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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

7

Memorial Day Observance Plans Detailed for Battery C

Memorial Day activities described include Battery C firing the 21 minute salute at 11:00 AM, a parade at 1:00 PM, and a memorial address by Rev. J. W. Graves at Gupte Church. Veterans will assemble at Memorial Hall at 6:00 AM, and services conclude with flower tributes on the river.

Mallentino Muxcating Sattery CG Mewday Moray Moraine Shelby Norman Dent Wira Gupte J. W. Graves Karvica Wil Wlg Liberts Loan Eni Aquata

Battery Barn Parade Formation and Salute Schedule

Drivers on Front Street report at 10 30. Horson s to the armory for parade formation on Cedar Street near Third. Four field pieces will be used. no caisson. At 12 o'clock the 21 Gun Salute fires at Greenwool Cemetery. Entire battery amid reports of uniform reports to armory at 1 45 for parade duties and afternoon ceremonies.

Front Street Horsons Cedar Street

Johnston to Atlantic City for medical association meeting

Dr Johnston plans attendance at the twenty third annual meeting of the American Laryngological, Phonological and Otological Society in Atlantic City New Jersey. Also scheduled are discussions with Dr Down of Lawn City and Dr Mugeng Jr Lewis of Joubuquio. He will attend AMA meetings in New York in June and visit ethnic groups in New York and Philadelphia.

W. HL Johnston Athintle City New Jerney Vhcinological and Otological Society Cholaon Down Lawn City Mugeng Jr. Lewis Joubuquio American Medical Association New

Columbus Junction Choral Society Concert Planned

The Columbus Junction Choral Society will perform at the High School gymnasium on Wednesday May 30. Proceeds from the concert go to the public school. Featured pieces include Gounod solos, Schubert and a Star Spangled Banner finale with Dorothy Gardner on piano.

Columbus Gounod Vola Milas Ioftio Kelly Aduvid Jon Darrow J. Mrod Moora Galgiers Schubert Kole Mlan Dorothy Gardner Phorus Spungsiod Hanoner

Sunday Visits and Local News From Across Washington

A fragmented list of local names and weekend visits from Washington and nearby towns. Residents including Mildred Heusen, Miss Nitin Thamilton, and Mrs. Fannie Rowan are noted visiting relatives, with several trips to Spokane, Cedar Taplin, and Clinton. Weekend socializing and home visits dominate the snippet.

Alnaworth A. Mirah Maynard Fetes Duiede Wood Pavidt Avid Lavminger Mea Coorto Culek Nat Ennier Mildred Heusen Tid Mix Moore Madiaan Tha A. Thompson Morle Winhhiston Thompson Fannie Rowan Harry Hammell Rowan FL Suneany Ara Tean Portland Dragton Chuarge Glen Sanda Wieheington Cockiin Tama Tiiola DD. Staphena Della Frianti Mian Nitin Thamilton Gentervilly War Mitter Mim Tiny Clayton Pourkon Ponravs Cal Reheine Mes Worknun Tiveraide Will Vinic Roweek Marsh Rowe Dolphin Rivernda Jutte Simpacn Mra Armstrong Childran Harry Oahorns Childean Mairneld Vlaltern John Abrain H. 1 Deka Holmn George Tinvtor Cedar Taplin Steve Sturdovant Torre Marton Andarson Clinton

Remedy advert for summer colds and dental care

An old advertisement urges readers to keep a bottle of a remedy for colds and diarrhoea ready for summer use. It mentions a 60-cent luncheon offer at Hotel Muscatine and promotes a business luncheon with a Cat o’clock service.

Muscatine

Honors For Frantz As Student Body Salutes Principal

High school students honor Dr. L. He Frantz, presenting a solid gold wristwatch with monogram as a retirement tribute after five years as principal. The ceremony included student speeches by Marl Norat and Peter Wilkins and featured the school band, while graduates past year received acknowledgments for their achievements.

L. He Frantz Frants Hia Studante Doelsiott Hin Remnaris Marl ‘Norat Peter Wilkins

Middleton Granted Parole From Fort Madison Prison

District Court records show Middleton, convict in a 1912 breaking and entering case with Robert Stutter, was paroled March 22, 1916, after certification from state officials. The discharge occurred earlier, with officials noting Middleton’s release by the Governor.

R. G. Tipton Woodveg Sain Ub, Woods State Board of Parole Certifento Diachario Waward

Local Bankers Discuss County Plan at Wapello

May 2 in Oakville Ganville Ta locals gather for a meeting about county development at Wapello with Liberty Voun plans. Attendees include members of the Presbyterian parish, the Wapello community and visiting relatives, while several families plan future travel and meetings.

Ganville Argondod Wupetla Merman Witpallo Maritz O. T. Lodge Merrite Dion Mra Larey Archbald Ant Etdran Markhalthore van Twicka W. Thedwards Wapello Presbyterian Parsoman Find Henry Schwat Chils Draw Eueste Hora Ula Frinnas Pan Gallagher Catninbine Auneelon Ted Crann Venstoraie Wapetle Intn M.D. Themngan King Amd Tedd Will

Women and Girls to Work on Farms

Washington May 20. The department of agriculture announced a plan to use women and girls in farm work as part of a volunteer world army effort. Women would be employed to free harvest hands, care for workers, and to can and store surplus perishable products.

Washington, D. C Wiens Department of Agriculture

RuralRecruitment Tour Seeks Applicants Across Towns

Chicago based recruiters plan a statewide tour to seek volunteers from small towns in Illinois. Four speakers will travel an unpaid statewide circuit to urge rural residents to join the national service. Ava Parsons and spouse from Wapello were in the city visiting yesterday.

Chicago Olay Nana Wara Xtate Oy Alinoa Mrs Ava, Parsons Wapello Ware City

Fire at Corwin farm in Muscatine destroys upper floors

Fire last evening consumed the upper floor of the Corwin home on Muscatine Inland. Furniture on the lower floor was moved before the flames reached it, total damage not yet estimated. A large maintenance crew works on Oregon Street repair. Local social notes mention Bake sale plans, church gatherings, and visits by residents from Dow Moines and Muscatine with many names listed.

Win Corwin Muscatine Murcntina IM Landos’ Alt Society Mia L. Pio Patterson Binnie HL Dow Moines Munserville Orchestra Andy Otra G. W. Barber

Adam Drumms baby born and local visits noted

Montpollon May 29 Mr and Mrs Adam Drumm welcome a baby girl born Tuesday May 29. Davenport visits by Mink Thuth Lowry and Cook. Mary Jane Molhanger to Stanenting with grandchildren. Nina Aneria returns to Musertitan after school term ends. Sundry visits include Wildal Phioffer of Buffalo and Montpellier friends. School term closed. mothers host a luncheon. many local guests and birthday observances for Henry Wilmer and Harold White.

Montpollon Adam Drumm Mays Loto Mink Mary Davenport Montpellier Clyde Gobblatian Molin Tudy’s Mies Marris Gua Sehicodor Payonport Rikter Mra Paterson Sarlaualy Joe Moora Buffalo Mriodilis Clyde Nettleton Gho Franklin Jim Jalen Sanders Ira Pierenca Mr Sanders Hiffalo Julus Weteh, Jr Wro Lom White Musentina Dimushtor Rothkasar Henry Wilmer Harold White Marartine Milas Thumer Reinsnger Roests Masc Mmo C. Uf White Chas, Biull Helen White William Mull

Moscow Daily Social Notes Touch Local Visits

Miss Korot Lear visited West Liberty with her sister Mrs Duncan Friday. Elmer Hain Henry Gardner and Vorn Lear spent Saturday at Milson line. Mr and Mrs Comatoch visited Sun at Moton. Roxroth family and kin spent Sunday at Grandview Iowa. Luther Enge began work at Smiths mill Monday morning. Vern Tear left for Washington DA to visit Rosa Mortleke and Margaret Lear Monday. Grant Heartt returned to Washington Town Sunday night. Paul Hahn and Y. J. Pinky spent Friday at Mpton.

Moscow Korot Lear West Liberty Mra Peto Duncan Elmer Hain Henry Gardner Vorn Lear Milsonline Aira Comatoch Moton J. J. Roxroth Ty Roxroth Grandview Iowa Luther Enge Smith New Vern Tear Washington Rosa Mortleke Margaret Lear Wilon Grant Heartt Paul Hahn Y. J. Pinky Mpton

Ellison Leads With Four Hits in C League Game

Bert Blilion of St Paul matched four hits in a Central Association contest against Milwaukee. Blilion, a right fielder, went 4 for 4 with two singles and a triple, facing pitchers Shardell and Goodwin. St Paul fell 4 to 3.

Ellison Milwaukee Bert Blilion Bt. Paul Imam Muskyofield Shardell Goodwin St. Paul Iby Uo

Punctuality prize planned for YMCA scholars

The YMCA will award prizes to Sunday School scholars in the city for punctual attendance. Each punctual student earns two free training sessions in the YMCA gymnasium and swimming class through the summer. Clinton Wittis, YMCA physical instructor, announced the program and next Sunday will extend it to United Brethren Sunday school scholars who attended last week.

Young Men’s’ Christian Association Y. M.C. A. Gymnasii Clinton Wittis YY. M.cg.oa United Brethren Sunday School

Fixed salaries proposed for dependents of soldiers

A commission of public officials recommends paying wives and other dependents salaries while men are away. Pay scales vary by family size, with spouses but no children receiving 20 dollars monthly, those with children at 40 dollars plus 1 dollar per child under 16. Government support is anticipated, with city and county offices likely to back the plan.

Lon Wee Chienga Conyider

Urge Germans Go Back To The Farm

The United States Marshals Service advised un naturalized Germans to take up farming if physically fit. The guidance followed appeals amid government restrict ions on water fronts along with forts arsenals and private craft near the port.

Trase Lensre S New York Germany Pale He Sarvica Corporationa Thoms D. McCarthy United States Aorvhal Farma Marshal McCarthy Hter Ithe

Real Knockout Knocks Out Frat Lightweight Bout

A partially legible account describes heavyweight action in Des Moines where Sally Burns of Minneapolis landed a knockout blow just before the end of the first round, forcing a one minute interval and prompting officials to ring the bell for a second round.

Dor Moines Charley Aronaon Kanaan Sally Burna Mimnneapoll J Thair Tha

QeBan Color Restorer Ad Promises Rejuvenation

A vintage drug ad touts QeBan Color Restorer claiming to restore natural hair color gradually and permanently. It targets gray hair with promises of youth and vigor, cites Morgan and Nexpo Drug Co for distribution, and urges readers to request a free interative booklet on modern culture.

Simmy Reta Botus Q-Ran Romeanter Qalsat Morgan and Nexpo Drug Co Hama

Lorimer Injured at Mill in the South

Former United States senator and banker William Lorimer is recovering at home after an accident at a mill in Jonesville, La, where his right arm was broken in three places. He had been engaged in managing a trust and faced acquittals in the wrecking case of the La Salle Street Savings Bank, having worked in the South to repair losses to visitors of defunct banking institutions.

Treas Chicago Wm. Lorimer United States Jonegerville Lorimer Sino Bis Nequittal Ainto Court Ainto Court of the Charse Tha la Salla Street Savings Bank Atied Inatitullona Tha Formier Ban Boon Tha Xouth

Public Notice on Street Light Departures

To The Public all street lights out should be reported to the police station at City Hall before 12 o clock next day. Provide sight location and time of outage with the chairman of the Lighting Committee.

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