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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
5
The semi annual German Lutheran synod of southern Iowa meeting at the Orphans' home near the city concluded last evening with a final business session. Ministers debated women’s suffrage baptism and confirmation with thorough discussions. Next conference set for September 17 and 18 in Burlington.
Iowa Central railway announces round trip tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 with return by July 31 at one fare. Travel via any direct route with flexible stops. inquire through agents or A. B. Cutts, G P T A, Minneapolis.
Mr. Clark of Citizens' Railway and Light argues against further track extensions in Muscatine noting current mileage surpasses many towns of similar size. He offers limited help and will present a formal statement to the council soon as the dispute lingers for a few days.
Silas N Field died today of acute Brights disease in Columbus Ohio. He served as sergeant at arms or assistant at every Republican State convention for the last twenty five years.
Deeds of transfer recorded list transfers: Er E Moeller to Johann Lutze lot 4 and west half of lot 5 block 1 Stockton for 850 dollars. M A Downer and J B Downer to William Rynnearson lots 6 7 and ? in block 3 North Wilton. Frank Gottbrecht et ux to Davenport Malting Co west 20 feet of lot 5 block 30 for 4000 dollars. J Roy Wilhelme and wife to Frank Fry lot 6 block 6 Madura for 59 dollars.
Backman's glass blowers at Ruth Engberg's old stand captivate visitors with a splendid exhibition. Saturday will be their last day in the city and 300 glass ships will be given to children in the afternoon. They close their engagement Saturday night.
Special Notice announces Moradian Brothers displaying oriental rugs at MecColm Dry Goods Co. Extra stamps will be available Saturday.
The grammar grade field meet scheduled for this afternoon at the fair grounds has been postponed to next Friday due to bad weather and muddy grounds. This delay gives the boys more time to practice and improve, and instructors report increased interest and better preparation for stronger records next week.
The Aurora Literary Society at Muscatine High School will suspend sessions for the term due to upcoming examinations and graduation. Students cannot spare time for outside work, despite three months of enjoyable programs and strong leadership. The school has not issued an official announcement yet.
Washington report based on agriculture department figures shows the United States expanding its beer output rapidly and likely to surpass Germany and Britain. 1904 figures list Germany 59,859,390 gallons, United States 49,522,029 gallons, United Kingdom 48,524,369 gallons, with the world total over 215,000,000 barrels.
M. W. Sterlin undertakes a travel route spanning Missouri Indian Territory and Texas beginning May 7, detailing itinerary and destinations across the regional map.
Wheat futures and cash bids shown for May July and Sept with no. 2 red and hard grades. Corn oats and rye prices listed alongside pork lard ribs and live stock figures. Cattle receipts and market levels for beeves cows stockers and feeders provided with daily car counts and tomorrow’s estimates.
Chicago and New York market notes cover butter eggs poultry and produce with price ranges for creamery and dairy butter, eggs, live and dressed poultry, and vegetables. The report lists meats, fats, grains, and fruits with current retail and wholesale figures and mentions Muscatine Produce Co. and Reading The Journal for readers.
New York market reports May 3 butter steady and unchanged eggs firm and unchanged. No price shifts noted for dairy products in today’s trade.
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