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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
2
Iowa State College guidance outlines seed corn selection to improve germination and yield. Choose uniform color and well filled ears from high ground where possible, reject ears with bare tips or under nine inches, and favor ten to ten and a half inches if other traits are sound. Start preparations now for 1902.
The guidance notes ears should be at least seven inches, ideally seven and a half. Rows of kernels must be numerous, straight and well packed. Ears that give under pressure should be rejected. Do not save seed from ears showing any flint reversion, visible in tip and butt kernels. Smaller kernels may be dented but must display clear dent traits.
The thirty fifth annual session of the Johnson County Old Settlers association was held in Iowa City on August 27. Elected officers include President Captain Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City, Vice President Sam P. Fry of West Lucas, Secretary Gil R. Irish of East Lucas, and Treasurer Henry J. Wiexeke of Iowa City.
Sioux City report says Rev. H. C. Marshall, superintendent of the local Anti Saloon League, considers departure after his work qualifying him for a larger field of influence.
A prominent anti saloon reformer in Sioux City may depart for new duties in Delaware and New Jersey after receiving a flattering offer to lead saloon law enforcement efforts. He weighs the change seriously and could move.
Mason Iowa August 27 at Le Claire marks a potential record tying wedding anniversary. The VanSant couple, parents of Minnesota Governor, celebrate 70 years of marriage as their veteran father, aged 92, and wife 89 remain active. Hon T L Taylor travels to oversee rice interests. wife stays for family anniversary.
Travel article extols the Lehigh Valley line with delightful scenery and dining cars. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia allow stop-overs at Buffalo for a flexible journey on the railroad.
H. H. Abrams of the Anti-Saloon League explains by letter to the Register why he supports A. B. Cummins for governor. He stresses prohibition enforcement, loyalty to the mulct law, and nonpartisan temperance aims despite opposition from whisky interests.
Des Moines reports indicate temperatures 4 to 7 degrees above normal with cool nights and scattered showers on the 21st, 22nd, and 25th. Rain totals vary by locale, Estherville to Onawa recording 2.77 to 1.17 inches while drouth hurts southern regions. corn mature rapidly with early fields ready for binders and late crops in varying stages, awaiting moisture for fuller yields and pasture or fall work benefits.
Labor organizations inform the Labor Commissioner that the coming winter’s general assembly should enact a law requiring railway companies to place rear lights and rear tenders on all locomotives running backward. The move aims to protect workers and the public from hazards posed by backward running engines.
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 27 Thomas Hall alleged joint keeper living at Cleveland a small mining camp west of the city was shot and fatally wounded during an altercation in his saloon James Sage proprietor of the company store at that place is charged with being responsible but claims self defense
John F. Morrell, an electric lineman for the Burlington Electric Light Company, sues for $10,000 alleging criminal carelessness after a July 20 near electrocution. He suffered severe burns after hanging in overhead wires for some time before rescue.
Des Moines reports 15000 attended the state fair races on Monday. In the 2:14 pace with a $500 purse Konan won in straight heats and posted a best time of 2:12. Dell S., Bob Bowhser, Medegone, Dr Pettit and Reaver started. The 2:50 trot with a $500 purse went to Vyzant in straight heats with a best time of 2:40. Miss Placid also started. In six furlongs running for $100 Laraquis won. Ida Mc Henry, Numa, Murphy Peak and Rose Honso started
Firemen's Tournament at Marshalltown August 28 with special train tickets to Marshalltown from M. N. & S. depot at 5 am on sale at Clay Kneese's grocery East Hill John Wiggins Mulberry H Gremmel Star Clothing S L Cohn W C A Busch drug store South Muscatine Henry Elfers and at M N S depot A L Lindner Genl Agent
Baseball star announces permanent retirement citing injuries and umpire disputes while maintaining roles as manager and owner. He earned 7500 to 8000 dollars this season plus stockholder income, and previously 5000 in later years. Separately Thomas W Lawson says the Independence yacht will be broken up after Sept 3 despite a planned race off Boston on Sept 2 and offers of cups.
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