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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
5
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor of Bastops Cooking School Magazine describes a new method for apple dumplings that avoids whole apples and prevents juice leakage. A biscuit shell encases the apples, forming a crispy outer layer while keeping the filling intact.
Arrangements are perfected for a cruise to Pearls during the regatta. Admiral C. P. Hanley heads the Mississippi Valley power section as plans unfold for Northern and Southern fleets to meet at Peoria in early July. Northern fleet meets at Rockland June 9 then moves via the Hennepin canal to Fort arriving July 1 afternoon. Southern fleet gathers at Gratton, N. D., July 29 then travels the Iliopla river. Hunley and Vice Admiral Van Patten plan a northern crossing to boost participation. Major Holtman reports a seven foot stage on the canal by late June. Entries for Peoria rise as Hank Jey departs for Chicago to recruit more entrants.
Mrs MM I Gallagher of Geneva New York suffered acute indigestion and constipation for over a year. After trying many remedies she used Shakers ATS Tablets and soon felt improvement. After two bottles she can eat heartily without ill effects. Sold by all dealers.
The St Louis South Western Railway plans a three day furlough without pay for most employees and officers from office boy to president, excluding some positions, in June. Vice President Nelson cites a conservative estimate of savings around 312,000 for the month as justification for this procedure over reducing staff.
An early morning attack at the Locust Grove mine in West Virginia and Pittsburgh Coal Company lands dynamite at the opening as workers head to shift. Deputies scour nearby hills seeking the assailants amid a prolonged labor strike dating to last September. Royal engagement rumor denied links Prince Alexander of Rattenborg and Countess Zia Torby, daughter of Grand Duke Michael Michaalovitch of Russia, reported from London.
South End reports mixed fields with overall good to excellent cabbage prospects. Weather improves growth as early varieties push toward shipment. Zelgier canning plant readies for a record cabbage pack with samples from farms showing excellent condition. Rain aids crops after dry spell, especially cucumbers and strawberries.
A pleasant social gathering yesterday afternoon at the Joseph Manthey home at 479 Roselawn avenue. Sixteen women attended and enjoyed visiting followed by light refreshments. Guests included Mrs J Graebner Sr and Jr, Mrs M Appel, Mrs G Bauch, Mrs Winning, Mrs H White man, Mrs J Lorver, Mrs C Rosenmund Sr, Mrs H Liebbe Jr, Mrs Lukenbaugh, Mrs Gostzman, Miss Woith Rosenmund, Miss Grasser, Mrs Spilman, Mrs F Eltman, and Mrs Christ Llevhe.
A gathering at Mrs. Jo seph Lorber’s Muscatine Island home included Mrs. Arthur Kintzle of Davenport, Mrs. Mucha and children Earl and Vera, and Mrs. George Shoultz of the city. A noon dinner and social visits followed, with Miss Margaret Beatty visiting from Moline. Other items note an Island Ladies’ Aid social, Mulford Ladies’ Aid meeting, a Musserville church fundraiser, and redecorating work starting at Musserville M E church.
Complete program of rural commencement announced by County Superintendent BH D Bradley for Saturday June ath at the Orpheum theatre. The lineup lists music, recitations, essays by Esther Borgstadt Clark Shellabarger and others, a vocal solo by Mildred Carpenter, farewell by Thelma Cornell, and presentations of diplomas and prizes. Mr and Mrs Harry Crafts of Nichols spent yesterday shopping and visiting in the city.
Crawford S Barclay, longtime stock raiser and farmer, died this morning at his home two miles southwest of West Liberty. Born in Ohio in 1851, he moved to the area with his parents and later married, residing on the old Barclay homestead before retirement to West Liberty twelve years ago. Survived by his wife and five children including Rev Wade Barclay of Chicago and Ralph Paul and Marcus Barclay of Mason City, with Josephine Barclay a California teacher. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Fears of suffragette activities lead to withholding Roosevelt engagements in London. Except for a lecture at the Royal Geographical Society, he will attend no public functions, while private entertainments are arranged to meet prominent people. Sir Edward Grey is referenced in the dispatches.
The foreign affairs state luncheon on June 15 honors Colonel Roosevelt with Liberal party leaders in attendance. Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador, will host him after his continent arrival. The party will spend the weekend at Chequers Court hosted by Arthur Hamilton Lee, Unionist MP.
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