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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
9
Dr. Shallenberger, the regular Chicago specialist, who has visited Muscatine monthly since 1903, is poised to beat the field in the upcoming engagement.
One day only Monday August 17 and every twenty eight days. Free consultation at 145 Oakwood Blvd Chicago. He claims to cure chronic illnesses from catarrh to consumption in early stages and offers treatments for nervousness, impotence, sexual problems, and eye ear nose throat conditions. He promises no fee from cured incurables and guarantees spectacular results with private, confidential service.
Miss Vesta Ward visited Miss Bertha McDearmon this week. A W D Elliott hosted a well attended social event. Mrs Verne Castor Mrs John Eckhardt and Miss Luella Garber were baptized in Castor s pond by Rev Spiller. Florence Thompson visited Estellye Elliott while Estellye goes to Watertown. Bernard Kelly is ill with malaria fever around 105 degrees. Arthur Bull works on home repairs.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for lung hemorrhage weak lungs coughs and colds. It lists price options of 50e and 1.00 and mentions Havercamwyp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Mrs G Kleist and daughters Esther and Mabel visited the Mewes family near Illinois City. Mrs J Mills and children from Bay Island stayed with her parents J C Hesser. Mrs Wm Hessler of Illinois City visited her mother S J Schell. Edw and Mabel Kleist stayed with Ferdinand Mewes. J B Roseman of Muscatine visited his sister J Hesser. Archie Livingston of near Joy spent time with G Kleist. S J Schell and daughter with Florence visited Bay Island parents.
The second team match of the series at Geneva Golf and Country Club ended with Sterneman Team as victors by 43 points. Roach aggregation won the first match and the final contest begins today, with W R Jayne posting a 45 for the low score yesterday.
Wheat firm on export demand and frost fears in Canada. September advance to 93c, close 94 to 94 1/4c. Corn trades higher with cash markets in Iowa and Chicago at peak levels for the year. September futures rise, May and December mixed. Oats steady. pork, lard, ribs steady with cash barleys 63 to 67c.
Chicago falls to Pittsburgh 1–0 as Reulbach’s wild pitch allows the only run after Leifeld’s strong control kept the Pirates from scoring. Evers and Clarke clash briefly over a base play in the tense nine inning game. The White Sox travel to Washington for a doubleheader after arriving in the capital from Chicago with Manager Jones to join them today.
American League games: Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, Detroit at Boston. National League games: Boston at Pittsburg, Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Results yesterday show Pittsburg 1 over Chicees 35 in the Central Association, Philadelphia 2 Boston 0, New York 5 Brooklyn 3, St. Louis 7 Cincinnati 1. In the Three Five League Clinton 8 Cedar Rapids 6, Bloomington 8 Peoria 4, Dubuque 2 1, Rock Island 5 3, Decatur 6 Springfield 3.
A vintage drugstore advertisement promises relief from bowel trouble with Dr. King's New Life Pills. The copy urges fear as a motivator and notes the product is sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a 25 cent guarantee.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Nebergal count of years 79 died August 11 at her Wilton home. Born January 24 1830 in Ohio she lived in Iowa from 1837 and helped see the state grow. She married Andrew Jackson Nebergal in 1871 and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1901. Funeral held August 14 with Rev. W N Hall presiding as friends paid tribute.
Readiness and willingness to exchange worlds noted at funeral service held Thursday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. J. E. Corley officiated with burial in Oakdale. Several residents arrived or departed for visits and family duties around Muscatine and nearby towns.
Chicago August 14 wheat and corn prices listed by grade with No 2 red wheat around 94 to 96 cents per bushel No 2 hard 94 to 97 cents No 3 hard 94 to 96 cents No 2 corn 79 to 80 cents No 2 white 80 to 85 cents No 2 yellow 60 to 61 cents No 3 white 79 to 80 cents No 3 yellow 80 to 80 1 2 cents No 2 new 47 1 2 cents No 3 white new 47 to 48 1 2 cents No 2 white new 48 1 2 to 49 cents.
Chicago stock market report shows cattle receipts at 2,000 with strong bids. Beeves range from 3.65 to 7.75, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.50, cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.75, westerners 3.80 to 6.00. Receipts total 24,000, 10 cents lower. Light cattle 5.95 to 6.45, mixed 5.95 to 6.55, heavy 5.90 to 6.55, bulk 6.25 to 6.45. sheep receipts 8,000, strong 2.50 to 4.35, lambs 3.50 to 6.50, yearlings 4.25 to 5.00.
Cattle trading in Chicago showed an improved tone from Wednesday with a light Thursday run. Steers sold mostly $5.50 to $6, with some packer purchases at the advance and odd lots up to $7.50. Range heifers firm at $5.20, native steers 10 to 15 cents higher than last week, prime heifers up to $6.40, bulls steady, calves firmer to $7.50, feeding steers around $3.60.
Butter prices hold steady with creamery and dairy quotations from 19 to 22 cents and 17 to 20 cents respectively. Eggs remain steady with firsts at 18 1 2 cents.
Chicago market report shows poultry weakness on August 14 with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens 11 to 12 cents, and springs at 15 cents. Prices reflect a softer demand and slower sales in the open market.
Butter firm unchanged with receipts of 6,730. Eggs quiet and unchanged with receipts listed as 491. Market conditions in New York on Aug 14 show stable dairy and egg offerings.
New York August 14 poultry market steady for live birds. Springs 16 cents, fowls 13 ¼ cents, turkeys 12 cents. Dressed market firm with prices unchanged.
In the hog market yesterday demand slackened with prices slipping 15 to 20 cents from Wednesday highs. Trade was slow all day though late buyers showed interest while sellers held firm. Prices ranged from about 6.60 for solid hogs to 6.30 for lower grades with pigs and stags at 4.59 to 5.75 and boats 3.25 to fringe ranges.
Prices for common and medium horses declined while best offerings held steady. Trade was slow with buyers present but seeking bargains. Finished drafters brought 225 to 250 dollars, medium horses 175 to 210, feeders near the 175 to 210 range, drivers 175 to 250, and good delivery horses around 150. Week four receipts about 1,100 versus 767 last week and 1,403 a year ago.
Market figures show corn 80 to 85c, oats 45c, wheat 1.00 to 1.10, and fats on cracked corn and pop corn. Local live stock includes heavy and light cattle, cows, bulls, veal, lambs, and sheep with varied per cwt prices. Muscatine Produce Co lists butter, eggs, poultry, and meat values. flour, cheese, lard, and turkeys priced per unit.
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