Sleepy Eye grocer ad and local social notes
Local brief lists daily errands and visits across town. Mentions J E Stevenson mortgage loans in Iowa Avenue, Miss Marguerite Armstrong visiting Moscow and Atalissa, L R Dunker with son in Wilton, A Gariech in Wilton, Violet Ribbink with Florence Brugman at Atalissa, W P Cassidy’s visit to Iquva City, and insurance pricing by John A Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Armstrong
Orange Street
Moscow
Atalissa
Barger & Barrows
Violet Ribbink
Lucas Street
Florence Brugman
Prominent Muscatine Attorney Dies at Hershey Hospital
W D Burk longtime Muscatine attorney and former postmaster died at Hershey hospital from paralysis with complications after a Thursday illness. He led a private practice in Muscatine and helped build the law firm Carskaddan Burk Pepper. Funeral plans unclear but Wilton burial is expected beside his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
W. D. Burk
Carskaddan, Burk & Pepper
Burk
Charles Leu
F. H. Little
W. L. Roach
Mr. Burk
Richman & Carskaddan
DeWitt C. Richman
J. J. Russell
Burk & Russell
J. Scott Richman
Russell
Richman & Burk
Richman
J. Carskaddan
I. S. Pepper
Sophia Penbeck
Town Avenue
Wilton
Carskaddan
Muscatine Bar Association
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold at Haver Camp’s
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for “Disgraceful Conduct of liver and bowels” with a call to action to purchase at Haver Camp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
West Liberty Mourns Three Great Men in Cemetery
Geo W Jones Wm B Allison and David B Henderson helped Dubuque gain fame. The town loses political prestige but the state will keep its gaze on Dubuque as its notable figures rest in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W., Jones
Wm. B. Allison
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Market prices and grain futures report from Chicago
Today’s market bulletins show quotations from BR Frenzel with Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Hog data. Prices and highs lows closes are listed for May Dec Sep contracts and cash grains with notes on car receipts and barley rye timothy and feed products.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report August 17
Chicago stock market summary shows cattle receipts at 25,000 with prices steady to ten lower, bees at 3.55 to 7.60, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.50, cows and heifers 1.75 to 5.90. Hog receipts 22,000 up 10 to 20 cents. light 6.25 to 6.85, mixed 6.30 to 6.90, heavy 6.25 to 6.90, bulk 6.60 to 6.80. Sheep receipts 26,000 down 10 cents. ewes 2.30 to 4.20, lambs 3.50 to 6.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muscatine Produce Co
Chicago Produce Market Report
Chicago markets show butter steady at creamer y 19 22 cents and dairies 17 20 cents. Eggs steady for firsts at 18 1/2 cents. Data reflects August 17 trading in Chicago.
Chicago Poultry Market Prices
Chicago market report lists easy turkeys at 14c, chickens 11c, springs 14 to 15c, from Aug 17 in Chicago Poultry Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Birth Reporting Law Issued by Health Officer
Local ordinance requires every birth within city limits to be reported within ten days by the head of the family the health officer must be given full registration facts stillborn births must be reported and any birth since January first 1908 not yet reported must be filed promptly penalties may be enforced to compel compliance by law official J D Fulliam health officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fulliam
Bond Purchases Westbrook Property on Fifth Street
J. A. Bond buys Mrs. Minnie E. Westbrook’s East Fifth Street property with George M. Titus assisting. Bond plans to move in soon. The sale was described as to a desirable location and the price considered reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bond
Westbrook
Fifth Street
Minnie E. Westbrook
East Fifth Street
George M. Titus
New York Poultry Market Report Aug 17
New York market report shows dressed poultry easier with springs 12% 19c, fowls 12% 13% c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Butter and eggs steady at New York Produce Market
New York Produce Market reports butter firm with receipts 4628 and varied creamery and process grades ranging from 15 to 23 1 4 cents. Eggs remain firm with receipts 5693 and values for firsts at 18 1 2 to 19 cents and seconds at 17 to 18 1 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peoria Grain Market Report Aug 17
Peoria grain market update shows corn No 3 at 77 16 cents. Lacks additional commodity data or prices for other grades or grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Calf and Market Price Ledger From Local Commodities
Market notes show corn to 851 and oats at 45c with wheat up to $1.10. Live stock prices range from heavy cattle at $6.25 to hogs and veal calves, with vegetables and fruits listed for sale. Historic market snapshot includes the rootless cactus description from Technical World Magazine.
Cordovan Boots and Court Fashion in Elizabethan England
The London Saturday Review notes that Cordovan leather boots with lace and gold spurs became fashionable among rival courtiers at Elizabeth I's court. White Cordova leather was prized, with occasional buff red or black varieties. men’s shoes waned among the gentry, who preferred sturdy footwear at home and only wore boots on travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Saturday Review
Solomon Wisdom Showcased by Pueblo Rite of Scourge
A Pueblo custom described by A W Dimock in Outing depicts an annual rite where a mountain lion skin clad Indian administers whippings to children aged four to ten for past and future misdeeds. The practice earns mixed praise for discipline and fear, highlighting communal authority over youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
A. W Dimock
Ab Lincoln in Washington and a swell saloon
A dialogue between Sam and Pat recalls Abraham Lincoln in Washington and mentions he was attached to a notable saloon. The exchange hints at Lincoln's connections with statesmen and judges of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washin
Ton
New Eye Specialist Promises Restored Sight
A physician announces a focus on eye care on August 20 and 21 offering examinations for poor sight blurred vision smarting burning eyes defective and cross eyes headaches and nervous troubles. He dedicates his attention to the eye and claims to restore sight with his new methods.
Dr Coffman Offers Headache Relief at Grand Hotel
Dr Coffman promises permanent relief for 95 percent of headache cases and urges everyone to seek treatment. He notes neglect and delay cause most blindness and eye trouble and will be consulted at the Grand Hotel on August 20 and 21.
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Bogard
Swan
J. E. Kranz
Journal Office
Edward Barnard
Nichols
Iowa
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
Henry Dunker
Elm Street
L. R. Dunker
Is. A. Gariech
Milwaukee
Bowman
W. P. Cassidy
Corner Fifth and
Orange Streets
Iquva City
John A. Robbins
W. A. McCampbell
Margaret of Billings
Mapt
O. M. Kessinger
Mulberry Avenue
Gulf Coast
Stirlen & Rowan
Paul Schreurs
Holly Street
Charles Hahn
Robert
H. A. Snyder
Royal Arcanum Lodge
F. E. Ford
Miss Pearl van Fuyl
W. S. McKee
R. L. Boydston
Hershey Avenue
Daniel Hayes, Sr
Daniel, Jr
Rock Island
R. I. Statton
Z. W. Hutchinson
Clinton
Bestenlehner’s
Emma Jane Morris
Edna McKinney
Davenport
Geneva Howe
East Ninth Street
P. Friederickson
R. Friederickson
Miss Mina
Marengo
Col
C. C. Horton
Old Soldiers
Marishalltown
Edward Horton
Maude
Vera Cummings
Robert Pentzer
McKee
Waterloo
Conesville
Earl W. Eversmeyer
John H. Eversmeyer
Everett
Wash
Para
Pepper
Wagner Bros.’ Book Store
E Second St
THE
Orange and
3Rd Streets
BR. J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
Barnard’s
H. F. Barnard Co
Jewelers
Titus
Oxfords
Ineichen & Casper
West Second Street
Astors
California
New World
California Desert
Technical World Magazine
B. Coffman
Grand Hotel
Home Tea Co
S.g.&pstein Furniture CO
City Lumber Yard
Muscatine, Iowa
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