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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
11
Chicago markets report mixed commodity prices with grains cattle and hogs showing varied movements. Wheat corn and oats list opening highs lows and closes, while live stock shows steady to higher trends and Butter Eggs poultry prices.
New York markets show dairy butter firm with creamery and state prices up to 84 cents, eggs steady with various grades, and grain mixed across wheat corn futures. Live stock lists hogs, steers, lambs, and veal with prices ranging from 3 to 8 dollars, while smaller markets note country butter and produce prices.
Chicago December market notes report steel prices down 10 to 15 cents from Wednesday and most grades 25 cents lower than Monday. Hog prices rise on brisk 22,000 head run with top at 8.60 and average 8.44 the year’s high. Cattle and sheep show mixed gains, with steers easing 10 to 15 cents while hogs and lambs push higher, and overall receipts above demand amid delayed trains.
An advertisement touts Bannerman Germicide Co offering ten days of free treatment for bronchial throat and cough ailments. It promises quick relief and urges readers to mail 20 cents postage to receive the trial, claiming public doubt will be removed.
Society cards list meeting details for Praternat Bankers Reserve Yeomen Hall 8 p m on third Wednesdays. Includes officers Wm Appel president and C Lockwood banker. Court of Honor Muscatine Count No 677 meets second and fourth Mondays in Woodman. Includes J C Cas ter chancellor and W M Miller recorder. Alecta chapter and hive No 15 also appear with meeting info and officers.
The article recalls sage tea as a traditional hair color aid and notes modern availability of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00, with mail order from Wyeth Chemical Co. and endorsement by A. W. Morgans Pharmacy.
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