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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
Local notices list a string of residents departing for Fairport Davenport Rock Island and Cedar County for business visits and summer work. Attendees travel to chautauqua and Jamestown exposition. Several families plan visits and homecomings in the day’s routine.
Lincoln Iowa residents visited relatives in Lone Tree with Mr and Mrs Wm Timmerman hosting. A severe windstorm struck Tuesday evening at 7 30 causing damage and rain and hail with losses not yet estimated. George Petry and Walter Stock spent Sunday with relatives near Lone Tree.
Iowa State College crops expert advises farmers to cut damaged oats for hay by removing heads. He notes hay from oats with green bugs is not as valuable but safe for stock and can salvage crops that otherwise yield little.
An article offers a patent medicine style remedy for stomach malaise. It promotes a mixture of Cinchona tincture Prosene and sherry to drink before meals and at night to restore digestion. The tone reflects historical home cures and dietary advice.
Hopkinsville Kentucky July 18 a threshing machine owned by John Fields a nonassociation farmer was wrecked by dynamite hidden in the wheat two laborers were hurt Twenty five masked men abducted Nathan Hester a 50 year old Trigg county farmer at midnight at shotgun point then roughed him with rawhide Hester had left the farmers association months earlier
The state department notified Britain and France that after verifying their chambers of commerce the treasury is authorized to issue certificates of the same weight as German certificates for valuing exports to the United States.
The Peoples National bank in Gallatin Tennessee was closed today while officials inspect bank conditions. Irregularities were found days earlier and President Payne telegraphed Washington for an examiner. The shortage amount is not known. An automobile with a large sum is en route from Nashville.
Superior Wisconsin July 18 A strike by Allouez area dock workers on the Great Northern line began with a demand of 25 cents extra per day. The tie up at the head of the lake docks is now complete and many boats may be laid up until a settlement is reached.
County Auditor A S Lawrence invites bids from suppliers for 220 tons of La Salle 3rd vein coal or equivalent for Muscatine Iowa delivery F O B cars at Muscatine. Bids due at the auditor's office by noon on Monday August 5 1907.
The Southern senator, quoted as saying he has not eaten a noon meal for thirty years, cites dangers of eating. He defends southern appetite habits, taunts reporters, and notes lack of direct conversation with candidates in the race.
A scrambled local column describes upcoming chautauqua events with speakers like L. J. Vaughan and Father Vaughan, mentions an Iowa City flag relic from South Carolina, and outlines tomorrow’s program including music by the Chicago Glee Club and a “Lopsided Folks” lecture, plus a 9:00 Children’s Work session and 11:00 Spelling Contest.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sackfield of Gilchrist Illinois left Muscatine after visiting friends and relatives for a short time and departed for home this morning.
Missionary reports from Ningpo China note Muscatine contributions totaling 57.30 sent to the east China Baptist mission for famine relief. Funds realized 104.35 Mexican and forwarded. typhus claims a missionary amid dire conditions. J R Goddard expresses thanks and details the transfer.
Henry Berg, a retired grocer, leaped from the twelfth floor railing of the Chamber of Commerce building in Chicago. Despondent and consumptive, he acted after reading a morning account of Anna Normoyle’s suicide from the fifteenth floor of the Masonic Temple.
Detroit on July 18 Mrs Minning confessed to a series of burglaries at the Manning residence 34 Church Street. She said an uncontrollable urge to destroy and months of anger at her husband drove the crimes, clearing up the mysterious break-ins.
Four New York City physicians Dr. G B Lawson Dr Frederick A Johnson Dr Arthur A Brown and Dr Lester D Lang were reprimanded and suspended by Commissioner Hebbard for attempting a surgical operation to join two dogs into Siamese twin form.
Fifty eight Glidden tourists reached Columbus Ohio after leaving Indianapolis in the morning. The group completed the nine hour thirty minute scheduled drive with the pilot car finishing in eight hours twenty five minutes. The party plans to depart Columbus for Canton today.
New York reports a severe heat wave with three deaths and numerous prostrations. The temperature neared 9 degrees at noon amid high humidity.
Sealed proposals will be received at Kemble & Kemble offices in Muscatine until noon on July 24 1907 for grading Fulham's addition between Mulberry and orange streets. Estimated earth removal 6200 cubic yards. Blank proposals and specifications available at Kemble & Kemble. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
Leverich Normal in Macazine Iowa invites a twelve week fall term starting August 5 to ready students for October exams. Emphasizes rapid certificate prep with personal instruction and practical irregular course in bookkeeping land measurement and banking. Tuition 12 dollars for twelve weeks.
Mrs. Charles Mosqua and Mrs. J. W. Hahn hosted a large social afternoon at Weed Park club house with asparagus ferns summer flowers palms and decorated tables. Pauchets orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed refreshments and luncheon served by local volunteers. Out of town guests included Mrs. Castellane and Mrs. Muhs. Mite Sewing society held a regular meeting at Mrs. John Miller’s on Oak street with sewing and refreshments. next meeting at Mrs. Rogers on August 1.
A small group of friends gathered at the East Fifth Street home of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Francis last evening. Honor guests Miss Helen Wrigley and Edward Francis of Marshalltown visited for a few weeks. A pleasant evening concluded with a late supper.
Y W C A members are invited to visit the rest tent for badges. Secretary hours are 9 30 to 1 during Chautauqua. otherwise she is on the grounds. Furnished cots remain for rent by night at the Y W tent. Meals will be served at the Cafeteria with orders taken for home made pies and other foods.
An Iowa hearing debated a new C O D liquor shipment law aimed at package deliveries. Attorneys warned enforcement would turn 300 express offices in Iowa into saloons and debauch 600 express company employees.
A baby girl was born at the home of Mr and Mrs L W Gerth in Wapello on Tuesday. H T Beamer of Washington IA visited friends in the city Tuesday. Mrs R B Cain and children of Mason City IA have been visiting in the area.
The naval court of inquiry for the Georgia explosion concluded the accident resulted from flare-back. When the breech was opened after discharge, burning cloth threads or unconsumed gas were driven toward powder to be loaded for the next charge.
Will R. Jayne of Muscatine marries Stella Moore at the bride’s parents home in Carmel-by-the-Sea California. The couple plans to return to Muscatine around the second week of August.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Lutheran Church met yesterday afternoon at the church parlors for their regular sewing session. Much work was accomplished. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday July 24.
A special convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 is announced for Friday evening for work in Royal Lodge degree by order N E H.
The A. O. U. W. lodge convenes for the first time in their new quarters located in the K. of P. hall within the Asthalter building this evening.
The meeting of the Modern National Reserves scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to the chautauqua event.
A woman and her accompanying relatives returned home Wednesday morning after visiting the city. Herman Otto spent Wednesday in Muscatine for Chautauqua. Mrs. C. Lyman Wonnell is visiting sister Mrs. Southworth and niece from Chicago. The Iowa River rises about six inches higher than last week and continues to climb rapidly.
Laurel Hill notes record a string of visits and travels including Herman Jarr in Muscatine, Mrs. Charlie Armstrong’s return to Muscatine, Leonard Angerer at Pleasant Prairie, J. J. Thede and Henry Siebke visiting the Cummings home, John Fiehaly in Durant, Chris Fick’s trip to the county seat, Griff Norton’s illness recovery, Gus Gruemmer’s departure for Muscatine for an operation, C Kelley’s Wilton visit, Ernest and Leonard Fick in Durant, Vera Cummings’ return from Rock Island, J Thede and Gruemmer families gathering in Durant, Henry Bouland’s Wilton visit, William and Fred Boot’s Durant business, G W Johnson and Paul Johnson in Wilton, and G Rick and M McDermott in Wilton with local visits.
The directors of Amalgamated Copper Co. in New York declare a quarterly dividend of two percent at their meeting. The move axes investor returns and signals continued earnings confidence for the copper producer.
London reports Queen Alexandria II is suffering a slight temporary indisposition on July 18.
In Dubuque Iowa on July 18 nine year old Laurence Tritz died from blood poisoning after placing toy pistol cartridges in his mouth during a Fourth of July celebration. His head swelled to twice its normal size and he suffered greatly before death.
On Saturday July 20 the Iowa Central Ry offers a popular round trip to Minneapolis St Paul for four dollars fifty cents. See the local agent for details and reservations.
Fredonia notes Sunday and weekend visits from Wapello Muscatine and Letts residents. Families including Snyder McDaniel Pine Reed Littrel and Reed families are mentioned with travel to Miner Indian Territory Birmingham Kan Nehawka Neb and Port Allen. A birth is recorded for Henry Diller’s daughter born July 17.
The passage notes an unusual quiet in Iowa as political discourse typically intensifies at this time. It references the Parkersburg Eclipse and comments on the expected campaign chatter not yet underway.
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