Beautiful services mark Muscatine lady’s funeral
Mrs. Mary Weed was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery beside her husband after a simple yet impressive service at Trinity Episcopal Church. The ceremony included a vested choir and two selections, with Rev. A I E Boss in charge. City officials and Sisters of the King’s Daughters attended, reflecting her status as a representative Muscatine resident. Pallbearers included J B Hunt Ben E Lilly Dr A Reis C Fadie Sinnett and W F Bishop.
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Mary Weed
Trinity Episcopal Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine
Mrs. Weed
Dr. Weed
Cold Wave Damages Shipment to the North
New York February 21 Early fruits and vegetables mainly destined for northern markets were damaged by a two day cold spell.
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New York
Sleepy Eye Flour Guarantee Promises Best Product
Sleepy Eye guarantees the best flour available through all grocers.
Public Sale at Dunham Homestead near Columbus Junction
Auction planned for February 27 1908 at the Dunham Homestead southeast of Columbus Junction and northwest of Wapello. Thirty one head of horses and thirty three head of cattle offered with farm machinery cash terms and notes available over ten dollars. Lunch provided on grounds and auctioneers Paschal Bros and clerk Murphy.
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Dunham Homestead
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Fred
Harry Dunham
Paschal Bros
P. M. Murphy
Wilton M W of A delegates named for Muscatine convention
Wilton camp No. 2926 M W of A elects delegates A C Shifler C A Kiser George Nolte D E Smith and C H Jacobsen to the Muscatine county convention April 1 1908 with alternates John Nolte M Sullivan George Mockmore Harry Rininsland B Nangle and George Rick. Several residents and visitors are noted including Edward Patton returning from Berkeley and others attending social and religious events around Wilton.
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Wilton
M. W
Muscatine
A. C. Shifler
C. A. Kiser
George Nolte
D. E. Smith
H. Jacobsen
C. Henderson
John Nolte
M. Sullivan
George Mockmore
Harry Rininsland
B. Nangle
George Rick
Edward Patton
Berkeley
Cal
Robert Patton
A. S. Lawrence
W. A. Montgomery
Helen
C. H. Wilson
Belle Plain
Stella Sherberger
Belle Edgar
Clara Mark
Gertrude Moynahan
Paula Frahm
Davenport
Mae
Maude Latchaw
Atalissa
Petitions Filed for City Offices in March Election
Candidates across Independent Citizens' Democrat and Socialist Workers tickets filed petitions with the city recorder for the March 2 election. Independent ticket names include Mayor W S Norton and wharfmaster Charles Whitmore, with other posts won by C. H. Reesink and H S Howe. Citizens' Democrat lists Barney Schmidt for mayor and W W Richards for treasurer, among others, while Socialist Workers offer Henry G Schoenig for mayor and Thomas F Gleason for treasurer.
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Independent
Citizens’ Democrat
Socialist Workers
City Recorder
Henry F. Meyers
John D. Diercks
Simon P. Wilhelm
Wharfmaster
J. H. Carl
Barney Schmidt
W. W. Richards
David Vanatta
Harry C. Asthalter
Frank Walter
Charles F. Hahn
Wm. Grossklaus
M. H. Hess
John S. Nietzel
Henry G. Schoenig
Thomas F. Glea
Markets Today Wheat corn oats prices on Feb 21
Chicago February 21 market quotes from Miner and Co. show May wheat at 92 per bushel, July 89, September 86. May corn 59 July 57 September 57. May oats 52 July 44 September 37. Closing figures vary by contract with daily high and low ranges listed.
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Chicago
Material and Style in Our Line Construction
The text discusses ensuring lines meet wear conditions and stresses scrupulous examination. It highlights strengths and weaknesses of article elements and promises detailed, technically informed guidance.
Comptroller Issues Call for National Bank Statements
Washington February 21 Comptroller of the Currency issues a call for the statement of condition of all national banks as of February 14. The notice orders banks to report assets liabilities earnings and capital details for the period.
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Washington, D. C
Comptroller of the Currency
Chicago Produce Market Reports and Prices
The Chicago market notes pork lard ribs and hogs with May and July price points. Wheat corn oats rye barley and Timothy and Clover offerings show quantities and daily ranges. Live stock figures include cattle hogs sheep and lamb receipts with price bands.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Chicago market brief notes turkeys, chickens and springs at 12 cents, with no change in rates. Chicago Butter and Egg Market reports butter steady as of February 21 with no notable price movement.
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Chicago
New York Produce and Market Prices Report
New York markets report mixed butter prices from 23 to 25 cents for firsts, eggs at 24 percent for fancy firsts, poultry trading dull with live chickens at 11 to 12 cents and dressed varieties steady to 17 cents for turkeys. Wheat May at 100 and a quarter, corn at 69 cents.
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New York
St. Louis Produce Market Wheat and Grains Prices
St. Louis report lists May wheat at 94 1/4 cents, corn at 57 cents, oats at 49 1/2 cents. Market scene pinned to February 21 with local trade figures and price points.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report
Peoria market notes show corn No. 3 trading around 54% to 55 percent moisture on February 21.
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Peoria
Local Market Prices for Grains, Poultry, Meats and Produce
Market reports show wide price ranges for corn, oats, wheat, and cracked corn. Livestock bids include choice heavy cattle at 4.10 and sheep at 4.00 to 5.00, with hens and ducks priced per pound, and assorted vegetables and fruits listed with per unit or per peck prices.
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Muscatine Produce Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Flour Mill
NicQuesiin & Sawyer Co
Geo. Eitman
Trinity
Episcopal Church
Robley Evans
Cape Horn
Guile B
Wilton News
George Hamil
Thos. Raynor
Marengo
Faye Ayres
D. G. Agnew
Mystic Shrine
Ed. Mockmore
Kate Daut
Eugene A. Coon
George M. Dowell
Lutton R. Whipple
Lee W. Lang
John W. Zetler
Joseph B. Miller
Brad E. Law
H. F. Barnard
Jewelers
Lilly
B.S. Lilly
Dairies
Muscatine Markets
Fresh Fish Retail
Malaga
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