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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
8
Muscatine records show Y W C A special committee launching a cann ing project to collect fruits vegetables and jams for Red Cross needs. Members plan training for girls to run canning classes and supply canning expertise for wartime relief.
A Memorial Day program at the school featured a song duet by Inez Shamit and Pout Joh Reynold, a pledge of allegiance, patriotic readings by Rebecca Uertian and May Whipate, and an address by G. A. I. members. Dr L W Fruits, the high school principal, delivered The Man Without a Country.
Miss Tinzel Keath bride to be celebrated at a miscallunnous shower hosted by Mrs. Chitrion Maltleigh on Hunt Fifth Street. Twenty friends enjoyed decks of red white and blue decor, games, vocal and instrumental solos, and a dainty luncheon with a flower trimmed token for the honoree. Alma Lamborger and others hosted farewell party for Ming Alma, with twenty friends, bouquets, and a luncheon.
An advertising fragment argues some proprietary remedies are standard, praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for decades and urging women to try the medicine to prove its value, claiming broad use and satisfactory results.
Citizens urged to display Old Glory and star spangled bunting tomorrow as Muscatine observes Memorial Day with closures, flag displays, and public rites. Businesses will close or operate doorway hours, and streets will host ceremonies honoring fallen service members.
Alumni of the 1917 high school class plan a reception at Geneva Golf and Country Club. The program includes instrumental selections by the High School Orchestra, a welcome, a humorous dialogue, and various musical performances. Attendance is invited by Ung Mev, Ty We Craver, and members of the German Methodist Church group, with details announced.
London dispatch reports two hospital ships torpedoed in a maritime attack. A civilian from Chicago, John Tedford, was arrested for alleged bootlegging as authorities investigate the chaotic collision aftermath and related illicit activity. A boy sustained a fractured elbow while playing, under medical care.
Vermont decision upholds Musentine charter city power to regulate billiard halls under a special city charter and ordinance allowing Sunday play with restrictions. Alfred Wanner, charged with operating a billiard hall, is discharged. case cites statute and precedent from Missouri and other states. Acting County Attorney Kammerer states appeals on Blue Laws remain.
Local committee views Muscatine as a strong inland camp site for U S military training programs. They met cedar rapids officials before an army board and were told no purchase would occur. rental arrangements considered. General Barry to be consulted in Chicago as efforts continue.
At the lodge meeting nominations were made to fill several vacancies. The election will be held next Monday night with selections expected to be announced at the gathering.
The Baptist gathering concludes with a general service headlined by Dr H F P Stilwell of Cleveland and Fr Sage of Washington. Speakers from Davenport and Burlington address evangelism topics, while Sam Kirkland of Illinois and Rev Schoomaler of Des Moines contribute.
A wedding ceremony at four o'clock yesterday afternoon united Mini Hagel Hik and Valenting J. Gelgz. The Davenport pair Braminmiun and Vranda Cambell attended, while six friends supported the Diidad couple. The grooms were from Davenport and the ceremony was performed by Justice JA Cosver at eleven o'clock this morning.
Community notes report Mr and Mrs Miusice Whitacre visiting Masciline and a series of local visitors including Mrs Dora Schoamecerr and Tranes Guelirie family. Court Clerk Te G. Tine recorded Weedshine Heenses in Vintondine. A four year old girl injured this morning after a fall while playing. Dr Norton provided medical attention.
An old advertisement promotes daily cathartics as ineffective for stomach troubles. It touts a British patent remedy labeled Mayiin Wonders fub Kemedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues, claiming restoration after one dose and urging purchase through local druggists and retailers.
At 4 pm the Idberth goungaacclalion of Muncatine county will meet to plan the Memorial Day service and Liberty Loan drive. Speakers include Roto four and well known appakenst who will discuss the DESPACLIVENCHs of JAberty Loan bands and urge unity. Also coordinating speakers for county events, with Mayle Jinnses and Rev. US, Smit among those set to address audiences.
A local lodge announces exemption from dues for members serving in federal aerial service, with continued membership status during wartime. The note mentions eligibility for color guards and volunteer or conscripted service, while a separate report details a two year old injury from a cooking accident, with Dr. J. D. Fillyam attending.
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