River excursion from Muscatine sails amid crowd and laughter
Despite cloudy weather the farm bureau boat left Muscatine with 2100 aboard. About 2700 tickets sold, crowds surged to the landing at 8:30 and 8:50, latecomers boarded as the boat pulled away. An attempted dash for the gang plank ended with a ducking and a comical rescue. Reminiscences of past days drew laughter as a spring wagon load of a farm family arrived for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Muscatine Dock
Muscatine Boys
Unity Club Plans Picnic and Stunt Day
Pleasant Prairie Iowa August 20 committee for the Unity club holds planning meeting for the second annual picnic and stunt day at August Paul timber south of Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday August 26. Entertainment includes readings music plays games and horse shoe pitching with members to provide a stunt.
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Pleasant Prairie
Unity Club of
George Henke
Paul
J. R. Dose
Adam Paul
Clarence Bernick
Charles Hermann
Robert Bennett
Sadie Wunder
Harry Wulf
Marjorie
Fred Wulf
Claus Thomsen
Watch Tower Park
Rock Island
Hermann Otte
Wheatland
Ella Otte
H. Cachezell
Wm. Shelhouse
Dakotas
Howard Baker
Wulf Brothers
George Butcher
California
Clarence Raub
Wesley
Mary Raub
Alfred Petersen
Celesta
Dorothy Harker
Corrine Hetzler
Ida Mae Hetzler
Mary Doran
Mildred Kautz
Celeasta
Helen Doran
Lorraine Doran
Margaret Jane Harker
Nancy Mae Harke
Albert Petersen
Sunbury
Walter Kautz
Biue Grass
Wv. E. Fuller
Mary Fuller
Agnes
Frank Nesselbush
August Unkel
Muscatine
Henry Springmeier
Warren
Gertrude
Helen Springmeier
Hopi Snake Dance Prayers Coincide with Wide Storms
Storms across Arizona Indiana Illinois Iowa and New York dairy country damaged crops and lines as Hopi prayers during a snake dance ceremonial were followed by heavy rains and hail. Arizona floods were lighter while the northeast suffered greater losses including corn and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Arizona
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Wahli
Oppose Rail Rate Increase Hearing Opens
Kansas City August 20 AP Representatives from state public utilities commissions and farm bureaus met to shape a public stance against railroads seeking a five percent rate rise in the western region. L T Hussey chaired the Kansas utility board meeting with Iowa Nebraska Colorado and the Dakotas represented. The I C C hearing in Chicago on September 6 will hear the railroad petition and opposing interests may appear in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Public Utilities Commissions
Farm Bureau and Co-Operative
L. T. Hussey
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
North Dakota
South Dakota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Journal seeks Iowa’s tallest cornstalk record
The Journal invites farmers in the district to report exceptionally tall cornstalks. Two stalks have been measured so far, with C. O. Eisele's 16 feet 3 inches at the foot of Eisele's hill leading, and Elmer Feldman of Illinois reporting 15 feet 7 inches.
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C. O. Eisele
Eisele
Elmer Feldman
Illinois
Leeper Seeks Change of Venue for Retrial
Walter M Davis attorney for Robert Leeper asks Judge Otto for a venue change in the Leeper retrial in Johnson county claiming public prejudice. Leeper sentenced to life for 1923 murder of father in law Roy Wertz. supreme court granted retrial this spring with state to answer by Sept 2.
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Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Johnson County
Walter M. Davis
Otto
Leeper
Roy Wertz
Supreme Court
Food Prices Rise Again in July Across Cities
Washington report shows July retail food index up about 3 percent from June. For the year ending July 15, all food articles rose 11.5 percent from the prior year. City by city, average family food expenditures increased in Boston, Providence, Milwaukee and others while Salt Lake City posted a 2 percent drop.
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Washington
D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Interior Department
Boston
Providence
Milwaukee
Rochester
Detroit
Minneapolis
Butte
Chicago
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Denver
Los Angeles
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Mrs Harold Young receives bridal shower in Ainsworth
Mrs Mary Gardner and Miss Faye Williver hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Harold Young a week after her wedding. Mrs Edith Richards fills in as assistant supervisor at the county hospital this week. Mrs Harold Young of Washington visited relatives. Mrs Minnie Jackson Mrs N Rush and Reba Spencer attended the Washington chautauqua. Ray Townsend H M Stewart and William Brown vacation fishing in northern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Mary Gardner
Faye Williver
Harold Young
Estherville Banker F H Rhodes Dies
Estherville Iowa Aug 20 F H Rhodes president of the First Trust and Savings bank died early today after over 30 years with the bank and months of poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
F. H. Rhodes
First Trust and Savings Bank
Davenport Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup
Otto Eden and James Bean were in Davenport for a couple of days this week. Mrs. S. B. Thompson and her son Willard drove to Davenport on Monday for a brief visit. Guy Hawkins of Arkansas visited friends here Thursday.
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Otto Eden
James Bean
Davenport
S. B. Thompson
Willard
Guy Hawkins
Arkansas
Death of Victor Lawson Prompts Chicago Newspaper Tributes
Des Moines publisher Lafayette Young Jr. honors Victor F. Lawson, Chicago publisher, noting his philanthropy, opposition to panic during the armistice fake, and dedication to patriotism and public virtue. Lawson aided small papers, supported postal savings banks, and kept presses running by supplying newsprint during shortages. He eschewed sensationalism and commented on civic causes while maintaining secrecy about charitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Banks
Lawson
Chicago
Victor Lawson
Henry Justin Smith
The
News
Young
Des Moines
Victor F. Lawson
Lafayette Young, Jr
Des Moines Capital
Littrell and Schafer Wed in Letts Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Elva Leona Littrell of Letts and Ray M. Schafer of Letts were married at a West Branch Methodist parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev. Will Purdue. Attendants were Miss Christine Smit and Horatio Small. Henry Schafer and family attended. Both born in Letts, they are Letts High School graduates with college ties.
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Henry Schafer
Cornell
Parsons College
Strawberry Hill
Letts
Schafer
Town Wesleyan College
Theta Kappa Nu
Cochran
American Legion
Purdue
Farewell Parties Honor Miss Florence Howe in Spokane
Miss Florence Howe of 514 Woodlawn avenue spent the summer with Mrs Oliver Crook in Spokane Washington and was honored at a sequence of farewell gatherings reported by the Hillyard Wash newspaper. A luncheon hosted by Mrs Crook on Everett avenue followed a previous Monday event.
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Florence Howe
Woodlawn Avenue
Oliver Crook
Spokane
Wash
Hillyard
Crook
Everett Avenue
Miss Howe
Quote on a life of work and lasting fortune
A tribute praising a man for building a great newspaper and wealth. It notes his life’s notable deeds are far reaching and will endure beyond him. The remarks reflect admiration for his contributions to journalism and society.
A Gift For Flower Lovers
A dozen Gladiolus bulbs are sent to Miss Agnes Reinemund at 412 Sycamore and a surprise bouquet goes to Mrs. John Breen at 700 West Second. It is a real pleasure to know these bring joy weekly. Phone 1358.
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Agnes Reinemund
Sycamore
John Breen
West Second
Mrs Snyder Hosts Luncheon and Pinochle Party This Week
Mrs L K Snyder entertained with a luncheon and pinochle party. Miss Howe accompanied Mrs Crook to her home in July after Crook visited here. Mrs Crook was formerly Miss Belle Shepard before marriage.
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L. K. Snyder
Miss Howe
Mrs. Crook
Freers Reunion Held at Weed Park Today
The Freers family, with over 90 descendants in Muscatine county and nearby areas, hosts its sixth annual reunion at Weed Park Club House. Attendance was strong at noon despite road and weather conditions. A basket dinner followed by a program and an afternoon business meeting to elect officers. Two other family reunions are planned for the weekend, the Boney gathering Saturday and the Dale gathering Sunday.
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Freers
Muscatine County
Week Park Club House
Boney
Dale
Tri-City Couple Solemnize Marriage At Parsonage
Miss Helen Mahon of Rock Island and Mr. F. Healey of Davenport were married at 1 PM in a single ring ceremony by Rev. George Bragg at the First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage. The couple will live in Rock Island where Healey works as a machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Tri-Cities
Helen Mahon
Rock Island
F. Healey
Davenport
George Bragg
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Healey
Women’s Relief Corps to finalize district convention plans
Final preparations for the district convention to be held in Muscatine on September 18 will be completed when the Women’s Relief Corps meets in a business session at Maccabee hall Friday evening. Delegates from local counties will attend a one day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Women's Relief Corps
Maccabee Hall
Letts Man Fined for Speeding Charge
David Reddick of Letts pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined five dollars plus costs by Police Judge H D Horst for driving at 33 miles an hour this morning.
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David Reddick
Letts
H. D. Horst
Reddick
Golf open begins in national open at Youngstown Country Club
The Western Golf Championship opens at Youngstown with a record entry. Early stars include McDonald Smith of New York posting 33 33 66 in practice as a par target. C Kennett of Iowa City shot 44 37 81 in an early round as 64 players advance after 36 holes.
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Youngstown
A. P
Youngstown Country Club
McDonald Smith
New York
C. Kennett
Iowa City
Girl Killed in Two Car Collision Near Storm Lake
Evelyn Marie Walton three dies after a collision between her father's car and a car driven by R E Kelly of Fonda. Verna Walton thirteen is slightly injured as the Walton family returns from the Alta fair. Kelly cites bright lights as a factor. Funeral services for Evelyn set for Friday.
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Storm Lake
Evelyn Marie Walton
V. L. Walton
R. E. Kelly
Fonda
Here
Verna Walton
Waltons
Alta Fair
Muscatine Farmer Files Bankruptcy in Davenport
Charles Brown, a farmer near Muscatine, filed for bankruptcy in federal court at Davenport listing liabilities of 17143.19 and assets of 2399.25. Most debts are personal notes and mortgages.
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Charles Brown
Muscatine
Davenport
Hay Quality Measured by Color Matching Tool
A new device analyzes hay color to determine quality by matching hue against preset shade standards. The machine provides rapid assessments to guide feeding value and pricing decisions.
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Unity Club
H. J. Whittier
East 11Th Street
Adv
DEATH
Cocety
West
Greenwood Gardens
Gingham House
Oxford
Gingham
Children’s
Choice
Lot
Children's Dimity Union
Ladies’ Union
Weed Park
Letts Man
Muscatine Farmer
New Jersey
General Tire and Rubber Company
Pitchforth Storage Battery Company
Muscatine and Vicinity
Pitchforth Storage Battery Co
Cornwell
Cedar Street
East Front Street
General Tire & Rubber Co
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