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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
8
Swan’s Low Watch Prices Keep Competitors Awake Nights
A brief note highlights Swan’s aggressive watch pricing as rivals feel pressure and stay up worrying about market share and sales. The piece emphasizes the reaction of nearby merchants to the discount strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Swan Jeweler Promises Cash Purchases Saving 24 Percent
Swan advertised as the only jeweler buying all goods for cash claiming a 24 percent yearly saving versus other jewelers. The claim targets customers seeking immediate cash value and compares the deal to competitors.
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Swan
Extraordinary sale at McColm Dry Goods Co embroideries
The item notes extraordinary price inducements on embroideries at Mc Colm Dry Goods Co with a Friday and Saturday sale. Mentions Ora Felton and H. H. Green visiting the city and C. E. McIntosh calling on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Roller Rink to Close Next Saturday Night
The Roller Rink will close Saturday night marking the end of the season. Read about embroidery specials and merchandise at McCorm Dry Goods Co and J P Courtney travel notices. Various residents including M Cooper John McFadden and E Stephen were in the city for business or visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McFadden
Atalissa
Henry Rutherford
National Association of
Victory
Wife Attacks Rival As Doors Are Locked
In Cedar Rapids Indiana Bridge company agent Jackson D. Palmer and Miss Ida Knox are found with doors locked inside a residence at 207 Eighth Avenue. Mrs. Palmer, trailing them, attacked the woman tearing at her clothing and hair and then turned on her husband when he intervened, behaving as though driven by rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jackson D. Palmer
Indiana Bridge Company
Ida Knox
Independence
Eighth Avenue
McColm Dry Goods Co Announces New Spring Merchandise
New spring merchandise arrives with prices lower than ever. Visit our store to explore fresh offerings and savings at McColm Dry Goods Co.
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New Spring
McColm Dry Goods Co
Public Reception for New Secretary J G Mitchell
A public reception to meet J G Mitchell new religious work secretary of the local association will be held at the local association building on Tuesday March 10 from 8 to 10 p m A Y M C A reception for city residents follows Tuesday evening March 14 at the Y M C A with Thomas Orchestra providing music and light refreshments after a special program Mitchell has been in the city for a month and made many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Mitchell
Thomas’ Orchestra
Mitchell
Iowa Star In Trouble Over Professionalism Probe
Edwin Cobbat star pitcher for the University of Iowa from Independence Iowa is under investigation on charges of professionalism. He signed with Burlington and is set to join the team in June.
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Iowa City
Edwin Cobbat
Independence
Iowa
University of Iowa
Burlington
Hinklemaster Family Moves to Muscatine
Olive Branch notes the Hinklemaster family relocating to Muscatine for their future home. Several residents, including Curtis Cassabaum, Henry Hatfield, Miss Hildred Hinklemaster, and others, visit Muscatine for business, social, or school matters during the week ending Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
George Hinklemaster
Muscatine
Curtis Cassabaum
Chris
Earnest Schalderk
Chas. Pantel
Henry Hatfield
H. Hatfield
Henry Nichols
Emma Pantel
Bluffs
Hink
Lem Dickerson
Earl and
Vera
Hildred Hinklemaster
Today’s Markets from Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade
Market report from Chicago dated March 5 shows Wheat and Corn futures with May and July contracts listed, plus oats, pork, lard, ribs, and hogs. Prices trend mixed with near term highs and lows, car receipts and estimated arrivals indicate activity ahead of tomorrow’s trading.
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Chicago
D’y
Market Readings From New York and St Louis
New York March 5 Wheat May at 1.064 dollars per bushel and corn at 72 cents. St Louis March 5 Wheat May 1.00 dollars, corn 60 cents, oats 51 cents.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago Market Prices and Livestock Report
Chicago March 5 market notes show Wheat May opening 993% to 9936 and closing 987% to 99, Corn and Oats prices listed with daily highs and lows, Barley and Rye figures, along with cash grain quotes. Local live stock prices feature shippers pay and ranges for choice steers cows bulls lambs and veal, plus poultry and vegetable retail bids and meat values.
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Chicago
Muscatine Produce Co
Chicago Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Chicago market data showing cattle receipts around 6500 with steady to higher values including beeves 4.00 to 6.10 and hog receipts about 36000 with prices mainly 4.20 to 4.52 for various classes. Sheep receipts near 12000 with strong demand and lambs 5.40 to 7.00 and yearlings 5.25 to 6.40.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Report
Chicago market notes poultry prices with Turkeys 13c, chickens 12c, springs 12c. March 5 report lists firm tone for turkeys and chicken offerings in local trade.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report
Chicago market notes from March 5 show butter prices weakening with creamery at 20 to 28 and dairies at 19 to 25. Eggs rise with prices at 18 to 19.
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Chicago
Teachers Die in Heroic Fire Rescue at Cleveland School
Miss Weiler, Miss Rose, Miss Laura Bodey and several pupils perished as fire trapped students on multiple floors. Chief McIlrath and his son Hugh Melrath both acted to save others, with the boy leading children to safety before being overwhelmed by flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiler
Ethel Rose
Laura Bodey
Marie Wittman
Hugh Melrath
Charles G. McIlrath
Collinwood Police
McclIrath
Melrath
MelIrath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morey
Ora Felton
Nichols
H. H. Green
Everyody
Candy Kitchen
C. E. McIntosh
West Liberty
M. Cooper
Tipton
McCorm Dry Goods Co
the Baptist Church
E. Stephen
Cedar Township
J. A. Bond
H. R. Maurer
Wilton
M. W. Stirlen
Albert Gunderson
Cone
J. P. Courtney
Wapello
Mississippi Box Co
Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church
A. CC. McGreer
Associa
Tion
Pitcer
Joe. Siegel
Muscatine Bargain Store
Havercamp’s Drug Store
Allerson
GGEST
Timothy
Chicago Produce Market
Muscatine Markets
Malaga
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Real Estate Security
Titus Loan and Investment Gomany
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Rosenwalds Weil
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