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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

4

Replanting Underway Across Muscatine County Fields

Heavy rains slow corn emergence in Muscatine County while many growers replant due to flood damage. Cooler, wet weather hampers output but dry spells and sunshine aid field work north and south. Small grain and fruit crops show variable progress with apple and pear losses from wind.

Don Moines Muscatine County Blate Atri Barrien Othat Frusta Ara Hbo Applea Penia

Canning Demonstrations Spreading in County

An evening meeting at Central School in Wapabtonoc Marka Enid of Dine ning Work highlighted a countywide canning demonstration series led by Miss Malina Stephenson from Town State College. Over two weeks demonstrations promote food conservation, with sessions at High Prairie Church and other locales, forming local canning clubs and attracting household participation amid high prices and scarce canned goods.

Central School Wapabtonoc Marka Enid Dinening County Awapainonod Malina Stephenson Amer High Prairie Church Mina Stephenson

Engineers Now Camp at Iowa City Armory Lawn

More than 100 of 186 soldiers in Company A Engineers Iowa City have set up tents on the university armory lawn. They are drilling when not on duty and face health and crowding concerns. Ottumwa recruits recently joined the camp, arriving Friday night amid anticipation of cantonment orders from Captain GQ L. Strike.

Iowa City Company A. Engineers Hoya Ottumwant Ottumwa Cantain Cantain GQ L. Strike Telophano Demneniis Davangort

Cherries Forecast Bumper Crop Despite Cold Weather

Local reports say early cherry varieties will be plentiful this year despite prior fears of ruin from cold and rain. Hail damage was limited to small areas and dealers expect ample supply next week with prices not expected to spike.

Brower Ty Ward

Border veteran dies at Iowa City

Benjamin Barger a veteran of the Mexican border service died after an illness at a Iowa City hospital. He will be taken to Halona for interment today, his old home, where his father resides.

Town City Benjamin Barger Mexican Border Service Aity Halona Menis

History Repeating Itself Malt Extract Ad

A historical advertisement touts Johann Hofs Malt Extract as a non alcoholic tonic sold worldwide. It claims aid for exhaustion anemia indigestion and related ailments and lists Churchill Drug Co and Turlington Cedar Rapids as distributors. The tone echoes early 20th century public health claims and emphasizes accessibility through druggists.

Johan Hoft Johann Hof Churchill Drug Co Turlington Cedar Rapids

Progress Seen In Annex Work At High School

Progress on the exterior of the high school annex is advancing while interior finishings continue. The board of education expects occupancy when school opens in September though some doubt remains. Plastering is underway and contracts for different jobs were granted several weeks ago. Registration

Board of Education Stepa

Wapello Girl Fractures Arm in Cherry Tree Fall

Wapello Indiana June 32 Jenn Mee Cullough ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs McCullough broke both bones of her left forearm this afternoon when she fell from a cherry tree. Dr J H Chittum was the attending physician.

Wapello Jenn Mee Cullough McCullough J. H. Chittum

Picnic planned by First Congram Sunday School

Plans are completed for the annual picnic of the First Congregational Sunday School to be held Wednesday afternoon at Woods Park. Special committees organize an unusually large gathering and invite all Sunday school members to attend.

Wood's Park

Woman harms fare payment and causes illness claim

A report states that a person changed a dollar to pay for a car fare and that the act caused another person to feel sick. The incident centers on the exchange and its alleged health impact.

Longest Day Heat Marks Summer Start in Obscure Style

The article notes yesterday marked the longest day of the year with extended sunlight, followed by a hot sultry day and a brief rainstorm. It frames Old Sol as the celebration's true star while predicting hours of sunshine will gradually shorten over the coming months and seasonal changes will become noticeable.

Pantea Old Sol Himeelf

Registration urged as Red Cross work expands locally

Registration is urged now as First Aid Clings and new classes roll out soon. With rising Red Cross interest in Munta tine, local officials appeal for more entries to diverse war service classes to aid the United States and support people at home. The program, under G C Wills, aims for a large turnout and broader branch offerings beyond initial first aid for the injured.

Red Cross Yarova Muntatine United States Rolliers Vregister Clinata G. C. Wills Young i Men Chiiacian Inter

Brotherhood to Conduct Evening Service at German Methodist Church

The German Methodist Episcopal church brotherhood will lead the evening service tomorrow with a male quartet performing special music. Attendees include Charles Tuthenberg A Wilcox S B Walter M Dassin attorney Fsy Rohner S VU J Attorney Henry G Walker and F A Walker. Fort Snelling camp claimed Iowa University support as anticipation grows for a second service. A mass meeting Friday approved an annual Fourth of July celebration with committees to begin work. Bohemian Literary and Fraternal societies are allied. license for city dog owners is due or dogs without license may be killed per City M Marl.

Brotherhood The German Methodial Episcopal Church Charles Tuthenberg A. Wilcox S. B. Walter M. Dassin Fsy Rohner S. VU Henry G. Walker F. A. Walker Fort Snelling Iowa University Bhusentine S. G. Bronner Marstal

Tow recruiting plan eyed for officers' training camp

Tow, City, Iowa, June 24. A recruiting committee has been appointed to secure candidates for a second officers' training camp series. The new series opens August 2, with Major B. Howell and Professor E. involved in leading local efforts.

Tow City Une P. Howell

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