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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
10
Market quotes show Wheat, Corn, and Oats with mixed highs and closes. Hog and Lard prices rise, with cattle and sheep receipts noted in Chicago trading.
J. P. Pritchard aged 19 of Newell Iowa was found dead in a Kansas City hotel room with self-inflicted pistol wounds. He was on a trip to Oklahoma City and had registered the night before telling staff not to call this morning. The hotel forced an entry after concerns arose.
Chicago poultry market reports steady prices on December 18 with turkeys at 14 cents per pound and chickens at 9 cents with springs around 11 cents. The brief item notes general market steadiness.
New York December market report shows butter prices steady with unchanged receipts and stable demand as traders monitor supply movements at the New York Produce Market.
A reform period description notes the kaiser avoids forcing courtiers to drink. He orders a special non alcoholic beverage for dinners that mimics the color and fizz of champagne and brings it himself to social meals.
Senator Bouke introduced a bill to raise the president's salary from 50,000 to 100,000 and the vice president's from 12,000 to 25,000, with the increases effective at the start of the next administration.
President Roosevelt attended a dinner at the local Y M C A in their honor. He praised soldiers and sailors who perform their duties well, saying they deserve double the praise that a private citizen could offer. He also commended the work of the enlisted men and the service they provide.
A Potsdam palace source says the Kaiser has decided to abstain from alcohol. The decision reportedly emerged during the last weeks and is described as a formal shift to teetotaler conduct.
The state department issued instructions to American Minister Furniss in Port au Prince to recognize Haiti's new government led by General Simon. The decision follows Simon's election as president and a report that the country remains calm.
Beginning today trimmed hats go on sale at half price and all trimmings are offered at greatly reduced prices. Sale ends December 25 at Leysen's Millinery.
Irregular receipts show 4000 eggs with 4500 firsts and 31% as noted by officials. Seconds are listed at 29 to 30 cents. The fragment references market pricing and quantities without full context.
New York December 18 poultry market reports alive stock dull. Chickens 12 cents, fowls 12 to 14 cents, turkeys 13 cents. Dressed poultry quiet. Springs 12 to 20 cents, fowls 11 to 11 1/2 cents, spring turkeys 16 to 22 cents.
St Louis grain prices show May wheat at 1.06 and corn at 59 59 1/2 cents, oats at 50 cents for nearby contracts with December market activity noted. Market details reflect modest gains in futures alongside steady cash expectations in the St Louis trade scene.
New York closes with Wheat for May at 1.10 and Corn at 67 cents. Market notes indicate modest gains and steady demand as traders await next crop reports.
Peoria corn market notes corn No. 3 grade 4 cents per bushel is listed for the day with price details.
Market figures list corn and wheat prices, crackd corn and popcorn ranges, barleys and chop feed per cwt or ewt, hay per ton, and live stock quotes for shippers. Muscatine Produce shows butter eggs hens and poultry prices, vegetables like lettuce spinach squash pumpkins and more.
The Company C militiamen may travel through the south after the season to play fast southern teams. Management aims for a financially successful trip, building on the team’s strong season and past Tourists performance. Tonight, Company C faces the Chicago Cardinals at the armory with a likely large crowd anticipated after a narrow win yesterday.
Mr and Mrs William Mesher and their three children Wallace Lucinda and Grace are all ill at the family residence 606 Lorust Street. The case appears to affect the entire household with health concerns puzzling local authorities.
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