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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
10
The Great Western Cereal Company unit in Muscatine will resume operations soon after a months long shutdown. About two hundred more workers will be hired as machinery is overhauled and new cement floors added. The Chicago head office expects reopening on Monday August 24 with oats shipments increasing.
In Galesburg Illinois on August 15 Minor Heir raced the mile to pace the field and break his own record at the Great Western meet. The event featured strong performances and competitive sport throughout the races yesterday.
The board of supervisors will again take up the mulct petition on Monday morning after a brief rest. Pending items are date and affidavits, with 659 objected due to the first reason and 820 due to the second. Interest remains high as the canvass outcome is awaited.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung diseases with prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A General Federation of Women's Clubs committee led by Mrs. Joseph Medill McCormick will tour South Carolina in late September to inspect cotton mills and other factories employing women. The mission aligns with calls for legislation to protect women workers in the South.
Seattle August 15 Eagles elect Bernard J Managhan of Philadelphia as grand worthy president during the convention.
Chicago price sheet shows Wheat May at 100, Sep 93, Dec 95. Corn May 63, Sep 75, Dec 63. Oats Sept 46, Dec 46. Pork Sept 15.07, Oct 15.22. Lard Sept 9.30, Oct 9.40. Ribs Sept 8.70, Oct 8.80. Hogs closed 10 cents higher at 6.72 top.
Chicago wheat and corn prices show mixed bids with No 2 red at 941 8 4 cents and No 2 hard at 9434 96 cents while oats and yellows vary. Live stock in Chicago sees cattle receipts steady with beves 3.65 to 7.75 and hogs up to 6.77 per hundredweight. sheep and lambs also noted. New York butter eggs poultry markets reported steady to firm readings. Muscatine markets list varied produce prices including butter eggs poultry vegetables and fruits with multiple price points. Local attorneys listed with offices in Muscatine Iowa.
New York, Aug 15 Banks exceed 25 percent reserve rule by 57.9 million dollars with loan growth of 14.4 million and deposits rising 17.4 million. Reserve funds increased 2.75 million while surplus fell 1.61 million and ex-US deposits dropped 1.61 million.
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