Local notices and hospital reports fill city page
Local notices list vendors and services from White & Hull and Slaughter's Candy Store. Several residents including Mrs. Archie Hamilton and Mrs. Mabel Browley are reported recovering after procedures at Hershey hospital. County Superintendent M. F. Cronin departs for Des Moines to attend a state convention.
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Mabel Browley
Hershey Hospital
M. F. Cronin
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
May Birth Flowers and Emerald Symbolism
The poem notes May's emerald as a prized gem with vivid green color likened to fresh grass in spring. It also states Lily of the Valley as May’s birth flower and describes emeralds as surpassing other green gems in brilliancy. The text links May to notions of love and happiness.
Senators Seek Reductions In Window Glass Tariff
Washington May 12 The Senate resumed tariff bill debate with Simmons proposing a window glass amendment to lower duties below Cummins proposal He argued the glass industry could prosper with cheaper protection A later session discussed wholesale versus retail price gaps and Senator Scott a glass maker noted tariff effects on consumers The lead products schedule was set aside for potential changes and the session adjourned at 5 PM Philadelphia hosiery industry groups formed to press Washington for higher tariffs and named a committee to advocate this in the Senate
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Simmons
Cummins
Committee On Finance
Scott
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Philadelphia
United States Senate
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
National Association of Underwear Manufacturers
Washington
Royal Neighbors of America Convention Opens in Columbus Junction
More than 156 visitors gathered in Columbus Junction Iowa for the Fourth assembly of the Royal Neighbors of America covering Louisa and Muscatine counties. Activities included a morning prayer, welcome addresses, initiations, a visitors reception, and a band concert planned for the evening by the Columbus Junction band. Representatives came from Muscatine Wilton Letts Atalissa West Liberty Wapello Nichols Walcott and Columbus Junction.
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Columbus Junction
Royal Neighbors of America
Louisa
Muscatine
H. H. Wilson
Emma Bollenbach
Black
L. R. van Tuyl
Nichols
Atalissa
West Liberty
Wapello
Walcott
Electric Park to Open Sunday with Amusements
Electric Park leased to Sodini Amusement Company will open on Sunday May 16 with a Paridiet band program in the afternoon and evening. Beginning Monday daily theatricals will be offered in the park auditorium with a short comedy vaudeville and moving pictures. Streetcar service to the park will resume Sunday.
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Sodini Amusement Company
Louis Rosenberg
St. Paul Company
Paudiet
Coleman Case Heads to Jury in Brutal Cedar Rapids Robbery
The defense and witnesses described a late night escape and brutal beating after a Cedar Rapids robbery as Coleman allegedly roamed with bottles used as weapons. Meagher, wounded, identified broken bottles near a factory site as evidence, while Coleman claimed to be elsewhere. The case, tied to hotel records and a mistaken alias, neared verdict as court prepared to close.
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Meagher
West Cedar Rapi’s
Coleman
Cedar Rapids
Sleight’s
Union Depot
Two Appears in Court Frank Eldred Gets Thirty Days
Frank Kensey faced Justice J H Carl charged with defaulting his board bill at Rob ert W Carter boarding house. He pled guilty and received 10 days on promise to settle up. Eldred pled guilty to intoxication and was sentenced to 30 days. He was arrested Tuesday by Constable H C Haney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eldred
Frank Kensey
J. H. Carl
Robert W. Carter
H. C. Haney
Mississippi River Stages to Decline Between Dubuque and Muscatine
Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports river stages along the Mississippi will slowly fall over the next 48 hours from points below Dubuque to Muscatine as high water recedes.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Nuptials Announced For Miss Lezotte And Amos Weidling
Society notes announce the June 9 wedding of Miss Helen Lezotte and Amos Weidling. A luncheon at the bride to be’s East Third Street home showcased A B C club members with heart shaped place cards and photo favors. A shower for Miss Lezotte is planned May 19 at Mrs Lauren Henderson’s West Fourth Street residence.
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Helen Lezotte
Amos Weidling
East Third Street
A. B. C. Club
Musecatine
Tigers Entertain At Dance Friday Eve
The Muscatine Launch Club hosts a student dance Friday evening May 14 given by the Tiger basketball team of local high school girls. Invites read “board The Tigers in their den meet them at Launch Club.” Guests include Helen Howe Dorothy Kelley Ethelyn Salisbury Margaret Oliver Pearl Martin and Irma Mundt.
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Tigers
Tiger
Muscatine
Helen Howe
Dorothy Kelley
Ethelyn Salisbury
Margaret Oliver
Pearl Martin
Irma Mundt
Muscatine Man to Wed in the East
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Hugh Scott of Muscatine and Miss Mary Walker MacCleod of Swissvale Pennsylvania. The wedding is set for Thursday May 27 in Swissvale with Scott long established in the east and remembered by many Muscatine residents.
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Hugh Scott
A. W. Scott
Swissvale
Mary Walker MacCleod
Scott
East
Auxiliary of the Y M C A Holds Notable Meeting
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y M C A met Tuesday afternoon with large attendance. Officers plan an all-day sewing event in the near future and to collect a car-load of paper on the first Wednesday of each month. A member will be elected next meeting to fill Mrs D B Addleman’s vacant seat.
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Association Rooms
D. B. Addleman
Ladies Aid Plans Bake Sale at McColm Store
The Ladies' Aid of the United Brethren church met in church parlors and decided on a bake sale featuring cake home made bread and cookies to be held Saturday afternoon at the McColm dry goods store.
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Ladies’ Aid of the
United Brethren Church
McColm
Missionary Society At The WCOLM Home Event
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet at the WCOLM Home to plan outreach and discuss upcoming programs. Members are invited to attend activities, study sessions, and service opportunities led by church leaders and volunteers.
Earthquake Reported From Madison Seismic Tremors
A distant earthquake beginning shortly after 7 p m last night was recorded by the United States observatory at Cheltenham Maryland. Tremors lasted 36 minutes with small amplitude and were reported today from Madison Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
United States Observatory
Cheltenham
Cotton Prices Rally On Active Trading In New York
In New York on May 12 the cotton market surged as prices climbed 28 to 32 points above last night’s close, signaling strong buying. The rise translates to about 1.40 to 1.60 dollars per bale amid an especially active session.
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New York
N. Y
Cotton Exchange
Market quotations from Hershey State Bank area
Today’s Chicago quotations show May wheat at 128 and 127% with July and September ranges, corn at 72% to 73% with July and September figures, oats around 58 for May and June, and pork and lard futures with highs near 18.20 and 10.70 respectively. Hog trading was slow with top at 7.37 percent and car receipts listed for wheat corn oats. Northwestern receipts from Minneapolis and Duluth are provided for today and prior periods.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago Grain and Provision Market Highlights May 12
Wheat and corn prices moved in narrow ranges with July wheat opening at 1.13 percent and settling near 1.13. Oats and rye show modest shifts while barley and timothy note prices. Live stock trading in Chicago included cattle receipts at 14 000 and varying bids for beef and Texas stock. A social event at the home of Mrs. J L McColm is slated for Thursday with a city missions program led by Mrs. May Howard and opening remarks by Mrs. C E Jackson.
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Chicago
Timothy
J. L. McColm
May Howard
City Missions
C. E. Jackson
W. P. Frazier
Emma Bielefeld Hosts Local Clerks At Home
Miss Emma Bielefeld of 1556 Grant Street entertained Mece-Colin store clerks Monday evening with games and piano selections. A four course supper followed. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Hill and daughter from West Liberty.
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Emma Bielefeld
Grant Street
A. W. Hine
Mulberry Avenue
Bert Hill
West Liberty
Trinity Guild to Meet and Elect Officers
Trinity Guild will hold a regular session Thursday at 2:00 PM followed by the Women's Auxiliary annual meeting. Officers will be elected and reports received, with refreshments served.
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Trinity Guild
Women's Auxiliary
Highland Noble Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Heins Home
The Highland Noble Sewing Society gathered this afternoon at 421 Pond Street. A good attendance conducted much business and refreshments were served.
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Highland Noble Sewing Society
John Heins
Pond Street
Ladies Aid Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will meet at the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Each lady is asked to bring a lunch and stay for a prayer meeting.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Warlors
Mrs J Henrietta Hosts Friends at North Mulberry Home
Mrs J Henrietta entertained a number of friends yesterday afternoon at her home 2223 North Mulberry Avenue. The time was pleasantly spent and at the close refreshments were served.
Banner Lodge Holds Regular Meeting Minutes
The Banner Lodge held its regular meeting last evening. One application was voted on. The regular routine of business was completed.
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Banner Lodge
Livestock Market Prices and Receipts Reported
Cattle receipts 9 000 stockers and feeders 3 60 to 6 20 cows and heifers 2 50 to 6 20 calves 5 00 to 7 25 Hogs receipts 24 000 light 6 75 to 7 20 mixed 6 85 to 7 30 heavy 6 95 to 7 35 good to choice heavy 7 05 to 7 35 Sheep receipts 12 000 steady 4 00 to 6 60 lambs 6 25 to 9 10.
Chicago Grain Prices Across Grades and Varieties
Chicago cash grain prices report multiple grades with bids and offers for red and white corn and oats. Values shown include No 2 red at 1.45, No 3 red 1.30 to 1.42, No 2 hard 1.28 to 1.35, No 3 hard 1.24 to 1.30, and various yellow, white, and standard oats figures around 59 to 76 cents. Prices reflect market quotes for immediate sale in bulk grain trading.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago market notes show May prices steady across dairy and egg sectors. Creameries trade at 22 to 25 cents, dairies 19 to 24 cents, eggs steady at the market with firsts at 20 to 21 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Report May 12
Chicago market news notes steady poultry prices with turkeys at 17 cents per pound chickens at 15 4 cents and springs at 15 cents. The brief market bulletin lists current rates and indicates stable trading.
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Chicago
New York Poultry Market Report May 12
Poultry prices show alive market unsettled with chickens and broilers at 25 30 cents and fowls at 17 17.5 cents. Dressed demand steady with chickens at 13 cents, fowls at 16 17 cents, and frozen turkeys at 15 to 2 cents per pound.
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New York
New York Grain Market Report May 12
New York price report shows Wheat for July at 1.197 dollars and Corn at 78 and one half cents. Market notes reflect standard futures trading activity in the grain pits.
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New York
New York Produce Market Summary
Butter steady and unchanged. Receipts 7,400. Eggs firm with 36,700 on record. Western firsts quoted at 21 21 1/4 cents.
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New York
Market quotes at St Louis grain market May 12
Wheat for July delivery at 1.0975 dollars per bushel. Corn at 68 68 percent and oats at 50 cents.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Corn No. 3 at 74 1/2 Cents
Peoria Illinois May 12 Corn No 3 74 1/2 cents per bushel is reported in the Peoria corn market commentary.
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Peoria
Ill
Refuse to Strike Out Clause Springfield New Jersey
The Springfield New Jersey report notes that on May 12 the house today refused to strike out the clause. The brief item records a parliamentary maneuver with no further details on the decision or its consequences.
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Springfield
House
Local Option Law Amended to Exclude Townships from Saloons Vote
A bill enacting a new provision nullifies the present local option law and separates cities and incorporated towns from townships in determining the vote for or against saloons.
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Paul Road
Amerca Caster
Cable
Moline Theatre
Theodore Thomas Greheska
Frederick Stock
Choral Union
Charles E. Allum
the Moline
White & Hull, Cor
L. M. Sievers
Conesville
Frank Bowman
G. M. Titus
Town Ave
H. E. Dice
E. 2Nd St
Slaughter’s Candy Store
Archie Hamilton
East Second Street
Frank Schoultz
H. Hampton
George Wieland
L. J. Rosenmund
J. F. Barnard CO. Jewelers
E Second Street
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
New Spring Oxfords
Imperial
Bostonian
Harry Kern
Mgr
Heidht
St. Paul LaCrosse
LeClaire
Davenport
Keokuk
R.W. A. Convention
Columm
Electric Park
Paudiet’s
H. J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
Hershey State Bank
Reeves
Texas
West
Forward Society
German Congregational Church
John Guthardt
Isett Avenue
Adam Beckstein
North Cedar Street
Ator Pic
Parachael Cris
Chamberlin
H. Salisbury
The
Morgan Stock Co
Indiana
Geo. Emtman
Armory Hall
Kid Ruff
Jim Anderson
Seheeiz
Amine
Jackson Motor Car CO
West Second St
Family Theatre
Bella Kalia
Fred Heider
Irving Gear
Hilda Orth
Illustrated Song
Joseph Laemmie
Family Theare
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