindstrom among others.

J. B. Rendall First Presbyterian Church Illinois Bankers Association Aledo Tllinois ItIs America Robert Ward Wayne Hummer First National Bank of

George Beban in Patriotic Picture at A Muse U

George Beban stars in One More American at the A Muse U theatre. Director William C. DeMille adapted his own stage play The Land of the Free with Olga Printzlau writing the scenario. Set in New Yorks East Side ghetto, the tale follows Luigi an Italian theater owner as he battles a scheming politician and reunites with his wife and child aided by a reporter and a physician.

Paramount George Beban William C. DeMille New York Olga Printzlau Great East Side Italy Luigi Mr. Beban

Spring Treatment for Purity Blood and Weak Health

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood before meals and Pepticon after meals to boost red cells and restore tone. Hood's Pills are recommended to rouse the liver if bilious symptoms occur, addressing indigestion and the blues. The copy links weather, colds, pneumonia, diphtheria, and other poisons to general debility and promises rapid improvement.

Hood

Keota Youth Drowns Sunday Funeral Today

Lloyd Rhoedebeck, 19, a Keota youth, drowned near his home while wading a deepened creek. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Interment in Keota cemetery. Survived by parents John and wife, two brothers. he attended local public schools. Memorial and baccalaureate events were observed, honoring soldiers and graduates with sermons, music, and patriotic tributes.

Journal Keota Lloyd Rhoedebeck First Presbyterian Church Rhoedebeck Hera John Rhoedebeck Methodist Church Rew F. M. Warren The Christian Church Hoffman Singing of America

Wilton Social Roundup Sees Summer Departures and Visits

Wilton Iowa May 28 Miss Rose Enabinit sails home to Swaledale for summer. Local families including the Blanchards and others from Muscatine and West Liberty visit or host friends. Several residents travel to Chicago Iowa City and Monmouth for summer plans. A St Marys church flag service lists ten homefront volunteers. J J Shanon transfers through Columbus Junction.

Wilton Iowa Rose Enabinit Swaledale W. L. Blanchard Frank Blanchard Muscatine Fred Sherberger Little Son Chicago Harry Budeler Camp Dodge Clarence Budeler George Heabner West Liberty Ricka Brammeler Harold Helen Ju- Hus Doden Louis Miller Iowa City Herbert Ula Doden Ferne Lamphere Dan Monmouth, Jr Ferdinand Jacobs Sons Mea August Grady Ray Summers George Nolte Maude Laura Stender Davenport L. E. Bidwell Wollman EH. F. Lawe Florence Russell Parnell Joseph Bujewski St. Mary’s Catholic Church Ralph Buyewaski Herbert Rininsland Clarence Brown Frank Budelter Joe McSwigan James Moylan Richard McSwiggan Joan Carroll Harl Wagner Leo Aernaut J J. Shanon Columbus Junction

William Hart at Gayety Thursday

Remarkable night photography distinguishes Triangle's production of The Patriot starring William Hart. The picture shows a moon rise over Mexican plains with a sentry and cavalry along the boundary. Filming near Calexico informed the scenes with real light and darkness.

Triangle William 5. Hart Gayety Theater Plains Mexico International Boundary Line Hart Company Calexico Joe August Thomas H. Ince Monte M. Katterjohn Decoration Day

Miss Clover Annas Weds Leon Fullerton in Muscatine

In Muscatine on May 44 at the Presbyterian parsonage Rev J B Rendall performed the marriage of Miss Clover B Annas daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Annas to Leon I Fullerton son of Mr and Mrs Asa Fullerton The bride’s mother attended the ceremony and many friends offer best wishes.

Columbus Junction Clover B. Annas Fred Annas Leon ‘I’ Fullerton Asa Fullerton Muscatine J. B. Rendall Presbyterian Parsonage Oliver Thompson Willams May Maltby Raymond ‘Tipton G. W. Tipton J. G. Hedford Dennis Gene Cotter Wa. Owens Selly Shoop Roy Atlantic Myra Woodruff Davenport H. ©. Ritter Letts T. J. Simons Ainsworth J. Fred Mattert Sibley Henry A Armbright John Nash Cedar Rapids Hubert Hafner Cranston John Davis West Branch C. A. Armbright Howard Armbright Peoria J. B. Johnston Maude Wilson Wapello Sam Sturms Cornelius Johnston North Platte Neb Ernest Johnston Mr. Johnston

Memorial Day Plans and Remains of Fred Stewart

Memorial Day will feature graveside decoration at 9 30 a m in New Boston cemetery and 2 p m band stand exercises on Malin street with music by the New Boston band. Rev O E Clapp will speak and high school pupils will present a flag drill. Commencement for the eighth grade at the Christian church on Thursday May 30 at 8 00 a m. Fred Stewart, 23, of New Boston, died in a single vehicle accident near Keithsburg Illinois Sunday at about 6 a m.

Journal New Boston Fred Stewart Keithsburg Ilinois Stewart New Boston Cemetery Malin Street New Boston Band O. E. Clapp New Boston High School New Boston’ High School The Christian Church

Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa 1918

Notice is given that on May 13 1918 the clerk opened an instrument claiming to be the last will of Frank A Runyon late of the county. The will is set for hearing and proof on June 10 1918 at the June term of the district court. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Muscatine May 13 1918 hk G Tipton Clerk of the District Court.

Said County Muscatine Hk. G. Tipton District Court

Seed corn supply assured in Iowa after shortage

Ames May 28 Farmers in Iowa are assured ample seed corn to cover replanting needs. With funds from the US Department of Agriculture and the Iowa State College extension, tested corn is stored and available. County agents will arrange shipments at cost to farmers in need, with prompt delivery.

Ames Ian Iowaa United States “Department of Agriculture Agricultural Extension Department Iowa State College United States Jowan P. C. Taff Extension Department

Red Cross Sale Nets $600 in Montpelier Iowa

About six hundred dollars was cleared at the Red Cross sale held at Maple Grove school in Fulton township Saturday. Attendees came from surrounding townships and Muscatine. Rev. J B Rendall of Muscatine delivered the address. Music by Rohifs and sons of Davenport accompanied the event. Auctioneers were Oliver Johnson and Herman Kretchiner. Sale items included pigs calves chickens canned fruit potatoes wheat wearing apparel

Journal Montpelier Red Cross Maple Grove School Fulton Township Muscatine J. B. Rendall First Presbyterian Church Oliver Johnson Herman Kretchiner J. Clegel

Bravery of Youth Shown in Picture

A young son of the Louvain village blacksmith heroically attacked German General Von Gluck in the village, wounding him fatally. The youth fled toward his father’s shop pursued by a German officer with a drawn sword. The incident reflects German depredations in Belgium and is highlighted alongside exposés in Rupert Julian’s film The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin.

Louvain Belgium von Gluck Rupert Julian the Kaiser Berlin

Jackson seeks County Recorder in Republican primaries

A. W. Jackson long time West Liberty Index editor and former postmaster announces candidacy for County Recorder at the Republican primaries on June 3. He is noted as a capable penman, accountant, and has a thorough business education with strong knowledge of law and legal procedure, active in Second district politics for twenty years. Your vote is respectfully solicited.

A. W. Jackson West Liberty Index Jackson

Regimental bands to be expanded across army units

Washington May 28 The army general staff ordered enlarging all regimental bands from 28 to 50 pieces and creating a bugle and drum corps for every infantry regiment based on Pershing’s recommendation in a war department notice.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Army General Staff General Pershing War Department General Staff

S S S Is Purely Vegetable Blood Remedy Promoted

An advertisement touts S S S as a safe, all natural blood treatment made from roots herbs and barks. It claims to cleanse the system remove poisons and cure rheumatism catarrh scrofula sores ulcers skin diseases and blood poison. It urges readers to obtain U S S at drug stores or write to Medical Director Atlanta Ga.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Muscatine Business Man Praises Mayr Remedy Readily

A Muscatine businessman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing years of stomach trouble and gas after doctors suggested Rochester operation. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee.

Rochester Minn Mayr Hendergsen Drug Co

Rural Schools Plan Program at North Star School

A joint program by North Star and Locust Grove schools will be held Friday May 31 at North Star. The agenda includes songs, recitations, dialogues, pantomimes and exercises performed by students from both districts, followed by a picnic dinner. Teachers listed: Miss Elsie Buckley and Miss Maud A How ell.

North Star Locust Grove America Helen Dowdal Winger Storles Drew Kramer Columbia North Star School Eunice Lake Ruth Snider Chifford Dallas Vera Negus Elsie Buckley Got Grove Maud A. Howell

Dedication of Service Flag For Fourteen Members

State officers of the I O R M will attend Thursday night to dedicate a service flag honoring fourteen members who have gone to the colors. W R Maines Paul Lagamere of Davenport and F A Day of Des Moines will be present. Officer nominations and plans for an upcoming carnival will be announced.

R. M W. R. Maines Paul Lagomarefno Davenport F. A Des Moines

New Kidney Remedy Claims Quick Relief and Cure

GET NEW KIDNEYS. The kidneys overwork and failure leads to pain back and colored urine. Bright's disease feared, but GOLD MEDAL Waa lem O11) Capsules promise immediate relief for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. If not satisfied money back. Be sure you get GOLD MEDAL brand. In boxes three sizes.

Bright Waarlem

$2,700 In Stamps Sold In One Day Columbus Junction

On May 27 the Columbus Junction post office sold war savings stamps totaling $2,700, part of a strong countywide effort. The town aims to meet its Red Cross quota of $676 Tuesday, alongside prior large donations including proceeds from hog shipments to Chicago.

Journal Columbus Junction Louisa County Liberty Red Cross Chicago Thia

Food Sale at Trinity Parish for War Relief

A church bake sale at Trinity Parish on Wednesday morning at 10 o clock offers doughnuts and a variety of war relief foods to raise funds. Proceeds support ongoing home front efforts and local aid programs.

Trinity Parish Wall

Plenty of Food But Starving to Death

An ad extols Father John's Medicine as a safe, alcohol free tonic rich in nourishment. It claims it helps malnourished, weak people gain flesh by boosting tissue and muscle, suitable for both children and adults, urging readers to start taking it today.

Father John

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