Local Notice and Social Tidbits From Muscatine
Local items include Mrs. Emma Shields visiting in Muscatine and Miss Mabel Shields returning to Galesburg. J. Goodwin travels to Davenport for Adolph Rosenbaum funeral. John Chayka to Chicago for visits. Rev F F Beckerman to Davenport for the day. Paul A Cohien of Iowa City on business in town. Oranges bananas apples and other fruits advertised. three carloads buggies and wagons just received for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beepple Button Co
Paul A. Cohien
Iowa City
J. Goodwin
Davenport
Adolph Rosenbaum
Mabel Shields
Galesburg
Emma Shields
Local Notices and Traveler Bits from Shroke Bros to Fort Madison
A mix of short items reports W Strubble departing for Amboy Ill on a visit to a sister. M W Sterlin plans a cheap Texas excursion. Mrs Leroy Davidson travels to Rock Island for a relatives visit. Dad Dolsen advertises fine apples oranges and bananas. Mrs Harvey Moore leaves for Washington Ia for a relatives visit. F L Kemptner heads to Nichols Station for business. Sanitary milk delivery offered by phone. David Edmonson and wife arrive from Arbelia Mo for a funeral. Eli Jepson and wife from Lynn Mass visit George Bailey. Lillian Fulton returns to Fort Madison after revival meetings. Edna Francis returns from Mount Vernon to visit family.
Anchor Fire Insurance Company Gains Then Prospects
The Anchor Fire Insurance company of Des Moines reports large gains in business volume and a marked increase in assets. The paper endorses Anchor as a strong home industry, Iowa focused, well managed, and a reliable insurer. J. Linn Hoopes Agency acts as agents.
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Anchor Fire Insurance Company
Des Moines
Anchor
Iowa
J. Linn Hoopes Agency
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement. They thank the Benevolent Order of Biks and others for floral tributes following the loss of their daughter, wife, and sister. Signed by Mr and Mrs John Koehler and family and Frank Schrautenmyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biks
John Koehler
Frank Schrautenmyer
Boston Market Ad Lists Fish and Other Goods
Advertisement for Boston Market lists salmon mackerel buffalo and oysters with contact phone 297 Y for orders.
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Buffalo
Boston Market
Entertainment by St Matthias Ladies at Woodman Hall
Woodman hall hosts an Irish themed program by St Matthias Ladies on a Saturday night in March. Featured acts include violin Irish airs, vocal solos, readings, cornet and piano solos, duets, and multiple accompanists from the St Matthias community.
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Woodman Hall
Woodman Hal
ST. Matthias Ladies
Ladies Industrial
St. Matthias Church
Williams
J. Paudhet
Tara’s Hall
Moore
Nellie Foley
J. M. Bailey
Ada Rolland
Erin
Sear
W. Kuhe
J. G. Kammerer
Killarney
J. Paudiet
Kathleen Mavourneen
Evcene Crouch
J. J. Fuller
Wiegand
Florence Hahn
Laurentia Rolland
Josephine Fayle
Pape
Beatrice Edmiston
Nevin
Gertrude Moynahan
Eda Critz
Helen Sneichen
Gray Heads Young Iowa Band Now Based in Love Tree
W F Gray formerly of this city now based in Love Tree leads the youngest band in Iowa. The group plays up to date music and recently presented the leader a gold bell Conn cornet as a gift, which he gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gray
Love Tree
Iowa
Bowman Opens Large Shipment of Buggies and Wagons
Frank Bowman reports a big arrival of Babcock and Studebaker buggies carriages and wagons for the spring trade. The dealer touts a national reputation and his extensive stock invites patrons to inspect the selections. Bowman promises reliability and asks buyers to consider his offerings for the season.
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Frank Bowman
Muscatine
Bowman
Babcock
Studebaker
Wilton Caucus Names Citizens Ticket for Local Offices
At the Commercial club rooms a caucus nominated a citizens ticket for mayor L. N. Ayres treasurer G. J. Nicolaus clerk F. C. Wickes assessor J. N. Edge and councilmen John Wacker M. J. McDermott for three years. W. G. Johnson was ousted as chairman A. C. Shifler chose secretary and C. Brown F. C. Wickes acted as tellers. Mrs J W Mingsworth hosted cards with progressive euchre prizes awarded to J L Wright and Jessie Rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Edge
John Wacker
M. J. McDermott
J. W. Mingsworth
J. L. Wright
Jessie ‘Rider
W. A
Local social notes preview upcoming county fair and visits
Cooling received the lone hand prize at a pleasant evening with out of town guests Miss Gertrude Block and Mrs H C Illingsworth of Muscatine. M E church ladies plan a County Fair in the vestry about March 30. Rev J B Bloom left for Mount Vernon to officiate at his brother’s wedding tomorrow. Various residents travel to Muscatine West Liberty and Los Angeles for visits and family business. Ladies’ Aid honors Mrs G W Pool on her 18th wedding anniversary with a quilting session. Presbyterian church socials planned to raise funds for missionary obligations and Kensington group meets at Dr. Ross’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Nicolaus
Clara Daut
Muscatine
Minnie Selk
Burlington
Leonard Friedericksen
J. W. Miller
F. B. James
Iowa City
Frank Bacon
H. E. Bacon
Clifford
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
G. W. Pool
Market Prices and Grain Quotes From Chicago
Daily market report shows Wheat May at 76.5 to 77 cents, Corn May 42 to 43 cents, Oats May 29 to 29.5 cents, and Rice, Lard, Ribs trading with May and July contracts. Chicago Produce Market lists No 2 red wheat at 81 to 82 cents, and May opening at 76.5 cents with close near 77 cents. Prices for May wheat at $15.70 per bushel, July at $15.65, Lard May $7.80, July $7.92, Rye cash 59 to 60 cents, Flax $1.07 to 1.13, Clover $13.85, Barley 87 to 52 cents, Timonthy $3.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Timothy
Chicago Market Report Ends With Higher Cattle and Hogs
Chicago cattle receipts reach 15000 with prices ranging from 3.90 to 6.45 for Beeves and 1.60 to 5.10 for cows and heifers. Hog receipts total 18000 with mixed butchers priced around 6.00 to 6.37. Short summary notes a 10c cattle rise and 5c hog rise.
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Chicago
Market Report Shows Wide Lamb and Sheep Receipts
Heavy offerings advertised at 6.25 to 6.40. Rough sold 6.05 to 6.25. Light sheep quoted 6.05 to 6.30, bulk sales 6.25 to 6.35. Sheep receipts 15,000 with strong bids 3.75 to 6.10. Lambs priced 4.65 to 6.90.
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report
Butter steady in creameries at 16 26%c dairy prices 15 23e. Eggs easy at 12%c. Market notes for Chicago on March 14.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report Steady Prices
Chicago March 14 poultry market steady with turkeys at 12 1 2 cents per pound chickens and springs at 12 cents. Trading remains quiet as buyers and sellers hold firm on current quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Poultry Market Prices Report
New York March 14 poultry market figures show alive chickens at 11 12 cents, fowls 13 14 cents, turkeys 18 20 cents. Dressed poultry values list chickens 10 13 cents, fowls 11 13 1 2 cents, turkeys 14 20 cents.
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New York
New York Butter and Egg Market News
New York markets report butter unchanged and eggs firm on March 14. Firsts sell at 15 cents and seconds at 14 1/2 cents.
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New York
Peoria Corn Market Report
Peoria market notes corn No 3 at 41 44 cents per bushel on March 14 with prices listed for comparison and trade volume unspecified.
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Peoria
Market summary of gains and losses across stocks and bonds
The column lists open high low and close prices for numerous stocks and bonds. notable entries include U S Steel at around 41% and Can Pac near 170% with varied intraday moves, while Reading and Erie show mid- to high-40s ranges, and copper around 108 to 109.
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iSt
Mo. Pac
Ib. R.T
Pac
A. Copper
Atchison
U. S. Steel
1U. S. Pfd
Erie Ee
Change in School Year Law Affects Directors Meetings
The thirty first general assembly passed and governorsigned changes to the school year. Under the old law directors elected in March meet in March to organize and hire teachers for the spring term. The new law delays director meetings to July 2, leaving spring term teachers to be canvassed by existing directors. State Supt. Riggs sent circulars to officials explaining the changes and actions needed before new directors take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtyfirst General Assembly
Riggs
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Sold at Havercamp’s
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble as a cure. Priced at 50 cents and one dollar at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Safe investments in first mortgage real estate loans
Parties with money seek safe investments. Government bonds are safest, next to which first mortgage real estate loans are offered by G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue. Loans range from $100 to $15,000 with Titus handling interest and principal collection at no charge to investors.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
K Schaeffer
Schaeffer
F. X. Schaeffer
Opp Journal
Towa Avenue
Guarantee Loan Co
E. Kranz
Florist, Opp. Journal
Iowa Ave
Braunworth
Ideal Printery
Iowa Avenue
F. F. Beckerman
Barger
John Chayka
Melita
C. T. Gremme
Clara Barnhill
Mulberry and
Fourth Street
St. Edwards, Neb
Jo Greenblatt
St.Antone’s Hospital
Still
Dr. Crow
P. O.E
J. E. Stevenson
Shroke Bros
W. Strubble
Amboy
Ill
M. W. Sterlin
Texas
Leroy Davidson
Rock Island
Dad Dolsen
Harvey Moore
Milwaukee
Washington
F. L. Kemptner
Nichols Station
David Edmonson
Arbelia, Mo
Samuel Edmonson
Eli Jepson
Lynn
Mass
George Bailey
East Fifth Street
Lillian Fulton
Fort Madison
A. M. E. Church
Edna Francis
Mount Vernon
P. W. Francis
F. A. Neidig’s
East Second Street
Lisk
Wilton
H. J. Frenzel
National Board of Trade
New Spring
M. C. Hayes
Brazil
Gilman
Cummins
House
Hinkel & Flannery
Angel Food
Dundee
M. Kautz & Sons
Lowa Ave
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