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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1916

Page

10

Fire Exhibits At Institute Of Sweetland Attract Huge Attendance

Farm products from Surncattoo county displayed at the Sweetland institute drew nearly two hundred attendees. Prize winners announced by J. D. Stoon included corn, wheat, barley and vegetables with awards across multiple classes. The principal address will be by Rev. J. B. Rendall at the concluding program this evening.

Surncattoo Sweetland Renwon Swootland J. D. Stoon West Giberty Ingale J. B. Rendall Mirat Presbyterian Church

Agricultural Good Will Contest Among Union pupils

An agricultural contest among Union No pupils morning session divided into two groups led by Keith Klopper and Orville Brown. Klopper team showed 89 varieties of wheat and 46 wild wheat pool. Judge D. Steen praised the children's farm work and its promise for Iowa's rural communities.

Union Xovel Keith Klopper Orville Brown Klopper D. Steen Jowa Vittos

Duplicity Allegations Over Wilson Lusitania Note Postscript

Postscript allegedly added by President Wilson to the June 9 1915 Lusitania note sparked dispute among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members. Senator Lodge claimed the postscript downplayed accountability language, prompting threats of resignation to reveal details. Cabinet discussion reportedly included warnings and political sharp exchanges. Placard campaign warns of smallpox in the city.

Serockton Mann Lanry Cabot Lodge Senata Wilton Lodge William Kynth

Soldiers to issue paper on border duties at Brownsville

Tinart to edit paper for OWA soldiers bringing a four page 19 column edition. Vowler Journal reports Willian Devotet’s group will cover activities of state troops at Brownsville and Donna with a strong border focus. The new paper aims to grow circulation as it documents troop work and soldiers’ voices for wider audiences.

Laws Brigadé Brownsville Donna Wit Pao Itory Roven Elgit Ton Paso m Pha Wiaf Wil Bo Aw Private LA Admit Agaoerate Ltout Loren J. Brooke Sergt Robert Showers Advartiulnd Te Wen United States

Embargo on Wheat Debated by Millers Federation

The Millers' National Federation discussed wartime grain policy, with officials arguing for exporting four months of flour equivalent to imports to avoid price shocks. They warn an embargo after hostilities could raise prices and threaten supply, while some say continued export aids mills.

Chicago FH. Price Federation Couran Prieg Ioan

Big Registration Slated Saturday For Local Vote

Registration activity ramps up as Muscatinga voters prepare for the November 7 general election. By 2 PM, 1618 residents had registered, with final deadlines approaching Saturday after which missed registrants lose civic rights for the poll.

Muscatinga Rox Pirat WolAl

Civil War Veteran Wiles Seriously Hurt In Fall

Joseph Wiles a Musc entina resident and Civil War veteran, is reported in serious condition after a Wednesday fall from his cement steps. He toppled while stepping from his home, injuring his right shoulder and collarbone. Dri 8, DB Pulliam Jr assisted him.

Joseph Wiles Muscentina Dri DB Pulliam, Jr

Chicago Engages City Bridge Expert For Second Street Span

City officials announce the engagement of a Chicago expert and a prominent Chileno bridge contractor as consulting engineer to advise on the new Second Street bridge over Mad Creek. The contractor will remain in the city for two days as council discussions determine whether to move the span. Officials say the bridge is intended to stay in its original position, with no thirty foot relocation planned, though a final decision awaits staff input and further assessment.

Chad H.protehar Infante Genolne Cantona Alwayn Bers Alastra Seo Luton Chileno Brdge Han Houn Otilelain Second Street Mt. Wayton Chicago

Milas Alles McIntyre and Burl Gullix Wed at Musserville Church

Last evening at the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church parsonage Milas Alles McIntyre and Burl Gullix were married. Reverend W Barbar officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie will reside in the city where Mr. Guthrie works at a local button factory.

Musserville Methodial Episcopal Church Murrings Milas Alles McIntyra Burl Gullix Fo W. Barbar

For Rent and Listings Across Town Inquiries

A garbled classified notice listing rental and sale items. Mentions a home near Wont. and Olive Branch school house, an insurance man named Soo Zlegler, a Poland China hogs sale, and a shop at Walnut Street with contact John Mreyormuth Har tous.

Poland

Happenings in Grandview District Oct 27

Mrs Bello Beakey and son Harry left Grandview for Oakville on the 4 o'clock train to visit Clarence King’s home for several days. Erma and Iva Schatfer were Magentine visitors. Curtis Foktor and Ray Hidlebaush of Lotts were Grandview callers Sunday. Qulin Show purchased Dr Gretner's residence. Halloween party planned for Oct 31 at Krahl's hall. Ada Becky and Mary Shol inburger visited their mother. Rudolph Foteh of Muscatine was in town Thursday night. Dave Stinaman attended a gathering Thursday. Mr and Mrs Tolin and son Lloyd visiting Rock Island. Roy Sabin and Manley spent several days in Des Monica. Bugeng Mack and mother moved to town to occupy Chatfield house. Mr Brown and family moved from Kemp property to Latin’s house. Mrs Belk, Mrs Hit and Dan Beth visited. Lizzie aired Mrs B Show Thursday. Dr and Mrs Alvin Croas and Glen Boiland wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Guy Wardman. Me and Mr Junko Bone and daughter Nolan spent Friday with C W Graham's.

Grandview Krahl's Man Adda Becky Mary Sholinburger Mra. M Adaima Rudolph Foteh Muscatine Kpant China Doltrick's Dave Stinaman Pttenden Tolin Rock Island Roy Sabin Manley Des ‘Monica Mra Alvin Croas Glen | Boilant Guy Wardman Junko Bone Nolan C. W. Graham's

Wolf bounty paid for Bloomington wolf kill near interurban

Kiln Wolf of Bloomington received a $20 bounty from tram County Auditor HW C Schoemaker for a wolf killed yesterday near the interurban track in Bloomington. The payment marks the official reward for the wildlife incident recorded in the county.

Lake Bloomington Abin Tram County HW. C. Schoemaker

Recruiting Officers Ordered to Report to Guard at Once

Sergeant D C Hightower of Battery C and other recruiting officers are instructed to cease duties and report to the Town guard at Fort Des Moines. Hightower likely to be returned to Brownsville, Texas, for reassignment after two months as recruiting officer in Davenport. The letter was issued by Douglas Van Metro of the Mirai Town Infantry.

D.C. Hightower Douglas van Metro Mirai Town Infantry Davenport Fort Des Moines Lee Hightower Brownaville Tex Ihia Ctty

Meredith 10 Come to Muscatine Again Tour Details

Announcement of the itinerary for the final campaign tour of Democratic governor candidate Meredith. The train itinerary lists stops from Corydon October 61st to Muscatine for an evening meeting, with subsequent stops including Council Bluffs Shenandoah Red Oak Glenwood Mania Slows City Sheldon and Mason City before more events.

T. Meredith Povarnor Muscatine Corydon Council Dutts Pases van’ Wert Diagonal Clarinda Shenanidoah Red Oak Glenwood Milwaukee Mania Karved Sheldon Mrson Cli

Early Kansas City Broker Pushes Free Divorce Idea

White married and happy, Richard D. Kathrens advocates free divorce in his book Let's Civilize the Marriage Laws. He now faces divorce. if Kathrens' wife wins, it could vindicate his theories.

Richard D. Kethrone Kaneas Ciy Kathrens Knathrens

Democratic Campaign Train Stops Across Cities

A party of candidates and speakers will travel by train with about 100 accompanying supporters. The itinerary runs from McGregor to Dubuque, Davenport, Amo, and Burlington, with stops in each city for meetings. Dr J W Reynolds of Creston, the democratic state chair, will oversee the events and the grand band will perform at each stop.

Ceed McGregor Hyer Dubuque Avill Davenport Milwaukea Amo Bure Ington Rock Island Grant Vand J. W. Reynolds Creston

S. G. Stein Home to Be Scene of Lecture

The first meeting of a lecture series to be conducted by Mrs. Anthony Prench Merrill of Chicago will be held Monday morning at the home of Mrs. S. G. Stein on West Second Street. The meeting starts at 10:30 oclock. Modern drama and modern fiction will be discussed.

Anthony Prench Merrill Chicago 5. G. Stein West Second

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