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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
9
A fragmented Victorian notice discusses Beverly of Graystark and Beverly of Granstark as a popular romantic narrative. It notes the public’s demand for romance, the play’s closeness to the book, and the era’s shift toward a mature romance, with cultural commentary on critics and attraction.
Frank Gotch, famed heavyweight wrestler, reiterates his refusal to return to competition. The report notes he met Burns arriving in Thimboku Indiana for breakfast and deflected a challenge to resume wrestling, citing commitments to his associates and promoter. The article preserves era tone with sparse details and fragments.
S M Hoskins a well known pioneer resident of Muscatine county died of pneumonia yesterday afternoon at Clifton Tennessee while wintering there with his wife He was Civil War veteran Masonic member Methodist Episcopal church High Prairie He was born September 28 1841 in Gifford county North Carolina Survived by wife two children Joshua Hoskins and Miss Margaret Hoskins and several siblings whose presence at his bedside is noted Funeral arrangements pending further word
Seant steer crop near 1500 arrivals saw brisk shipping demand in Chicago with prices up 10 cents from Thursday. Packers took only two raw loads of medium heaves as shippers paid up to 6.59 dollars for good stock. The market recovered from last week’s slump with 15 to 35 cent advances, boosting country shipping outlook for New Year. Cattle values firmed, calves up 50 to 75 cents, and feeding cattle moved freely with prices around 5.25 to 5.65.
Chicago hog market opened steady but finished weak with receipts about 5,000 short of a week and year ago. Hogs traded around $7.75 to $7.96, with bulk sales $7.80 to $7.90 as speculators and shippers lifted early prices before closing near the day’s lows. Products included heavy calves at $3.00 and export steers around $5.50, while hog prices showed slight strength at midday then softened.
The East Hill Pioneer plant will suspend operations next week to complete necessary equipment repairs. A new boiler has been installed and will be employed on January 9 when work resumes, with the boiler receiving its first trial run that day.
Thomas Brook of Oak Street, aged 83, underwent surgery at Hershey Hospital and now lies in serious condition at the institution. His fragile health has deteriorated, casting concern among family and neighbors.
Due to illness, local residents Miss Mildred Morgan and Miss Margaret Krouse depart Pine and Sherman streets for Davenport to visit friends for a couple of days. Mrs. Bert Pool leaves Green street for Nichols to spend Sunday with Mrs. J Pool. Miss Mabel Boke from Oak street heads to Columbus Junction for several days with relatives. Miss Bettie Anderson of East Sixth street leaves for Davenport to visit friends Sunday.
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