Geneva YWCA Notes on Trips and Fundraising
The Geneva club of YWCA girls met to plan trips, discuss routes and expenses, and launch a Geneva fund. They will sell pennants in YWCA colors bearing the Muscatine monogram to raise money and support delegates at the Geneva Conference. Picnic committees must meet at 7 39 this evening, and the annual membership picnic is set for one week hence at Weed Park.
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Geneva Club
Y. W
Geneva
Muscatine
Ceneva
Weed Park
Excursions to Fund Low Rate Charter for Picnic
The Fraternal Bankers' Reserve Society plans two river excursions to raise funds for a special car to the annual picnic. A moonlight trip on the ship Columbia is set for July 21, with a second Burlington round trip in early August. The state picnic occurs August 25 in Dubuque, and organizers hope to offer a about $2 round trip to attract many Muscatine residents.
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Bankers’ Reserve Society
Columbia
Burlington
Dubuque
Order
Muscatine
Muscatine Knights Conclave At Spirit Lake Flourishes
About 300 Knights from across Iowa attended the annual Knight Templars conclave at Spirit Lake. Dr. G A Lezotte returned home after the event, while Charles Fox and A E H Othmer of Ainsentine planned to arrive Saturday. C M Walton of Dubuque was elected Grand Commander and A N Atherson of Washington Deputy Grand Commander. Grand Inspector Wellington of Topeka Kan, noted the order’s flourishing condition.
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Spirit Lake
G. A. Lezotte
Hame
Charles Fox
A. E H. Othmer
Ainsentine
Order
Templar
Lodge
C. M. Walton
Dubuque
A. N. Atherson
Washington
Wellington
Topeka
Kan
West Liberty Visit Tied To Local and Faraway Travel
West Liberty Iowa residents report varied travel plans and family visits. Will Myers, his son Jay, Mrs. Van Teet and Mr. Allen of Dallas Texas visited Pave Naftzger’s East Third street home then left for Chicago New York Boston and Niagara Falls. Other locals including Mrs Francis Dickey and daughter Mrs Kirk, Mr and Mrs L A McKee of Ironton Missouri, and Miss Vista Whitacre made trips to Downey Eldon Iowa City and Columbus Junction while relatives hosted or joined them for short stays.
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West Liberty
Will ‘Myers
Jay
van Teet
Allen
Dallas
Texas
Pave Naftzger
East Third Street
Chicago
Ill
New York
Boston
Niagara Falls
Myers
Naftzgzer
Francis Dickey
Kirk
L. A. McKee
Irontown
Iowa City
McKee
Henry Polder
Calhoun
Harriett
Pax Wright
Eldon
Frank Johnson
Columbus’ Junction
J. N. B. Parvin
Muscatine
Charlie Parvin
Will Moylan
West Branch
J. E. Pool
Pleasant View
Alberta Smiley
Frank Barnes
Henry Anson
Fredonia
I. D. Vore
Wm. Tripp
Downey
Bryan Chosen On Friday By National Convention
The Nebraska delegation’s unanimous Bryan nomination sparked a massive rally at the convention hall with flags, newspapers, hats, and horns raised in the air. New York's 78 votes secured Bryan under the unit rule as agitation and cheering filled the night. The platform was adopted amid applause for anti‑trust, railway regulation, and tax provisions.
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Johnson
Gray
Bryan
New York
Murphy
Parker
Alton B. Parker
Pennsylvania
Platform Committee
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
Wilton hosts surprise party for Mrs McDermott at her home
A large group of friends gathered in South Wilton last evening to honor Mrs Marie Blank McDermott recovering from a surprise welcome. Guests enjoyed outdoor games under lanterns, then gifted her a hand painted brush and comb tray from the Zion circle and a cracker jar. Ice cream and cake were served to 31 attendees with several out-of-town visitors from Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Muscatine Geneseo West Liberty and Lone Tree.
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Ella Bannick
Mary Ruff
Muscatine
Minnie Klein
V&s
Freda Frost
Fort Dodge
Geneseo
Ill
Wilton
Blanche Girard
Win Blanchard
Arthur Leverich
Chicago
John Leverich
Lone Tree
Ella Moynahan
C. Hucke
Ella Smith
G. W. Kelley
Margaret Dwyer
Lizzie Wacker
Geneseo Visit Notes and Short Trips Across Iowa
Geneseo residents and visitors, including Mrs J E Park returning to Le Claire after a few days with relatives, W G Griffith touring Muscatine, and Geo Rick family concluding Osceola and Woodburn visits. Anna McCartney from Davenport arrives in Wilton for a stay with Aunt Mrs Winsell. other itineraries include Dr J L Klein in Muscatine, C Schwin returning from Panora, and Ed Gabriel family traveling from Muscatine to Flandreau S D.
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Geneseo
Ill
J. E. Park
C. Bacon
le Claire
W. G. Griffith
Muscatine
Geo. Rick
Osceola
Woodburn
Harold
Paton
Iowa
H. N. Lang
J. L. Klein
C. Schwin
Will Schwin
Panora
Ed. Gabriel
Kenyon
Flandreau
S. D
Market quotes from Chicago grain and livestock prices
Chicago produce market reports July 10 show wheat at 89.5 to 91.0 cents for September with July at 8.5 to 9.0 cents, corn around 71.5 to 74.0 cents for September and July at 74 cents, oats near 39.5 to 40.0 cents September and 48 cents for July, pork at 16.17 for September, lard 9.62 to 9.65, ribs 9.00, rye cash 73 cents, barley 65 to 74, timothy 2.85 to 4.00. No. 2 red wheat 90 to 91, No. 3 red 89 to 90, No. 2 hard 94, corn No. 3 73 to 74, No. 3 white 73 to 76, No. 2 yellow 75 to 76, oats No. 3 51, No. 3 white 53 to 55.
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Chicago
Timothy
Chicago Live Stock Market Report July 10
Chicago July 10 live stock values show cattle receipts at 1,500 with firm to steady prices. Beeves ranged 4.70 to 8.25, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.20, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.90. Hogs receipts 18,000, 5 to 10 cents higher, with light 6.10 to 6.60, mixed 6.10 to 6.72, heavy 6.10 to 6.75, bulk 6.40 to 6.60. Sheep receipts 6,000 steady to lower, 2.75 to 4.60, lambs 4.00 to 6.85.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report Short and Steady
Chicago July 10 Poultry market remains steady with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens at 10 to 11 cents, and springs at 14 to 16 cents. Prices observed reflect a balanced demand across the index with no dramatic shifts noted.
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Chicago
Butter and Egg Market in Chicago on July 10
Butter was firm with creamery prices at 18 21 cents and dairy at 17 20 cents. Eggs remained steady with Firsts at 17 cents.
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Chicago
C. Dairies
New York Produce Market Update
New York July 10 Wheat September 96 5 8 c Corn 81 2 c.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Report Shows Small Price Variations
New York market notes a quiet day with alive poultry at 18 cents for springs and 12 cents for fowls and 13 cents for turkeys. Dressed birds show irregular offers with springs at 15 to 20 cents, turkeys 12 to 17 cents, fowls 12 to 13 cents.
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New York
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York butter and eggs held steady on July 10 with unchanged prices. Butter receipts reached 19,300 while eggs totaled 7,300 as demand remained firm.
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New York
Wheat and Corn Prices Reported in St. Louis Market
St Louis market notes show wheat futures at 88 cents for September while corn trades range 73 to 72 1/2 cents and oats at 10 1/2 cents with September terms. Local report reflects steady grain prices and nearby contract activity in St Louis on July 10.
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St. Louis
Northwest crop fears drive market in Peoria trade
In Peoria on July 10, wheat futures fell after fears of crop deterioration in the Northwest and reports from the government crop survey. Patten reportedly bought over 4,000,000 bushels, mostly from miscellaneous sources, with prices retreating about 5 cents from intraday highs. Large commission houses and several named traders bought heavily, while others sold during the rally. Heat in North Dakota raised concern over future supply amid news of Russia’s winter wheat damage.
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Patten
Logan-Bryan
Daggett
A. J. White
Marfield-Tearse-Noyes
Canby
Bartlett-Patten
Champlin
Brosseau
Updike
Rankin
Bloom
North Dakota
Live Stock Markets Chicago Cattle Prices Hold Steady
Cattle prices in Chicago July 10 show bulk fat cattle steady with some quality stock above 7 dollars, while plain and medium classes trade dull. Shippers and exporters limited by poor beef demand, best steers at 7.80, Texans at 6, cows and heifers near Wednesday's level, bulls up 10 cents, calves stronger, light feeder demand. Six western markets report 16,500 head, week totals 8,000 to date. year comparisons show lower current week totals and 1908 year-to-date at 3,700,000 versus 4,324,000 in 1907.
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Chicago
Hogs Trade Quietly Shifts as Packers Lead Buying
Hog values softened early then closed firmer as Packers dominated demand. About 31,900 receipts forecast, later 28,500, with 5,900 carried over. One load 300 lb hogs sold to Indiana butcher at 6.65, near week low. Eleven markets received 85,200 hogs. total this week 234,000. 1968 year-to-date hog total 15,818,000. Major buyers listed include Armour & Co, Swift & Co, Anglo-American, Boyd & Lanham, Boore & Co, Hammond, Morris & Co, Roberts & Oake, S.&S. Co, Western Packing Co.
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Indiana
Chicago
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Anglo-American
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Lamb and Sheep Values
Sheep and yearlings were mostly steady while lambs fell about 19 cents from the prior day’s low. Best native lambs brought up to 6.75, other natives 4.50 to 6.65, with feeding and range lots noted. Wethers and ewes traded between 3.10 and 4.75, with native ewes 2.50 to 4.40. overall, lambs steady, sheep and yearlings up 15 to 25 cents.
Muscatine Markets Corn and grain price report
Market notes from Muscatine show corn at 7 to 75k. Oats 45c. Wheat ranges from 1.00 to 1.10 dollars. Cracked corn retail at 1.60 per hundredweight. Popcorn on ear 1.15 to 1.25 per cwt and shelled 1.40 to 1.75 per cwt.
Local Market Prices Reported For Various Produce and Livestock
Muscatine Produce Co markets list daily figures for staples and livestock. Prices include Popcorn per peck 30c, Bran per cwt 1.35, Oil Meal per cwt 1.75, hay 9.00 to 10.00, fresh eggs 15c, and poultry per lb. Hens 5c, turkeys 10c, ducks 6c, chickens 9c. Livestock quotes cover steers 5.00 to 5.50, cows 3.50 to 3.75, bulls 3.00 to 3.25, veal 4.00 to 5.00, lambs 5.00 to 6.00, sheep 4.00 to 5.00, plus various market-ready items and fruit values for the day.
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Muscatine Produce Co
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