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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
6
In Cleveland on August 30 Lajoie hit a bases loaded homer in the third, driving in all four Cleveland runs as the Naps dropped the game 4 to 1 to Detroit and the Athletics. The Cubs also won 5 to 0 in New York as Brooklyn faltered late.
The Citizens Railway and Light Company versus Forepaugh and Sells circus returns to district court with Thompson and Thompson filing an answer claiming street car tracks were properly laid, crossings uncovered, and street conditions unsafe. L. Gregory Vinegar Company sues J. N. Webster for two barrels, seeking $11.10. case filed by Thompson & Thompson to be heard in September term. Thomas Cullen versus Cornelius Toohey dismissed by plaintiff without prejudice.
Mrs Belle Taylor of Burlington visited friends in South Cedar. Miss Maude Rockafellow stayed with Miss Artie Gates in West Liberty Friday. Henry Bowman and wife welcomed a daughter. North Prairie school opened with Maude Rockefellow as teacher. Hannah Longbotham of Davenport visits her parents. Jim Schooley of New Sharon visited Harry Rockefellow and family.
ZEMO is promoted as a dandruff cure that destroys the germ causing the disease. It claims to stop itching instantly prevent hair loss and leave the scalp clean and healthy. For sale by A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street and other druggists.
The remark notes that extending the inning might have allowed Chicago to reach ten or fifteen runs, but leaves the outcome uncertain. It reflects speculative scenarios about scoring in an extended frame without a definitive result.
American League results include Cleveland 4 Chicago 1 and Detroit 4 St Louis 3 with Washington 3-2 Boston 2-1 in ten innings. National League shows Brooklyn 6 Chicago 5 and Philadelphia 3 Pittsburg 2. Iowa League and Three Eye League games follow with multiple pairings and pending next matchups.
A. C. Stevens of Chicago visiting his daughter in town displayed an 1840 map of the Iowa territory at the Journal office. The relic shows sixteen eastern border counties and names Bloomington now Muscatine, with towns Geneva Wyoming Salem Fairport Montpelier and Springfield noted. The map, though 67 years old, remains well preserved and valued.
Elsie Kim ball on sick list. Susie Murdock visiting relatives in Millersburg. Aletha Kimball shopped in Rock Island. Mary and Lizzie Kelly visiting relatives in Rock Island. About 250 hosted Miss Clara Carpenter at her Edgington home before her Colorado move. Cressie Murdock with aunt near Marston. Camp meeting attendance reported. Buffalo Prairie girls lost 22 to 23 to Marston Bloomers in a first game.
Miss Elizabeth Dwrer of Creston returned to her home last night after a two weeks visit with relatives in this city.
Lamb Engine and Boat Manufacturing confirms Lamb IV will compete in the upper Mississippi free for all race at the Labor Day regatta. Davenport and Tri-City owners plan to attend. Clinton to host after travel from Muscatine. Lamb IV, built for speed with a large engine, is expected to win.
Local residents traveled to Rock Island for twin city races by the Twin City Racing Association. Yesterday's program produced fast times and notable records with events including a 2:20 pace purse of 400 and a 2:24 trot purse of 300. Del Coronado won the half mile.
Aug 30 notes from Laurel Hill list visits to farms and fairs, school openings at Sugar Creek Yankee Hollow and No. 6, teachers named, and residents traveling to West Liberty Des Moines Muscatine Wilton Fairport and Texas. A new stock barn is planned on the Henry Angerer farm and a lightning strike killed a horse and colt owned by Ed Conneld.
Miss Katherine Elizabeth Duncan, longtime Columbus City township resident, died at her Columbus Junction home after a long illness. Born October 1 1837 in Brount county Tennessee she lived much of her life in Iowa. Funeral at the Reformed church with Rev. Bechtel. Burial at Columbus City cemetery. Survived by three brothers and one sister.
A playful ad claims Dr King's New Life Pills will cure constipation with a bold guarantee. The Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the product for sale at 25 ets with confidence.
The Ross Ayres reunion drew nearly 100 attendees to Wilton College in Iowa on a sunny August day. Dignitaries included Dr. John H. R. Latchaw, new Wilton College president, who organized events from a chapel program to a large outdoor meal. Prizes honored the longest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Latchaw, and 88 year old Mrs. Mary Ayres attended.
Misses Eva Port and Irolene Port entertained W. F. H. Club members and friends at their Wilton home with a social afternoon. A six o'clock three course supper followed a festive decor featuring a golden red bouquet center and W. F. H. letters suspended from the ceiling.
Cyrus W. Stoddard son of Dr. W. P. Stoddard gains renown as travel writer. His Madeira piece described its discovery and growth with illustrations. He has been in Madeira about a month and plans to return in the fall, while in Paris for a month. He hopes to tour Europe yearly and perhaps Africa soon.
The article lists numerous residents and guests arriving or departing from area homes. Names include Mrs. Hilbert Johnson Olga Smith May Cronin Clara Daut Florence Agnew Eva Olga Port J. M. Rider from Cedar Rapids visited to attend to business and socialize. Simon Hinkhouse and sons Ed and Walter left for San Antonio Texas after six weeks with relatives. Margaret and Gertrude Switzer from Muscatine visited. Mrs. Hoffman left for Beatrice Nebraska. Mrs. A. E. Ford arrived from Ida Grove for a visit. Mrs. Schroeder and her son Carl and Mrs. Kelley traveled to Davenport for a day with friends.
Market summary for August 3 covers wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and rye with yesterday’s close and today’s ranges. Includes estimated tomorrow’s arrivals and Chicago Produce Market prices for No 2 red and hard wheats along with pork lard and rib quotes and currency-like figures.
Chicago notes cattle receipts at 15 000 steady with Beeves 4 15 to 7 60 cows and heifers 1 30 to 5 55 Texans 3 50 to 5 00 Westerners 4 20 to 6 00 stockers and feeders 2 60 to 4 10 calves 5 50 to 7 85 hog receipts 18 000 slow with light 5 05 to 5 32 percent mixed butchers 5 70 to 6 45 heavy 5 40 to 6 20 rough 5 40 to 5 70 bulk 5 80 to 6 15 sheep receipts 8 000 weak 3 00 to 5 59 yearlings 5 50 to 6 30 lambs 5 00 to 7 30
Chicago on August 30 reports live turkeys at 12 cents, chickens at 11 and a half cents, and springs at 14 cents as poultry markets ease.
Chicago market reports butter steady at 21 2 to 22c for creamery and 19 24c for dairies. Eggs hold at 12% to 12% lite per dozen. Market tone steady with small price variations among producers.
A compact list highlights seasonal fruits and vegetables for spring. Includes chickens pears peaches plums grapes bananas apples oranges lemons blueberries corn and more, suggesting fresh, ready choices for the season.
New York produce market reports wheat futures at 1.04 percent for December and corn futures at 69 cents for December. The note is from New York on August 50, listing price quotes for traders.
New York August 30 live poultry market shows firmness with springs and litec fowls at 14 halves cents and turkeys at 13 cents.
New York butter remains strong with creamery at 21 to 27 cents and dairy at 19 to 25 cents. Eggs hold steady and show no change from yesterday.
Market prices across Muscatine include corn at 55 cents per bushel, oats 40 to 42 cents, wheat 75 to 80 cents retail 1.00, various feeds, eggs and butter prices, live poultry and meats, and extensive vegetable listings with per unit and per quantity costs. Local Muscatine Produce Co lists fresh eggs, butter stock, and assorted livestock prices ranging from hens to lambs, with multiple grain and produce items in detailed retail figures.
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