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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
5
The article notes Frederick Seltzer receiving word that his wife’s father, Jacob Silverhorn, died in Germany three days before his death. Mrs. Seltzer planned to return to the United States, arriving in about two weeks. Additional local notices mention visits, travel, school events, and upcoming sermons in Columbus City and surrounding areas.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Conn says Foley’s Kidney Cure cured him after failing with many remedies. He reports full recovery after four bottles and relief from acute kidney trouble. A. W. Morgan, 107 West Second Street, endorses the remedy.
May 4 report from Columbus Junction notes Mrs. France Hale and her daughter Frances visiting Iowa City for two weeks to help sister in law with a new baby boy born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Close. Other entries mention Miss May Lischer returning for a weekend, Miss Jessie Tedford visiting family, Sherman Welch arriving from Washington, and Mrs. M. H. Summers and son Harry departing to visit a brother.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a claimed remedy. It promises prompt relief from bladder and back pain and even water retention in both men and women. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Mrs Thomas Bailey a former Muscatine resident died at her Washington Iowa home Thursday noon after old age infirmities. She lived in Muscatine for 14 years at Cedar and Twelfth streets and was buried in Washington Catholic church. Her husband had died previously and her daughters Mrs James Cotter and Mrs Thomas Cotter also lived here for years.
Walter L. Myers of Iowa represented the state university in the Northern Oratorical League contest at Madison. G. P. Wishard of Northwestern won with The United States and Universal Peace, followed by F. L. Mott of Chicago and E. E. Robinson of Wisconsin in third. Other contestants included Myers Colgrove Deahl Koos.
W. H. Zetler of 709 West Eighth Street received word of the death of his only sister Mrs. Elizabeth Dencey of Reynoldsville Pennsylvania. She had lived in the east all her life. She was survived by her husband eight children and two brothers.
A letter argues spanking does not cure bed wetting and cites a constitutional cause. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for mothers troubled by this issue and asks no payment. Send for her method today.
Fred W. Scheenig shares his experience of treatment by Dr. Shaffer for catarrh noting initial severe nasal blockage and hearing difficulties. After a full course he reports breathing easier, better hearing and an overall improvement, claiming Shaffer helped more than prior treatments.
The Friends church meeting at Muscatine and Cedar counties continues at the Fifth and Sycamore street church. Attendance grows with many Cedar County members arriving and a presentation by Rev. W J Hadley of Marshalltown spurring closer church worker ties. A picnic dinner followed morning services. Attendees include Newton Branson and daughter West Branch. Mrs Mary Negus West Branch. John Morris and daughter West Branch. Mr and Mrs Jason Negus Springdale. Mr and Mrs Reese Branson Spring Valley. Rev Mrs Hornaday Springdale. Mr and Mrs Clark Brown West. Hulda Enlow West Branch. Mrs M Gruell West Branch. Mr and Mrs William Mairs West. Elma Jones Springdale.
The report lists estimated car figures for tomorrow while citing grain prices: wheat 35, corn 243, oats 250. Traders note market activity around agricultural commodities and auto metrics.
Wheat prices mix across futures with No 2 red at 82 1 4 to 82 2 c bid and slight gains for May. Corn values hold around 49 to 50 cents for May and July openings near 49 1 4 to 50 cents. Oats bid 41 1 2 to 44 1 4 cents with May at 44 1 2 and July near 45. Park trades at 15.67 May and 15.95 July. Lard 8.72 May and 8.87 July. Ribs around 8.62 May and 8.75 to 8.77 July. Rye cash 70 cents. Barley 66 to 74 cents. Timothy clover flax unchanged.
Chicago May 4 cattle receipts 300 and steady. Beeves fetch 4.25 to 6.40, cows and heifers 1.80 to 5.30, stockers and feeders 2.99 to 5.15, good to prime steers 5.55 to 6.40. Hogs receipts 14,000 down 5 cents. light 6.50 to 6.55, mixed 6.30 to 6.55, heavy 6.15 to 6.50, good to choice heavy 6.40 to 6.50, bulk 6.45 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 2,000 steady. other categories 4.40 to 6.80, yearlings 6.75 to 7.65, lambs 6.50 to 8.70.
A promotional notice urges attention to irregular heart action and shortness of breath. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as the best strengthening tonic with testimonials, promising quick benefit and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
Butter steady with creamery prices at 18 25 cents and dairy at 1$ 23c. Eggs steady at 15 4/4 cents.
Chicago May 4 poultry market shows steady trade with turkeys at 12 cents and chickens around 12 to 46 cents. springers noted as large.
New York on May 4 reports banks hold $6.825 million above legal requirements as loans increase by $16.905 million and deposits rise by $14.417 million. Reserve falls by $1.118 million and surplus drops $5.522 million. Ex U S deposits fall $5.528 million.
Butter steady in New York market with eggs firm. Firsts regular pack 18 cents, official 18 3/4 cents. seconds at 17 3/4 cents.
New York market update shows alive poultry quiet with spring chickens at 26 28 cents, fowls 13% cents, turkeys at 11 12 cents. Dressed poultry steady with turkeys 10 14 cents and fowls 10 11 cents.
New York May 4 wheat for July at 9 15 6 cents and corn at 58 cents per bushel. Market notes reflect price activity and commodity movement in the New York produce exchange.
Wheat for July at 81 35. Corn at 48 1/2. Oats at 39 1/2 cents. Market notes from St. Louis indicate price quotes for the day in this agricultural market brief.
In Peoria on May 4 the market lists Corn No. 3 at 48 cents per bushel. The brief entry notes local pricing without further details on other grains or market activity.
A Muscatine markets roundup lists current prices for grains, feed, butter, eggs, and live poultry. Corn oats wheat and cracked corn show wide retail ranges, while eggs, butter and chickens fetch varied per unit prices. Local live-market shipper quotes cover beef cattle and dairy products with regional price spreads.
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