Local News and Society Notes From Davenport Area
Mrs. Philip Murphy visited relatives in Davenport. The Misses Stella Schwertfeger and Mae Kent attended the funeral of Harry Mockmore in Fairport. T A Carter of Davenport visited local hosts and returned home. A birth was recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tiecke in Davenport. Mrs. George Downer and Mrs. Henry Dunker traveled to Fairport for Mockmore’s funeral.
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Stella Schwertfeger
Mae Kent
Harry Mockmore
Fairport Today
George Downer
Henry Dunker
Elm Street
Fairport
H. Mockmore
Dr J L Klein Opens New Office in Bank Building
Dr J L Klein has moved to a new office in the German American Bank building on the third floor. The change locates his practice in a historic downtown site, signaling a mid year relocation for patients and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. L. Klein
New German-American Bank
Knights of Columbus May Send Class to Iowa City
Laurent Council Knights of Columbus will discuss initiating a class of local applicants at Iowa City on May 24. About 25 local Catholic young men seek affiliation, with a large class aided by 40 Iowa City members and Muscatine candidates. A special train may run from Muscatine to Iowa City for the initiation day.
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Laurent Council
Knights of Columbus
Iowa City
Muscatine
University Town
Diamond Jo Line Opens Through Excursion Season in June 1908
The Diamond Jo line inaugurates its through excursion season on June 18 with freight and passenger business kept together. The Sidney from St. Louis to Burlington is expected to lead, with the Dubuque, Quincy, and St. Paul entering service as tourist traffic grows. The Dubuque undergoes extensive refurbishments including a new hull and wider guards.
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Mississippi River
Sidney
St. Louis
Burlington
Dubuque
Quincy
St. Paul
Man Pays Old Debts After Finding Religion
L L Sample of Woodbine Iowa kept a vow to pay old debts after embracing religion. In Humboldt he tracked creditors who had forgotten claims, presenting cash at a local bank for every verified, even if outdated or no longer legal.
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Humboldt
L. L. Sample
Woodbine
Sample
For Sale Three or Four Driving Horses and Iowa Farm Loans
Near the car switch stop at the Candy Kitchen. First mortgage Iowa farm loans for sale. G. M. Titus, 213 Iowa Ave. For Sale. Three or four good family driving horses. Good color and cheap. Frank Bowman. Mrs. Herman Schneider departed this noon for Davenport, where she will visit with relatives. Best shave and hair cut at Frank lin and Purdon's, 209 Iowa Ave. There's a reason. Attorney E. C. Nichols, of West Liberty, was in Muscatine visiting with friends yesterday. H. Graff, employed at Davenport, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Mary Graff, of this city. Washburn & Tiedemann, hang nail paper, also sell it from sample at lowest prices. Phone 134-Y or 475-J. Mrs. F. K. Kautz, of West Sixth street, spent today with relatives in Davenport. Frank Hank, of West Hill, left this morning for Lone Tree, where he will spend a few days on business. Do you want some seed corn We have it. Thompson Bros. Co. Miss Vera Schroeder departed for Rock Island this noon, where she will spend a short time with friends. Mrs. S. K. Stevenson, of Iowa City, spent today with her friend, Miss Nellie E. Robertson, of West Third street. Don't rent buy a home on monthly installments. G. M. Titus, 213 Iowa Ave.
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Frank Bowman
Herman Schneider
Davenport
Nellie Henderson
H. W. Lamp
S. C. Fulton
Faye Ayres
Maude Marshall
H. E. Bacon
W. A. Pye
Ida Moore
Lillian Hucke
Olga
Eva Port
Ella Bannick
Ed Bischoff
S. H. Wise
Muscatine
P. M. Conant
J. J. Come
Dorothea
Paul Johnson
Griff
Reynolds
Ill
Cecil Johnson
C. W. Norton
J. C. Norton
Phoenix
Ariz
Norton
Will
Leonard Moore
Stella Mooney
Newt van Zandt
Gretchen
C. van Zandt
Chicago
Rock Island
Anna Dwyer
Wilton
Vera Mason
L. B. Mason
H. P. Mason
F. A. Maurer
Fred Martin
Tipton
Melissa Fiehaly
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Chas. Melwig
A. B. Kelley
J. J. Comers
Willus
Kan
M. Shafit
Geo. Sherberger
Fred
Chris Christensen
Bertha Scull
W. W. Whitmer
West Liberty
Mary Whitmer
Eugenia Cooling
Emma Cooling
John Wieh
Harry
Guyford Leith
A. R. Leith
J. E. Corley
Harry Mockmore
Chas. Rodgers
Anna
Joan Broecker
George Bridges
D. D. Tallman
Presbyterian Church
Paula Frahm
Wilton College
Marriage Planned for Milwaukee Doctor and Miss Sanger
The Wilton community learns of the approaching marriage of Dr. Maurice Henderson of Milwaukee to Miss Odile Sanger set for Thursday in Milwaukee at four P.M. Henderson is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson of Wilton and a successful physician.
Markets Today Prices Across Wheat Corn and Meat Futures
Chicago May 11 market report from Miner and Co shows futures in Wheat May 105% 101 105% est, Corn May 73% 71 72% est, Oats May 55% 54 55, Pork May 13.42 13.45, Lard May 8.45 8.55, and Ribs May 7.20 7.20 with July variations, detailing highs lows and closes.
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report and Livestock Prices
Hogs closed slow with daily cars received and estimated for tomorrow. Grain bids show wheat 1.02 1.03% for No 2 red, corn around 1.71 1.?c, oats 2.09 9 for No 2? white and yellow bids dispersed. Chicago market notes May 11 with various No 2 and No 3 grades and mixed percentage quotes.
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Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market Report May 11 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle receipts 21 000 stronger by as much as 10 cents with Beeves about 3 4 per cwt stockers and feeders at 3 70 to 5 70 cows and heifers 2 50 to 6 70 westerns 4 65 to 6 00 Hogs receipts 46 000 steady to lower light 5 30 to 5 65 mixed 5 30 to 5 67 heavy 5 25 to 5 65 bulk 5 55 to 5 65 Sheep receipts 20 000 strong 4 00 to 6 10 lambs 6 50 to 7 70 yearlings 6 15 to 6 80
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Chicago
Muscatine Produce Co
Tive
Chicago Poultry Market Report
Chicago May 11 poultry market steady with turkeys at 14 cents per pound chickens 12 cents per pound broilers about one pound per dozen 3.00 to 4.00 dollars and 1% to 1% pound birds 4.50 to 5.50 dollars per dozen
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Chicago
Peoria Produce Market Report from May 11
Peoria market notes Corn No 3 sells at 70 cents per bushel. The brief item records a price quote and location without additional bids or commodities.
Market Prices and Produce Listings from Local Exchange
A dense market roundup shows corn and oats prices, various grains, hay and eggs, live stock quotes, poultry rates, vegetables and fruit retail prices, fish, flowers, seeds, and dairy items. Notable entries include Muscatine Produce Co eggs at 12 ½ cents, beefsteak at 100 cents per pound, and flour at 1.35 to 1.60 dollars per 48? pounds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. 2Nd St
Ruthenberg Clothing CO
East Second Street
Welch
Winslow
Geo. Eitman
J.E. Kranz
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Philip Murphy
Stowell
Thompson Bros. Co
Titus Loan and Investment Company
Banner Lodge
Yeomen Hall
T. A. Carter
A. E. Othmer
Iowa Avenue
Harry Tiecke
S. M. McKibben
Oak Street
Mabel and
Harold Foster
Columbus Junction
D. R. Foster
East Eleventh Street
Diamond JO
First Mortgage
Iowa Farm Loans
Franklin and Purdon’s
E. C. Nichols
H. Graff
Mary Graff
Washburn & Tiedemann
F. K. Kautz
West Sixth Street
Frank Hank
West Hill
Lone Tree
Vera Schroeder
S. K. Stevenson
Nellie E. Robertson
West Third Street
New Family Theatre
East Third Street
Leslie and
Annitona
Treat
Sone
South
Eustler
William Piggott
Lester Packer
Wittich Bros
Wittich
BROS
N. M. Dyer
Mussaine
Iowa
Peoria
Muscatine Markets
Siegel & Isaacson, Props
Richelieu Brand
Boston Beauty
Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery
Metzger
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Metzger
Muscatine Produce Company
Orange and
Third Streets
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