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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

5

Sox Escape Defeat as McFarland Heroics Spark Rally

In Chicago the White Sox barely defeated the Boston Braves 6 to 4 after a tense ninth inning. Eddie McFarland scorched a late single, Thoney and Owen followed with hits, and Walsh shut the door as Denny Sullivan’s drive stalled at Purtell for the final out. Pfiester lost again in New York, a 6 to 3 setback for the champions amid infield misplays.

Chicago Ill White Sox Eddie McFarland Thoney Owen Walsh Bostons Denny Sullivan Purtell

Roach Team Leads In Golf Tourney At Geneva Links

Opening season match at Geneva links saw the Roach team lead Sterneman by one point as Harold Morgan scored ten points for Sterneman while Rev B C Preston posted the low round of 46. The second match will be played next Friday with those absent yesterday scheduled to complete the contest before then.

Geneva Roach Sterneman Harold Morgan Rev. B. C. Preston

United Brethrens Defeat South End Lead League Comeback

The United Brethrens beat Mulford 14 to 3 to strengthen their hold on first in the church baseball league. Mulberry avenue stars led early but were never able to challenge. Four games loom next week with key matchups including U B against Presbyterian and Baptists facing Presby terns.

United Brethrens Mulford Mulberry Avenue

Columbus Junction People Gather for Visits and Services

In Columbus Junction Iowa on June 20 residents and visitors are noted in daily activity. Humphrey Richards from near Cotter injures his eye. Clayton Morford arrives from Muscatine for phone work. many locals travel to Albia Cedar Rapids and Muscatine for visits and errands. A union church service is planned with Rev. Calvin Foster presiding. Congressman Frank Cushman of Tacoma is in town visiting relatives after attending the Chicago convention.

Columbus Junction Humphrey Richards Cotter Clayton Morford Muscatine Joe Schoch Dorothy Albia E. J. Orr Chas. Willey Cedar Rapids Chariton Frank Texas Lou Duncan G. I. Church W. H. Collipp Ainsworth Lewis Evans Buryl Hortense David Blankenhorn Mrs. Barnes Concord Township Wm. McCormick Letts Frank Brown Gwendolyn Mr. Brown Wapello Frank Loehr Della Forest Howard Presbyterian Church Calvin Foster Frank Cushman Tacoma Wash Chicago E. B. Tucker

Results Yesterday In American League Ball Games

Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 4 and St Louis beat New York 4 to 0. Cleveland and Philadelphia game was called at end of the fourth due to rain. Detroit and Washington game was stopped in the first half of the fifth by rain.

Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Cleveland

National League Scores From Today in Baseball

The results show New York 6 over Chicago 3, Philadelphia 0 over Cincinnati 5, Boston 8 over St. Louis 6, Brooklyn 3 over Pittsburg 2.

Three Eye League Scores Report

Three Eye League results list Peoria defeating Cedar Rapids 6 to 0, Bloomington beating Dubuque 11 to 3, Springfield over Clinton 9 to 6, and Decatur defeating Rock Island 5 to 2.

Three Eye League Peoria Cedar Rapids Bloomington Dubuque Springfield Clinton Decatur Rock Island

Sequential Scores From Central Association Matches

Keokuk and Oskaloosa posted narrow losses while Waterloo overwhelmed Jacksonville and Ottumwa fell to Burlington. Quincy edged Kewanee as the league results roll in with a mix of wins and defeats across the Iowa Central Association standings.

Central Association Burlington Ottumwa Keokuk Oskaloosa Jacksonville Waterloo Quincy Kewanee

Basketball Tonight Matches Across The League

The schedule lists eight or nine games: Boston at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Boston, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Two games indicated.

Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Promises Quick Scalp Relief

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns piles and various sores. It claims quick healing and a 25 cent price, advertised through Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Bucklen Havercamp

Stocker Chosen Chairman of County Central Committee

Former County Treasurer E. C. Stocker was unanimously chosen chairman of the Republican county central committee after the convention at the Family Theatre. He will select his own secretary and lead the coming campaign, bringing extensive county and state political experience to the role.

E. C. Stocker Republican County Central Committee Stocker

Modern Woodmen head camp meeting results and reforms

Modern Woodmen of America at Peoria elected higher salaries for top officers. Head Consul Talbot will earn 10 000 annually, Clerk Hawes 7 500, head banker 5 000, and each director 6 000. executive officers authorized purchase of Ambler ranch near Colorado Springs and to raise funds for a sanitarium for consumptive Woodmen.

Peoria Ill Buffalo Dallas Texas Talbot Hawes Ambler Ranch Colorado Springs

Record of Phone Service 15 Great for Iowa Telegraph Co

The Iowa Telephone Company and its Muscatine exchange earned praise for relaying the Republican convention report with impeccable accuracy. Despite toll-line losses from 10 am to adjournment, the staff ensured every name was correct, showcasing exceptional, revenue- reducing service.

Iowa Telephone Company Muscatine

Memorial services for deceased archers in Muscatine

Yeoman group to hold memorial at new headquarters on Iowa avenue tomorrow at 2 39 PM honoring members including Mary Chandler John Greve Joseph Hediker Charles Hillmen Grace Purcell Ferdinand Eppert Emma Reppert Cora Sterneman Dr J N Elliott will deliver the memorial address with J G Mitchell presiding and musical selections then graveside rites at Green Wood and St Marys cemeteries with floral tributes

Yeoman Iowa Avenue J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church J. G. Mitchell Muscatine C. H. Garnes J. M. L. Payne Earl Payne Greenwood St. Mary's The Order Mary Chandler John Greve Joseph W. Hediker Charles Hillmen Grace Purcell Ferdinand Eppert Emma O. Reppert Cora I. Sterneman

Pocahontas Members Elect Mrs Norton At Meeting

Ramana Council No. 52 of the Pocahontas held its annual election and business meeting at the Red Men hall Iowa avenue. Mrs Isabelle Norton was chosen Pocahontas and delegate to the great council in Iowa City. Officers elected include Winona Mrs Julia Stolzeneau Prophetess Mrs Amelia Miller Powhatan Daniel Borgstadt Keeper of records Mrs L Bell Collector of wampum Mrs Peter Stark Keeper of wampum Joseph C Cosgrove and delegate to great council Mrs Isabelle Norton.

Ramana Council Degree of Pocahontas Red Men Iowa Avenue Isabelle Norton Great Council Iowa City Winona Julia Stolzeneau Prophet

Roosevelt and Taft clash over progressive platform in 1908 move

The article lauds Roosevelt for securing a progressive platform and Taft nomination, noting the clash with eastern party factions. It argues Roosevelt’s strategy and wisdom, and frames the 1908 election as a referendum on Rooseveltian leadership with Taft as his proxy.

Roosevelt Sherman Taft West New York Pennsylvania East Republican Party

Chicago Produce Market Daily Prices and Open-High-Low Data

Chicago Board of Trade morning quotes show Wheat at 86 to 87 cents for July and 85 to 85 for September, Corn 69 to 70 cents July with 68 to 69 cents close, Oats around 45 to 46 cents, Pork at 14.45 for July, Lard near 8.90, Ribs about 8.02 to 8.05. Hogs closed strong with top at 6.02. Cars received and expected tomorrow list grain and produce quantities.

Jly Chicago

Wheat and corn price report from Chicago market

Chicago market update lists grain bids for June 20. Wheat No 2 red 91 16 to 92 cents, No 3 red 89 to 92, No 2 hard 91 1/2 to 92 1/2, No 3 hard 89 to 92. Corn No 2 yellow 74 cents, No 3 yellow 51 1/2 to 52. Include No 3 white 51 1/2 to 52.

Chicago

Chicago Live Stock Market Report June 20

Cattle receipts 2500 weak with Beeves 4.90 to 8.10 Westerners 4.75 to 6.75 Stockers 2.60 to 5.50 Cows 2.50 to 6.50 Hog receipts 11000, prices 5.65 to 5.95 for light 5.50 to 6.02 mixed 5.45 to 6.05 heavy 5.45 to 5.65 bulk 5.80 to 9.95 Sheep receipts 2000 steady 3.00 to 5.25 Lambs 4.00 to 6.25.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry and Butter Markets Report

Chicago markets report prices for poultry with yearlings at 4.80 to 5.50 per unit and turkeys 14c, chickens 10 to 23c, springs 20 to 23c. Butter steady at creameries 19 to 22c, dairies 17 to 21c, eggs 14c and fractional.

Chicago C. Dairies

New York Poultry Market Steady Prices Noted

New York June 20 Poultry markets show steady tone. Springs priced 20c for best items. Fowls range 13 to 14c. Turkeys dressed 112c, springs 18 to 27c, turkeys 12 to 17c, fowls 12% to 13% ec.

New York

New York Butter and Egg Market Report June 20

Butter prices steady with easy demand and 7,157 receivers. Eggs hold firm with stable demand and 8,453 receipts. Market notes show no change in price levels for both butter and eggs in New York.

New York

New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Quotes

New York July 20 Wheat 1 94 percent pounds Corn 78 cents per bushel. Market notes show steady prices for key commodities at the New York Produce Market.

New York

Wheat and corn prices at St Louis market

The St Louis Produce Market notes June 20 show Wheat at 8 45 cents, Corn at 6 93 cents, and Oats for September at 37 ½ cents. Prices reflect a quiet trading day with standard grain futures quotes.

St. Louis

Peoria Produce Market Report Corn Prices

Peoria Illinois June 20 corn market update lists No 3 grade at 69 cents per bushel.交易

Peoria

Bank Statement Shows Surplus Rises Under 25 Percent Rule

New York on June 20 reports banks hold 58.7 million more than required by the 25 percent reserve rule. Loans rise by 26.96 million deposits up 32.02 million. Reserve up 13.32 million surplus grows 5.32 million ex-US deposits up 5.18 million.

New York U. S

Muscatine Markets and Live Stock Prices Report

Corn markets at 7 to 75k oats 45c wheat 1.00 to 1.10. Cracked corn 1.60 per cwt. Pop corn 1.15 to 1.25 on ear shelled 1.40 to 1.75 per cwt. Per peck 30c. Barley 0.75 to 0.80 per bushel. Hay 9.00 to 10.00. Fresh eggs 15c. Live stock buyers pay for grades from heavy to veal and lambs with prices listed. Muscatine Produce Co. markets eggs 13c butter 17c. Hens 9c lb old roosters 1c lb, turkeys 10c, geese 5c, ducks 6c. Chickens dealers pay 9c live. Cabbage 1c to 10c, eggplant 20 to 25c, onions 5c, green onions 5c.

Muscatine Produce Co

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