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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
10
Castle Grove picnic park two miles south of Illinois City hosts a patriotic Fourth of July event under Modern Woodmen of America. Hon. E. F. Richman will be the speaker with Paudhet band providing music and athletic events scheduled for the day.
A runaway buggy drawn by two horses spooked on Mulberry Avenue near Third and Fourth streets Saturday afternoon. One occupant leapt to safety uninjured as the buggy rolled, while the other was tossed but not harmed. The team dragged the buggy along the Western railroad track to Ninth Street before harness broke. one horse suffered a minor injury and the buggy incurred significant damage.
The Sunday school department held a Children's Day program at the Y M C A on Sunday. A large audience enjoyed recitations vocal numbers and dialogues plus an address by Pastor Rev. L M Grigsby.
Secretary Ralph Bolton of Des Moines launches the All Iowa booster campaign to promote Iowa made products and spread the Iowa idea. Ads will run in 839 newspapers and feature forthcoming editorial copy and illustrated industry stories through October 16.
Baking tips explain oven heat stages for cakes to rise evenly and brown quickly. Do not overheat early or rushing rising. bake pastries in hot ovens to seal surfaces and trap gas. Small ovens need higher heat and minimal door opening. bread requires prolonged moderate baking. seek the K C Cook's Book from Jaques Mrc Co Chicago.
An explosion in a controller box on a street car led to Motorman George W. Neibert and passenger M. Concannon falling from the moving car. Frank E. Smith and Concannon suffered injuries, Smith the more serious with a two inch scalp gash. both were treated by Dr. A J. Oliver.
Automobilists from Muscatine and nearby prepare for a Davenport speed meet on July 4 at the Mile Track under Tri-City Speedway Association. The American Automobile Association sanctions the event with hill climbs in the forenoon and mile-track races in the afternoon. Headliners include Harry Knight and Al Merrill, with prizes including a $300 cash award and cups from J. H. C. Petersen's Sons, Elks, and Eagles. G H Knowles leads preliminary work as AAA rules govern seven races ranging from 1 to 25 miles with various classes and divisions. The Davenport club envisions a large crowd for Automobile Day.
Pastor J. C. H. Light of the United Brethren and Pastor J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian depart for a scenic tour starting in Denver then Steamboat Springs. They plan to traverse the wild West and probe the famed game preserve beyond the Great Divide with bear sightings anticipated. They expect to return in August.
Adjutant General Guy E. Logan issues general orders for Iowa National Guard regimental encampments. Companies must have at least 32 men but no more than 58. prescriptions cover payrolls, transportation, uniforms, and camp equipment. Officers must provide own mounts. state pays daily allowances and transportation for officers below major rank.
A fragment notes a new buggy and harness at Snyder's drawing attention. The line hints at excitement around the launch or display but provides few details on events, dates, or people involved.
The Rogers' Brothers portable sawmill and a large stock of lumber burned in a Saturday morning fire. The mobile mill, located near Nestlebush Point, was a mass of flames when found and extinguishing attempts failed. Loss estimated at 1200 to 1500 dollars. The sawmill could be moved and had even been stationed on river islands.
The American Federation of Labor executive council in Washington favors plumbers against steam fitters and urges only one pipe trades organization. The recommendation goes to the AFL convention in Atlanta to revoke the International Association of Steam Fitters charter. Meanwhile the joint arbitration association backs the steam fitters and strikes are planned on buildings with steam work contracted to nonunion men.
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