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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1917

Page

2

Conference at First Baptist Church Ends Ominition Meeting

A religious conference at the First Baptist Church concluded after two days of evangelistic sessions. Dr. He Stilwell of Cleveland spoke on What God Can Do With a Consecrated Church, and Mr. Sano of Washington, Iowa, addressed the Layman’s Part in Evangelism. Delegates from Burlington, Davenport, and Washington attended. discussions were open and constructive.

He ¥. Stilwell Cleveland Ohio Mr. Sano Washington Iowa Imrat Finptiae Down Arco Oho Burlington Davenport

Aeolian Society Elects Officers At High School

Aeolian Society at the High School named officers for the coming year. President Lovett Jahnke, vice president Florence Lichbe, secretary Winneho Pitchforth, treasurer Richard Hintehott, sergeant at arms Walter Taine. September activities planned as institutions resume after a break.

Aeolian Lovett Jahnke Florence Lichbe Winneho Pitchforth Leohard Hintehott Sergonntent Arms Walter Taine Acollan Bor Sterary Organiaations Th. HW

Fire truck stuck on call halts near Mulberry Street

Fire crews from Truck No. 1 and 2 respond to a kitchen stove fire at Jos Haines home on Leroy Street off Mulberry. Heavy overnight rain made the road muddy and blocked passage, leaving Truck No. 1 mired for about half an hour before freeing its rig while extinguishing the minor blaze. No major property damage reported.

Piromen Central Station Uocome Leroy Xioot Mulberry Jos. Haines Rugelina Stove Maine Leroy Street

Ames Men Answer Gall In Convocation Address

In Ames IA a student convocation noted 500 men and 23 women among 1600 students, with about 200 entering military or agricultural work. Of those in service 95 joined the Regular Army, 3 attended officers training, 86 joined a hospital unit, and several entered National Guard. Donn Stanton urged students to remain in school to support national needs until called by the government for other service.

Amon Lott Stollere Alito Imont W. Stanton Thoao Romo Miliitary Recrouar National Guard Donn Stanton Oms Sroat Enll Schoor Union of Service

Shredded Wheat Biscuit Tops Breakfast Tables

Shred ded Wheat Biscuit is praised as a ready to eat nutritious, cost effective cereal. The ad emphasizes its health benefits for busy households and its versatility for breakfast with milk and for meals with berries or fruit, noting production at Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls N.Y

Exchange Wiped Out by Flames

Fire destroyed a telephone exchange building and an adjacent structure in Moscow and nearby areas, endangering several homes and merchandise. The operator Mrs Haynes reportedly escaped via the flames to safety as firefighters quickly battled the blaze.

Moscow Farvica Tony Wa Mra. Haynes Fama Lave

War on potato bugs advised by county agent

County agent Morrill urges potato growers to guard against potato light weed and careless hoeing which damage crops more than pests. He promotes early spraying with arsenate of lead and careful cultivation to protect roots and soil moisture. Chickens may help, but avoid unsafe arsenic exposure and ensure leaves are thoroughly sprayed.

Morrill Arsanato Bure

Naval Recruits Remain at Rome in May Interim

May 8 notice from the bureau of investigation states recruits will stay at Rome training station. Men now assisting will be sent home until formally discharged. Recruits unable to qualify or perform duties will be placed on leave with no subsistence. Lists rating and apprentice group exemptions.

Davenport Bureau of Lrnyeutigation Gio Chicago Chiat James Sonivan Tecanity Couran

Arctic Explorer Safe After Greenland Expedition Report

New York May the Grocker Land Expedition members led by Arctic explorer Ann Dave ald MacMINan are reported safe at Mitel on the northwest coast of Greenland according to a telegram received by the American Museum of Natural History.

New York N. Y Ann Daveald Macminan Grocker Land Araue Rafe Mitel Greenland American Museum of Mate

Railroad men to aid U. S. war effort in organizing

Railroad workers plan to form a national body to assist government in moving military supplies. Leaders say cooperation with federal authorities will speed shipments and improve efficiency as the United States mobilizes for war. A meeting is announced for Redmen with officer nominations and full entract.

Om. Cera Germany Throwel Ua Yarious United States Redmen

Mrs. Sywassink Laid to Rest in New Era Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. John Sywassink who died at her New Era home Sunday were held today. The procession left the home at 1 30 PM and moved to New Era church where Rev H C Miliaca officiated. Pallbearers were John O Holz A J Wood J S Hetzel Henry Leonhard David Maifeith and Alfred Klepner. Interment followed in Harker cemetery.

John Sywassink New Era H.C. Miliica Jweetland M. HE Pall Searerg

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