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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
8
The editor urges juniors to contribute original stories and letters to restore the Junior Page. A new honor roll will list writers who submit regularly, plus a drawing contest offering prizes and a note on identifying home and date. Vinnie Westerman also writes about starting school and teachers at Cone Indiana in 1908.
A Muscatine Iowa student Elsie Hank writes from school to keep her name on the roll of honor. She apologizes for missing a prior week and notes she has no time for a story, instead posing a conundrum about Giant Goliath and an empty stomach.
In Conesville Iowa a seven year old girl Mary wanders to gather wild flowers and is saved from a tree branch beast by nearby wood cutters who shoot the creature described as a wildcat. Her safe return is noted amid a rambling tale of nighttime insects and flowers.
A pupil from Muscatine Iowa writes of returning to Lincoln school in the sixth grade under teacher Miss Dungan. He recalls attending Washington school last year and notes he has more time to write between lessons as the term begins. He signs off saying he will miss his lesson.
A poetic sketch describes flowers at night and morning. Roses violet and daisy awaken with the sun. The piece observes petals unfolding slowly as day warms the air and blossoms come to life anew.
A nature piece explains dew formation and beauty observed on blades of grass. It highlights how dew forms from moist air cooling, favors low surfaces, and favors plants near ground. suggests using a pocket lens or camera to study dew pictures and morning scenes before the sun dries them.
Roll of honor includes Flossie Helverson Marietta Marietta, Elsie Hank, Vinnie Westerman, Mannie Morkeis. Names appear in a local recognition for service or achievement.
A New York report profiles Tony, a tubercular bone patient at Sea Breeze home, third from the end on a veranda, strapped to a board to breathe salt air. He serves as “marine observer” for the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, counting ships and watching the trans Atlantic shuttle, a role noted with affection in this charitable piece.
Wapello Iowa report notes Baxter factory manager Dickson struggles to hire workers during late corn harvest. Over 117 corn loads arrived Tuesday, restoring demand. Local residents and visitors race to Morning Sun horse show, court business, and family visits while many attend dances, reunions, and community events.
Morning Sun's first horse show and fall festival held here Thursday was a grand success with lively displays, community participation, and festive activities marking the neighborhood event.
White Prairie Ia September 26 The White Prairie Grange met at North Prairie on the 24th An interesting discussion covered seed corn gathering and storage A short program followed The next meeting is set for October 1 at North Prairie A talks on clover potatoes and canning fruit were given by local members and Miss selection chaired reading by Miss
J M Lee spends days in Cedar Rapids for carnival and visits son Ross. John McGinnis and Wayne Iowa City visitors. Miss Maggie Menzer to Cedar Rapids for carnival. Mrs S C Carl visits Iowa City. Lenora Miller heads to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. West Liberty pair H C Lane and Mrs Tautlinger visit Charles Mackey in Iowa City. George Sissel to take Hotel Grand ownership January 1. Herman Weise returns from Minnesota trip. Mrs Hugh Crawford funds grave monument work by Miller Bros Iowa City. Louie Skolnik Abe Glick to Muscatine for a few days. J W Brown couple back today.
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