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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
2
Des Moines July 30. The auditor reports total state expenses of 4 576 668 70 for the last two years. Funds came mainly from the general revenue and university land grants. Expenditures rose with the growth of state institutions and the State Agricultural College. For the next biennium larger appropriations are anticipated to support state institutions.
The general revenue fund shows a steady increase as state institutions grow, signaling expanding fiscal activity and sustained funding needs across agencies.
Des Moines editor Lafayette Young of the Daily Capital admits a supposed interview with Minister Edwin H. Conger in San Francisco was fabricated. He states the piece was written in the Capital office without authorization and published with a San Francisco date, expressing regret for the incident.
The undersigned promise refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a couch or cold and on a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke J J Havercamp J T Reuchmann B Barkalow Nesper & Co Read the Journal Want Column.
Davenport July 20 relief committee reports heavy activity at the armory aiding sixty to seventy families after last week’s blaze. The group seeks furniture clothing and funds while noting transport for donated goods remains challenging. A plan shared with Rock Island and Moline proposes a joint fire boat for riverfront protection, potentially reducing pumping costs and boosting fire response across the three cities.
Damage levels vary by region with northern states faring better. Early threshing shows stronger small grain yields. Conditions now favor saving late potato crops and pastures show signs of revival.
Iowa City reports the deaths of John Sum merhays age 85 from Clear Creek township eight miles west of the city after forty years in Johnson county. Mrs Cyprian Archer aged 72 died suddenly in Iowa City from a ruptured blood vessel after more than forty years in the county.
Des Moines reports a historic flag added to Iowa's collection the battle flag of the Nintha Iowa infantry carried in the war. The flag had not been in Iowa for years and was recently brought from California to join the state's history flags.
Ellsworth Iowa July 30 18 year old Cornelius Stenberg was struck by lightning Saturday at about six pm while driving a load of hay to the barn. The hay wagon was destroyed by fire and the boy died instantly.
Marshalltown Iowa July 36 The oldest member of the Iowa Soldiers' Home James C Henry died at 6 45 oclock Sunday evening in the hospital after reaching age 93 He was admitted to the home under a special act for bravery on the field of Cattle
Secretary George Van Houten of the agricultural department proposes a camping layout for the state fair grounds. The plan would divide the camp into numbered and lettered squares with stakes and signs to show tent locations, easing locating campers for the thousands who attend each fair.
Des Moines reports the end of a record heat spell on the 27th with copious rains on the 27th and 28th. Mayors note heavy statewide rainfall with Forest City 3.54 inches and Fort Dodge 4.00 inches. Damage to corn awaits moisture effects and growth recovery.
The Iowa Camp Meeting is in session at Clear Lake Iowa and runs until July 28 ahead of the Northwest Epworth League Assembly opening July 29 and continuing to August 8. A splendid program of speakers and entertainment is arranged with low round trip rates via MN and S and Town Central Route for groups. Send for booklet to Geo. S. Ratty Marshalltown Town. 724-87 A boon to travelers. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry aids dysentery diarrhea seasickness and nausea and is pleasant and harmless.
Edward M Rosetta reports severe fever left an heel ulcer. He consulted Dr J Alvin Horne on March 20 and was cured in one month. He praises the doctor and offers to substantiate the claim. The ad lists skin diseases blood taints and various offerings with hours and location in Rock Island.
Under the president proclamation Kiowa Comanche Apache Caddo and Wichita Indian reservations are opened to public settlement. On July 23 the Rock Island route runs a home seekers excursion to Indian Territory and Oklahoma at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with 20 day return. Tickets allow time to register at land offices and compete for land. Details and rates available from any Rock Island agent or John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
A summer outing invites travelers to Clear Lake Iowa with cool weather, good hotels and amusements. The Iowa Central route advertises very low round trip rates and directs readers to ask ticket agents for particulars or contact Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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