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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
6
Pope Pius X expressed distress over reports of a great south country scourge with fatalities far exceeding 1905. After prayer he urged going, but physicians and attendants warned the journey would be too fatiguing given his fragile health.
Miss Clara and Miss Hattie Knaack arrive from Laverne Minnesota to visit Miss Arminta Blunk in South Wilton. J C Abbot of Chicago stops en route to Muscatine to visit sister Mrs Fred Pentzer. Various locals depart for Davenport Muscatine Moline and nearby towns after Christmas visits. George Sherberger deputy sheriff and Edward Bannick make trips to Muscatine, with several others returning home.
Terrifying earthquake strikes the Cala vria triangle between Cosenza Catanzaro and Reggio di Calabria. Messina and Catania suffer severe damage with fires, ships sunk, and thousands killed or injured. Telematic lines fail. news arrives via torpedo boat relay as Rome dispatches troops and Red Cross to aid shelters and camps.
Advertisement touts Protone as a safe, noninjurious method to add 10 to 20 pounds of flesh for thin people. It promises weight gain, improved complexion, and stronger health, with a free 50 cent package and a free book upon sending name and address to the Protone Company in Detroit, Michigan.
In the White House East Room on December 29, President Roosevelt’s daughter Ethel gave her debut. Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt greeted about four hundred invited guests in the Blue Room before a choir of the Marine Band. Midnight supper followed in adjacent corridors as guests dined at small tables.
Miss Bertha Casterline of Tipton and Miss Mildred Dice of Cedar Rapids arrive this morning to visit at the Dice home. F M Cooper of Muscatine was in town as a business visitor yesterday. Alexander Atwill returned from Tipton after a weekend visit. Mr and Mrs John A Walton arrived from Lawton Oklahoma for a visit with Mrs Walwa's brothers George and Frank Wartney. It has been 30 years since they last visited.
Angeles Cal Dec 29 two world records were set at Anita Park. Chapul broke the one fifth second record for the best time previously held by Gloria. In the last race for all ages at 5 1 2 furlongs Lady Irma four carries 56 pounds finished in 1 0 4 4 5, beating Colloquy by one fifth of a second.
Several hundred tobacco growers gathered at the Hartford capitol and adopted resolutions urging representatives and senators to uphold the present import duty on tobacco and oppose any move to allow Philippine tobacco entry, signaling a last ditch fight.
Rome reports the resignation of D. Griscom from the American embassy in Rome. The Italian press notes his departure with many flattering expressions of regret. Griscom will stay in Rome until March 4.
Wichita voters will decide February for adoption of a commission form of municipal government. The plan, rejected last spring, was urged again by NX Graham who issued a proclamation yesterday calling the election in Wichita Kansas.
A New York Times quote has a stenographer bragging about saving money for dinner outs. She deposits saved amounts in an iron bank and jokes about a colleague who never gets invited to dine out.
Chicago market report shows Wheat May at 106% to 107% and Dec at 102% to 103% with Corn May 60% to 61% and July 61%. Hog prices mostly ten lower, top day 6.05. Cattle steady. Daily receipts list wheat corn oats. Estimated tomorrow’s receipts include wheat corn oats.
Chicago December 29 wheat and corn futures show May wheat around 1.065 to 1.07 dollars with December at 1.03. Corn May trades near 60 to 61 percent, December about 57 cents. Oats May near 51 cents with December around 49 to 50 cents. Pork and lard prices quoted Jan futures and cash rye barley timothy and clover values listed. Cash grain ranges include No hard red and white and yellow varieties with bid offers cited.
In Chicago Illinois cattle sales show 4 500 head steady with bees at 3 65 to 7 04 per cwt, stockers and feeders 2 70 to 4 80, cows and heifers 1 50 to 7 00, westerners 3 60 to 5 65. Hogs receipts 32 000 down 5 to 10 cents, light 5 05 to 6 80, mixed 5 45 to 6 00, heavy 5 45 to 6 05, bulk sold around 5 80 to 6 00. yearlings 4 60 to 6 20.
An advertising claim promoting a product called CASCARET that helps people feel fine and dandy by aiding nature while they sleep. It asserts no sickness from overeating or drinking and notes that millions take it to stay well.
Chicago market notes butter steady creameries 22 32c dairies 21 42 25c eggs firm firsts 30c December 29 Chicago Ill.
Chicago market report lists firm prices for poultry. Turkeys 16 cents per pound. Chickens 114 cents. Springs 13 cents.
New York New York December 29 prices for dressed poultry show firm rates at 12% to 18c per pound, fowls 12% to 14%c, spring turkeys 16 to 24c per pound.
New York outputs show butter firm with 12 000 receipts for the creamery held at 22 29 6 cents. Eggs ease with 8 500 receipts. firsts 31 cents and seconds 30 30 cents. City market report dated December 29.
In New York on December 29 the grain market reflected Wheat May contracts trading with price indications noted for sensory traders. The brief item indicates activity in the May Wheat contract during the day.
St Louis price summaries show Wheat for May at 1.07 and a half percent, Corn at 60.5 cents, and Oats at 54 cents, reflecting a closing market in late December trade.
Market listings show corn 55 60c, wheat 80c to 95c, fats and oils priced per cwt. Popcorn per cwt and per peck noted along with vegetables, fruits, meats, and dairy. Livestock ranges include choice heavy cattle 5.50 to 6.08, cows 3.00 to 3.40, sheep 3.00 to 4.00, lambs 4.00 to 4.50, butter 19c, eggs 28c, turkeys 11c to 13c per lb, and various board and coal prices.
Goings East and West trains with numbers and times at Davenport Chicago Oskaloosa Kansas City Ft Worth and Cape reflect daily service except Sundays. Passenger freight and mail trains operate with specific departures and arrivals including No 12 No 52 No 50 No 4 No 88 No 2 No 3 No 49 No 11 No 89 No 1 No 61 No 402 No 401.
Coughs and colds remedy promoted with guaranteed relief priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the product to readers seeking a quick medical aid.
The timetable lists Wilton main line trains from Muscatine with numbers 504 505 500 501 502 503 and branch trains daily except Sunday. Services include No 10 daily and No 8 No 14 No 6 No 16 No 20 No 17 and No 19 with varied times and occasional no stops.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Val Railway announces in effect April 9 1905 a series of passenger trains with numbers 12 3 5 8 and 92 plus freight services 5 1 carrying passengers and operating times around 2:30 am 7:19 am 1:44 pm and 8:00 pm with a morning 8:45 am entry.
Schedule details list trains No. 4 and No. 2 daily except Sunday with connections at Elrick Junction and Wapello. No. 6 runs Monday only. Timings show arrivals and departures between Muscatine Grandview Fruitland Wapello Elrick Junction and Burling ton links, with cross connections to Central and other lines.
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