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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
8
The Rev. J. W. Grogan delivered a Memorial Day sermon at First Shupatlat church, urging awakening to the war threat facing the United States. He contrasted past Civil War sacrifices with present perils, urging citizens to uphold liberty and justice and honor veterans.
A dated home hair care notice promotes washing hair with a homemade canthrox mixture. It claims shampooing with canthrox is inexpensive and effective, suggesting dissolving the powder in hot water to produce a shampoo that cleanses oil and dirt and makes hair look fuller.
Military orders announce additional men selected for intake at Fort Snorting training camp. Col William I Sas commands as telegraph notices will inform appointees Hawley Gould W Mahon M Scharf and others from Ottumwa Burlington Des Moines Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton KeMy Chapman and Polk County attorney Ward Henry among those named for duty.
The Provisional Government proposes clemency for Finnish chivong crimes committed before March 20. The plan aims at complete or partial remission and warns of penalties for alcohol abuse. Public drunkenness could draw up to eighteen months imprisonment, with other offenses carrying fixed terms.
The article reviews May weather with rain totals, river stages, and temperatures. It notes 4.200 inches of rainfall in May, 21 inches in April, and compares to May 1916 flood conditions. The highest river stage reached 13 feet, lowest 7.7 feet, average 10.0, and temperatures peaked at 74 degrees on May 70th. Winds mainly from the north with mixed precipitation across days.
Weather disruption hits Geneva Golf and Country Club as four matches were canceled yesterday due to rain. An postponed handicap match may be rescheduled later in the week if conditions improve, with players possibly finishing today on the short course if feasible.
Dates announced for the International tour courses under the Musonting Minintocll Association. Key figures include MeNeil, general secretary, and several instructors with performances scheduled from October to March. Notable names listed include Taggart, Wad nenday, Hagerman, and Adrian among others.
Plans for a program by One Moya Choir of the Crit Aaathbeing church at Grace Church on Decoration Day and Children’s Day. The new organist and Tugeday evening will feature in the event.
A marginal notice reports a British Labour Socialist organization forming and planning representation for a Stockholm conference. Expected attendees include Roberts and remains of Parliament. details are sparse and dates are unclear.
A vintage ad touts a 25 cent relief for corns bunions and callouses claiming it draws out poison and ends foot pain. It promises never again sore swollen feet and urges smaller shoes with a one year comfort claim for 26 cents.
Thomas Meighan of Lasky Paramount will appear at the A-Miso-U on Friday promoting The Silent Partner. The star arrived punctually at the studio amid cheers as members of the Lasky organization lined the entrance. Director Marshall Neilan awarded him a bouquet after a brief speech, and Meighan briefly stood alone in achievement before posing for photographers.
A quirky ad claims indigestion and constipation cause despondency, and relief comes when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken. The copy touts improved digestion and regular bowel movements as the key benefits, presenting a humorous take on health advice.
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