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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
9
Richard Watters, who nearly drowned at Resley's Lake on July 4 when a launch sank and three youths drowned, underwent a major operation after a blood clot formed at a lung base. Doctors removed nearly a half gallon of impure substances from his lungs. He remains in precarious condition, but rested well this afternoon.
Dr. J S Caster of Burlington and his brother J D Caster of Ottumwa traveled through Muscatine on their way to Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The party started last Tuesday for a two week pleasure trip with a four cylinder twenty horsepower Winton car and camping gear. They plan to pass Davenport and Chicago before reaching Lake Geneva.
Clark Brown and Della Cockshoot were quietly married at the M E parsonage in Muscatine yesterday afternoon. Rev J E Corley performed the ceremony at 2 30 in the presence of close relatives. They plan a three week wedding tour to Denver and Oklahoma and will reside in Wilton after September 1. The notices also list numerous local travelers and Chautauqua attendees visiting Muscatine.
Today market quotations show wheat at May 96 percent, corn around 61, oats near 46, and pork lard ribs and hogs trading with gains. Receipts list wheat corn oats hogs and cars, with totals for today and estimates for tomorrow.
Wheat September opened 90 to Sic with a close near 90 4. July at 89. Maw wuorna September seen 74 to 75 with close 74. Oats September opened 45 with highs to 45 4 and low 44. Closing 44. Tralw Ala wa Pittsburgh Park September 15.75 to 15.77. Lard 9.52 to 9.55. Ribs 9.02 to 9.05. Rye cash 75 to 76. Barley 60 to 63.
Chicago reports daily grain prices with Wheat No 2 red 92 to 93 cents and No 3 red 91 to 92 1/2 cents. Corn No 2 77 to 78 cents. No 2 white 80 1/2 to 81 cents. Oats No 3 52 to 53 cents. New 48 to 50 cents.
Chicago reports July 31 cattle receipts 1 500 steady beeves 3 90 to 7 80 stockers 2 50 to 4 50 cows 1 50 to 5 80 westerners 3 80 to 4 90 hog receipts 10 000 up 10 to 20 cents light 6 15 to 6 90 mixed 6 25 to 7 00 heavy 6 20 to 7 05 rough 6 20 to 6 45 bulk 6 45 sheep receipts 6 000 strong sheep 2 60 to 4 70 lambs 4 50 to 6 80 yearlings 4 50 to 5 15.
Butter prices were easy with creamery at 18 to 20 cents and dairies 17 to 19 cents. Eggs remained steady with firsts at 17 1/2 cents.
In Keosauqua Iowa July 31 Spencer Smith was stabbed seven times by Jesse Ray and Mrs. Luthma Warneck while mowing. Smith was treated by Dr. Tobin after the attack. Ray and Mrs. Warneck were jailed with bonds set at 300 dollars each, motive unknown.
Chicago July 31 poultry markets report steady trading with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens at 12 cents, springs at 15 to 17 cents.
New York July 31 Poultry market reports alive birds firm with Springs at 16 cents, fowls 14 cents, turkeys 11 cents. Dressed meat softer with springs 14 to 21 cents, fowls 13 to 14 cents. Prices reflect current market conditions.
New York market notes show wheat for September at 98 1 4 cents and corn at 92 1 2 cents. Prices reflect late July trading in a sparse session with limited activity.
New York July 31 butter is easy and unchanged amid receipts of 8,910.
In a brief quarrel a boy was arrested after stones were hurled at a stray cat. The incident escalated when one rock damaged a window, prompting local authorities to intervene.
Black rust reports from the northwest sparked a vigorous bull campaign in Chicago pushing prices higher. The market broadened, exporters pulled out, and final prices trended below the day’s peak. Cash wheat remained in demand at premiums, with Kansas City and Omaha showing gains, and shipments varying from a year ago.
The corn market rose early on improved demand and wheat strength but failed to sustain gains by close. July and September led the advance while cash corn stayed firm with 100000 bushels traded. Primary receipts totaled 395000 bushels versus 513000 a year ago as near months gained modestly.
Cattle trade was weak with scarce orders as most cattle sold near Wednesday levels. Best steers brought up to 7.40, some above 6.50, while grassy natives drew few bids. Six western markets reported 15 800 cattle, down from 22 100 last Thursday and 17 100 a year ago. Hog receipts were small, demand active, prices up 10 to 20 cents, with packers buying freely and top hogs near 6.87.
Corn and oats firm in Muscatine markets with oats at 45c and corn 80c to 85c. Wheat ranges 1.00 to 1.10 dollars. Livestock prices list choice and rough cattle, calves, lambs, sheep, and various steers. Local market sellers include Muscatine Produce Co with packing butter eggs poultry prices and turkey rates.
A historical listing shows livestock and produce prices from geese to veal, with figures in cents per pound or per dozen, plus wholesale and retail rates. The second section lists a Rock Island System timetable with multiple east, southwest, and westbound trains, daily service details, and station notes.
A mother accuses Johnny of stealing a large cake from the pantry. Johnny blushes and repeats that part of the cake is with Elsie, hinting at another child’s involvement. The exchange carries a playful patriarchal tone and light mischief.
The grapevine native homeland extends around the Caspian Sea through Armenia to Crimea. Cultivation dates to antiquity and is noted in Hebrew Scriptures and ancient writings.
The text lists ancient magnates with estimated wealth in dollars. Crassus and Palias at 20 million each, Lentulus 21 million, Seneca 10 million, Isidorus after war about 3 million, and Croesus the king at 8 million.
Cassell's Saturday Journal notes a person moved to Jupiter's equator would feel much lighter due to the planet's rapid rotation nearly lifting him from his feet and throwing him toward the sky.
Daily Wilton main line trains run with No. 504 at 6 25 am and No. 505 at 8 00 am. Other services include No. 500 10 15 am No. 601 12 35 pm and No. 502 3 20 pm No. 503 5 30 pm. Wilton branch trains operate daily except Sunday with multiple stops and varied times.
In effect April 9, 1005 timetable lists No 12 passenger at 2 30am and No 8 passenger at 8 00pm. No 92 freight carries passengers at 5 50 pm. No 5 passenger 11 44 pm and No 01 freight carries passengers at 7 58 am.
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