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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

10

Vrooman to Speak at Grand Theatre Tomorrow

Hon Carl Vrooman of Washington will address a public meeting at Grand Theatre tomorrow evening. Meredith of Dun Moines and Cronin of Thiaciety will introduce him as candidates for governor and Congress respectively, with discussion expected on the federal reserve act and related topics.

Joan Democratic Carl Vrooman Wiahington Fasfatane Agricntrre Meredith Dun Moines Cronin Thiaciety Congrasavine Thia Cronki

Scant Hope For Peace Amid War Plans And Prisons

A report from Hartin Onte details cautious peace prospects amid ongoing war. Dr. Davi, a prominent figure, says enemies seek an early capitulation but warns prolonged conflict continues. Talks in the main Telehalle committee discuss prisoner of war treatment and policy shifts toward 45-year age limits for conscripts.

Hartin Sayvido Davi Aia Dinersston Cotta Telehalle Oven Head Rane Charteouse

Guardsmen to Remain Down Along Border

An Associated Press dispatch relayed by the Journal today narrows the expected early return of Battery C and other units. General Funston announced no immediate plan to pull troops from border duty beyond those already on order, with the hospital unit Now and Company lined Hagiavora to begin return October 17.

San Antonio Texas Wlatoe Alrayady On der Ordain Funston Floolk Hagiavora

Local Masons Return From Grand Convention

Delegates from the Grand convention of Royal and Sulud Masons held in Waterloo on Wednesday and Thursday returned to the city at noon. A. H. Othmer was elected to the third highest office in the Grand Council, with other officers named, and the meeting was described as highly successful with degree work performed.

Royal and Sulud Masons Waterloo A. H. Othmer Ioon Agene Shatter Bagte Grove Thin Order Grand Uilec

Death Calls W. H. Hughes Prominent Muscatine Banker

William H. Hughes a longtime Muscatine banker and public servant died after a protracted illness at age? He served as district court clerk and on the Muscatine Waterworks Board and was a pioneer clerk. Born in St. Louis September 29 1848 he moved to Muscatine, attended Christian Brothers College, worked in dry goods, then at Silverman & Coole bank, predecessor of Muscatine State Bank. Survived by brother Samuel S. Hughes and multiple nieces and nephews. funeral Monday at his brother's home on West Third Street with flowers requested.

William H. Hughes Hughes 7Th West Third Hugher Hoe St. Louis Thox Sarab Mugher Christian Brothers Noats Silverman & Coole Bank Muscatine State Bank Faighes Samuel SL Thin City Maward T. Hughes Eagle Grover Lown Robert W. Hughes Webster City Lewis Hughes Pregent Monamines Wisconsin Plovence ‘Mighes Thy City Hone Ila Brother Wort Third Street

Society Special Meeting Of Aid At Presbyterian Church

A report from the First Presbyterian church notes a Ladies Aid Society meeting held yesterday afternoon with plans for an extra session and a follow up meeting in two weeks. Members discussed work to be disposed of and most were expected to attend the upcoming gathering at the church.

Ladies Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Plant Ward Mombora Frauen Verein Lutharan Zion Church Misher Télirks Tua Manning Areigh Hall

Judgment Against Lee Lang in Suit

Judgment entered in J. A. Rowan court against Leo Vi Ling for By i Gly Dry Goods Co for eighty five dollars. Suit claims dry goods purchased and unpaid. default entered as Lee Lang failed to appear.

Lee Lang Waa Leo Vi Ling J. A. Rowan I, Gly Dry Goods Company Swonts Lilly Company Enve

Food price increases detailed in figures from 42 towns

Washington report shows from May 15 to September 16 the wholesale wheat price 24 percent higher and flour 37 percent higher. Retail bread price up 2.5 percent, and brand retail price up 11 percent. A margin analysis notes transport and retailer costs, with May and September figures for flour and dough.

Washington, D.C

Volder and Wagner Lease Armory Hall Action

George Volder and Alfred Wagner lease the Armory Building hall for winter events. A meeting of the armory board outlined the plan including basketball games and dances directed by Mosars. The Madonna and Ogle Orchestra is slated to play Thursday night for a town event.

George Volger Alfred Wagner Buginass Cfreler Vecurad i Baise Widitorium Armory Board Dancex Mosars Volger Wagner Madonna & Ogle Orchestra Town Yont Woolk

25 Cent Seats For Matinees Of Film Grand Opens

Announcement by Manager Kemble sets matinee prices at 25 cents. Afternoon shows run from 2 to 7 cents, with higher evening rates. Reports note one man arrested for petty theft involving worn bills and counterfeit coins near the theater. Suspect refused to reveal residence as he was detained after the incident.

Managar Kemble Amber Maud Tomas Lindell

Wanted Solicitors Easy Work On Pay

Garage sale notice at 116 Mulberry Ave offers full stock of fires and accessories with quick sale. Geo W Fisher advertises dependable business opportunity and asks for experienced solicitors. Glass door setups and phone contact B41-W appear in the ad.

Mulberry Ave Jehance Geo W. Fisher McOlm Pay Goods CO

Stoge Entries for Institute Stock Show at Sweetland

The Sweetland Institute announces cash prizes for the stock show to be held at the Sweetland M B A ball on October 25 and 26. Entries must be in by noon October 26, with prizes awarded as ribbons and small cash awards. Classes include Draft horses, Mules, Pony, Sheep, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, and Poultry, with conformation weighted 64 percent and performance 40 percent.

Sweetland Institute Sweetland M. B. A Ec Firat Hyedtoak Foltown Auddle

Visiting Mr and Mrs Greely in Tiskilwa

Mr and Mrs William J Greely of Tiskilwa are visiting at the home of Thomas T Mitchell on Fifth Street. The trip includes sightseeing in the area and plans to return later this week.

Wm. J. Greely Tiskilwa TH. T. Mitchell

Food and Cake Sale by Zion Lutheran Church Group

A food and cake sale will be held tomorrow by Jurend Verein of Zion Lutheran church at Cherry's Shoe Store. Ady.

Jugend Voroin of Zion Lutheran Church Cherry's Adv Tehkehool Kins Young Woman's Christian Association Floe. Schmitt Mian Myrtle Richarda Ruth Briwhdd Mira Grove Willamy Jurend Verein

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