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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
10
The city council meets to choose a new city attorney for the coming year with M W Stapleton and Lawrence J Horan contending for the post. Six Democratic executive members are expected to split, potentially granting the choice to Republicans, while a mayoral vote could hinge on a tie and create intra party discord.
In Wilton Iowa at Zion Lutheran church Miss Emma Dornseff and Rev. Carl Rudolph of Menno South Dakota wed at four. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s march, a Dornseif address, and a bridal party of Dornseifs. Guests included Rev. Rudolph’s mother and several regional relatives. The couple will reside in Menno South Dakota. Additional Wilton news notes local marriages, visits, and upcoming sales and travel of residents and friends.
Mrs. Nancy Plitt returned home yesterday afternoon from Muscatine after visiting her daughter Mrs. John Klein. Albert Marolf spent yesterday in Iowa City for the S U S commencement exercises with his brother Louis Marolf graduating in liberal arts. An ice cream social is planned for the M E church lawn tomorrow evening.
Muscatine drill team placed second in the junior contest at a national gathering with a 90.5 percent score as teams from across the United States competed. Officers elected at the convention include Head Consul A R Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska, Past Head Consul W A Northecott, Head Clerk Charles W Hawes, Head Banker F R Korns, Head Chaplain Rev Henry Dan Albany, Head Watchman A C Van Galder, Head Escort J G Dickson, and Head Sentry F A Ward.
Advertisement notes Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles, biliousness and malaria. Offered with a 50 cent price from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. The claim is guaranteed.
The reading of the anti injunction and public funding planks drew mixed reactions as the Democratic platform was refined. Debate over railroad valuation and direct senator election failed to gain approval, with roll calls showing broad support for the main report while three separate planks were decisively defeated.
Mason City Iowa June 18 Judge Clifford P Smith tendered his resignation as district judge He is now in Boston and has accepted the position of first reader of the mother Christian Science church of that city Joseph J Clark and Duncan Rule are mentioned as likely successors in Mason City
A new publishing method for convention bulletins by the Iowa Telephone company allows live reports from the convention floor to be wire transmitted to Muscatine and branch offices. Manager F W Bishop coordinates free distribution to local newspapers and crowd gathering sites, with the public praising the service.
Harold Robert Francis, son of Mr and Mrs P W Francis of 218 East Fifth street, graduates with honors from the electrical engineering department of the University of Michigan. He has been secured by Fairbanks Morris and Co of Indianapolis to join their electrical plant and departs for Indianapolis immediately after graduation.
Market update from Miner & Co in Chicago shows morning quotes with Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard and Ribs futures. Hogs closed strong. cars received today include wheat, corn, and oats consignments at the Chicago grain market.
Chicago June 18. Wheat prices for No 2 red 91 to 93 cents, No 3 red 91.4 to 92 cents, No 2 hard 91.4 to 94 cents, No 3 hard 89 to 92 cents. Corn prices No 2 yellow 73 cents, No 2 yellow 74 cents, No 3 white 71.5 to 72 cents, No 2 51 to 51.5 cents, No 3 white 50.5 to 53 cents.
Chicago market closes with Wheat July at 8 5/8 to 8 6/4 cents, Corn July 69 1/2 cents, Oats July 45 cents, Pork July 14.42, Lard 8.87 to 3.92, Ribs 7.97 to 8.40, Rye cash 78 to 79 cents, Barley 52 to 54 cents.
Cattle receipts at Chicago on June 18 totaled about 11 000 head and were weak with prices down as much as ten. Beeves sold from 4.90 to 8.20, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 5.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.50.
Hogs receipts 25,000 with slow yesterday’s average. Light hogs sold 5.30 to 5.75, heavy 5.30 to 5.82, mixed 5.35 to 5.80, bulk 5.65 to 5.75. Sheep receipts 13,000 weak with ten lower. lambs 4.25 to 6.40 and ewes 3.15 to 5.40.
Chicago market report shows butter steady with creamery 19 23 cents and dairies 17 21 cents. Eggs steady at 14 and 2 cents. Prices reflect midweek trading and regional demand patterns in Chicago.
Chicago market notes show firm poultry prices with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens 11 to 11.5 cents, and springs at 20 to 25 cents as of June 18. Local buyers and sellers monitor gains and supply conditions across the city.
New York June 18 Wheat July 96 cents per bushel. Corn 76 cents per bushel. Market figures show steady prices for grains traded in New York.
New York market brief notes poultry prices on June 18. Alive birds steady at 20c for springs. fowls 13 to 14c. turkeys 12c dressed. springs 20 to 28c. fowls 12 to 13c. turkeys 12 to 17c.
New York shows butter easy and unchanged with receipts of 7,782 pounds. Eggs remain firm with receipts totaling 14,691. Market notes reflect steady demand and current price stability for both butter and eggs.
St Louis market report lists Wheat July at 864c per bushel Corn at 69c Oats September at 37c. Trading data reflects current commodity prices on June 18 from St Louis.
Peoria Produce Market in Peoria Illinois reports corn at 69 cents per unit with no further details available from the June 18 listing.
Commodity and livestock prices drawn from Muscatine area markets show diverse rates. Fresh eggs fetch 16c, poultry values range 4c to 12c per lb, beef and mutton vary 4c to 20c, dairy and flour around 1.35 to 1.60 dollars per unit, and vegetables such as cabbage onions and tomatoes listed with small coin figures. Multiple firms and market names appear, reflecting a broad local trade snapshot.
A witness in police court declared the man’s character “unbleachable” with strong emphasis when asked about his character, highlighting a striking remark in the testimony. The exchange reflects a bold assertion of virtue in a controversial case.
In Chicago June 17 Mrs Elmer Dover and Mrs Harry New attract attention as their husbands lead the convention affairs and they share keen interest in viewing Taft nominated.
Evangelical lawyer Ev. VP Ingham announces his office at 107 East 2nd Street in Muscatine Iowa offering legal services. The contact number listed is 426 M.
G. M. Titus Attorney at Law successor to Titus and Jackson located at 215 Iowa Ave handles settlements of estates as a specialty with money invested without charge. Carskaddan Burk Pepper and Cam inian Burk & Prpp en attorneys and counselors at 135 West Second Street Muscatine Iowa telephone Iowa 7077.
The Cook Musser and Co State Bank and Trust Co present capital of 75000 with a surplus of 75000. P M Musser serves as president Ed Cook as vice president and B Cook as cashier. Four percent interest is paid on time deposits.
The First National Bank lists S. G. Stein as President D. V. Jackson as Vice President and S. M. Hughes as Cashier Capital is $50 000 Surplus $50 000 Directors include S. G. Stein D. V. Jackson J. R. Reuling W. E. Bliven J. Carskaddan I. P. Sawyer and S. M. Hughes Also offering Safety Deposit Vault Boxes for rent.
Railway timetable lists trains in three directions going east southwest and west with train numbers such as No 3 California Special No 49 Washington No 11 Kansas City and No 61 Local Passenger. It notes daily service with trains arriving and leaving times and agency credit to W S Underdonk, agent.
Schedule notices show Wilton main line trains from Muscatine to Mascatine with Nos 504, 505, 500, 501, 502, 503 and daily branch trains except Sunday. Various times listed include morning 6:25, 8:00, 10:15, 12:35, 3:20, 5:30 with additional daily no stop services and late night runs.
Local train schedule listing north and south bound services with arrival times from Muscatine, Round House, Fruitland, Grandview, Wapello, and Elrick Junction. Details include connections to Iowa Central, C., R. I. & P., and weekend or weekday operation notes.
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