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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
7
The regular monthly meeting of the county crop 50duty will discuss the advisability of an alfalfa campaign in Magentine county this summer. The session at the county building on Saturday will cover financial matters and related agricultural issues.
Society members doubt the proposition as attention shifts amid financial strain. County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick expects to report on preparations for the upcoming state fair, outlining likely outcomes and recommended steps.
North Dakota held primaries to choose U S Senator and congressional hopefuls along with several state offices. Polls opened at 9:00 a m and closed at 5:00 p m Amendments on women’s suffrage and the initiative referendum were also on the ballot.
John Lewis aged 68 died at Bellevue hospital after a life of privation and wandering. He left no known family, claimed a son in Leavenworth, and no contact could be made before his death. Police are asked to locate George Lewis to notify him of his father’s passing. He died at 6 30 last night after suffering exposure and illness. If unclaimed he will be buried in Potter's Field.
The Iowa section of the U S department of agriculture reports a favorable week with dry spells and cool nights. Corn grows rapidly and is knee high in many areas, thoughsouthern fields show some lodging. Small grains benefit from cooler weather as winter wheat and rye harvest begins. Hessian fly damage noted in some spots with little rust. oats fill well but straw is short. Fruits benefit from recent rains but more moisture needed in the south. Potatoes are promising and the garden truck is generally in good condition.
Fred Ratterman, a well known Mississippi River steamboat figure, resigns as purser on the Morning Star and plans to move to Denver. He has ten years with White Collar Line, previously purser on the Columbia, and is popular among rivermen and excursionists. D Tim Wright of Parkersburg WV Va named as his successor.
Mayor Kern considers a $300000 culvert from Front street to Ninth to drain Mad Creek, but council doubts feasibility. Bridge replacement and railway bridge removal would cost $25000 plus draining the bond funds, with a 30 year or 60 year payoff depending on mill levies and railway support. Reclamation of Mad Creek bottoms remains distant as discussions hinge on outside financial aid.
William Geller was selected delegate to the state conference to be held at Des Moines on September 20 at a recent United Brethren church quarterly meeting. The conference was led by Rev. William J. Cronk of Des Moines, West Liberty, Indiana. Arlis Morris and M. W. Wilkerson visited relatives in Marengo on Sunday.
Hoosier Mfg Co of New Castle Indiana proclaims the first authorized mid summer Hoosier cabinet sale. Limited production due to new factory output and spring shortages, with delivery aimed for hot months. Early enrollment guarantees delivery and special conveniences on the Hoosier $1 Plan.
Mrs Christine Fredericks Kitchen Guide and the Hoosier cabinet line highlight today. The Cook-book Holder and New Shaker Flour Sifter promise ease and durability while the Base Cupboard gains a practical emergency shelf. Tomorrow, examine all new features with no obligation. Be early to avoid missing the Hoosier plan.
A vintage ad touts TONGO as instant relief for burning aching feet. It targets shop girls and workers, claims quick soothing effects, and directs readers to obtain TONGO from druggists or by mail prepaid from Dennison Pharmacal Co, Chicago.
In Wapello and surrounding towns details of residents traveling and visiting relatives, a camping party near town, a local ball game defeat, and various errands. People include Nellie Nichols, Mrs. Warren, James Sherlock, G. W. Morris, Ed Moore Jr., Mrs. Lou Halleck, Mrs. John Mann and baby, Byron Wright, Mrs. Alex Stewart, O. G. Wilson, Reba Duncan and children, Delia Ogier, and Mary Isett. Also mentions a rural grade exhibit and an injury to Geo. Nichols.
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