Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1912 — J. M. McDonald Suffers Fire Loss In Iowa. [ARTICLE]

J. M. McDonald Suffers Fire Loss In Iowa.

Allen Louks writes from Max-] well, lowa, and says that on Jan. 7 the mercury stood at 32 below zero and most of the time since it has been from 14 to 39' below, the lowest point being reached Jan. 11. Old timers tell Allen it has been the coldest weather they have had there in 28 years, and in some places the snow is 7 to 13 feet deep. Corn is worth 53 cents per bushel there, Allen says; oats, 43c; hogs, $5.65 per cwt. J. M. McDonald, formerly of 'McCoysburg, who is now located in business at Maxwell, had quite a loss by fire last Wednesday evening, when the whole top of his butcher shop was destroyed. He had just gotten in quite a large supply of meats and canned goods. His loss is covered by insurance. He has a good trade, Allen says, and has done well there. He will resume business as soon as he can make the necessary repairs. Allen’s ~ two sons, Harry and Chester, are now visiting relatives in Illinois and will visit about Lee and Rensselaer * before returning home, he states.