Musical Union Orchestra concert at Grand Opera House
Miss Mary Wilmering of Rock Island visits J. H. Wilmering on East Ninth Street. Mrs. Berry of Atalissa visits Muscatine. First mortgage Iowa farm loans for sale by Titus Loan and Investment Company. Admission 50 cents. Concert details specify Grand Opera House Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilmering
Rock Island
J. H. Wilmering
East Ninth Street
First Mortgage
Iowa Farm Loans
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Titus Loan and Investment Company
D. L. Cline
Letts
Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Musical Union Orchestra
H. H. Woods
M. Kern
West Sixth Street
Candy Kitchen draws crowds for sweet sale fun
Many residents visit Muscatine's shops and theaters on a busy weekend. O Ross of Letts and A B Fullerton of Letts called on local businesses while Edith Wacker of Wilton visited friends in Muscatine. Musical Union Orchestra concerts at Grand Opera House attract admissions of 50 cents. Major John Sewing circle, Banner lodge and local residents plan gatherings and visits with relatives in Davenport, Rock Island, and Chicago.
Mrs John Snyder’s Funeral Services Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. John Snyder were held Sunday afternoon at unspecified time from the family residence. Rev P M Conant of Musserville Methodist church officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Bert Hawk Louis Hawk John Liebbe Henry Liebbe Andrew Nemeth and Albert Prow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyder
P. M. Conant
Musserville Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Bert Hawk
Louis Hawk
John Liebbe
Henry Liebbe
Andrew Nemeth
Albert Prow
Muscatine Widows Happy Over New Pension Law
Through congressman A. F. Dawson's effort Muscatine widows receive $12 a month under a new pension bill passed April 19. The law covers widows of soldiers and sailors from Civil Mexican or Indian wars, excludes those married before June 27, 1890, and starts payments May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dawson
Muscatine
Congress
Willcox
Des Moines
Pains in the Chest Prompt Quick Treatment Ad
An advertisement urges immediate use of Dr King s New Discovery for chest pains claiming it prevents pneumonia. The Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store sells the remedy for 10 cents and a dollar.
DERVISHERS SLAY BRITONS IN EGYPT AND SUDAN
Cairo reports a British deputy inspector Scott Moncheiff and a native official were assassinated near Mesalamieh by a local sheik who declared himself prophet. A punitive force led by the provincial governor was attacked. the governor was wounded and two native officers were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Scott Moncheiff
Blue Nile
Mesalamieh
Khartoum
Mystery in Death of Two in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio May 4 mystery surrounds the deaths of Ed Moldewan a 20 year old Roumanian and Swinchoff Penn a 30 year old Bulgarian. Eight Bulgarians are in custody awaiting investigation. George Pokotoseff acted as police interpreter and is accused by his countrymen. Penn was found dead in a room with four others and Moldewan lay on a porch with a fatal bullet fired through a window. No intelligible story could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ed. Moldewan
Swinchoff Penn
George Pokotoseff
Peni
Maldewan
Adjournment date in dispute for U S Congress
Washington Bureau The Journal reports adjournment of Congress remains uncertain with May midpoints shifting amid veto threats and policy battles. Officials forecast end between May 16 and May 23, but insurgent Republican moves or Senate filibusters could prolong sessions beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau the Journal
D. C
Welliver
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Treasury
House
Senate
Chicago
Bailey's Victory in Texas Primary Leads by 18 556 Votes
Partial returns from the Democratic primary show United States Senator Bailey with 99 149 votes and Cone Johnson with 80 593, giving Bailey a corrected majority of 18 556. Both tickets back William Jennings Bryan for president and pledge Texas' delegation to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
United States
Bailey
Cone Johnson
William Jennings Bryan
Y W C A Notes Bible Classes Announced
Mrs M W Stirlen hosts a 7 pm Bible class at 605 Woodlawn Ave this evening. A Monday class with Mrs W H Randleman meets at 7 30 pm at Grandview Ave and Bleeker St. Miss Alethea W Tracy shifts to 605 East Sixth St at 2 pm Tuesday for John V 1 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Stirlen
Woodlawn Avenue
W. H. Randleman
Grandview Avenue
Bleeker Street
Lesson, Inc
Tabernacle
Alethea W. Tracy
Wm. Porter
East Sixth Street
Jno. V
Six Die In Flat Fire On Humboldt Street
A four story brick tenement at 17 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn caught fire in the early morning, killing six people including a mother and four children and injuring four others. Police and firemen made dramatic rescues as residents leaped to life nets to escape the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Humboldt Street
Cotton Advances After Prolonged Slump In New York Market
In New York on May 4 the cotton market rose 37 to 41 points after a long period of downward mood. Trading was active and excited as prices moved higher on the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Stolypin’s Daughter Weds Russian Attache in Berlin
In St. Petersburg on May 4 Mlle Stolypin daughter of the Russian premier married Lieutenant Bock naval attache at Berlin The ceremony was held this afternoon in the city with prominent officials in attendance and marks a union between two high ranking Russian figures in diplomacy and government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Mlle. Stolypin
Bock
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad for First Aid
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for injuries from fire and falls. It claims to cure burns wounds sores eczema and piles with a 25 cent price and Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Special Meetings at Army Hall Draw Large Crowds
Salvation Army barracks hosted special morning and evening services drawing large crowds. Ensign and Mrs. F L Roper, longtime east coast Army posts presenters, spoke on urban evangelistic work and poverty areas. Tonight Ensign Roper presents a stereopticon lecture titled Highways of Life with about 130 slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ensign
F. L. Roper
Ensign Roper
India
Japan
China
Africa
Markets Report from Chicago Board of Trade May 4
Chicago markets show wheat futures May to Sep trading around 89% to 104% with May at 103% close. Corn futures May 70 to 64% with July around 64% to 65%, oats May around 53% and July 47%. Pork and lard prices near 13.10 to 13.55 and 8.30 to 8.57, hogs down 5 cents. Chicago Produce Market notes wheat at 90 to 91 cents for July, corn 64% to 65, oats 47% to 4714, rye cash 80% to 81, timothy $4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Timothy—May
Chicago Live Stock Market May 4 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle receipts 20000 strong to ten higher with Beeves 4.75 to 7.25, stockers 3.60 to 5.80, cows 2.50 to 6.50, westerners 4.75 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 57000 down 10 to 15 cents with light 5.20 to 5.60, mixed 5.25 to 5.65, heavy 5.25 to 5.65, bulk 5.55 to 5.60. Sheep receipts 21000 steady with sheep 4.70 to 6.25, yearlings 6.25 to 6.80, lambs 5.75 to 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market May 4 Report
Poultry prices steady to weak in Chicago market. Turkeys bring 14 cents per pound, chickens around 11 cents, broilers about 1 pound per dozen 3.50 to 4.00 dollars. Larger lots 12 to 15 pounds range 4.50 to 5.50 dollars per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Butter and Egg Market Report Chicago May 4
Butter steady with creamery at 19 25c and dairies at 18 4c. Eggs steady at 14c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Assurance of Free Service If I Speak No Words
A guarantee promises to reveal the caller’s name and the purpose of the call and answer all questions correctly without the caller speaking a word, or else no charges will be made. The claim emphasizes silent communication and fee absolution if the promise fails.
New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices
New York May 4 Wheat July 9914e Corn 73%c closing prices at the New York Produce Market show slight shifts with wheat easing and corn holding near the prior level. The report notes modest trading activity and routine market fluctuations for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Poultry Market Report May 4
New York price report shows dressed poultry steady. Turkeys bring 12 to 17 cents per pound and fowls 11 to 13 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Butter and Egg Market May 4
Butter prices were steady as receipts reached 3,622 pounds with creamery specials at 27 cents. Extra butters brought 26 4/5 cents, while third to firsts sold at 19 1/2 to 26 1/2 cents. dairy 19 1/4 to 25 cents. process 16 1/4 to 23 cents. factory firsts 20 cents. imitation creamery firsts 21 to 22 cents. Eyes firmer with 16,828 receipts of fresh gathered eggs, strong packing, Westerns unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peoria Produce Market Report Short
Peoria market notes from May 4 report corn No 3 selling at 66 to 66 1/2 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
St Louis Produce Market Report May 4
Wheat July at 86 56e. Corn 63 4c. Oats May 47 4c. Market notes from St Louis report prices for futures and nearby contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Local Market Prices for Grains Livestock and Produce
A dense list of current market rates across grains fruits and livestock. Corn oats wheat and other feeds show varied cents per bushel cwt and per pound prices. Fresh eggs beef turkey and lamb prices appear alongside vegetables fruits and Easter flower market rates from multiple vendors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.S. Lilly
the Quality Store
Ruthenberg Clothing CO
East Second Street
J.E. Kranz
Journal
F. B. Schinck
Hershey Avenue
Moscow
J. A. France
Illinois City
Davenport
Siegel & Isaacson
Candy Kitchen
O. Ross
A. B. Fullerton
Edith Wacker
Wilton
Musecatine
Eva Hendrick
A. Hopson
Fruitland
George Harrison
Oak Street
E. A. Harrison
Letts, In
Mrs. T. Goetzman
George Goetzman
Major John Sewing Circle
W. H. Mahurin
East Fourth Street
H. W. Huttig
E. Brammeier
Bestenlehner’s Drug Store
East 2Nd St
J. S. Canam
Mr. Canam
Robert H. Edgerton
West Third Street
Solon
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Callaway
Burlington Road
Delaware Street
Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor Industrial
Edward Niebling
West Seventh Street
Paul Young
Paul, Jr
Beatrice Blachley
Sophia Ross
Chestnut Street
Robert Worley
Columbus Junction
Louis Worley
S. Powers
Frank Thompson
Benj. Hosford
Burlington
Igleheart Brothers, Desk
Evansville
Indiana
Cong. Dawson
Ors
Sheik
Pat
Tern
Rose
Stolypin
THE
Army Hall
Mrs
Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
J. A. Bond
Boy
Palmist
Phychic Research Society of America
England
East Second St
McColm’s
Dr. Lange
the Bruces
A. M. Gollos
Mgr
Gardner
Chas. Saunders
Garden City
Muscatine Produce Company
Orange and
Third Streets
Muscatine Markets
Muscatine Produce Co
J. H. Mundt
East 3Rd Street
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