Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

5

Odd Fellows Observe 89th Anniversary in Muscatine

The Muscatine lodge No. 5 plans an April 27 1908 gathering at 8 pm in the I O O F hall to mark the eighty ninth anniversary with a program including speeches readings musical selections and solos by local artists and organizations.

Independent Order of Odd Fellowship America Muscatine Lodge No. 5 I. O. O. F. Hall Noble Henry Werner Thomas Watson Miriam Rebekah Lodge Aux

Seventy-Year-Old Ex-Farmer Seeks Shelter Then Heads for Ohio

David Van Horn, 80, drenched by rain after arriving in Muscatine in an uncovered coal car, sought shelter at the police station. Once a wealthy Indiana and Ohio farmer, he lost his holdings through poor trades and a bad deal, refused aid, and plans to return to Lima, Ohio for his remaining days. He travels barefoot and with few possessions, aiming to reach his old home despite hardship.

Muscatine David van Horn Ohio Indiana Davenport van Horn Lima

Eczema Cure Promised by Dr Dennis D D Prescription

Dr. Decatur D. Dennis claims a compounded formula using wintergreen oil with glycerine thymol and other mild ingredients can rapidly relieve eczema psoriasis barber's itch salt rheum and itching skin diseases. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the remedy at 203 East Second Street.

Decatur D. Dennis Chicago Dennis Havercamp’s East Second Street

Columbus City High School to Hold Commencement

The Columbus City high school will hold commencement in the United Presbyterian church tomorrow evening with Excelent music by Charles Mauller and Miss Mae Morgan. The class includes Lulu Orr Kate Anwyl Helen Johnston Susie Spaeth and Jefferson Outcomp. Diplomas will be presented and Rev Fred Smith will deliver the invocation. A joint program for grammar and intermediate rooms follows at 1 30 pm tomorrow. the primary pupils performed this afternoon. Rev C S McElhvinnv of Fairfield is mentioned in connection with Junction news.

Columbus Junction Columbus City High School United Presbyterian Church Charles Mauller Mae Morgan Helen Johnston Susie Spaeth Jefferson Outcomp Fred Smith Lulu Orr Kate Anwyl Cuba Other Junction News Columbus City C.S. McElhbinnv Fairfield

Names and Movements Around Wapello Presbytery Meeting

Residents and visitors in Wapello gather and depart for Ottumwa Muscatine Morning Sun Morning Sun visitors and relatives travel to and from events including a funeral for O S Jamison and a 66th birthday surprise for Mrs J B O Connor. R F Duncan arrives from Chicago after stock shipment. Arthur Riley and family visit Ottumwa. Mrs Mary Taylor from Buda NJ stays with daughter in Wapello.

Wapello Iowa The Presbyterian Church McElhinny R. F. Duncan Chicago Arthur Riley Ottumwa Mary Taylor Buda Wm. Dennis Will Hutton Muscatine Davenport St. Paul Margaret Hungate Edna Cavin William George C. C. Rupp Washington John Butcher Conesville Nettie Robison Vinton E. F. Brockway Nellie Knight O. S. Jamison Will J. B. O’connor

Spring Training Surprise Flows as Naps Fall to Sox

Chicago and Cleveland lineups impressed in a sunny exhibition. Owen pitched for Chicago while Anson opened the game for the visitors. Standings show the National League leaders with Pittsburg at top and Philadelphia close behind as teams jockey for position.

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

Results yesterday show Chicago defeating Cincinnati 7 to 3 and Pittsburg edging St. Louis 5 to 1. New York beat Brooklyn 3 to 2, while Boston fell to Philadelphia 7 to 1. American League recaps cite Cleveland 0 over Chicago 4 and Detroit 3 to 7 at St. Louis, Washington 3 over Boston 5, Philadelphia 3 over New York 2. American Association results include Louisville 9 over Kansas City 2 and Milwaukee 8 over Indianapolis 5, with Toledo 8 over St. Paul 7 and Columbus 6 over Minneapolis 12. Western League notes Lincoln 9 over Des Moines 1 in six innings, Puebla 7 over Denver 9.

Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg St. Louis New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Lincoln Des Moines Puebla Denver

Opening NL season in Chicago ends with 7 to 3 win

Chicago celebrates the pennant opening with a double bill before 18 000 fans as Cincinnati loses 7 to 3. The Sox in Cleveland reverse Tuesday's result by defeating the Naps 4 to 0 at League Park signaling a turn in form.

Chicago Ill Reds Murphy Cincinnati Sox Cleveland White Sox Naps League Park Larry

Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can dissolve stomach liver and kidney troubles and cure biliousness and malaria. The offer promises guaranteed results for 50 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Amendment to Van Sant Towing Firm to Van Sant Investment

Stockholders at a special meeting on April 8 1908 unanimously changed the name from Van Sant and Musser Towing and Transportation Company to Van Sant Investment Company. They expanded Article 11 to authorize a general investment business and related activities including mortgages notes stocks bonds and other property. Signed by Sam Van Sant vice president with corporate seal.

van Sant & Musser Towing and Transportation Company van Sant Investment Company van Sant & Musser Towing and Transportation Co Sam van Sant

Chicago Markets Furnished by Miner and Co

Chicago markets are presented by Miner and Co with H. J. Frenzel as manager. Office located over the post office with both phones on record.

Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade H. J. Frenzel

Wheat and grain futures mixed on Chicago pit opening

Wheat futures opened higher with May at about 96 to 97 percent and July near 89 percent, while corn May touched 66 percent and oats May started around 52 to 53 percent. Protein fats showed pork at 13.05 and lard around 8.07 to 8.10. rye cash moved at 80 cents and timothy at 4.25.

Chicago Kye Perley Timothy—aApril Clever

Agricultural grain prices listed for futures and staples

No 2 hard corn 96c weighted at $1.05. No 3 hard 93c at $1.02. Corn No 3 65c. No 3 white 65% c. No 3 yellow 65c. No 3 oats white 5144 52e.

Chicago Market Report Preserves Mixed Livestock Trends

Cattle receipts reach 6500 with steady to high prices across categories. Hogs totals around 18000 show a 5 cent dip in all weights. Sheep receipts at 12000 show weakness with lambs and yearlings commanding higher ranges.

Chicago

Poultry Prices In Chicago Market Report

Chicago daily market notes show turkeys at 14 cents per pound and chickens at 12 of a cent. Broilers offered at 100 per dozen, 3.50 to 4.00 dollars, 1 to 1 1 2 pounds priced 4.50 to 5.50 dollars.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report

Butter and eggs hold steady in Chicago trading on April 22. Creamery butter brings 21.28 cents per pound, dairy butter 20 to 26 cents, eggs steady at 14 1/2 cents per dozen.

Chicago

New York Produce Market Wheat May at 1.06

New York April 23 Wheat May price 1.06 per bushel. Corn not fully listed with trading details.

New York

New York Poultry Market Report

New York April 23 prices hold steady for live poultry with fowls at 14 cents and turkeys at 14 cents. Dressed poultry steady with turkeys 12 to 14 cents and fowls 12 to 14 cents.

New York

New York Butter and Egg Market Report April 23

Butter prices eased as receipts reached 5134 in New York with creamery specials at 29 29 2 3 percent and extra at 28 4 cents. Eggs held steady with receipts 24914 and firsts at 16 16 2 cents and seconds at 15 cents.

New York

St. Louis Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices

St. Louis on April 23 reports Wheat May at 97 and a half cents, Corn at 64 1/2 cents, with futures and market activity noted for the day.

St. Louis Y Co

Peoria Produce Market Report Corn Prices

Peoria Illinois April 23 Corn No 8 priced at 63 1/2 cents per bushel reflecting market activity at the Peoria Produce Market.

Peoria Peoria, Ill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coats A la Vogue Second Cedar Streets the Odd Fellows Anson Clothing Co Frank Anson Paul Steinmetz LICE Bummery CUBS Cap" Anson Owen National League Ces Louis TOR Coecée & Washington Pet Chicago Produce Market South Bend Hamilton Rockford and Muscatine Works Swans Jewelry Store Leibbrand, Ryan & Co Seiler Bros East Second St
Search Courier

Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication