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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
Alderman Holmes chief of police and deputy inspected city alleys this afternoon. They noted dirt rubble and obstructions. Property owners adjacent were recorded and Street Commissioner Fuller will lead crews to clean up, with ten days’ notice already given.
R W Vance and Margaret J Kessinger celebrated their golden wedding in Topeka. They married April 23, 1858, in Wilton Iowa and later moved to Kansas, where they have lived in Herington since 1887. They have seven children, six surviving, with ties to Iowa Ohio Oklahoma and Kansas.
Julius Zeilman and Henry Coffman of South Muscatine are recovering from injuries at the Roach and Musser plant a week after an incident. Zeilman can walk around today while Coffman remains weak but nearby and expected to regain strength soon.
The Mason City Times-Herald alleges that Senator Dolliver refrained from naming Cummins in his speeches to prevent audiences from applauding the governor.
The Kewanee Clippers travel to Muscatine for a three game set next Sun day through Tuesday led by Manager Bebb. The Illinois squad aims to continue a strong season showing after recent wins over Burlington Canton Havannah and Galesburg, with the final Game Wardens clash set this afternoon and Bloomer girls game next.
Columbus Junction residents and visitors are noted in a compilation of daily movements. Governor Cummins arrived late on the northbound train and met friends at the lunch counter while en route to Ainsworth. Local residents travel to Morning Sun, Mt. Sterling, and Des Moines for business and family visits. The Reformed church plans a Friday social at Mrs. George Parkin’s home, and Dr. H. M. Gage will preach at the Presbyterian church including the Baccalaureate address for the high school graduating class.
Furnished by Miner & Co of the Chicago Board of Trade lists wheat prices for May, July, and September. May wheat opened at 100, high 102, low 100, close 102. July 90 to 99 5/8, close 89 5/8. September 87 to 87 1/2, close 86 3/4.
Advertisement emphasizes locating skilled cooks through the Journal Want Ad. It contrasts sourcing cooks with bone yards and slums, urging readers to place a notice to reach nearly every family in Muscatine and surrounding country. Word rates are 1 to 2 cents per word.
Market notes from New York Chicago and Peoria list prices for poultry eggs vegetables and meats. Alive spring chickens 30c. dressed turkeys 12 to 17c. beefsteak 10 to 12c per lb. eggs 12% to 14c. flour 1.35 to 1.60 per lb. fruits and vegetables with lemons 20c per dozen oranges 20c to 40c per dozen. Gold Medal Flour noted as a leading product.
Financial data shows May and July contracts for corn oats and pork with varied percentages and prices. Wheat, corn, oats and hogs are listed with estimated futures and daily figures, noting a closing slow and a forecast of 23,000 hogs traded.
Chicago market report for May 14 covers wheat futures with July opening at 90 90 by percent, corn July trading between 64 and 66 cents, oats July opening at 47 cents, and May values. Also lists pork, lard, ribs futures and cash rye and barley prices. Separate section shows No 2 red to No 3 white grain prices and cattle hog and sheep receipts with price ranges and medians for the day.
Butter steady with creamery 18 to 22 cents and dairies 16 to 20 cents. Eggs steady at 15 cents for firsts.
Butter prices were weak with receipts of 5 821 crates. Creameries offered specials at 22 percent above the grade, extras 22 cents, and third to firsts 16 to 21 cents. Dairies and process lines ranged 13 to 21 cents, factory first 17 cents. Eggs were firm for fresh gathered and storage packed at 17 to 18 cents.
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