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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
2
Louisa County farmers and road boosters had prepared highways for the Little Glidden Tourists, but the tour was suddenly called off. Des Moines had scheduled the motor parties to leave Monday and visit here today, but no postponement notice had been issued from Des Moines before word arrived of the cancellation.
Six grand army veterans from this locality are set to travel to Gettysburg with three from the city. C Bird cannot join due to ill health. Irwin W. Spooner and Walter Johnson will depart Friday morning if plans hold. The party will visit the battlefield and return on July fourth. two others may also go, but their participation is not yet confirmed.
Unofficial reports indicate the Rock Island will invest in Missouri division improvements with concrete quarters and track upgrades. Work aims to double track between this city and Kansas City, joining the already double tracked line to Chicago. The project promises safer, more reliable service and may precede an auction of track segments locally.
At a meeting of foremen from Champion Hose House and related firms last evening, committees were to be named to meet at Greenwood Chapel at 8 AM Sunday. They will decorate graves of firemen buried in Greenwood Cemetery, then honor former comrades in St Marys Cemetery.
Muscatine firefighters outline plans for an impressive memorial day service to honor deceased firemen. The members of the local hose companies will pay tribute Sunday June 29 with ceremonies and committee assignments announced for the annual observance.
Sweatland Grange plans a major session at Sweatland Center Grange hall on Wednesday. Many candidates are expected to take degree work and become full members. Ice cream and cake will be served after the meeting. A stray fragment quotes Cratena Nunes and discusses railroad rates versus other costs.
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor of the Boston Cooking School Magazine explains a quick German Coffee Cake made with double-acting baking powder. The article gives measurements for a stiff batter, baking instructions, and variations like Dutch Apple Cake or Prune Kitchen by topping with apples or prunes, plus a promotion for KC Baking Powder and a free copy offer.
The cruiser Polly of St. Louis, commanded by Captain Wyman, docked near Blair last night on a test up the river. Nearly 100 feet long with a draft of only two feet, it attracts attention at the Toledo dock. The craft uses train screw propellers and two six cylinder engines, promising potential trips to the twin cities upriver. An auto party from Burlington reached Blair Saturday night but, due to rain, could not return. their car was shipped downriver.
Pine Creek reports Chea Fix family planning a Blue Grass visit to son Chaos Fix. A bolt struck Mrs A Krotoboier’s bum but neighbors’ swift action averted disaster. Grace Missal attended an institute in Muscatine. Harvey Fix recovered after a blood injury, and Roy Resves visited relatives near Dr R S McNutt in Muscatine. The McNutt party then traveled to West Liberty to visit friends.
Dr A H Frantz, newly appointed principal of Muscatine High School, holds a medical background and a doctorate title. He studied dentistry in Philadelphia, taught ten years, led the English department, and previously headed Elders Tides Academy. He is a Lafayette College graduate with A B and A M degrees. He resides with Mrs Frantz at 106 West Fifth Street.
In Wasnington D C on June 24 a Democratic congressional committee named Pepner secretary with Frank E. Doremus of Michigan as chairman. The new chairman can appoint five members, serving as chairman ex officio, to work with a parallel committee of the national group in the 101 Campaign.
Representatives Murray of Massachusetts was elected assistant secretary and Joseph Sinnott sergeant at arms. Sinnott guards the House door. Vice presidents named include Representatives Kling Indiana Goldfogel New York and Roger California with Senators Chamberlain Crogan and Hollins of New Hampshire.
Iowa hog exhibitors must immunize swine against hog cholera before fairs. Health commission rules require certificates of health for imported pigs and immunization with Dorset McBride Niles serum or simultaneous serum methods. All state and county fairs will enforce the rules to prevent outbreaks, with about 1000 hogs potentially affected annually.
Two women report relief from female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One Detroit reader describes two years of suffering under nervous strain and insomnia until the remedy provided relief. A Philadelphia respondent notes relief from headaches and abdominal pain after two bottles, leading to a stable marriage and no recurrence of symptoms.
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