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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement extols concrete investments as a way to boost property values and endure for heirs. It pitches permanent improvements as cost effective, claiming $100 today yields lasting value for every $100 spent, urging readers to invest now.
A Splendid program was offered at the Pemans Grange picnic held Saturday at Wa park. Notable speakers included Paul Colfer of Durant who spoke on education and its benefits. A dinner for about 100 attendees followed, with nearly 200 total on site. two field games and spirited remarks closed the day.
Dr A B Chaffes of Chicago former president of Central College preached at First Baptist Church Chicago yesterday. He spoke in morning on Proving Your Love for Christ, using Simon Peter’s question after the resurrection, and urged that love for country must be shown by deeds, not words, in the Christian life.
The Muscatine city council is urged to plan for a safe Fourth of July as fire marshal Ole Roe warns of risks from fireworks. He cites licensed use, cautions against firecrackers and balloons, stresses keeping flames away from buildings and dry rubbish, and urges a “Safe and Sane” celebration with public awareness and supervision. Local dealers should be warned to control sales and ensure proper precautions.
The seventh and final day of West Liberty Indiana Chautauqua drew sizable crowds despite 96 degree heat. Bishop Wm P Anderson delivered an inspiring sermon on The Fountain of Perennial Youth, urging preparation and service. Alton Packard entertained with Redpath-Vanteeer stories, and The Boston Lyrics performed. John P Martin spoke on Abraham Lincoln, with Hon N S Darling closing the program, highlighting business and national concerns.
Muscatine county received a heavy rainfall that ended a long drought threatening crops. The downpour refreshed corn oats wheat rye and grain while improving pastures and roadside vegetation. City streets flooded as gutters overflowed turning some into temporary streams.
A June summary notes fewer deaths than births, continuing a yearlong trend of low city mortality with only one month higher. It lists several individuals by name and date, highlighting that births slightly outpaced deaths and labeling the city as unusually healthy.
Rev F W Bowlin, pastor of the Presbyterian church at West Liberty, led the pulpit service while Rev J B Rendell was away. Dowlin linked birth reality to sin and argued evil’s reality, citing murder and suicide as proof plus Christian salvation as the answer.
The 210 Iowa corps of the Women's Relief Corps selects delegates and alternates led by President Mrs Sarah A Fox at Mason City. District delegates to the national encampment include Donell Sac City Coe Fort Dodge Myers Missouri Valley Williams Shenandoah Elliott Centerville Bettinger Des Moines Irons Toledo Walker Go dar Rapids Johnston Watermemio Kearney Mason City Saunders Dubuque Kuesch Davenport and Carson Broodington. Alternates listed include Muelenburg Hull Spears Algona Steigerwalt Ames Bradley Jefferson Barger Clarinda Brown Algona Munheck Host Toa Molnos Byers Brooklyn Anderson Marion Belle Esher IowaPort City Brockwey Garner Burgin Edgewood Hickey Davenport Bryson Speelak Teoleratos. Four delegates and alternates were elected at Mason City including Young Jonnetta Jawell McDonald and Jean Sreth. Alternates are Mary Manson Dubuque and Elizabeth Fen Dallas Plain.
The weather report from Muscatine waterworks chief William Molls for the U S weather department notes the January water stage at eight feet, favorable for steamboat navigation. The river fell from month's start, reaching 10.7 feet early month and 4.2 feet by the 30th. rainfall was light at about 0.5 inches, with 2.83 inches last year. Sixteen clear days, seven cloudy, seven partly cloudy, with southerly winds prevailing.
Ames Iowa July 1 Special. A rural life conference at Iowa State College heard Rev McNutt urge churches to provide recreation for youth. He argued church activities should blend fun with Bible study, criticizing limiting Sunday offerings and stressing the need for wholesome play to attract and retain farm boys despite hard work.
The board of education meets to elect a new secretary replacing H. D. Bet, audit the secretary treasurer books, and approve the annual statical reports. A delegate convention for the Seventh Judicial District is called for August 3 1912 at Davenport Iowa to nominate a district court judge for the November general election with representation by county and vote counts.
Notice to contractors invites bids by July 27 1912 for installing two toilet rooms in the basement of Jackson school building by the Independent School District Mascatine Town. Plans may be inspected at the Board of Education office 409 German American Savings Bank Building Muscarino Iowa. Bids due to the secretary with bond required. Board may reject any or all bids.
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