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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

8

Former Governor to Address Grange in June in New Jersey

N H former governor N. i. Batchelder of Concord is sought to address Sweetland Grange in June. Batchelder, national master of the Grange, lectures at leading granges nationwide. The next meeting April 8 at the M B A hall includes a music program and initiation of new members.

N. J. Batchelder Concord N. i New Hampshire Sweetland Township Grange Batchelder M. B. A. Hall East Hill E. A. Sample Chillicothe John Rushton East Fifth Street Harry Cooper Smalley Avenue Tri-Cities E. P. Barber Park Place Rock Island Frank Mendenhall Clinton Edwin St. John Carpenter 5. D I. van Dorah Rock Island, Sr Ilinois City F. M. McGaughey Sherman Street Susan Richman West Second Street Anna Parmelee M. Piggott Miss Hazel Wilton City

Runaway Team Stalls at Mad Creek Bridge on Second Street

Excitement in East Second Street as a team from Ora Muenz of Sweetland township bolted after a bicycle rider passed. The horses narrowly avoided collisions with delivery wagons and finally stopped when a wheel wedged in an iron rod at the Mad Creek bridge. The wagon remained undamaged though the harness tore in several places. Herman Bierman Jr entertained friends at his Park Avenue home with games and refreshments served by Mrs. Bierman and Mrs. J. Cavanaugh.

East Second Street Ora Muenz Sweetland Township Orange Second Streets Herman Bierman, Jr Park Avenue Bierman J. Cavanaugh Eva Ruth Martin Anna Jessie Hamell May Briggs Hannah Holmes Helen Selman Bernice Jennie Bell Hurlbut Almina Brace Genes Brenner Masters Chester Sidney Floyd Brenner Lyle Pulse Ward Holmes Floyd Oberhouse Robert Hubacher Freddie Wilson Robert Benninger Floyd Bierman Rast Hill Earl Pace Frank Kramer Moline George Kramer Jake Gettert Wilton

Dr King’s New Discovery touted for infants coughs

Advert reads relief for croup and colds in babies using Dr King’s New Discovery priced 506 and 1.60 at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as cure for anaemia

An overwork linked rundown condition in Mrs James Strawin of Battle Creek Michigan is described as improved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims weakness blood shortage headaches dizziness heart palpitations and nervous debility improve after taking the medicine with a patient testimonial and offers pamphlets and a price list.

James Strawin West Main Street Battle Creek Mich Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schepectady

Giants 10 Wrestle for World’s Title

The world title bout pits Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion at Dexter Park pavilion Chicago with Ed ward W. Smith as referee. Hackenschmidt’s forceful style clashes with Gotch’s speed and toe grip as betting favors Hackenschmidt, while public interest spans American and international wrestling fans.

Europe America Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt Dexter Park Pavilion Chicago Edward W. Smith Hackenschmidt Gotch

Family suspects foul play in Des Moines death

Des Moines a April 3 firm belief Joseph Mathis found asphyxiated in his home 400 South East Eighth street last Monday morning did not die by his own action but was drugged and murdered his family widow and a daughter have hired Attorney Howard Clark to investigate the death further missing money found hidden in the house strengthens their claim

Des Moines Joseph Mathis South East Eighth Street Howard Clark Mathis

Fear Conductor Injuries Fatal in Iowa Train Crash

Ross Lennington Rock Island conductor blown from a train near Columbus Junction Iowa Wednesday is in critical condition at his Eldon home and feared to die. Local notes cover teachers meetings travels and social visits among Columbus Junction residents.

Columbus Junction Ross Lennington Rock Island Eldon W. B. Millen H. D. Bargett Pauline Collins Linna Huston Davenport W. D. Pyles H. E. Orr Columbus City John Willey Omaha Frank Chariton Cotter R. S. Johnston J. Carson Duncan Chicago Duncan W. C. Bridges Wapello Bridges F. C. Buffington Ida Chown Columbus Lulu Long B. F. Knott Myrtle Thompson Letts Bertha Davis C. A. Armbright E. O. Griswold Jas. Rickey Crawfordsville M. H. Summers Mesdames R. F. Duncan Chas. Getts Percy Mayne Wm. O. Connor S. E. Wagener George Parkin Cora Parkin Ethel Getts

Prohibitionists Seek State Law Against Open Red Light Districts

Des Moines April 8 A party prohibition county convention will try to insert a platform resolution demanding a state law to close open red light districts at the upcoming gathering Saturday at the Y M C A.

Des Moines

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Skinned Boy in Alabama

A boy named Ben Pool of Threet Alabama suffered extensive road rash after being dragged along a gravel road but was healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is noted as a source or seller.

Ben Pool Bucklen Havercamp

Dressinghams Patterns at Toben Malone & Co

Dress fabrics and patterns offered tomorrow at Toben Malone and Co with 19 cents and 12 and a half cents per yard prices.

Toben, Malone & Co

Market summaries from Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago April 3 Market report shows Wheat Corn Oats prices with May July and Sep futures. Pork Lard Ribs values listed with high lows and closes. Readers get open high low and close figures for each commodity and contract.

Market Report Hogs Receipts Lead Week Summary

July 7 hogs receipts reach 16 000 with light at 5.80 to 6.20 mixed and butchers 5.75 to 6.25 heavy 5.80 to 6.25. Hogs closed weak. Cattle receipts 2 000 and steady. Sheep receipts 5 000 and steady.

Chicago

Wheat and grain and pork prices in Chicago markets

Market report from Chicago shows wheat May opening at 93% with highs at 93% and lows at 92% on closing near 92% July at 8 dollars and cents. Corn May trades 66% with close around 66 1/4 and July 63 to 64. Oats May at 53% with July around 47. Pork May at 13.25 dollars, lard 8.30, ribs 7.07 to 7.19. Rye cash 57, barley 71 to 84, Timothy April 4.65, Clover cash 23.00.

Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade H. J. Frenzel Chicago D’y Daisy

Wheat price ranges in Chicago report

Chicago wheat futures report lists No. 2 red 94 34 to 96 and No. 3 red 93 to 95 percent. No. 2 hard 94% to 1.00. No. 3 hard 90 5 to 1.00. No. 3 62% to 63. No. 3 white 63, No. 3 yellow 63 to 63%. No. 3 white 52% to 64.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report

Butter prices hold steady with creamery at 22 29 cents and dairies from 20 to 26 cents. Egg prices unchanged at 14 cents.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Market Prices Report

Chicago April 3 market report shows poultry prices with firm turkeys at 14 cents, chickens at 13 1/2 cents, and springs at 13 1/2 cents. Prices reflect current demand and supply in the Chicago market.

Chicago

New York Butter and Egg Market Report April 3

Butter prices rise on strong receipts with creamery specials at 30 percent and extras 30 percent. Thirds to firsts range 21 to 29 percent and 16 to 25 percent for common to special. Eggs steady with firmer tone as receipts total 16,872. firsts quoted 15 percent to 15 percent.

New York

New York Poultry Market Report Summary

New York market reports April 3 shows alive fowls steady at 41 to 41.5 cents per pound. Turkeys dressed ease to 12 to 17 cents, fowls 12 to 14 cents.

New York

Wheat and corn prices at New York market

New York May wheat opened at 1.01 56 while corn traded around 75 at the New York Produce Market on April 3. The report notes May futures for wheat and current corn prices in early trading.

New York

Wheat and Corn Prices From St. Louis Market Report

St. Louis on April 3 reports Wheat May at 93 to 94 cents, Corn at 62 to 63 cents, and Oats at 50 cents. Market figures reflect grain activity in the St. Louis produce market.

St. Louis

Peoria Produce Market Reports Corn Prices

Peoria April 3 market note: corn No. 3 priced at 63 cents.

Peoria

Muscatine Markets and Produce Prices

Market and produce listings from Muscatine show corn 60 to 65c, oats 40 to 45c, wheat 80 to 90c retail, various feeds $1.00 plus, eggs 12 to 15c, and wholesale poultry and livestock prices. Local live stock market lists several beef, veal, lamb, and sheep ranges, with produce prices for cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, pickles, lettuce, radishes, beets, turnips, and tomatoes.

Tive Poultry

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