County to Hold Two-Week Teachers Institute This June
June 18 marks the start of a two week teachers institute at the local high school. County Superintendent F M Witter will supervise with an able corps of instructors from across the state. Lectures by University of Iowa educators and primary work led by West Des Moines expert Lillian Bridgeford will enhance training for young and untrained teachers.
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F. M. Witter
Witter
Frederick E. Bolton
University of Iowa
B. Shimek
State University
E. F. Schall
West Liberty
Lillian Bridgeford
West Des Moines
Robinson Circus Not Coming to Muscatine
Cal Towers treasurer of the John Robinson Circus company will arrive tomorrow and spend Sunday with his family in Muscatine. The circus had planned to perform there but placed between other dates and decided not to come.
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Cal. Towers
John Robinson Circus Company
Muscatine
Electric Bitters Promoted for Malicious Mischief Indigestion
An 19th century ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion and related ill effects. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers the remedy at 50 cents with a guarantee.
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Havercamp
Card of Thanks for Mary Anson and Family
The Anson family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the loss of their loved one Mary Anson and children.
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Mary Anson
Eighteen Deaths in Month of May Reported
A May death toll reached eighteen, with reports detailing the month’s fatalities. Local officials compiled the figures and noted the surge concurrent with prevailing health concerns.
Muscatine Births and Deaths Report for May Highlight Seniors and Juniors
The May report shows 25 births and 18 deaths in Muscatine, with a surplus of births over deaths by seven. Entries list birth details from February to May including several twins and a range of infant and elderly deaths, followed by news of the Grand Army of Republic encampment in Boone with Muscatine delegates and officer elections.
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Walter Kiefner
Muscatine
Grand Army
Boone
Fannie Riemcke
Colonel Hare
Col. Hare
Dr. Howe
Anna Cummins
Ida Warfield
Minnie Howe
Relief Corps
Charles A. Clarke
Cedar Rapids
P. D. Swick
Thomas Graham
Decorah
Fremont S. Gibbs
Mason City
Gus. Schmidt
Woman's Relief Corps
M. E. Church
Addie H. Anangst
Davenport
Mary A. Sargent
Connie Davie
Newel
Jennie H. Trout
Des Moines
Sadie James
Centerville
Grand Army of the Republic
Anna B. Weaver
Waterloo
Mary Foland
Vilisea
Kathryn Hyde
Oskaloosa
Finnie Riemcke
Willimina Gray
Grace Sellers
Marietta iGlover
Golf handicaps revised as players lower scores
Local club committee released new golf handicaps after last week’s strong scores. Many players reduced their marks, likely keeping close competition all season. Close team totals from last week reflect careful handicaping and promise more balanced, tighter matches ahead.
Markets Today Reported With Wide Trading Ranges
Chicago June 8 markets show mixed commodity activity across futures and cash prices. Wheat soybeans and corn yield varied results with no decisive trend as prices ranged, while live stock and meats posted range bounds and retail notes listed significant daily shifts in butter eggs and pork products. Local grain and feed markets also noted wholesale and retail price levels and supplies.
Legislator as a Teacher at Clinton High School
Theodore Carstensen, a Clinton county representative in the Iowa legislature, has been appointed manual training teacher at Clinton High School, starting duties in September. Known as the labor representative, he begins the new school year at the helm of the shop.
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Theodore Carstensen
Clinton
Clinton County
Clinton High School
Carstensen
Chicago Stockyard Scoop: Cattle Hogs Lambs Prices List
Chicago reports cattle receipts 2900 with best beef $4.00 to $6.09 and cows and calves $1.65 to $5.00. Hogs receipts 17000 steady to higher with mixed butchers $6.35 to $6.60 and bulk $6.47 to $6.55. Sheep and lambs 6000 strong with lambs $5.50 to $7.10. Texans noted at $3.70 to $4.40.
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Pocahontas
Chicago
Stinap Tastighs
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report
Butter steady at creameries 14 19 cents and dairies 13 ¾ cents. Eggs steady at 14 cents. Chicago market update dated June 8.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Steady Prices
Chicago June 8 poultry market reports steady tone with turkeys at 9 cents and chickens at 11 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York market notes show butter easier with extra creamery at 20 244 cc. Eggs are firm and unchanged.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Report
New York on June 8 reports poultry steady with Western broilers at 20 to 26 cents, turkeys at 11 to 11 1/2 cents, and fowls at 10 to 13 1/2 cents.
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New York
Peoria Produce Market Report
Peoria Illinois market notes corn No 3 sells at 49 5e cents per bushel in a brief daily price listing dated June 8 with the Peoria market in focus.
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Peoria
Peoria, Ill
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Vienna Bakery
D. L. Carl
Western College of Music
Western College of
Business College
Alfred Lindner
Mulberry Stret
West Second Street
The
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Thompson Bros
W. F. Miksch
South End Grocer
Home Tea Co
Kautz’s Bakery
Iowa Avenue
the Money Saving Store
Siegel & Isaacson
the Central Life Assurance Society
F. M. Cooper
Teachers Institute
WEES
Abie
Muscatine Lady
John Martin
Floyd Pomroy
Frank Xavia
O. J. Sopher
George Thomas
Adolph Dudtke
John Hopkins
Henry C. Hillmer
Frank Swisher
James Summit
George Shamit
George Ludham
Christian Whistler
David Yeater
Rodney Melvin Arey
Bert Meyers
Caspar Meyers
William R Evans
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R. L. Thompson
H. F. Giesler
B. W. Smith
J. Hii
F. Jackson
D. W. Jackson
L. C. Day
J. W. Potter
Dr. A. A. Peterson
J. W. Bells
L. G. Burnett
de Bobs
Geo. Pantel Etme
J. S. McKee
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Geo. Ree der See
F. F. Giesler
SM. Alot Ene Cab
J. A. Stephens
H. J. Dean
G. B. Jackson
Fred Beach
V. Arnold Tee
W. E. Downer
G. B. Birch
Wm. Jayne
AM. Arey
B. C. Preston
G. D. Lezotte
J. N. Elliott
F. A. Hacker
A. D. Davidson
J. EB. Murphy Jr
W. L. Lane
H. Warfield Cee
G. W. H. Graff
H. J. Frenzel
National Board of Trade
Postoffice Block
Chicago Produce Market
Timothy
Muscatine Markets
Local Five Stock Market
Shippera Pay
Ballerson Stores
T Express
Fritzi
Eastman
Charlotte
B.S
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
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