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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
3
Journal by Journal Printing Co Throop publisher with Ju P Loomis as managing editor and F Db as founder details the newspaper's governance and staff roles.
Editor Davidson’s four column account portrays Warden Sanders reshaping the Fort Madison penitentiary with a school, orchestra and reformist methods. He praises library and bath facilities, penitent approach to life sentences, and a vibrant inmate community under his supervision.
Reminiscences note the marriage of Hiram N. Paulin to Kate Dildine in Muscatine, both of Louisa county, performed by Rev. Belden. They report a rail line convention to unite Muscatine, Tipton, and Anamosa via Rome Jones county on January 12, plus an illness tragedy in Nebraska with Eli Burdett’s two children dying of scarlet fever shortly after arrival.
Four officers elected for the Congregational Sunday School include Henry Hoover as superintendent D C Richman as assistant superintendent W F Johnson as treasurer Mrs Peter Jackson as secretary and Robert B Baird as librarian A Pittsburgh Commercial note mentions a towboat being built at Brownsville Ohio for an upper Mississippi packet company signaling a forthcoming sensation next season.
The Rock Island Argus reports claimed lath production by two Her shey Lumber mills at five million, a figure deemed far short of the real total. Frank Jackson has sold his stake in J. M. Gob ble & company but the business continues under the same name with Jackson remaining in Muscatine.
Thirty years ago a marriage at the bride’s parents residence in Cedar Valley on December 25 was performed by Rev. S H Thomas uniting Francis H Flater and Miss Mary Hilder brand of Muscatine county. Another marriage occurred January 1 at the bride’s father’s residence on the island uniting Miss Ella Pelton and Charles Williams.
West Liberty Iowa saw the high school boys fall to the Alumni 41 to 26 after a 12 to 12 halftime. Mosher starred for the Alumni while Luse and C Mosher strong on defense. Alumni tops girls 7 to 6 in a tight finish with Aikins and Anderson leading for the High School.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Nick Meyers entertained a party of friends at their East Second street home last night. A marriage license was issued today to W A Everett and Victoria Miller. Frank Boydston of Rock Island spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends in Muscatine.
The last meeting of the Trades and Labor assembly elected officers for the term. President is C. Klopp, Vice President C. C. Leysen, Secretary H. H. Sharrar, Treasurer J. J. Engel. Sergeant-at-Arms C. Pasdach. Trustees E. B. Molis, William Freers and C. Eichenauer.
Names of townspeople and guests fill a city diary as residents travel to Atalissa Iowa City Des Moines and West Branch for visits and train connections. Several families spend New Year visits with relatives on South Columbus street and nearby areas.
M F Crnin and A C Shifler left Wilton for Muscatine today to assume roles as county superintendent and county treasurer respectively. Friends wish them success. Winnie McSwiggin left for Nichols to resume schooling. Mrs A Crocker went to Muscatine to visit. Elberne Knott returned to Chicago after New Year visit. Everett and Mrs Rorick returned from Muscatine. Rev McAuley aided at Irolene Port’s funeral after arriving from Lyons.
The Root Juice remedy claims sweeping cures for stomach liver kidneys and blood with hundreds swarming the Morgan’s drug store to buy it. Testimonials praise digestion relief and newfound strength though no condemning word is heard. Priced at one dollar per bottle or three for two fifty. Miss Berry stars in Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys touring troupe with Chinese songs and costumes.
Muscatine area residents recount weekend travel with stops in Muscatine Durant Rock Island Davenport and Pittsburg. Guests included Miss Tressie Sexsmith from West Liberty and Miss Anna Dwyer from Chicago. An oyster supper at the Walker home featured games and a gathering of many named attendees.
Leo St Elmo the Musical German headlines at the Family theatre with a versatile vaudeville act and songs. Rosa Berry described as the only Caucasian and the only woman to play a Chinese character on the Celestial stage in Honolulu and in Chinese theatre.
Carlton Guy headlining The Cry Baby at Grand Opera House Tuesday with matinee and night shows. The popular actor leads the Guy Stock Company which he owns and has headed for six years. The play features elaborate scenery and special electrical effects and showcases Guy’s versatile stage career.
Wheat and corn prices mixed with May and July futures showing small gains. Pork and lard futures edged higher while hogs traded actively with top day price of 6.20. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices listed for Chicago trade.
The record lists prices in dollars per head for livestock items: lambs at 2.75 to 5.20, yearlings at 4.50 to 7.75, with lower end adjustments noted as 10e lower. This snapshot reflects market fluctuation and bid specifics.
Chicago prices listed for January 4 show No. 2 red at 1.05 to 1.06, No. 3 red 1.03 to 1.05, No. 2 hard 1.04 to 1.05, and No. 3 hard 1.00 to 1.04. Corn prices include No. 3 at 57 to 58 cents, No. white 69 to 0 cents, No. 3 yellow 58 to 58 cents, No. 3 49 cents, No. 3 white 49 to 51 cents.
Chicago market update shows butter steady with creameries around 22 to 32 cents and dairies 21 to 27 cents. Eggs ease with firsts quoted at 28 cents.
Chicago poultry market reports steady quotes with turkeys at 17 cents, chickens 12 cents, and springs 14 cents in Chicago on January 4.
New York Produce Market reports butter steady to firm with receipts of 6000. Creamery specials 33 1 3c official 33c extras 32 3 4c thirds to firsts 24 31c held 23 30c process 18 25c factory firsts 21 1 4 22c imitation creamery firsts 23 24c. Eggs easier with 7000 receipts. firsts 32c seconds 30 8 le
New York market reports firm poultry prices with dressed chickens at 16 to 20 cents per pound, fowls at 10 to 14 cents, and turkeys at 19 to 23 cents. The listing covers the New York area and reflects current wholesale rates.
St Louis grain report lists May wheat at 1.081%4 dollars a bushel corn at 60 cents and oats at 50 3/4 cents.
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