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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
9
A buyers guide itemizes underwear dress goods table linens blankets fleeced goods art linens comforters waistings laces petticoats dress skirts coats ladies misses and children's coats rugs as available merchandise in the sale.
Negotiations finalize for a two game series with the West Side Y M C A team of Chicago for January 22 and 23. Manager Ruckdeschel has contracts in place, the series expected to be highly competitive. The article notes prior Chicago victory over Colorado Mines and mentions Iowa Championship bids with last Hammersburg Indiana aiming to claim the state title. Foley's Orino Laxative ad appears at the end.
The state squad tentatively plans a brief trip for next week with major games targeted at Muscatine and Des Moines. No contract has been set for the contests yet.
New York officials of the American Locomotive Company announced the purchase of 130 acres at Gary Indiana for a new plant. Plans call for a facility that will employ 12 000 to 15 000 workers once in operation. The site lies near the United States Steel plant about 24 miles from Chicago.
E. W. Goodloe of Dallas Texas reports a cure for malaria and biliousness using Dr. King's New Life Pills sold by Haverscup's Prescription Drug Store. The patent medicine costs 25c.
Mrs A Jennings of Tipton leaves for Muscatine after visiting relatives. Eva Marclf returns from Moscow after a day of shopping. Cronin attends Crescents vs Muscatine Y M C A game. Myrtle Slater visits from Moscow. Sarah Leverich returns from Muscatine. Barewald family returns to Tipton after visits. Effie Birkhover returns from Moscow. Gordon Parker of Silvis visits Jepsen home. Helen Sneichen and Sadie Kuebler travel to Nichols via town. Dr. Guy Leith visits from Iowa City. Wilton high school to host Nichols Athletic Club basketball game. Fire alarm at Chas Bacon residence turns out to be chimney, no damage. Harry Stevens returns from Columbus Junction with Ina. Elizabeth Port returns to Chicago after funeral of Irolene Port. Barclay family return to Greenfield after granddaughter Irolene Port funeral. Mae Kent of Muscatine visits Grace Friederichsen. Will Lee returns from Muscatine.
Chicago stock and commodity quotes with wheat corn oats hogs cattle and pork prices and a detailed Chicago live stock market by grade receipts and ranges. Also lists poultry butter eggs produce and miscellaneous market prices for fruits vegetables and flowers reflecting a January 7 report.
New York market notes butter steady and unchanged with receipts of 5,400 while eggs stay firm with 6,100 receipts. Firsts bring 32 to 44 cents per dozen and seconds at 31 to 31 1/2 cents, reflecting steady demand.
Wheat May opens at 1.075 percent and closes near 1.07. July at 984 cents. Corn May opens around 61.5 cents with highs to 62 and July at 62. Oats May and July trade with 51 and 46 cents ranges. Pork Lard Ribs for January priced at 16.42, 9.47 and 8.45. Barley cash 62 to 68. Rye cash 7.6 cents. Clover March 9.55, Timothy 4.05.
New York N Y January 7 poultry prices show alive chickens 14 cents fowls 15 cents turkeys 12 18 cents. Dressed poultry strong chickens 16 21 cents fowls 12 14 and a half cents turkeys 22 23 cents.
The New York grain market reports May wheat at $1.19 and corn at 68 cents a bushel. Trade notes reflect modest gains in wheat while corn holds steady amid market fluctuations.
Wheat in May at 1.08 with 1.0814 bid. Corn 60 1/2 cents. Oats 50 1/2 cents. Report from St Louis grain market dated January 7.
Peoria Illinois January 7 No 3 corn traded at 58 cents per bushel with market notes not disclosed.
Market listings show corn and wheat prices, cracked corn by retail and per bushel, oats and bran rates, and animal feed figures. Live stock values list choice heavy and light steers, cows, bulls, veal calves, sheep, and lambs with price ranges. Produce and eggs note butter, eggs, poultry, and vegetables with per unit prices and quantities. Fruits include lemons priced per dozen.
Chicago prices for various grain grades on January 7 show No 2 red at 1.06 to 1.07 percent, No 3 red 1.05 to 1.06, No 2 hard 1.045 to 1.057, No 3 hard 1.00 to 1.05, No 2 59 cents, No 3 white 61 and 59 1/2 cents, No 3 yellow 59 1/2 cents, and Standard at 51 1/2 cents.
Pantomimes were originally representations by gestures and attitudes among the Greeks.
Use a wooden spoon for stirring batter soups or fruits to avoid wearing out a sieve staining or spoiling the flavor. Dip in hot water before first use to fill pores so they absorb less and stay whiter.
Locusts in Algeria face a dangerous predator a fly that follows them and lays eggs where locusts lay theirs. Larvae hatch consuming locust eggs then mature into adults that continue the cycle, pursuing the swarms.
Adrian Block built America's first ship on Manhattan Island in 1613. The vessel was named the Restless and marked an early milestone in maritime exploration.
The New York Stock Exchange began in 1792 when twenty four brokers founded it and lacked a dedicated building until 1865. London’s Capelcourt Exchange dates to 1801 and Paris followed with a 1826 building.
The article notes an early English Christmas Eve custom called mothers' night or mothers night, referring to a traditional observance tied to maternal roles in holiday preparations.
The term honeymoon is said to come from a custom of ancient Germans who drank mead mixed with honey for thirty days after a wedding. This belief links the practice to the wedding period known as the honeymoon in historic lore.
Bishop Dilwisch, a poor Bohemian monk, built the first lightning rod on June 15 1754, marking an early achievement in electrical safety and weather science.
The Columbia River was discovered on May 11 1792 by Captain Robert Gray while commanding the trading ship Columbia. The river was named in his honor.
A historical account notes Nero lavishly spent over 100000 in roses at a single banquet. The extravagance underscores the era's opulence and excess.
A legend persisted that Czar Alexander the Great lived a double life while in Siberia and faked his own funeral. The tale, long believed by many Russians and even endorsed by some biographers, including General Schilders.
The article notes that Alaska natives seldom alter their clothing unless it becomes unusable, reflecting durable wardrobe habits and practical adaptation to the harsh environment.
The final duel held in England occurred on May 20 1815 at Southsea between Captain Seton of the Eleventh Hussars and Lieutenant Hawkey of the Royal Marines.
Popular Mechanics notes the grim practice of employing convicts on treadmills in some English prisons. An illustration shows inmates at the device moving at about thirty steps per minute. a missed step triggers a crossbar that strikes the legs.
Icebergs can endure for up to 200 years before fully melting, surviving decades beyond initial calving as global waters shift and climate patterns influence their decay.
A report notes a flying fox spending the night drinking from vessels used to distill cocoa. The fluid inside is described as having an intoxicating effect on these animals.
The article notes a striking ratio with almost nine farmers for every professional man across the country, highlighting rural dominance in employment and possible implications for society and economy.
The Dutch crown valued at 600000 dollars was stolen in 1829 and stayed with burglars for nearly two years. After the thieves were arrested in England, some gems were found buried near Brussels.
A Turkish turban of the largest size contains from ten to twenty yards of the finest and softest roussin.
Meerschaum in silicate of magnesia is mined at Kahe in Angora vilayet within Kutaia sanjak, primarily in the Eski Shebr caza. It occurs in nodular form and is described as a silicate mineral.
Ninety six percent of the world’s coal is produced north of the equator in this geographic observation.
The presidential flag features a blue field with the United States arms at center. Designed and first used by President Arthur in 1883, it is now hoisted aboard any government vessel whenever the president is on board.
Joseph Grimaldi (1779 1837) is regarded as perhaps the most eminent pantomime clown to grace the stage with his performances and influence on theatrical comedy.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs and weak lungs with purported benefits. Product pricing lists 50 cents and one dollar, sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Society cards list regular meeting times for Masonic bodies in Iowa with lodges chapters and councils. It notes meeting nights including first Tuesday second Friday third Thursday and fourth Monday and provides presidents and secretaries.
O R M Mosquitine Tribe No v5 holds an 8 pm meeting in Yeeman. Visiting chiefs are cordially invited to attend. Daniel Borgstedt serves as Sachem with Lester Smith as C of B.
Bloomington Council No. 176 F and A meets every Friday evening at their ball over H F Bodman's Grocery Store corner Second and Chestnut streets Members in good standing invited to meet with Q J Howard Pies E P Day Secretary Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets every 61st and third Friday in each month in the Maccabee Hall Mrs Isabel Norton Pocahontas Mrs Luella Beil Collector of Wampum Mrs A A Stark Keeper of Records
Modern Woodmen of America Muscatine Cami No 106 holds reg meetings on Tuesday evenings at Woodmen ball Vid's Block. J. Coster serves as Consul and A. Leyda as Clerk.
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Oracle Mrs Emma Hoethio records Mrs Kate Parvin and Receiver Mrs Myrtie Kirk. Visiting neighbors in good standing always welcome.
The Modern Brotherhood of Aneska No 143 meets on the first and third Mondays at the Masons building. Dr E H King and Kyng serve as officers and extend a cordial invite to all members in good standing.
Occurs of Honor Court No. 677 meets the second and fourth Monday evenings in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. J. C. Coster serves as Chancellor and H. G. Schoenig as Recorder.
Bo and Fw Muscatine Lodge No. 6 meets Mondays at 7:45 p.m. Miriam Lodge No. 27 D of RB meets Fridays on the second and fourth weeks at 7:45 p.m. Prairie Encampment No. meets on the third Fridays at 7:45 p.m.
G A R headquarter post meets on the first and third Tuesdays at the hall on East Second street with Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt listed. Eagle Lodge No 10 meets Thursdays at Kk P hall on Lows avenue with Fred Belter and Recorder Howe noted. Muscatine Aerie No 815 holds Tuesday evenings at 8 at the Dunbar restaurant hall with M P Goff and L E B Alkens listed.
The Muscatine B P O E Elks Lodge meets Mondays at the Elks Halls on Front Street. Breen serves as secretary and Wm. Watson is listed as contact. details appear in a clipped society notice with partial wording.
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