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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1906

Page

5

Haddorff Upright Pianos: Finest Scientific Makers

Haddorff upright pianos praised for superior tone and durable construction. The article extols Haddorff as an excellent example of scientific piano making and quality craftsmanship.

South Muscatine Strike and Riot Calm by Police

A labor dispute near Rock Island yards prompted about 40 black workers to strike over a minor misunderstanding with the section foreman. Last night the group celebrated with beer, becoming boisterous and requiring police intervention to restore order. Several officers were deployed as the crowd subdued.

Rock Island Dietrick Bierman Hoopes

Weather notes Iowa crops amid heat and scarce rainfall

Des Moines reports indicate average weekly temperature 2 to 3 degrees above normal with highs near 95 at two stations. Nights remained moderately warm. Rainfall from Monday to Saturday was deficient in central and southern areas, raising fears for corn and immature crops. Saturday night and Sunday brought showers in north central and parts of the south, easing drought. Harvests progressed in late oats and wheat. corn advanced rapidly with limited firing damage so far. Crop service data dated August 1 1906 show corn 99 percent, spring wheat 93, oats 90, flax 95, hay 79, pastures 83, potatoes 91, apples 70, grapes 94. last year at the same date: corn 94, wheat 93, oats 97, flax 78, potatoes 92, pastures 103, apples 40, grapes 91.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Weather and Crop Service

Funeral services for infant Robert Hanes at St Matthias Church

The infant son of Joseph Hanes, Robert Hanes, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in St Marys cemetery following services conducted by Rev. F J Leonard at St Matthias church.

Robert Hanes Joseph Hanes St. Matthias Church F. J. Leonard St. Mary’s Cemetery

One Cent a Mile To Minneapolis G A R Encampment

The Iowa Central offers one cent per mile tickets to Minneapolis or St Paul for round trip to the National Encampment Aug 13 to 18. Return limit by August 1 with extension to Sept 30 on 50 cent fee. For details contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.

Minneapolis Minn Iowa Central St. Paul A. B. Cutts

Comiskey's Men Humble Leaders in Tight Cubs Victory

Cubs overpower leaders in a 7 to 2 laugher at Teeday while Mordecai Brown’s pitching leads Chicago to a 3 to 1 win in New York. The series featured a rowdy crowd, police escort for umpire Johnstone and Emilie after the close.

Cubs Mordecai Brown Chicago New York Johnstone Emilie

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

National League games saw Chicago beat New York 3 1 and Pittsburg defeating Boston 3 0 in the first game and 7 3 in the second. St. Louis edged Philadelphia 4 2 in the first and won 4 1 in seven innings. Brooklyn shutout Cincinnati 2 0. American League tallies include Chicago 7 Philadelphia 2 and Cleveland 4 Boston 0. Washington 5 Detroit 4 in 10. New York 8 St Louis 6. American Association scores cover Toledo 11 Minneapolis. Kansas City 7 Louisville. Columbus 6 St Paul 1 in the first game. St Paul 2 Columbus 2 in 11 innings. Indianapolis 0 Milwaukee 2 in the first. Milwaukee 13 Indianapolis 2 in the second. Three 1! League Davenport 4 Bloomingtion 0.

Detroit St Louis Washington Boston American Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Wee Enener Kansas City St. Paul Ae . Caer Indianapolis L. Pet Cedar Rapids Eere Ee Peoria See Springfield - Dubuque Rock Island Chicago New York Pittsburg St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland St. Paul Davenport Bloomington American League National League

The House of a Thousand Candles Opens in Journal

The Journal announces this evening's paper contains opening chapters of Meredith Nicholson's serial The House of a Thousand Candles. The tale follows an old man who leaves his property to a young man to live a year in the House, blending romance with thrilling climaxes.

Meredith Nicholson

Rails City baseball results and weather affected schedule

Weather caused postponements in Dubuque with Peoria and Cedar Rapids with Decatur. A SpringfieldRock Island Western League game noted. Omaha Lincoln and Denver matchups listed with scores 14 to 10 at Denver and a Pueblo Sioux City result incomplete.

Dubuque Peoria Cedar Rapids Decatur Springfield Rock Island Omaha Lincoln Denver Des Moines

Today’s NBA Card: City Matchups Across The League

Philadelphia visits Chicago while New York meets St. Louis. Washington travels to Detroit and Boston hosts Cleveland. Chicago faces New York with St. Louis visiting Philadelphia. Cincinnati plays Brooklyn and Pittsburg hosts Boston.

Special Niagara Falls Excursion from Peoria 1906

Special annual trip to Niagara Falls from Peoria on August 16 1906 via Bia Four Route. Price 8.50 for the round trip with twelve day return limit including sale date. Stopovers on return at Westfield for Chautauqua Lake side trips. tickets honored on C B line steamers Cleveland to Buffalo. Side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal. Fast first class coaches and sleepers. Information from Big Four agent H R Daly Peoria IL.

N. Y Bia New York Central Lines Royna Peoria Westfield Chautauqua Lake Cleveland Buffalo Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal Big Four H. R. Daly Main Street Ill

Bend City Lodge Elects Delegates to District Convention

Bend City lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America met to choose delegates for the district convention in Clinton on September 13. Selected were Mrs. M. A. Cosgrove, John Shreke, George Patrick, Frank Thompson, Joe T. Cosgrove, Charles Ryan, William Appel and Ed Magoon. The Clinton gathering will send delegates to the supreme convention in Omaha for officer elections and lodge business. The evening closed with a social hour, refreshments, and general merriment.

Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America Clinton M. A. Cosgrove John Shreke George Patrick Frank Thompson Joe T. Cosgrove Charles Ryan William Appel Ed. Magoon Omaha Supreme Lodge

Chicago Produce Market and Associated Commodities Report

Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and futures. Kansas City and Chicago indices show Sept Dec and May contracts with bids and closes. Livestock receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep listed along with car counts and tomorrow’s estimates.

Chicago Associated Press

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Summary

Butter prices were firm with creamery and dairy quotations around 16 to 19 cents per pound. Eggs held firm near 14 to 15 cents. Poultry markets showed ease with turkeys at 12 cents, chickens 11 to 14 cents, and springs 12 to 14 cents.

Chicago Dairies

New York Market Reports Poultry and Dairy Prices

New York on August 7 lists alive poultry at 13 to 13 3 4 cents for chickens and turkeys at 12 to 13 cents. Dressed poultry ranges 11 to 13 3 4 cents. Butter for creameries at 22 to 22 1 2 cents, eggs dull and unsettled with no change.

New York

Wheat and corn prices from New York and St. Louis markets

New York August 7 Wheat Sept at 9 3/4 cents. Corn Sept at 56 cents. St Louis August 7 Wheat Sept at 69 1/4 to 69 4/5 cents. Corn Sept at 47 1/4 to 47 4/5 cents. Oats Sept at 3 cents.

Peoria Produce Market Grain Prices Report

Peoria August 7 corn No 3 offered at 46 cents per bushel with 50 percent moisture.

Peoria

Pleasant Ways for Summer Days on Grand Trunk Railways

Describes routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and to Boston and Montreal with double track links to Lehigh Valley Central Vermont and Maine systems. Fares and descriptive literature mailed on request to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams Street Chicago.

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Chicago New York Niagara Falls Grand Trunk-Central Vermont Boston & Maine Boston Grand Trunk Railway System Montreal Quebec Portland Adams St

House of a Thousand Candles Opens Its Chapters

The paper begins a serial run of The House of a Thousand Candles, presenting the opening chapters with detailed descriptions and character introductions. Readers follow the eerie mansion setting as mysteries unfold and the plot hints at revelations to come.

Market Price List of Farm Commodities and Produce

A detailed market listing shows prices for corn oats wheat and various grains including cracked corn pop corn bran oil meal shorts and hay. It also lists live stock hogs cattle lambs and veal prices, poultry rates, vegetables fruits nuts and fuel with per unit quotes for each item and typical retail, market, or dealer prices.

Homeseekers Excursions From Iowa Central by Tuesday

Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the south southeast West and southwest. Rate one fare plus 2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details call agents or address A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan Canadian Northwest A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Thousands of Men Wanted to Harvest Crops in Midwest

Thousands of men are needed at once to harvest crops in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Low rail rates from Iowa Central Railway. Tickets sold daily August 1–31, 1906. Wages offered from $1.75 to $3.00 per day including board. For rates contact agents or write A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.

Minnesota The Dakotas Iowa Central Railway A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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