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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

3

German xudmaring threat to American coast defense

A historical defense-tinged critique warns that German submarine prowess and the xudmaring device threaten U S coast security. It argues unpreparedness would invite submarine invasions, with the United States needing stronger coast defenses and naval readiness to deter or respond to undersea attacks. The piece lauds German wartime prowess while urging vigilance against complacency.

United States Autapius Doen Voncery Alliedl Whips Boielf Betora Maelund Dager Englund German C Bent Accomplished Imposseble In Ure of War 48 Wall At poAe Liebottom Oscar Bort Iiktorie

What Anoly Benda Day Bundle Day Appeal

The piece urges support for a winter clothing drive under the Muxcathno Wolfare association. It emphasizes aid for crime victims, urging clothing donations to help the less fortunate endure winter and improve living standards. It notes higher prices reduce purchasing power and links clothing donations to broader charitable support.

Htc Cho Homes

Massentine clothing drive urges city welfare support

A call appeals to the poor to benefit from ransomed clothing donations. Citizens are urged to donate old coats suits and children’s garments no longer worn, to aid families and reduce waste. The drive, organized by Masentine, seeks widespread participation tomorrow.

Tainter Thera Ata Marentine Humdreda David Welfare

Why Children Leave School in Iowa Report Urges Reform

A 600 paper survey by the labor committee cites over 20 percent of Iowa children leaving school due to family and economic pressures. It argues for practical study, hands on training, and stronger respect for trades to reduce dropouts and align education with workforce needs. The piece emphasizes parental guidance, better school content, and expansion of vocational pathways to empower youth.

Childien Ueave Lowa Ehadl Uriel Atnte Thoxi Glen Coday Mike Thale Tito Honea Umea Elarfont Brvey

Darken Gray Hair To Look Years Younger Promises

An advertisement touts Mulpho-Sure hair treatment claiming to fully remove gray, darken hair, and make it look younger and evenly colored. It promises soft, wavy, and natural results with a ready-made formula and prepaid delivery options.

Ft. Homura Musenthic

Prisoner’s escape near Pulen sparks tense pursuit

A narrator recounts his capture by a Mexican soldier while traveling with US troops near Mieras, the subsequent escape with a stolen horse, and a dangerous overland dash toward Pulen where a lonely cabin offers a glimmer of refuge amid advancing threats from Maceo’s faction and Wentworth’s circle.

Grand Concert of Death Interlude On Carso Front

Telegraphed siege narrative from the Italian front describes artillery shelling from dawn on the sixth between Vartoltia and the sea, with heavy bombardment and ground-fighting near Oppadhtasolia and Hill 747. A war correspondent reports cratered trenches, collapsing walls, and nightly bombardments reaching a climax as Austrian defenses crumble under the siege.

Carso Front Petit Patmion Uyla Itaian Vartoltia Sea Montalcone Walla Gardenn Hill 208 Qppachionwalle Joanne Saverndorson of Trenchox Centrat Nowiyus Villanova Mie Allery

Police Officers Move to Bloomfield Amid Controversy

A group of about six former local police officers and two others join Bloomfield, Iowa, amid a $10,000 damage dispute led by Warren Bain. The docket features Deputy Marcus Ol Blenley, ex Police Chief Fred Hoffman, Captain D.O. Harrison, Patrolman 23 Humphries, ex Patrolmen Moore and Juel Ryus, and Cule Johnson along with Spey Draws.

Loci Police Department Gono Bloomfield Lowe Whinexves Inn Warren Bain Muscatine Realdent Bloomfold Wwitneu Roa Marol John Blenley Fred Hoffman D.O. Harrison Hum

Sandoval Muerte and a District in Insurrection

A narrator recalls a tense night in a border district as Moxlean confronts a wary crowd. Sandoval Muerte is uttered as a trigger, prompting a rapid withdrawal toward safety. Wenteworth and two Wentworth sisters join a wary escape, steering toward border towns amid rising chaos and insurgent control.

Moxtern Sandoval Muerte Pulza Wetla Inter Mae Wentworth Rosalier Wentworth Doughty Leutenant Bla

Attempt to Defend R I Stockholders Meeting Plans

Chicays Oct 12 Plans to defend Uchotdara interests of 76 million and 20 million Pacilextogk amid pending forectudkra questions. Directors meeting set for July as world questions arise whether detainee should be hart by the company Uxelt or protective committee of steeleated stockholders.

Chicays Uchotdara Chicas Imand Pacilextogk Achentive 6 Alaceploy Mockhaluers Rho Meatines Dt Win Hart Uxelt Py Che Sole Protective Committee Steeleated Botdholdern

Boy Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Hershey

Elmer Liverkorn, seven or eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Pred Liverkorn of Hershey Avenue, underwent an appendicitis operation at Hershey Hospital after suffering since Tuesday morning. Dr Fullam of Sewan suns moned,. child removed to hospital and operation completed. Attending physician reports it is a severe case. The latest reports say the child’s condition is very low.

Elmer Liverkorn Hershey Avenue

New Turf Record Is Sought Today

Lexington Kentucky reports trials by Lee Axworthy to lower the slot wagon record of 2 00%% and Valgy to beat the trotting world record at 1 0434 for years old horses. Officials of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association announced the meeting in Lexington with Dunne CFgoy Countries listed among attendees. Springfield NH to Red Cross drive November 1 for Lithuanians in war zone. Governor Dunne urges contributions and President Wilson designates November 7 for national Red Cross day.

Lexington Lee Axworthy Valgy Niles Kentucky Dunne Cfgoy Springfield Govers Dunne Red Crown Fund Wilson

District Court Referee Appointed In Estate Case

Judge Boune signed an order appointing a referee in the sale of property linked to the estate of Glennon Agheratt. The action involved Hira Col against multiple defendants including Cohn Mercantile Co and First Bank. The order followed a resistance notice and involves Clara Meltutyre as guardian of the estate.

Guvstuvin Albeo i Boune Hira Col Agains Umm Cohn Nolen C. Wisshman Walter 3. Coan Hannah R. Cohn Schmid¢ Sfusie Compasny Cohn Mercantile Company Ray Nyemaster Watgee Codn Mercanntile Company Charing & Max Tiel, Grozier Laula Rosenstein Savioga Bank Muscatine Gate Tudge A J. House Clara Meltutyre Pokssettion Wlennor Agheratt D. W. Jackson He Criate Persous

Collegiants Return From Far North Expedition

Journal Special Service reports Francis M. Van Tuyl of Denmark Town and Thomas E. Savage of Urbana have returned after summer work in Hudson Bay. They aided the University of Minnesota zoological department, secured specimens, and described a polar bear kill. The duo traveled over 1,800 miles by birchbark canoe in Nav Nature’s wilds, reaching back through Indian routes and logging their experiences in a fortnight in the lake and rivers region.

Jown City Pfraneis M. van Tuyl Denmark Thomas E. Savage Urbana Hudson Bay Country University of Mlinot Zoological Department Voys

County road tour may be postponed due to rain

County Engineer FB P G Balb aus announced that the proposed auto tour of the county road system by supers Ninora may be postponed on Friday and Saturday if continued rain makes roads unsafe for travel. If roads are not satisfactory tomorrow the tour will be rescheduled for Monday.

FB. P. G. Balbaus Vatates

Hint Organization of Railway Robbers

Cleveland police seized members of an organized railway robbery gang linked to actions across Chicago Cleveland and St Louis over three years. Federal authorities charged the group under the interstate commerce act with loot valued around $26,000 recovered after a raid on downtown pool rooms. The alleged leader was connected to the Apnachow of Paris.

Cleveland, O

Greet Anglicans at American Church Convention

Neutral messages from the Church of England representatives amid a joint convention at the American church in Friends Exxalon Hers. Bishop Yeatman Bryce of Worcester speaks on wartime uncertainties while American Episcopalian women gather for united offerings to support missionary work. Officials anticipate the collection surpassing 205000 dollars raised over the prior three years.

Prown St. Louis Greeuen United Church of England Josue Friends Hayshoe Wolcour Yeatman-Bryce Wercastar England Wer Enreland Pundr Woman's Auxiliary

Broken rail halts Hughes special on western trip

A broken rail on a curve near a steep embankment of the Big Sandy river halted the Hughes special train carrying Charles Hughes on a western tour at Palataville. The rail broke for several inches and the inside flange was torn free.

Tagnoginied Prain

California Suffs Join Wilson Ranks In Campaign

California suffragists unite with Wilson supporters to back his presidency. The new All Parties League aims to counter the National Woman's Party and mobilize a vigorous campaign promising to defend the Democratic administration.

California Wilson Prown San Francisco All-Parties League For Orgindvare Ilnn Fa Weeman’s Party Milis Wilson

Local Births and Community News Report

Mr and Mrs John Seepetak announce the birth of a daughter at 202 Clinton Street. A second baby girl, born to Mr and Mrs the Man-Joine of Walant Street, late evening, with welfare activities planned for tomorrow Bundle Day to aid the less fortunate. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs B Watson, longtime local veterinary surgeon residing at 15 E Eleventh. Degres of Peenhonine will Tarot for the tern Inr xobston at Chested Mom hall. good attendance expected. Wm Moore of Columbus City underwent surgery at Bellevue Hospital this morning performed by Dr Ta Klein with Dr Owls assisting. quick recovery noted.

John Seepetak Clinton Treet Walant Street Dom Taxt Mra B. Watson Lonal Romona-Cownell Ta Klein Owls Columbia City

Society Installation by Court of Honor No 877

One hundred members attended the Muscalion District Court of Honor No 877 meeting as newly elected officers were installed led by Frank A. Batley of the Davenport Court. The program followed with readings, recitations, and musical selections, plus plans for Halloween events at the K P Hall on October 25 and a subsequent social dance. MR. AND MRS RATCLIFFE ODSHAYE ANNIVERSARY observed with a family dinner at Mulberry Avenue home, thirteen at table amid red and white dahlias. A Rosary Confraternity rummage sale at the Tareko building netted proceeds for St Matthias church.

Cocr OF Honor Mamtera Muscalion Harry V. Blair Guesie Thum Elabeth /Reay Mrn Iste Heintti Elizabeth Sawyer Jacob Seholer Herman Manhardt Addresy Frank A. Halley J. B Hallowe'en K. P. Hall Ratcliffe Odshaye Mra Harry Rate Crowin Mulberry Avenue Din- Herwih J. L. Ewing Mangum, Okla Rosary Confraternity St. Matthias Chiret Tareko West Second Street

Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Pitt Home

Wilton October 12 The Wo mou Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs Nancy Pitt today afternoon October 11 The hostess team includes Mrs J L Wright Mrs George Bannick Mrs Nancy Price and Miss Margaret Cope Miss Emma Miller of Alabama visited at the home of her sister Mrs W R Reid Tuesday afternoon

JOURNAL WANT ADS. Poland China male pins sale

Classified notice lists Poland China male pins for sale at 20 and 24 dollars during October. Farmland ad copy mentions Phony and contact O M Healy at Fiat Iron Point.

Poland China Yeiriing O M. Healy Fiat Iron Point

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