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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
2
Drought warnings spread as Muscatine County farmers warn of heavy losses this week if rains do not come. Corn crops suffer from soil hardening and plant withering, dairies report pasture and feed shortages, risking milk and cream shortages. Local growers push for copious downpours to avert financial damage.
George W. Guthrie of Pittsburgh arrives in Tokyo to assume duties as the United States ambassador to Japan. He is met at Yokohama by embassy staff, American counsel general Thomas Sammons, and a committee from the American Asiatic Association who escort him to the capital.
Mrs J M Cross, 45, native of Muscatine, died after gangrene forced amputation of her left leg at Herehey hospital. Operated on Saturday, she succumbed to shock with her husband, two daughters Marian Berry of Omaha and Ralph Tarr of Montezuma, and mother Mrs Mary Clendenen of Eugene, Oregon among mourners. Funeral at Park Avenue home, 2 pm, Greenwood Cemetery. Rev L M Grigsby led services.
The Young Men's Christian Association in Davenport announces J B McNiel, former general secretary, will resume leadership duties on August 18. A plan to appoint McNiel as secretary follows his prior absence from association circles.
Announcement says the insurance field worker has accepted the post of social secretary at the Davenport Y M C A the towns largest association. He begins duties in August. The role is new nationwide to boost social centers. McNiel, former general secretary, resigned May 1 for health reasons and has since improved.
Dispute arises between Iowa state game warden E C Hinshaw and U S Fish Commission over ownership of fish in Mississippi bayous. Washington to withhold permits unless fish turn over to state. courts recognize Iowa's superior right to bayou fish. Diplomatic notes exchanged amid looming federal action.
A social event at St Matthias parish will be held on Wednesday August 18 on the school lawn under the Confraternity of the Rosary. The affair aims to be a pleasant memory for parishioners and friends with a yet undisclosed music program and proceeds from a cake sale earlier that week totaling 40 dollars.
Muscatine will be represented at the annual Iowa state manufacturers convention in Keokuk this week. An excellent program is planned with an inspection of the engineering project then nearing completion. Several Muscatine manufacturers expect to attend the gathering, which runs Wednesday through Friday, with a river boat ride and an illustrated lecture by Engineer Hugh Cooper on the dam and its prospects.
Ralph Franklin Walker of Chicago, a guest at the Fox home on Mulberry Avenue, fell at Geneva Island Saturday, dislocating his ankle. He arrived in the city Saturday evening and received medical care.
An exhortation to merchants to pursue originality in their correspondence and avoid cheap paper. It argues that distinctive materials reflect a person’s worth, warning that ordinary letterhead degrades reputation and that Old Ground Tree Bond offers a valued, quality impression.
Mercer county fair at Aledo runs September 16 to 19 with the 80th annual event. A full speed program features 12 harness races including trots and paces with purses from 300 to 800, plus a derby and mule team race. Children under 16 admitted free Wednesday, and grounds are being prepared for the largest fair yet.
An old farmer near Cedar River reports extreme heat killed two setting hens and their eggs. He found both nests abandoned and later discovered twenty six chicks surviving, suggesting the heat killed the hens first then left the hatchlings exposed to sun. The incident highlights the dangers of hot weather on farm life.
Wilton and nearby residents were noted for short visits and travel. Mrs. B. J. Wacker went to Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cope returned to Davenport. Mrs. Harry Gordon came from Jones City. John Latchaw returned to Davenport after business. A B Kelly, Sarah Shingle and Sarah Moragridge were seen in Muscatine. R B Herr and Ed left for Waterloo. Elmer Zeaiger planned a visit with Mrs. Martin. Edward McCartney Jr visited his mother, Mrs. Julia McCartney. Clarence Christison spent time in Davenport. Mrs. Freeman Brown returned to Central City. Wm. Shaw and Ina Brown visited Davenport. Bertha Rynearson visited from Rock Island. Geo. Rick and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reynolds with children arrived from St. Louis for a stay.
Residents and visitors list of weekend travels and calls in Wilton Iowa and surrounding towns including Davenport Columbus Junction Muscatine and Nebraska. Names include Ida Bond Esther Kaufmann Charles Frenzel Jens Christensen Clinton Woods Lena Grunder and Joe Boyes with brief mentions of hospital stays and overnights. Real estate ad touts Iowa Farm Mortgage by Titus Loan & Investment Company with claim of 35 years and no loss to customers.
The Civic association plans a meeting tomorrow evening to review chautauqua matters and likely present the fine reports from the recent assembly.
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