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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
9
Limited offerings push prices up as temperatures rise. May wheat opens higher then closes firm amid steady corn and pork gains. Chicago live stock shows strong hog sales with mixed cattle and steady sheep, receipts around expected levels.
Market roundup from South Omaha and other cities on March 22 covers cattle receipts steady with varied prices for natives and cows, hogs and sheep steady to higher, heavy demand in St Louis and Kansas City, New York exchanges closed for the day. Prices noted include cattle at 96.6 to 9.50 in Omaha, hog and lamb figures across multiple markets, and mixed activity in Chicago and St. Louis markets. Poultry and produce markets show quiet to firm trends, with New York exchanges closed.
The Central Association bulletin reports the expulsion of the Blue Grass League, including Frankfort, Maysville, Lexington, Paris and Mount Sterling, with Covington considered but not yet added. It notes territorial rights and the breach of the national agreement, listing numerous players and clubs impacted by the decision and detailing other related transactions and free-agent rulings.
Masca tine agreed terms impact while B Burnham is declared a free agent from Maymouth. The development centers on contract status and potential team realignment as the season progresses.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes President Justice of the Central Association defends Cedar Rapids and Waterloo against an unwritten plan to cancel an April 26 27 exhibition. Keokuk Daily Gate City defends proxy while Muscatine Journal accuses it of stirring discontent among Central Association cities.
Inter scholastic fives across Iowa apply for eight state tournament berths. The Iowa City Dispatch notes twenty three teams seek a spot in the journey to decide the state champion on March 28. Athletic board reports results of many games with losses to Davenport Muscatine Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and others. eight teams to be selected.
Letts high school five crushed Cranston 23 to 7 as Cranston struggled with only two field goals. In a separate game, the Jugata Confederates beat Cranston Seconds 10 to 7 in a close contest.
Fans in Monmouth cheer the Brownies as manager Bart Hough reveals 913 players for the coming season. Exhi bitions with St Paul are planned for April weather permitting. Ottumwa players report March 26 in Davenport starting a Prodigals series with Ned Wigan sending Kline Egan and Smith to St Paul.
The Atlantic North and South railway line auction concluded with Shaw offering 3293,800 for the entire line. Separate bids by J. C. Peterson and Tovert Abela for halves totaled the same amount. On April 2 the court will rule. Shaw appeared to represent Berkdale Company.
Complex tabulation shows Wheat May and July bids, Corn and Oats figures across Chicago and Kansas City markets, with cash grain prices listing No. 2 hard and white varieties. Pork, Lard, and Ribs futures quoted for May and July, while New York dairy prices remain steady on March 22.
A report notes President M B Justice communicating with the writers of the Central Association about organizing a convention. The aim is to meet, unify opinions, and agree on a uniform scoring system for sports writers.
The Three-l League writers plan a meeting to form a writers protective association. Benefits include closer contact among Central Association writers and potential national gains for the pastime. Keokuk Gate City notes President Justice supports the idea and expects the group to convene soon with tentative plans and dates.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lampher a West Liberty resident died at her home at 7 80 this morning of pneumonia. She was 77, widow of George Lampher, born in Ohio. Survived by sister Mrs. Joseph Talley of South Muscatine and half sister Mrs. Henry Anson of West Liberty. Funeral Monday at 9, body to be taken to Muscatine to lie beside her husband.
Special interest centers on Harvey players at the Orpheum Sunday evening marking their hundredth performance. The company enjoyed a successful visit and indications point to extending engagements through early June when summer vacation begins. They will present the comedy Don't Tell My Wife and the drama The Dawn of a New Tomorrow.
Mrs Ottie Snyder died at her West Third street home Thursday and was buried at Greenwood cemetery this afternoon. Funeral services were led by Rev Richard Stave of the German Evangelical Church at 2 o clock from the family residence. Pallbearers included Dr W W 8 Norton James P Ryan W N Wallace Len White Award Erb and Henry First of Molle.
Shanghai reports General Sung, former Chinese minister of education, died from wounds six days after an assassination attempt at a railroad station on March 20. A letter sent to Sung mentioned a mistaken target and expressed wishes for his permanent rest. The other official at the station was General Huang Sing.
A fragmented OCR grocery list shows varied items with prices and weights. Products include cornmeal redox sugar refined items, cheese, butter, potatoes, celery, grapes, honey, cabbage, onions, peppers and more. The readable items convey a country store stock and pricing snapshot.
News from Temucipalpa Honduras reports General Manuel Bonilla died yesterday. The vice president, Dr Francisco Bertrand, is expected to assume executive powers. The transfer of authority was received quietly across the republic.
Governor Walter E. Clark signed a bill giving women the ballot in Alaska. The measure will take effect in 90 days and marks the Alaska Legislature’s first bill. Also appears an advertisement for safe farm mortgage loans from Tiua Loan & Investment Co. at 212 Iowa Ave.
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