Grain Receipts and Local Visits Highlight Market News
Receipts show 393 cars of wheat and 221 cars of corn in Chicago markets. Social notes discuss visits by Miss Maude Knouse Davenport and Miss Richardson Davenport, plus a Montpelier picnic, Benschoof family trips, Vanderveer family from Grinnell, and local shopping in Blue Grass. Threshing begins as barley harvest aims to prevent discoloration before possible rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Benschoof
Muscatine
Emma Vanderveer
Grinnell
Dr. Vanderveer
Ed Rennett
Montpelier
Blue Grass
Arthur Wunder
Henry Schroeder
Davenport
Plett & Schroeder
Grain Supply Shifts Up Wheat Gains and Corn Drops
The visible grain supply shows Wheat up 1,892,000 bushels while corn falls 170,000 bushels and oats rise 35,000 bushels. This reflects revised market inventories and potential impacts on pricing and availability.
Northwestern Receipts Report for Minneapolis and Duluth
Northwestern receipts show Minneapolis totals for today 291 versus last week 317 and last year 184. Duluth receipts today 54 compared with 50 last week and 75 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Duluth
Liverpool Grain Exchange Closed With No Cables
The Liverpool Grain Exchange in LIVERPOL closed today as no cables were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpol
Chicago Live Stock Market Recap From Aug 3
Cattle receipts 14 000 with bids down about 10 cents. Hogs receipts 40 900 and lighter trades 10 cents lower. Sheep receipts 25 000 with prices down about 10 cents. Openings show a weak market for hogs cattle and sheep with narrow bid ranges and mixed offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Reeves
Ill
Hog price ranges at Chicago over past week
Range of hog values at Chicago for the last seven days shows mixed and light butchers in the 5.90 to 6.95 range and 195 to 255 lb grades from 6.05 to 7.10. The figures cover July 27 to August 3 with daily highs and lows for each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Poultry Prices Steady
Chicago August 3 poultry markets show steady tone with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens 12 cents, springs 15 to 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Hogs and Cattle Receipts Reported at Omaha Market
Omaha stock market report notes hog receipts of 3,000 and cattle receipts of 6,700 for the day, with no further price data provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Kansas City Hog and Cattle Receipts Report
Kansas City reports hog receipts today totaling 7 000 and cattle receipts reaching 14 000 as of August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York Stocks Close Mixed as Market Edges Higher
Stocks closed today with mixed results in New York led by Union Pacific and Republic Steel preferred shares. Several rail and energy issues including Southern Railway and Chesapeake & Ohio contributed to a tentative gain, while others fluctuated amid broad market uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific U
Rock Island
Chicago & North Western
Mortoe Pmoic
Wieenews Wom
Central
Eenre
Omoigs Wass
Cess
Asgree Oosehote
Vasa Wean
Louisville & Nashville
Colorado Fuel and Iron
ORR Emc
Corness
Chesapeake & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Baltimore & Ohio
Golag
Republic Steel
Southern Railway
Local News Briefs from Blue Grass Aug 3
Mrs Elwood Chambliss on sick list as extreme heat affects residents. Fritz Kautz and daughter with Mrs Kautz Sr. took boat trip to Muscatine and returned via Buffalo. Mrs Scherer of Rock Island visited with her father at the Schmidt home. the visit brought happiness to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Elwood Chambliss
Fritz Kautz
Chris Kautz
Muscatine
Buffalo
Scherer
Rock Island
Hruse
Schmidt
Buffalo social notes feature Davenport visitors and local calls
Mrs Joe Armentraut hosted a dinner for visitors from Syracuse and Moline Rock Island, Hilda Huber visited Davenport, and numerous locals made Davenport Blue Grass and Moline trips for shopping business or church services. Weekly callers included the Appels Patnels and Streicher sisters with several trips to Keota Jamestown and Davenport.
Local Visits and a County Ball Game Result
Mrs Bris bine Della and Ruby Barkalow visited the Barkalow home in Iowa City on Thursday. Robert Chesebrough traveled to Burlington for a short visit. Vera Miller from Wilton visited Allen Smith's home. Mrs Smith of Muscatine visited friends here Friday. Mrs H Heberling returned after a West Liberty visit. Emma Fiderlein went to Port Byron for a few days. W Wattes returned from California. The Atalissa Arden ball game ended 10 to 2 in favor of Atalissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atbissa
Brisbine
Della
Ruby Barkalow
Iowa City
Robert Chesebrough
Burlington
Vera Miller
Wilton
Allen Smith
California
Atalissa
Arden
Remodeling plans discussed for New Sharon Methodist church
Architect Alfred W. Burdick of Oskaloosa met with Rev. J. C. Cauglin and Messrs Barber, Watland and Aryan in New Sharon to discuss remodeling and rebuilding the local Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
Alfred W. Burdick
Oskalovosa
J. C. Cauglin
Messrs. Barber
Watland
Aryan
Chautauqua Closes After Large Attendance
With almost 9000 people present the third annual chautauqua closed last evening. The closing events featured Dr N Magee Waters on the Curriculum of Character and Father Daly in the evening, praised as highlights of the assembly. Full reports will appear tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Magee Waters
Father Daly
South End Giants Clinch Third Straight Victory
The South End Giants defeated West Hill 33 to 19 in a slugfest marked by strong hitting. It was the Giants third consecutive win, with lineup stars including E. Hoffman, R. Hoover, W. Bailes, F. Hoffman, Art Vetter, and Amil Vetter. Henry Concannon is improving after a serious illness, and Mr and Mrs James Farley of Washington, Iowa, returned home after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Giants
West Hill
Third Ward
Giants
South End
E. Hoffman
Mer
R. Hoover
W. Bailes
F. Hoffman
W. Sehremph
Art Vetter
F. F. Paetz
L. Bailes
Amil Vetter
Henry Concannon
James Farley
Washington
Col Henry Edson Returns From Lecturing Tour
Col Henry Fredericke Edson, a Muscatine native now touring as a lecturer, arrived home for a brief visit after a month in the west. He has spoken at chautauqua events in Missouri and Nebraska, focusing on musical and literary topics. Next year he plans a series on the Negro Question, gathering data and interviewing southern leaders. He previously taught mathematics at the University of Mississippi before pursuing lyceum and chautauqua work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fredericke Edson
Edson
Muscatine
Missouri
Nebraska
University of Mississippi
Rambler Launched and Shipped to St Paul on Quincy
The launch Rambler was shipped on the steamer Quincy this morning for St. Paul. Stewart Narvis will command the craft while the Hudson brothers Harry Ethal and George Herman depart tomorrow for St. Paul and then cruise down the Mississippi toward Muscatine arriving in this city mid month. The Diamond Jo boat, recently repaired after a prior accident, is back on her regular run with a large freight unload and a sizable passenger list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
St. Paul
Stewart Narvis
Hudson Brothers
Harry
Ethal
George Herman
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Mulct Hearing Set Amid Absence of Hanley
J R Hanley did not appear before the board of supervisors claiming ten days had not elapsed since notice suspension. Law Enforcement league attorneys minimize the dispute as the hearing proceeds at 3 PM this afternoon with Miss S Dallas as official court stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hanley
Board of Supervisors
Law Enforcement League
S. Dallas
Rankin and King Wed at Trinity Rectory
Edward Rankin and Annie King were married Saturday night at the Trinity Episcopal rectory. Rev. A L Boss officiated with Mr and Mrs Milo Baker as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Boss United
E. Rankin
Annie King
Edward Rankin
A. IL. Boss
Trinity Episecopel Church
Milo Baker
Farm for Rent 290 Acres Near Montpelier and Blue Grass
290 acre stock farm known as the F Thone place to rent for four years. Located three miles from Montpelier and five miles from Blue Grass. For information call T R Banks in Montpelier. In
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Thone
Montpelier
Blue Grass
T. R. Banks
Indignation Walk Protests Poor Rail Service for Fans
Nearly 300 baseball fans marched from Fair Ground park to downtown after waiting ten minutes for a car as three fast trains passed. Manager E M Walker said he gave no orders for trains to bypass the park, leaving motormen unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
Fair Ground
Journal
E. M. Walker
Firefly Train Restores Rock Island to Oskaloosa Run
Rock Island Division Passenger Agent C Gardner Davenport announces Firefly trains No 50 and 49 will resume the Rock Island to Oskaloosa run starting next Monday. New time card takes effect Sunday noon August 9. Muscatine schedule unchanged with morning 11 29 and afternoon 4 35 departures. The service expansion is described as valuable and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Division
C. Gardner
Davenport
Firefly
Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Washington
Muscatine
Oklahoma Indians Lose Second Game
The Oklahoma Indians again fell to the locals 10 to 3 despite an early lead aided by David Nance and Kane's brigade. Pa-she-wa-the impressed at central Station, contrasting with Williams who handled officiating in the prior game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nance
Kane
Redskins
Central Station
Williams
Carnival Co arrives with fifteen shows in city
The Kline Carnival Co. arrived from Minnesota with fifteen shows. Workers set up tents across the main streets as residents visited the downtown district. An effort will be made to begin performances tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline Carnival Co
Minnesota
Burglaries Strike Moscow Couple as Purses Stolen
Burglars entered Allie Verink’s Mulberry avenue home last evening and took a purse belonging to Cora Fryberger of Moscow containing about $15. Police have several squads but have not located suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Verink
Mulberry Avenue
Cora Fryberger
Moscow
Verink
Sixth Street
Body Arrives in Muscatine for Paul Pallischeck Funeral
The body of Paul Pallischeck who died in Northfield, Minnesota after falling from a moving freight train arrived in Muscatine this morning on Rock Island train No 12 at 3 43. He was accompanied by his brother Henry Pallischeck. Funeral services were expected to be held this afternoon though arrangements were not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pallischeck
Northfield
Minnesota
Muscatine
Rock Island
Henry Pallischeck
P. E. Cristey
P. G Ward
Spencer Square
First Avenue
Ward
Wheelan Undertaking
Journal Delayed by Power Outage at Local Plant
The Journal reports an electric power failure at the local light plant halted all office machinery. Efforts, including printing at Davenport Times, aim to mail out subscribers promptly though some editions may arrive late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
Lee Syndicate
Journal
Davenport
Times
Power Outage Halts Muscatine Streetcars and Factories
The city is without street car service and many small factories idle as workers connect to a large smokestack recently completed at the Citizens' Railway & Light plant. The outage shows how many local enterprises depend on electric power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
Local Visitors Return From Western Tour and Denver Trip
Local residents record moves and visits. Mr and Mrs R B George of Chicago extended westward after staying with Sinnett on East Hill. Edna Wiley of West Liberty returned from Muscatine. J W McCoy and daughter Mrs George Stages of Lovilla traveled home after funeral duties for Constable Woods. Mr and Mrs G W Hackett of Waterloo visit Dr and Mrs Co J Hackett on East Fourth. Eva Kinsley returned from an extended Denver visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. George
Chicago
Sinnett
East Hill
West
Edna Wiley
West Liberty
Muscatine
J. W. McCoy
George Stages
Lovilla
Constable Woods
G. W. Hackett
Waterloo
Co. J. Hackett
East Fourth Street
Eva Kinsley
Maple Avenue
Denver
Colo
Local social visits across Atalissa Davenport Muscatine and Walcott
Miss Katie Fritson and Fred Stucker visited Mr Stucker's parents in Atalissa on Tuesday. Several locals including Miss Hattie Branch Mrs Henry Kroeger and Miss Hilda Hartz returned from recent trips to Gladbrook Muscatine Cedar Falls and Davenport. The خروج mentions Mrs Meinert and son on a Davenport trip and Jacob Broders with daughter Ida Thede on Muscatine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purant
Katie Fritson
Fred Stucker
Mr Stucker
Atalissa
Hattie Branch
Gladbrook
Edna
Vera Frick
Davenport
E. C
Cc. B. Kanoff
Muscatine
F. C. Langfeldt
Harold
Clarence Hamilton
Walcott
Hilda Hartz
Cedar Falls
Meinert
Walter
Jacob Broders
Ida Thede
Man Found Dead in Vacant Rock Island Building
A well dressed man about 30 from Muscatine is found dead in a vacant 1926 First Avenue building in Rock Island. Post mortem cites cerebral hemorrhage due to alcohol. coroner notes heavy drinking and alcohol on stomach. Identity remains unknown, with brief sightings involving Fred Stringer before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Rock Island
Muscatine
Ralph Dart
A. E. Wiliams
EF. M. Sala
Dart
Williams
P. G. Ward
Littles
P. E. Crisrey
Rock Island Road
Fred Stringer
Christy
Stringer
Eighteenth Street
River Front
C. T. Foster
F. A. Leithner
E. J. Eastman
F. R. Polland
Chas. Goff
Chas. R. Wheelan
Local Social Notes From Montpelier Illinois July Visitations
Miss Carrie Fridley visited friends in Buffalo on Wednesday. Mrs Joe Morris did Davenport business Tuesday. Mrs Ester Bowersox of Davenport visited here late last week with friends. Tom Agar returned home from Newton Iowa. Mrs Myers and Mrs Rosenbaugh of Buffalo stayed Friday with Mrs Chas Fridley. Miss Lillie Davenport and Mrs Victor Morris attended the Buffalo show on Wednesday. Ben Eis of Moline visited at the home of his brother Will Eis. Miss Ella Bishop of Buffalo spent Sunday here with friends. Sunday school will meet at the church Sunday afternoon with Miss Brant of Davenport to supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Knouse
Davenport
Walter Benschoff
Bessie Benschoff
Dick Stockdale
Walcott
John Stockdale
Miss Richardson
Henry Schmidt
Fred Yost
Montpelier
Buffalo
Joe Armentraut
Dick Torbet
Syracuse
N. Y
Laney Dutcher
Robt. Patnel
Laura Appel
H. Moorehead
Bowser
Hilda Huber
J. Gabathaler
Elsie
Stella Frank
Harolqn Dorman
Roy Egger
John Porstmann
Earl
Mildred
Moline
Rock Island
L. M. Appel
Holly
Colorado
Tamara
W. H. Appel
L. Hoffbeauer
Blue Grass
P. Bridge
Lake Fork
Wr. Roe
Wm Sanders
Isaac
Jamestown
N. J. Peiffer
Keota
J. Moore
F. Ganson
Clara Kopp
Edith
Millie Streicher
Emma Zieher
Mary Pfeffer
C. Huber
Hazel Moore
E. Vance
E. McCulley
Linda Langwith
Flora Moorehead
H. Dyer
P. Gold
L. Wells
J. Walker
Appel
Ester Bowersox
Tom Agar
Newton
Myers
Rosenbaugh
Chas. Fridley
Lillie Davenport
Victor Morris
Ben Eis
Will Eis
Ella Bishop
Miss Brant
Nellie Smith
Clyda Wylie
Marie Claypool
Pine Creek
Samuel Moore
Jennie
Gordon
Texas
C. Voglebaugh
J. Portmann
Theo. Gasseling
Our Town
Mary Moritz
C. Metzgar
Messrs. Riepert
Albert Kautz
Walter Kautz
Emma Zeiher
Geo. Egle
Carl Fleming
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
L. Stennett
Loren
Marel
Warren
Muscatine
L. Beham
Philip
F. Smith
Andalusia Social News Recaps Visits and Outing
Mrs M Myers and daughters from Elvira IA and Mrs Roy Pelham of DeWitt IA return from Andalusia visit. Des Moines visitors Edward Wenks join local family. Grant Steckman from Carbon Cliff visits his parents. Rock Island residents Hartzell Lee and Irvin Hayes visit grandparents. A 40 to 50 person group from Andalusia Edgingtones to Muscatine on the Columbia steamer. Sunday school picnic at Baptist church grounds enjoyed by all. Mary Knox of Rock Island spends weekend with friends. Josephine Strohmeier and Maud Montgomery visiting villagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
M. Myers
Elvira
Roy Pelham
DeWitt
Ira
John Stropes
Edgington
Muscatine
Columbia
Baptist Church Yard
Fred Mosher and Sons
Central City
Neeley
Rock Island
Fox
Irvin Hayes
Hartzell
A. Hayes
Guy Wait
Baby
Reynolds
J. C Burgoyne
Josephine Strohmeier
Maud Montgomery
Thureday
Father Daly Speaks at St Matthias Church
Father John Daly of Milwaukee delivered the closing Muscatine chau tauqua address and spoke at St Matthias Catholic church. He urged care for homeless children and condemned drunkenness and divorce as major threats to the American home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daly
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Flea Circus Featured by Kline Carnival Company
Prof. Paul presents trained fleas as a key carnival act. Live fleas perform tiny carriages juggling balls walking a tight rope looping the loop and more. The act showcases patience and skill in training these minute insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline Carnival Company
Prof
Paul
Social and Visiting Notes From Buffalo Iowa
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief calls and trips. Names include Nel lie Smith Davenport Clyda Wylie Marie Claypool and many others visiting Davenport Pine Creek and surrounding towns on midweek errands visits and departures to Kansas Missouri and Colorado sites.
Coffee the Cause of Ill Health and Recovery
A testimonial claims caffeine in coffee caused illness and pale appearance. After quitting coffee and using Postum, the writer reports rapid relief, better appetite and sleep, and regained strength, weighing 148 pounds. The letter attributes health to Postum and references The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Henry Edson
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MULCT
Miss Dallas
Sten
Hanley
TOC
Gardner
Oklahoma Indians
Carnival Company
Kline
Ternoon
Henry
Caus
Ered
Quinn Furnishing
Lucher
Wilson
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