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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
6
A banana shipment at the Roby grocery on Hershey Avenue yielded a giant tarantula, reportedly the largest seen locally in years. The spider jumped onto Mr. Roby, struck him, then died after chloroform application while being preserved for study. Spiders have appeared in bananas statewide this spring, but no injuries have been reported locally.
The Ladies Aid society hosted a church social on the Musserville M E Church lawn last evening, drawing a large attendance and clearing a sum of money. Interior redecorating by the artists was praised. Children's Day program planned for next Sunday evening under Miss Amy Hoopes. Local notes mention Mrs Wm James returning from Rock Island and Harold Derby leaving for Davenport to join shellers for the summer on the upper Mississippi. many Muscatine shellers repair boats after weekend boating activity.
Storms caused minor damage to several boats with no serious injuries. All vessels were pulled from activity and kept out of service for two to three days as crews assessed repairs and safety. Local harbor crews reported swift response and precautions to prevent further incidents.
West Liberty youths and farm boys show strong interest in a cooperative creamery project as County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick weighs a second camp near the Cedar River. He travels to West Liberty this noon to campaign for the farm youth encampment and related summer plans.
Ten bodies recovered from Lake Constance with at least 26 fishermen still missing after a sudden storm battering Friedrichshafen on June 9. The storm struck yesterday, forcing crews to flee to land but many were unable to reach safety within about a mile of shore.
Wilton Iowa June 24 Dr and Mrs M L Henderson and Miss Leona Sanger of Milwaukee were honored at a family dinner at the Henderson home. Guests included multiple Hendersons and relatives from Muscatine Davenport and West Liberty. Following, several residents traveled to conduct business and visit with friends. Read the Journal, 10 cents per week.
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