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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
17
A paid ad argues that after labor, maintenance, taxes and interest, U S railroads left a 183 million dollar surplus in 1913 from over three billion in receipts. It warns weak lines may face ruin without rate increases, cites depreciation needs, and links railroad health to national prosperity and farm demand.
State veterinary Dr. J I Gibson warns that insurgency in Johnson county may trigger a new federal quarantine on Iowa. Two new cases of foot and mouth disease near Williamsburg and Tipton prompt county action. Tipton authorities blockaded the infected road and placed an inspector on the farm to enforce the quarantine. The situation in Johnson county alarms officials who fear breakdown of containment once quarantine rules ease.
Forty five Johnson county farmers formed Farmers United to ask the state legislature to reimburse hog losses from quarantine cholera. Frank C. Carson named chairman and George Ball Jr. attorney. Each member will contribute five dollars to present the case to lawmakers in proper light.
A group of twenty youths plans a sleighing party this evening. They will depart the city at about 7 30 and travel by bobsleds to the James Healey home on Burlington Road. Various amusements have been arranged and a merry time is expected.
Mrs Ed Heerd of North Oak Street hosted the Sigma Alpha class of the Presbyterian church at her home last evening. The gathering featured a Kensington activity followed by refreshments. The house was festively decorated in Christmas colors red and green.
Chicago records show a rise in personal crisis reports tied to the European war. Coroner Hoffman notes September through November spikes, with many cases among Germans worried about relatives in the German army. few Austrians died by their own action in August to December.
Lindley Hoopes hosted about forty friends at his Christmas party at 341 Stewart Road with festive decorations. Attendees arrived by bob sleds, enjoyed games and music, then a luncheon.
Kansas Governor George H Hodges told the National Prohibition Association in Topeka that states rights is a weak defense against national prohibition. He contrasted it with human and moral rights, recalling its old use to oppose freedom for Black people and urging that states rights not block progress for the mother and family and general wellbeing.
A family hosts a New Year’s Eve gathering at their West Eighth Street residence. Guests will witness the advent of the new year before a slumber party concludes the celebration.
The notice promotes a New Year’s Eve dance at Summit with admission of per couple. The event is billed as a festive gathering in the local calendar, inviting residents to celebrate the ending year and welcoming the new one.
The Russian ambassador to the United States denied rumors that Russia sought separate peace with Germany independent of France and England. He wired Petrograd and received a Foreign Office reply: Certainly please deny absolutely the absurd statement.
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