Local News Items From Fairport and Surrounding Areas
Arch ie Tyler rode the Firefly to Fairport this noon. Griff Johnson of Letts Iowa left for Joy HL where he cried a sale today. Raymond Chiles arrived from Marshalltown to visit friends. Mrs John Pfeiffer hosted a conundrum social at her home East Fourth street. D S McDermid travels to Chicago from El Paso. Mrs Harry Gipple of Letts visited today. J O Holtz of Sweetland headed to Nichols for a short visit. Miss Marie Healy rode the Firefly to Nichols for a visit with relatives. Button industry seeks experienced cutters at Beepple Button Co. Mrs Herman Pontel returned from Moline. Miss Mary Ryan came back from Davenport. Farm loans offered at 5 percent by F S Pentzer. Mrs George Evans arrived from Davenport to visit relatives. Miss Mayme Levien returned from Chicago. Mr and Mrs C E Hodgson returned to Rock Island. Major John Circle hosts a conundrum social at 309 East Fourth street Tuesday. Free admission. Public sale announced: 190 head stock, 25 horses, 85 cattle, 80 hogs on Wed Mar 7 near Nichols with Griff Johnson as Auctioneer.
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Raymond Chiles
Marshalltown
John Pfeiffer
East Fourth Street
Beepple Button Co
Herman Pontel
Moline
Gusta Pontel
John Circle
H. L. Metcalf
Nichols
West
Liberty
Griff Johnson
Various Local Residents Take Trips and Sell Items
Notes on residents traveling to Cedar Rapids Rock Island Moline Letts Davenport and Belleville hospital news on discharges and visits. Advertisements for harnesses sanitary milk and Italian orchestra available for parties and events with hotel care and printery stationery mentioned.
Naturalization Clerk Sees Surge in Citizenship Declarations
The court house naturalization clerk faced a busy morning as several people arrived to become American citizens and gain the right to vote. By day’s end five or more applicants had sworn allegiance to the United States, reflecting heightened civic participation.
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Court House
Uncle Sam
Ministers Meet at Y M C A with Talk on Jesus Christ
The Ministerial Association held its weekly meeting at the Y M C A. Rev H F Martin gave a short address titled The Modern Views of Jesus Christ. After the business session members adjourned to the shuffle board room for half an hour of fellowship. A formal lunch followed in the association building dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
H. F. Martin
Jesus Christ
Association
Sheriff Will Move Family From County Jail
Sheriff John Stuart plans to relocate his family and household goods from the county jail to his farm north of the city. A Gray family will occupy the jail to oversee prisoners, with the move expected in about ten days. The sheriff will continue in office and perform duties as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
John Stuart
Gray
County Officials Update Published In Forty Page Report
A forty page pamphlet with annual reports from county officers has been issued and many copies are at the county auditor s office. The booklet contains detailed information on county affairs and is of broad interest to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
G. M. Titus
Deeds Recorded Transfer Several Muscatine Lands
Real estate transfers filed with the county recorder include Andrew McFadden to W L Black for land in sections 13 and 14 township 78 west for 11160. E B Fulham to Andrew McFadden north 1 2 of lot 1 and south half of lot 2 in Fulliam addition Muscatine for 500. Lizzie Platt et al to Noah Dusenberry 182 1 2 acres in section 3 township 77 north west for 9000. Frances D Barnes et al to James A Wells 6 4 8 acres in section 12 township fa north west for ?
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County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Andrew McFadden
W. L. Black
Township 78
E. B. Fulham
Fulliam
City of
Muscatine
Lizzie Platt
Noah Dusenberry
N. m. West
Frances D. Barnes
James A. Wells
N. R. West
Peculiar Dog Ordeal Near John Stark Farm
A farmer east of the city found two valuable dogs visiting his farm last Friday night. One dog stepped into a steel trap and stayed trapped while the other guarded it all night. Efforts to free the trapped dog failed as the guard attacked anyone who approached. Deputy Sheriff Richley was asked to shoot to end the suffering but was unavailable. On Sunday morning the trapped dog was finally released, and no owner has claimed the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
John Stark
Richley
Markets Report From Chicago on March 5
Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye at Chicago markets. Prices listed include Wheat No 2 red 80 16 to 81 4 and May close 78 78.5 cents. Corn No 2 4 cents. Oats No 2 29 30 cents. Rye cash 62 62 percent. Flax 1.07 to 1.12 dollars. Clover 13.85. Timothy 3.15 for March.
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Chicago
Timothy
Chicago Live Stock Market Report for March 5
Cattle receipts 20,000 and prices up to 10 cents higher. Beeves 3.90 to 6.40, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.00, stockers feeders 3.65 to 4.70, Texans 3.75 to 4.50. Hogs receipts 32,000 and prices 10 to 15 cents higher. Mixed butchers 6.15 to 6.50, good heavy 6.40 to 6.50, rough 6.20 to 6.35, light 6.15 to 6.45, bulk 6.45 to 6.55. Sheep receipts 18,000 and prices 10 cents higher, 3.75 to 6.10, lambs 4.90 to 7.10.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report
Chicago market update shows butter steady with creamery prices at 17 27 44 cents, dairies at 17 24 percent, and eggs steady at 13 4 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report Highlights Prices
Chicago market report for March 5 lists poultry prices with turkeys at 13.13 and 4c, chickens at 11.0c, and springs at 11c. Market activity appears steady with modest shifts across categories.
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Chicago
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York butter prices varied by source on March 5. Creamery 16 to 27 1/2 cents, dairies 15 to 26 1/2 cents, renovated 12 1/2 to 20 cents, imitation creameries 18 1/2 cents. Market fluctuation noted across categories.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Prices Edge Higher
Eggs firm with firsts at 1514 c, seconds at 144 11 c. In New York on March 5 poultry trade remains quiet with chickens 10 13 c, turkeys 15 21 c, fowls 10 13 c.
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New York
Wheat and corn futures report from St. Louis
In St. Louis on March 5 the wheat May contract quoted at Tzi%ec, corn at 40%c, and oats at 30c.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Report Highlights Mixed Prices
On March 5 Peoria reported mixed corn and commodity quotes with No 3 corn at 39 3/4 cents open and close near 114. Sugar and steel prices showed varied readings across listed markets. Major rail stocks such as Reading and Atchison traded in narrow ranges with copper and oil-related firms also providing modest shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mo. Pac
U. Pac
Penna
Atchison
Ee Island
Acaed Pfd
iTex
Y M C A Social Series Opens Near Wednesday
First of a series of socials by Young People's unions from several churches will be at the Y M C A building Wednesday evening. Jameson of the Y M C A will hand the building to the federation for the event with full student control. Program features musical numbers readings and recitations performed in the gymnasium by Epworth League Luther League Christian Endeavor and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Federation
Young People’s Union
The
First Baptist Church
Luther League
Grace Lutheran Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Musserville
M. E. Church
J. M. L. Payne
Tony Payne
Walter Kinsman
Howard Pontel
Miss Addleman
Christian Endeavor
Harry
Walter Klaffenbach
Ethel Riemcke
Musserville Epworth League
Flora Manlove
Addie Crow
Gretchen Riemenschneider
Men’s Meeting at Y M C A Delivers Strong Attendance
The Y M C A men’s meeting yesterday afternoon, led by the Salvation Army, drew a large crowd. Lieutenant McEleary presented a stereoptical lecture on army work, the program included songs and an engaging talk, making the event unusually meritorious.
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Salvation Army
McEleary
Very Low Rates Southwest Homeseekers Tickets
Southwest special sale advertises fares from Chicago to Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and the south at less than half the round trip price on February 20 March 6 and 20. Includes maps time cards and full details. contact F. H. Tristram G. P. A. 97 Adams St. Chicago.
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Wabash
Chicago
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
South
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Egg Market Skew Reverses As Muscatine Dealers Escape Slump
Muscatine egg dealers claim they dodged the recent price drop as cold storage eggs fell to 10 to 11 cents per dozen amid a broader market decline. Eastern buyers held large stock, while experts say speculators lost millions, and the public benefited from lower fresh egg prices this winter.
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Chicago
New York
Iowa
Davenport
Chicago Packers
Egg Trust
Market prices from Muscatine area grocers and sellers
A listing of current market rates for corn oats feed and livestock products. Included are prices for cracked corn butter turkeys eggs and various vegetables and staples with retail and dealer notes where shown. Some items show per unit per weight prices such as cabbage onions potatoes and radishes.
Comprehensive 19th Century Market Prices Across Groceries Meats Produce
A dense list of historical item prices across groceries meats produce and seeds. Entries include Snitz beans sugar flour corn meal tea Hungarian German millet various meats and fish lard bacon and ham wildlife market hogs steers cows veal lambs sheep leather coal wood fruits imported grapes apples oranges lemons squash and nuts with per unit costs and pack sizes. The record shows retail pricing patterns and regional commodities handled by grocers live market shippers and seed dealers.
Rock Island Plans Texas Colonization Drive to Brownsville
Rock Island and Frisco officials returned from Brownsville Texas where plans to open colonist rates and immigration within 60 days were outlined. Land near Brownsville sells for about 25 dollars per acre with 40 and 80 acre tracts available. The region offers irrigation from artesian wells, tropical climate, ample cotton and truck gardening potential, and abundant mesquite for firewood. Brownsville, the southern US terminus, will be connected by the Houston line as development expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Texas
St. Louis, Brownsville
Mexico
John Sebastian
Rock Island and
Frisco Systems
J. A. Stewart
Kansas City
Brownsville
Houston
Texas Central
Frisco
Stewart
Gulf
Sebastian
United States
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Schaeffer
FX. Schaeffer
Cpp Journal
Guarantee Loan Co
Iowa Ave
Archie Tyler
Fairport
Sterlin
Letts
D. S. McDermid
el Paso
Harry Gipple
J. O. Holtz
Sweetland
Marie Healy
Mary Ryan
F. S. Pentzer
George Evans
Mayme Levien
This City
Mrs. C. E. Hodgson
W. E. Bliven
Geo. Eitman
R. S. McNutt
East Second Street
Frank Bowman
John Gerry
Cedar Rapids
Emma Walker
Dr. Beveridge
California
John Boland
George Demorest
Bozeman, Mont
A. F. Demorest
J. van Horne
W. D. Peck
Jessie Weaver
Bellevue Hospital
de Luca Bro
Lalian Orchestra
Mary Lieberknecht
Iowa Avenue
James Maucker
Joseph Rank
Fort Dodge
Gabriel Fleitz
West Eighth Street
J. G. Barger
Mullberry Street
Arey
Horan
Laurenson
John Kennedy
Eagle
Dunbar
House
John Sterneman
H. W. Huttig
Grace Musser
Financial Report
Xztaercett
Lielow Ave
Ine
H. J. Frenzel
National Board of Trade
Leysen's Shoe Store
Peoria
Stocks and Bonds
Y.M.C.A. Social
UNDER
Young People's Union
the Young People’s Societies of the
EGG Syndicate
Muscatinge Markets
M. C. Hayes
F. A. Neidig’s
B. E. Lilly’s
H. F. Barnard CO
Pocahontas
Apt
W. G. Block Co
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