Local residents visit friends across towns
Mrs. F. H. Sand spent today with friends in Moline. Mrs. K. J. Grace of Seventh and Walnut visited St. Cloud. Mrs. George Worrall of Atalissa shopped in the city yesterday. J. E. Stevenson advertises lowa farm mortgage loans at 5 and 5 1/2 percent. Several residents traveled to Davenport, Burlington, and St. Cloud for visits. Mrs. Perry Bridge of Lake Park Ill and Mrs. Elizabeth Cahill of Green Mountain Ind left after visits. Mrs. Wilson Toyne returned from St. Cloud Minn after two weeks with her daughter.
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K. J. Grace
Seventh and Walnut
St. Cloud
George Worrall
Atalissa
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
Perry Bridge
Lake Park
Ill
David W. Pulse
Sheridan Avenue
Elizabeth Cahill
Green Mountain
W. McCoy
Grandview Avenue
Wilson Toyne
West Seventh Street
Minn
W. O. Speers
C. E. Batterson
Miss True
Pasadena
Cal
Davenport
Emma Noll
Dubuque, In
Muscatine
Bayfield
Theodore Noll
Local notices and visits mark a busy Muscatine day
Mrs. J. S. Risley of Baker avenue and Nebraska street visits Davenport. Dr. A. B. Clapp leaves for Chicago for eye and ear surgery studies. Miss Hattie Kane Mollie Murphy Florence Gibney visit Tri Cities. Mrs. P. M. Smith Keota tours the East. Misses Blanche Munn Jessie Stirlen headed from Walla Walla. The steamer Dubuque carries 180 passengers from St. Louis to Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Risley
Baker Avenue
Nebraska Street
Davenport
Dubuque
St. Louis
Rock Island
Hattie Kane
Smalley Avenue
Mollie Murphy
Florence Gibney
Cedar Rapids
Tri-Cities
P. M. Smith
Keota
East Hill
Blanche Munn
Jessie Stirlen
Walla Walla, Wash
Fred Applegate
Maxwell Runabout Endures Four Seasons Of Use
G W Curtis writes Maxwell and Briscoe in Tarrytown about his 1905 Maxwell runabout still performing well after four seasons. He notes repainting, no tire failures for ten months, daily use of twenty to thirty miles, including over winter and Christmas day travel. Signed from Jackson Snowly Co Agts Garage 225 West 2nd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Curtis
Jackson Suowly Co
West 2Nd St
Gesoline Engine Time Ad by Frank Ashcraft
An advertiser urges readers to act now for a Gesoline engine offer. Frank Ashcraft asks to be seen at once, promising a timely purchase opportunity. The snippet also mentions Brecky Gold Medal Flour for Libbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ashcraft
Wilton Mourns Henry Brammell Pioneer Benefactor
Henry K Brammell born Gehliembeck Prussia March 6 1831 died Aug 19 1908 at his Wilton Iowa home after three years of Bright's disease. Immigrant in 1849 he built wealth through steady work and donated to Wilton College. Survived by wife and seven daughters with one son dead earlier. Funeral planned at the German Lutheran church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Henry K. Brammell
Brammeir
Gehliembeck
Prussia
Bright
Mr. Brammell
Wilton College
Brammell
August Wacher
Martha Handrich
Anna Harms
Minnie Hinrich
Louise Detrick
Emma
Marie
Mary
Mayor to Appoint Library Trustees Tonight
Vacancies on the P. M. Musser library board arise from the resignation of Irving B. Richman and the death of W. D. Burk. Mayor Schmidt indicated he would announce the new trustees at the council meeting, but did not reveal names. He promised the appointees would satisfy current board members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser Library Board
Schmidt l
Irving B. Richman
California
W. D. Burk
Y. W. C. A. Notes from Muscatine Camp at Lake Geneva
Snap shots from the Y. W. C. A. conference at Lake Geneva report a large, well managed crowd and improving department conferences. Dr. Paul Jenkins of Milwaukee gave an inspiring address. Today speakers include G. B. Affleck on physical training in the association and Dr. Anna L. Brown on developing young womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Camp
Lake Geneva
Y. W
Paul Jenkins
Milwaukee
G. B. Affleck
Springfield
Mass
Anna L. Brown
National Board
Association
Wilton News Roundup of Visits and Travel
Wilton Iowa August 20 Henry Thede and daughter Clorinda return from Muscatine after visiting Mrs James Mullen and children Others visited Muscatine Durant Davenport West Liberty Des Moines and Des Moines state fair references list many locals attending fairs and visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Grinke Mrs Sarah Dawson Miss Nancy Klein Newt Edge Jerry Donovan Miss Gertrude Moynahan and many others with travel to Muscatine Davenport Des Moines and West Liberty fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Joe Jacobs
Muscatine
Nancy Klein
Nancy Plitt
Frank Edge
Newton
Newt Edge
Perry Duncan
Fred Maurer
Schuyler
Neb
Gertrude Moynahan
Ticktin
Cecelia
Jerry Donovan
Pete Rogers
Johanna Dowdal
N. Kerr
Irene Purcell
Sweetland
Clark Kerr
Tillie Rogers
George Crocker
Harvey, Ill
Carl Norton
Phoenix
Arizona
J. C. Norton
Paul Johnson
West Liberty
Frances Boot
Lillie Patten
Hain
Geo. Cronin
Clarence Walton
Beard
Gus
Gertrude Holtz
Des Moines
Kate Daut
Lizzie Kaufman
John Klahn
McDermott
J. O. Whitmer
Roscoe
H. Jacobsen
Hilbert Johnson
Anna Ringgenberg
Anna Curtis
Clinton
C. A. Kiser
Shafit
McClung
Fay Kiser
Myrtle Slater
Dunker
Rena Lang
Tim Russell
Johnson
Mason
J. J. Whitehead
John Killion
John Osburn
Carl Rininsland
D. J. Dwyer
Z. S. Hain
John Reece
Henry Roman
Geo. Crocker
L. C. Winter
Carl Fulton
A. C. Shifler
Weaver
L. C. Brammell and Son
Will Clausen
Herbert Doden
J. W. Miller
Linn Gray
Tom McSwiggin
John Brughman
Markets Report Chicago Wheat Corn and Pork Prices
Chicago grains and provisions list opening and closing quotes for August 20. Wheat and corn show minor gains with September and December futures. Pork and lard futures edge higher as hogs trade actively and delivery figures are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commodity prices in September market notes
The list shows September prices for lard at 9.25, ribs at 8.72 8.75, rye cash at 77 or 78 cents, barley at 62 or 67 cents, and Timothy’s at 3.65 for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Summary
Chicago cash grain prices list bids for No 2 red at 95 96 cents No 3 red at 94 95 cents No 2 hard at 95 97 cents No 3 hard 94 97 cents No 2 white 79 84 cents No 2 yellow 80 80 cents No 3 79 79 cents No 3 white 79 79 cents No 3 yellow 80 cents No 3 white 48 49 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Update
Chicago August 20 cattle receipts 4000 strong to 19 cents higher with beeves at 3.75 to 7.60, hog receipts 16000 steady and values 6.15 to 6.85, sheep receipts 15000 steady with lambs 3.50 to 6.40 and yearlings 4.25 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Update on Butter and Eggs
Butter and eggs hold steady at Chicago markets on August 20. Creamery butter brings 19 22 with 22 percent dairy gains and firsts for eggs quoted at 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report
Chicago market update shows poultry prices with turkeys at 15 cents, chickens around 11 to 12 cents, and springs at 14 cents. Market activity and demand noted in the Aug 20 report from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Produce Market Butter and Eggs Steady
New York market report shows butter steady with receipts of 5930 and eggs firm with 10613. Firsts range 20 21 cents, seconds 18 19 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Poultry Market Prices Aug 20
New York market status alive and steady. Springs fetch 16c, fowls 12c, turkeys 12c. Dressed prices irregular with springs 12 to 19 cents, turkeys 16 to 25 cents, fowls 13 to 14 1/6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Louis Grain Market Price Report
St Louis Missouri August 20 Wheat September 94 34 to 41 2 cents Corn 75 4 cents Oats 47 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Peoria Grain Market Report Aug 20
Peoria market report notes No. 3 corn at 79 1 2 cents. Prices for other grain varieties not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Market conditions dull as September gains lead in wheat
Chicago traders reported a dull wheat market with September delivery showing strength over distant months. Speculative activity shifted from September to deferred contracts, mainly December, as prices closed with small gains: % % for September, % %c for December, and %c for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Grain market steadies as new wheat receipts stay light
The general waiting disposition centered on the northwest as receipts of new wheat remained light. Prices stayed strong while traders expected a liberal run and falling premiums. Cash grain interests led the buying of September delivery, signaling solid shipping demand for cash wheat.
Corn Market Moves Up Amid Mixed Receipts and Demand
Corn gained modestly as light receipts and improved shipping demand supported gains during the session. Downstate rains shifted selling, with late day selling from the southwestern buyers. Cash and ship volumes showed mixed results while cattle and feeding demand remained firm.
Cattle Prices Rise on Keen Demand in Chicago Market
Cattle prices ranged from 19 to 25 cents for native steers with fat stock selling 15 cents higher than Monday. Some sales reached 6.75 to 7.25 dollars, up 25 to 30 cents from last week. Packers and shippers bought up good to choice grades despite light receipts. Yearlings were in strong demand with Indiana station prime 979-pound cattle at 7.60 dollars. Larger steers and yearlings also brought about 7.60 dollars, while 1,224-pound yearlings reached around 8 dollars. Range offerings totaled about 2,000 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Liverpool
Chicago
Ill
Indiana
Hog Market Slows as Prices Dip Across Prime Hogs
The hog market opened with steady first round sales but prime hogs generally 5c lower and broader declines of 10c on other offerings. Trade was slow, packers indifferent, shipping orders about 3 000 east, 8 000 carried over, with poor overall quality and a wide price range from 6.40 to 8.60 per cwt on various grades.
Muscatine Markets and Grain Prices Recap
Market prices list from Muscatine shows corn at 75 cents, oats 45 cents, wheat 75 to 84 cents, crack ed corn retail 1.70 per hundredweight, pop corn on ear 1.15 to 1.25 per cwt shelled 1.40 to 1.75 per cwt per peck 30 cents, bran retail 1.35 per cwt, oil meal 1.75 per cwt, shorts 1.35 to 1.40 per cwt, barley per bushel, chop feed 1.70 per cwt, hay 9.00 to 10.00, and a note about Gold Medal Flour and Isabella.
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To &N
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Lk. Arranz
Journal Office
F. H .Sand
Moline
Sarah Fox
Addie Barnard
Sandros Cottage
Geneva Island
Lowa
A. Thurston
Mrs. E. Thompson
Lucas Street
S. E. Hoover
Clinton Street
Burlington
Irma Jipp
Anna Keisel
Cedar Falls
THE
Stirlen & Rowan
A. B. Clapp
Bestenlehner’s
Roy Swartz
Iowa
C. A. Swartz
Laura
Ohio
Smith’s
Mulberry Avenue
Henry Jepson
Grand Junction
Col
Art Chaudoin
Frank Strause
August Strause
Marior
Fruitland
Messrs. Maxwell & Briscoe
Tarrytown, N. Y
Brecky
Libbie
Wil
Ton Township
I. B. Richman
D. Burk
Wilton News
Gruemmer
Tom Killion
Wm. Boot
Fred Boot
Will
Fred Kaufman
Birdie Maher
Summit
J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
Wittich Bros
Ieee
Japan
Ballerson Stores
Muscatine Markets
Isabella
City Lumber Yard
West Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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