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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

4

Harding appoints defense council from Muscatine county

Governor Harding names men to form Muscatine county defense council as part of statewide effort. Executive committee designates 2 600 members for county councils to cooperate with central defense body, with one rep from each township and a plan for a statewide meeting to approve administration details.

J. L. Glenlor InrKo Muscatino State Council of Defense Festerday Xerva Musca—tine Detenna W. L. Harding Spence Whetefenre Council Netieitins Rodemen P. F. Eversot MM. J. Wade JL. Kennedy Charten Wobater I. Fel. Doty Frank O'Connor W. G._ Dows Mant GW French J. F. Deemn J. L Doty Z. M. Piorce John Morro Paul Timlin Concarilin Gro Nichole Nichols x D. Stunet Mauscatina Thno Drake Frastland Prd Kaufman

Western Scenes in Money Magic at Ramsey Theatre

Western scenes in Money Magic headline a Viagraph feature at the Ramsey theatre starring Edth Storey Antonio Moreno and William Duncan. Director Wolhart presents a lively production with authentic set pieces and a compact chorus in a period-accurate western mood.

Westorn Edth Storey Antonio Moreno William Duncan Witeh RaMnsoll Theatre Wolhart

Pineapple Juice and Pepsin For Stomach Relief

The Pineapple P epajin Compound claims to aid digestion by using pineapple juice and pepsin to balance stomach digestion. It is described as a corrective remedy rather than a patent medicine and is attributed to several drug firms and distributors in a promotional ad.

Natal Fonda Medicina Hut F AL Klomach Jyronhim Lanough A. Wy Maran Tenderdon der Cn Nexper Drug Ca A. Ch Hostentohner Wm. Cy. Buna

Aged Woman of Pennsylvania Passes Away

Native Pennsylvanian Mrs. Susan Roland dies at about 90 after a heart attack at home on Ninth Street. Born in the early thirties, she came to the county 36 years ago and was married to John Roland, leaving three children Robert, Harry, and Miss Sloy of Chicago. Husband preceded her in death about thirty years ago. No funeral plans yet.

Susan Roland Ninth Street Roland Pennsyl Vania John Roland

Probing Anti Draft Conspiracy Moves to Grand Jury

A federal grand jury was convened in Kansas City to investigate an alleged anti draft conspiracy spanning Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Illinois Missouri and Iowa with aims to non comply with registration. The panel was called by Judge A S Van Konturen after injunction proceedings sought to block enforcement of registration laws in the region.

Joan Ot Funtico Federal Agenta Landara Cinbaugh Chicago Bey Nol Indiana Osle Michigan Towa Tow Jung Kunaay City van Konturen Princis M. Wilson United States Western Minesours Federal Grand Jury Atate Kansas City Tama Federal League For Democratic Control

Local Notes From Ta. May 12 Guests and Visits

Carvitt Onkille Iowa May 12 notes guests at the Charles Matthews home last week including Mrs A A Tosvor and J Wapello. Red Cross members busy with work and planning. Morrit and George Dich visited from Wapatto. Mrs George Tomm and Mrs We We Van Dolah attended Blooming fon during a family illness. Dorothy Turner and daughter were at Bishop Hill with Mrs I Umers parents. Mrs Cr Shupe visiting Milo for an indefinite stay. Mrs Ted Mier arrived from Minnesota for a visit at Thomas Sheridan’s home. Mario Hafley and family moved to Muscatine. Mr Hatley employed by Mol Telephone. Greighton of Goodwin Kan visiting Joe Craigitan’s parents. Mrs A C Coulion of Oakniota spent time with Oakwood friends. reports Rov Damon has pastorate at Leon.

Onkille Mia Sebnalier A.A. Tosvor J. Wapello Charles Matthews The Red Cross Morrit George Dich Wapatto Churaday Mra George Tonm Mtrr Mira Dorothy Bishop HI Thy Iumer Shupe Milo Ted Mier Minnoard Thomas Sheridan Mario’ Hafley Muscatine Hatley Mol Telephone Company Greighton Goodwin Kan Parente Joe Cralgitan A. C. Couion Qaknioota Damon Leon

Italy Hails Urgent Need for Rail Equipment

Washington May 88.5 Italy's urgent need for railway equipment coal iron and steel was presented to American officials today by the Italian government. Financing large purchases and transporting them through the submarine blockade were discussed as corollary issues. Officials said Italy’s demands would be met as far as possible but weighed against America and allies’ own war needs.

Pras Leonie Washington, D. C Italy

May 31 School Program In Fairport Church

An aporial program by Mrs E Scholihorn and Miss Frances Welsh teachers of Fairport School will be held Thursday evening May 31 at the Fairport church followed by a social. The program features recitations songs dialogues and solos by numerous pupils. The event aims to support Liberty Loan fundraising with a community social to follow.

Fairport E. Scholihorn Mixa Frances Welsh Wainport Mairport Claytus Burke Ella Snyder Nancy Mlaktonary Society Harry Snyder Hazel Keappon Thorn Herbert Bird Daringe Diaene ‘Berry Colhert Wird Clarence Walach Tha Loys Stanley Southall Alphadat Jimmy Pearl Mekochan Fern Ousenberry Teddy Vaughn ‘Hornhoy Sonx Rane Violet Penvis Rex Fenster Raymond Burke Coon Ting Lovenin Mock

Militiamen Ordered to East St Louis Amid Disturbances

Reports describe a mob advancing near the negras and others as troops were federalized, Governor Yowden calling in federalized forces. Two companions of the Sixth Infantry were on duty, with no sign of major disturbance after nightfall, though fears of further anti Negro activity lingered.

East ST Louis Negra Quartora Neerca Yowden Tha Leo Plante Aielkon Sixth Infantry Windy National Guard

Bond Salesmen Parade Through Chicago Districts

Chicago witnesses a parade of bond salesmen with military escort and magic as a 640 strong corps canvasses citizens to subscribe Liberty Bonds. Within three days the effort raised over 8100 HOO and extended through downtown buildings, hotels, and watchfulness to promote subscriptions.

Chicago Amd Ag Xtronta Aquad Donehinanle London

Lorenz Funeral Held At Residence

Lorenz funeral services for Emil Lorenz were held at the family home on Roscoe Avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William Martens of the German Evangelical Church. Pallbearers were John Wendinger, John Toursaint, George Oberhang, William Whitmore, Harry Lorenz, and Charles Lorenz. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Emil Lorenz Roscoe Avenue Whillam Martens German Evangelical Church John Wendinger John Toursaint George Oberhang William Whitmore Harry Lorenz Charles Lorenz Greenwood Cemetery

Rutherford Rites Held in Illinois

Funeral services for Alexander Rutherford, who died at Hershey Hospital, were held the afternoon of Sunday at the family home near Jahva, Illinois. After a two week visit at the parental home of Mr and Mrs Jermain Mahraun on Climor Street, the widow and three children left for Grand Ridge, Illinois, Sunday morning.

Puneral Alexander Rutherford Hershey Jahva Mpa Jermain Mahraun Climor Street Mra Thore Homy Grand Ridge Tinols

Premier Lloyd George Submarine War Review

An embassy report from Amsterdam quotes Premier Lloyd George disputing German claims that submarines can starve Britain. The German position is seen as hopeful, while British naval forces are credited with meeting the submarine threat aboard the shorefront. Also includes an unrelated cough remedy promotion and a family testimonial.

Officers Camp Short 265 Men Now

An unnoted wire from Fort Storidan May 2 reports the officers reserve training camp is 265 men short. Of the National Guard from Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin, 162 men arrived to enter the camp. about half from Illinois, with others arriving late or refusing admission.

Fort Storidan aMcers National Llnals Lin Cima Ancore

Lemon Skin Softener and Beauty Lotion Ad

A vintage advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to create a skin softener and complexion brightener. It promises a fairer, smoother, less blotchy complexion and notes lemon juice can bleach blemishes, sallowness, and tan when massaged daily into the face and neck.

Bqueczaw Tno

Government Expenditures Hit Record High in Fiscal Year

Washington May 29 The government’s expenditures for the fiscal year so far reached 1.6 billion dollars, vastly exceeding prior years. Major increases include 607.5 million for foreign loans and allies, 25 million for Danish West Indies purchase, and a sharp rise in tax collections and canal tolls, with ordinary disbursements higher due to military and naval needs. Casualty toll from the Alabama tornado climbs to about fifty with numerous injuries.

Washington, D. C Itoma Avo Fa Mother Tam Danish West Indies Panama Canal

Prices blamed on goal operators raise coal costs

Chicago Tribune reports a surge in coal prices, citing a ninefold rise over the year despite most production costs going to mine owners. Experts say the bulk of the increase goes to operators, with miners and dealers taking smaller shares as prices climb from last year to now.

Caquodates Prean Tao Chicago Ihuois Indiana Chicago Tribune Tha Ming Axperta

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