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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
5
A vintage catalog showcases a selection of gifts including hand mirrors pictures stationery umbrellas sofa pillows and fancy china. The listing emphasizes charm and utility for sentimental occasions and home setup.
Andrew Asthalter, long a top high school state player and Y M C A veteran, will debut for Company C basketball against Notre Dame University tomorrow night. He is expected to boost the center position, where the squad has faced height and coordination issues this season.
The report notes the militiamen’ s good form and strong condition. It states the regular training has kept them fit and that the awaiting arrival is anticipated to contribute positively to tomorrow evening’s events.
The Minnie C. II, famed as the Mississippi Valley’s fastest motor boat, owned by E. Corsepius of Fort Madison Iowa, is sold to George Mason of Jacksonville Florida. It will be launched in salt water to race eastern flyers on the coast at Palm Beach. The sale shocks regional motor boat men and shifts plans for July Burlington races while Corsepius hints at a new flyer for 1909.
Nichols Athletic Club falls 49 to 29 to Davenport Kappa Del tas in a well played game. Swickard hits 13 of 15 free throws as the standout. The Giants defeat the State University of Iowa City Dents 37 to 20 in their first game.
Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and hogs transacted in Chicago on December 21 with private wire quotes. Cash grain prices show no dramatic changes as futures and cash bids drift in narrow ranges amid steady demand.
Chicago live stock market report shows cattle receipts 26 900 steady to higher with classes Reeves stockers and feeders cows and heifers westerners price ranges. Hogs receipts 35 900 up about five cents with light to heavy trade and bulk sales. Sheep receipts 18 000 higher with lambs and yearlings priced at multiple ranges.
Chicago December 21 poultry market reports firm tones with turkeys at 15 cents, chickens 10 cents, springs 11 and a half cents as buyers hold back. Market observers note cautious demand and stable offerings from local suppliers in Chicago.
New York December 21 butter steady with receipts 3 200 and various grades quoted. Creamery specials at 22 23c, creamery extras 31 31 1 3c, thirds to firsts 23 30c, factory first 21 21c, imitation creamery firsts 22 23c. Eggs irregular with receipts 5 200 firsts 31 4 32c, seconds 30 31e.
New York New York Poultry market prices list on December 21 shows dressed chickens 12 to 18 cents, fowls 11 to 14 cents, spring turkeys 12 to 16 cents.
Market note from St Tonta dated December 21 shows wheat for May at around 1.01 and corn near 59.5 cents, with futures and price terms partially stated for the St Louis Grain Market.
Peoria Illinois market report for corn No 3 priced at 56 to 16 cents. The brief note records a price quote from December 21 with no additional trading details or comparative data.
Local market report lists corn 55 60 cents, oats 46 5 cents, wheat 80 85 cents, cracked corn 1.70 per cwt, popcorn on ear 1.15 to 1.25 per cwt shelled 1.40 to 1.75 per cwt, per peck 30 cents. Barley 75 to 89 cents per bushel, hay 7.00 to 8.00 per ton. Livestock: heavy choice $5.25, light $5.00, rough heavy $5.00, stags $4.50, choice steers $5.00 to $5.40.
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