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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
5
A powerful river storm hit below the city, tearing up boats and uprooting trees along the Ill mola shore. The W. J. Burns, from Port Louisa, rode out the gale safely at Blanchard's Point, contrary to reports of damage. no capsizing occurred as the vessel rode in shelter.
A cow owned by Joseph Kinsley was killed by lightning during a heavy storm on Muscatine Island as Kinsley paused near the barn to watch a passing boat. The event underscores how a brief moment spared him from a direct strike.
This advice urges early saving to ensure comfort and security in later years. Begin an account with the bank, add weekly or monthly deposits, and find it easier after the first $1. The message invites readers to come in Saturday night.
All parties stage county conventions to pick delegates for district and state meetings. Key races include auditor of state and local representatives, with republicans and democrats vying for state senate and lower house seats in several counties. Nearby notes cover social visits, church events, and upcoming improvements in Keota and surrounding towns.
Dr F, Little is chairman of Executive Communities to arrange picnic details. Muscatine Automobile Club discussed picnic plans at the Commercial club rooms. F H Little to chair the executive committee, W M Narvis to lead publicity. Narvis heads publicity, and a efforts to gain cooperation from Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Paul Steinmetz H H Fack were named to seek aid. Pennants ordered and danger signs ready for highway safety along county roads.
Old Folks day at the German Methodist church will be observed Sunday at 10:30 am with Rev L E B Kettlekamp delivering a special sermon for elderly residents. Automobiles will be provided for those unable to attend, and special music is planned. Nearby notes from Wapello Iowa report a baby boy born to Murray and wife, river levels easing residents’ fears, and various local visits and gatherings including a high school kettle drum supper in honor of Prof Ware Stephens.
A roundup of visits and departures across Ainsworth and nearby towns. Notables include the Montanus and Huffman trips, Ed Maddux newborn, Moran death by paralysis, and community events such as an Epworth League ice cream social. Detailing movements of Gault, Supplee, Mildred Stearns, and many families, with church and Elks activity noted.
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