Local News Bits and Evening Activities at Muscatine
The column lists social calls in Muscatine and surrounding towns including Dr McNutt cake sale at Seiler s Dennis Presbyterian event, and Mrs John Fry and Mrs H F Blake visiting friends. It notes Armory games Co C vs Rock Island Y with dancing free 25c admission, and various trains Firefly mentions. Also mentions sellers like Blanchard Packing Co and F S Pentzer land sale ads plus product spots for Mrs 4 in s Pancake flour and Cottage cheese 16c a quart.
The Merchant's Magnet Sign Draws In Shoppers
The electric sign proves to be a powerful attraction for the purchasing public, drawing in customers and increasing foot traffic to the merchant. The display’s glow and bold messaging create a memorable storefront beacon that boosts sales activity.
Girls' Stylish Jackets At Half Price This Saturday
Fifty new stylish girls jackets for ages 4 6 8 10 12 to be sold at less than half value. Prices range from 1.00 to 5.00 with colors available. Sale advertised for Saturday Dee Sth likely in a local shop notice.
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Pretty Bah Robe Blankets On Sale For Christmas
Fifty new bath robe blankets in striped and Persian patterns with colors to choose from are offered at $1.00 to $3.00 each. They make suitable Christmas gifts and invites shoppers to come view the collection.
Muscatine Poultry Show Promises Best Exhibit Yet
The Muscatine County Poultry Association hosts its sixth annual show at the Borger building next week. About 500 birds are expected, with many out-of-state entries boosting competition and prizes. Judge J. B. Shamer of Lanark will oversee setup. Children’s Day offers reduced admission with tickets distributed through schools. The event opens Tuesday and runs through Friday.
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Muscatine County Poultry Association
Borger
Ghven
Muscatine
First National Bank
J. B. Shamer
Lanark
Chicago Produce Market Report Dec 7 1889
Wheat, corn, oats and pork prices listed with bid and offer ranges. Prices include No 2 red wheat at 76 76 49 cents and Dec futures 75 ⅔ to 75 ¾, corn No 2 at 42 ½ to 44 ½ cents, oats around 33 to 36 cents, pork January around 15.40 to 15.43 dollars, and lard near 8.60 to 8.70 dollars.
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Owen- High
Chicago
Park
Timothy
Children's Fur Sets Sale Promises Low Prices
Christmas furs for children in white grey brown and tan offered in new fur sets. Prices range from 1.00 to 4.98 per set with multiple options. Call and see the children's furs and save money here.
Baby Bear Skin Coats Offered at 1.98 Saturday
Boston Store advertises baby bear skin coats in blue red white or grey sized from 1 year to 6 years. Prices range from 1.98 to 3.50 with values listed up to 6.50, urging shoppers to visit Saturday for deals.
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Boston
New York Butter and Egg Market Report Dec 7
Butter in New York steadied at firm prices while eggs hold firm with no change. The market shows steady demand for dressed turkeys and fowls with cited price quotes for turkeys and chickens in recent trading.
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New York
St Louis and Peoria Produce Market Roundup
Wheat May at 7s 4d per bushel and corn May at 42 1/4 cents in St Louis market. Peoria reports corn No 2 grades at 41 1/4 to 46 cents depending on quality, for December 7 quotation.
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St. Louis
Markets Reach Across Muscatine Produce and Livestock
Readable market list shows fruit and vegetable prices, live and slaughter stock quotes, and assorted feed and fuel rates. Notable items include corn at 5¢ per bit, oats at 32¢, eggs at 23¢, butter at 25–26¢, hogs $5.50–$5.75, steers $4.59–$5.60, and various seeds and fuels with quoted per bushel and per load prices.
Chicago live stock and dairy prices report
Chicago markets on December 7 show cattle receipts at 3 000 with strength in Reeves up to 7.30 and diverse ranges for cows heifers and stockers. Hog receipts near 28 400 with mixed butchers around 6 15 to 6 55 and bulk 6 30 to 6 50. Sheep and lambs steady with prices from 3 90 to 7 75. Butter steady 22 to 32 cents, eggs 25 to 29 cents, poultry steady with turkeys 10 cents and chickens 8 to 9 cents.
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Chicago
Wheat and Corn Prices in New York Market
New York produce prices show Wheat May at 5 and Corn May at 5.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Quiet as Demand Wanes
New York markets report a quiet poultry trade with alive chickens at 14 4/6 cents and fowls at around 12 cents. The note reflects subdued activity in the New York poultry trade.
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New York
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Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
J. E. Kranz
Cherry's
Dr. McNutt, Dennis
Presbyterian
Seiler’s
W. Williams
Fredonia
John Fry
Letts
John Henderson
Columbus Junction
Hirt & Fesler’s
Daniel Hares
Rock Island
Children’s
Astrachan Loggins
Cherry’s
H. F. Blake
Coluumbus Junction
Mr. C
Armory
Fred Little
Burlington
Blanchard Packing Co
Fred Stump
Leits
C. A. Fultz
A. B. Bail
Terre Haute
Ind
W. 2Nd St
Iowa Publishing Company
Davenport
Iowa
F. S. Pentzer
Muscatine County
Wills
Leggins
Wilson’s Shoe Store
H. J. Fretzel
Menber National Board of Trade
Postoffice Block
Depi
Persimmons
Peoria
Muscatine Markets
Ile
Fred Fish
Muscatine Produce Company, the Farmers’ Own Company
Haviland China
Haviland CO
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