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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
5
Chicago market report from Miner & Co details open high low close figures for wheat corn oats and hogs along with car receipts and tomorrow's estimates. Wheat and corn activity shows varying gains and declines while live cattle hogs and lambs show mixed price movements at Chicago markets.
Old corn markets range from 60c to 50c, oats at 40, wheat 80 to 90c retail $1.00. Cracked corn retail $1.45 cwt, popcorn $1.15-$1.25 cwt shelled $1.40-$1.75 cwt. Eggs 22c dozen, butter 22-27c retail. Live stock: heavy cattle $4.10, choice steers $5.00-$5.50, cows $3.00-$3.25, lambs $5.00-$6.00, sheep $4.00-$6.50. Marshals list numerous prices for hogs, poultry, vegetables, meats, and misc.包括 Muscatine Produce Co. offerings and various retail per unit prices.
The George Nelsons of East Hill observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering yesterday at their home. Seven children, twenty four grandchildren and two great grandchildren attended a noon meal, games, and a four course dinner. The home was decorated with cut flowers and plants as gifts from relatives and friends.
Wilton residents Mrs. Jerry Mahoney and family returned from Davenport to Redfield Iowa after two weeks with Dennis Ryan. Frequent travelers include Mr. and Mrs. J B Miller in Muscatine, Miss Maude Cummings, Miss Mary Ruff, Miss Raye Stockham, Miss Genevieve Black and many others visiting relatives and attending Sunday meetings. Local activities feature church supper plans, visits to Iowa City and Des Moines, and assorted transits to Muscatine and Garwin for social calls and business.
The burial of Lady Makayama widow of the late Emperor of Japan was among the most impressive funeral ceremonies. Though not royal, she held a crucial court role and her funeral featured a grand Shinto led procession. On the day in Tokio business halted and city flags flew at half mast.
Miss Beulah Miller of Aledo Illinois departed for home after a stay with relatives near Sweetland where she visited for several days.
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