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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
4
County agent J W Merrall warns wireworms threaten corn in poorly drained sods and timothy or bluegrass fields. Continuous turning and deep cultivation help, as does barnyard fertilizer to improve stands. Better drainage and short rotations with clover or alfalfa reduce damage, with effects lasting for several years in infested areas.
Fragmentary historical note cites claims that no reliable material has ever been found to treat seed corn against wireworms and that corn soaked in strychnine has been fed to wireworms without ill effects, indicating early pest control doubts.
The excerpt urges good health for joy in Ife, noting frequent constipation and toxin absorption causing headaches and indigestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to move bowels improve digestion and restore happiness, urging readers to try them.
The Tirat Friends Church Sunday school will present a program starting at 10:16. Mrs. Loouis Horwig, Mrs. J. Sigilrecht, and Mrs. Frank Mucha lead the committee with a cantata Summer Gladness. The Gleaners choir will provide music, featuring a series of readings, recitations, and songs led by Audrey Swisher, Lola Morgan, Pearl Lamar, Elmina Sherman, and others, concluding with a benediction.
Sufficient funds have been collected to uniform the homo defense band and support a series of band concerts this summer. The uniforms will arrive before July 4th, with the band taking a prominent part in the patriotic celebration. Articles of incorporation for the Homo defense association of Town list officers and directors including J. Barnes commander and Charles T. Kindl vice president.
Thres TM candidates Frank Downer B D Bradley and Fred Wollett were conferred the Royal Arch degree of Masonry at a special Washington chapter No. 4 meeting. Past high priests W A Graff acted as high priest Y P Pitchforth as acting king, GD Lezotto as acting scribe, and other lodge officers assisted. The work drew one of the largest attendances at several meetings of the session.
The U S government through the food administration will set ice prices for residents this summer. Floods disrupted the river, affecting tea supplies from Englest Brothers suppliers. Arrangements with Davenport and Cedar Rapids aim to secure shipments and obtain railroad concessions.
Administration agents will investigate and set a price that will be fair to both the dealer and the consumer, addressing concerns about slipping costs and ensuring full value for parties involved.
Divorce court remains heavily occupied as decrees are issued in multiple cases. Anna Tihle sues Samuel Tubbs for cruelty. they wed at Fort Madison in April 1914. Rose Ringstrom granted cruelty decree against Herman Ringstrom. Syldt A Gillapp granted cruelty decree from William Gin. Arthur Parsons granted divorce from Blanche Parsons amid claims of cruelty and temper.
The fiftieth anniversary of Pleasant Prairie Center Grove Church, Sweetland Township, will be marked with three days of services beginning June 20 and ending Sunday, June 23. Built in 1868 and moved in 1890, the event will include a noon baptism dinner and afternoon and evening meetings with Rev. U S Smith, Rev. la E. Kottli Kamp, and Rev. J C Moiee delivering addresses.
A blood purifier marketed for liver and kidney complaints and rheumatism. Claims to relieve headache and constriction. Affiliated by Mrs. Ella Garrett of 1104 E Third St Muscatine Iowa.
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