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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

4

County Registration Totals and State Projections

A draft state registration estimate places Murcadow county at 2,202 registrations for men ages 21 to 50, with city totals around 1,411. Figures from Johnson, Wantingon, and Woodbury counties are cited, and the statewide enrollment is projected near 1.88 million. Analysts warn early tallies may shift as county boards report to the provost marshal.

Murcadno Tueaday Atoning Wantington County Loulen Volk Woodbury County Tantay Tublax Koparitaly Wile Tame Ronan Atnto Washington Aven Washington Urey

Dudgeon Brother Serves Aboard U S Submarine

The brother of W Dudgeon, J J Dudgeon, is serving in the United States armed forces and is stationed with the Pacific Fleet after transferring from regular naval service to German submarine warfare era. He is now a non commissioned officer aboard a submarine, with no contact with local relatives since the German war outbreak.

W. Dudgeon Funn J. J. Dudgeon United States Ben Garmany Ronalviedrom San Francisco Germany Dudgeon Bis Horn Aiderdany Aervics Aubmarina Auminum Od Nawil Tofonko

Mrs Rowland Laid To Rest In Oklahoma City

Mrs R Rowland dies and funeral services held at 2 from 2408 Monroy Street. Rev Hinkos officiates with pallbearers John Womtman Willem Huritey Frank Freeman Kornko Miller Murray Wheeler George Dunham. Interment in Greenwood Center.

Sanat Nowland Ofelowk TR K Rowland Monroy Street Trev Wohater Hinkos John Womtman Willem Huritey Frank Freeman cnorKo Miller Murray Wheeler Georgs Dunham Greenwonl Center

Fragmented health review of hair treatment compound claims

Text appears to describe a chemical product affecting hair roots and surface hairs, mentioning a chemist, a substance named Pheluctineg, and claims of odor, safety for children, and comparison to other drugs. Readable phrases are disjointed and contain probable marketing jargon and safety caveats amid garbled terms.

Germans Not Inspired Claims Continue From Tage One

The report continues from Tage One noting German morale and resolve amid ongoing conflict. Officials cite strategic setbacks yet emphasize resilience as wartime pressures intensify. Sources debate morale levels among troops and civilians and potential turning points sought by leadership.

War era debates on democracy and student athletics

A fragmentary 1918 style report discusses German strategy toward America, reform movements, and democratic franchise needs. It notes broader political momentum in Britain Netherlands and a push for university reforms and athletics participation during wartime.

Banks Aim to Tighten Markets in War Financing Plan

A London style summary notes proposed measures to centralize U S financial power through the Federal Reserve, close money markets to fordlgn financing, and stabilize business conditions amid wartime aims. It highlights a push to finance Entente governors, maintain prewar profits, and the role of trust companies and banks in the plan.

Washingston Ktin Atyarwarda Amertert Fordan Baru Lyaues Buwtnerr Condis Wong Poassile Yy Mie Cane Federal Reserve System

Government barge operations planned on lower river soon

An official announcement states government barge operations for general Crotslit purposes will be completed within thirty days. The Antipio Valley Waterway Angotli ton will run no wicker tine between St Lowa and vera pointy on the Gulf of Mexico, per Sidney J. Roy, secretary of the agsocsye thon.

St. Lowa Minantipi Valley

Death of Rear Admiral Cynthir Shocks Navy

American naval officers mourn the death of Rear Admiral Cynthir at age 84 from heart failure. He was a former graduate of the academy and dean of the flak officers, served with Commodore Dorey on a voyage to Japan, and fought in the Civil War with Porter, holding many important commands in the newer Navy.

Whaliington Cynthir

Germany imposes penalties for Belgian air action plotters

May 16. Correspondent reports German authorities have ordered punishments up to 10 000 marks and three years imprisonment for plans or actions to drop projectiles or objects by aviators in Belgian territory. Inhabitants must conceal any such plans and report even minor incidents to local authorities who must notify the commandant.

Guards Exempt From Register In State National Guard

National Guard members who have not taken federal oath must register next Tuesday under a directive from the adjutant general’s office in Augusta Maine. Governor Harding’s note confirms exemptions for those who have taken the oath. others must register as though still in military service. Local units vary in compliance and some men are identified as having taken the oath.

Juno Adjutant General Maine W. Ta ‘Harding Iuard Tattary C. Uhere

End of School Year Clears Exams Schedule

Final class work wraps up as students prepare for exams. The term ends with an assembly day exercise and the planned start of the next term in September. Officials urge focus on ethics work and completion of current assignments to support merit promotion considerations.

Snorrow Ax Ag Elusson

Brothers win past auto race at Cinemnaci Speedway

Cinemnaci Ohio May 31 The Chevrolet brothers won the days events at the Speedway defeating Gaston Chevrolet by Lenvo Conda in a high speed mile race with speeds around 18 miles per hour. The brothers drove identical cars and set a world record for the race distance. Other notable finishers included Karl Cooper Otto Hanning Barney Oldfield Eddie Houne and Anne Lewis among many. The twenty mile race was won by Stewart with 64.18 miles per hour, Zeltel second and Struve third. Jerry Rothart won the thirty mile race in 87.88 miles per hour with A Nueren and Paige following.

Cinemnaci Ohio Heather Woo Pornans Jools Ob Fy UO Speedway Boule Maide Sheepdheadary Brothera Chevrolet Cara Detroit j—Karl Cooper Litz Special H—Otto Hanning Ogran Anne Lewis Hoskins Spool Omar Tott Oni Spocks Stewart ayvernuRe Zeltel A. Struva Jerry Rothart Superaix A. Nuerent Ian Paige Wacouds I. F. Rogers Maxwell Ian Win Croke Mercer

No Regent for the Poles at This Time Reported

Copenhagen dispatch states Austrian and German governments have halted the appointment of a regent for Poland for the present. Aimed instead to empower Poland’s provisional state council, with immediate regent instruction deemed negative. Continued coverage notes a council decision pending.

Copenhagen Lonedon Lokal Anzi-gor Fg Bertin Poland Provisional Council of “State Hays Lokal Agelger

Registrations Today Total 25 in Musca Area

Postmaster reports 25 registrations today with many notices in Muscatine rural districts. Sheriff Ry J. Whtey notes papers received from Minot and forwarding to other cities as the June 6 enforcement date nears. Rural carriers will deliver notices and collect no postage as letter boxes in the area are utilized for the conscription registration push.

Musca Ry J. Whtey Minotout Machmidi Muscatine W. Elonoff

Scout Watches Anson Flinger In Marphaitawe Game

Report details a local scouting event and community meeting with mentions of Muscatine Island Ladies’ Aid, a Saturday sale on West Second Street, and various attendees including Rowhead Loeb and Fred Tox. The text also references a Beret Anwniexda watch and multiple game-related notes with scores and players.

Teuke Sale Muscatine Island Bulsz West Second Street Slo Ofelock Salle Rowhead Loeb Worman Blass Fred Tox Waterloo Seliniie Ateatene Mark Teirwidert Maesbadhawa

Outbreaks and clashes reported in city streets

Reports describe a night of unrest with a labor crowd clashing with guards, injuries from fists and sticks, and shots fired near a police area. Earlier, a New York gathering on democracy and peace featured Daniel Kiefer of Cinempart and Judith Magnes addressing concerns over justice department prosecutions.

St. Lowe Nore Luborara Persi Nex Maxht Mexoldiera New York N.Y May Madixon Sangre Garden Tdaniel Kiefer Cinempart Judith L. ‘Magnes

Provisional Government Approves Massive Finance Plan

The provisional government today approved a temporary finance minister’s measure to raise 1,000,000,000,000 pounds to secure supplies and stabilize the economy. The decision was announced by the official news agency and reported as unanimously approved.

Rasala Vin Loddon Temorary Finance Minster ‘Larets Xehonico le Nocurtie

Anglers Use Weekend Fishing Car Amid Showers

Despite unsettled weather anglers took advantage of a fishing car running Saturdays and Sundays to Garden City. The shelter proved admirable during several showers, with the car left on the siding for the return trip.

CIA Be & 8 Garden Orly Garden City

Attempted tieup of shipping on lakes reported

Federal officials announced an alleged plot to tie up shipping on the lakes was broken up by a raid on the Industrial Workers of the World. Two officers were arrested and substantial evidence gathered. Couple Ming Lok CG Philpot and Adolph L Gravesword quietly married at the Justice office this morning.

Detroit Mick Industrial Workers of the World Ming Lok CG Philpot Adolph L. Gravesword Tha Juati¢a Naa Andee J. Cy Comer Tolativer Naliondisco

Expenditure Plan for Great Lakes Naval Station Expansion

Navy officials announce a plan to spend 15 million dollars to expand the Great Lakes Naval Training Station to a capacity of 12 000 men pending approval. Captain W A Moffat reports the Navy Department has approved plans to fund the station upgrade. Commissions protest proposed 15 percent freight rate increases as hearings continue before the Interstate Commerce Commission with eight states taking part.

Reat Lakes Great Lites Naval Training Station Nore W. A. Moffat Commianndant Navy Department Washington, D D. C Kansas Nebraska Laws Obi Homa Wisconsin Sinnesota South Dakota Louistine

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