Vaudeville war ends Bijou 18 closes doors
The Bijou 18 closes after the last performance as the vaudeville war ends and the Family theatre plans to present high quality bills with shows twice weekly. A. M. Gollos joins J. C. Sodini to run new variety programs under Western Vaudeville bookings. Governor Cummins may speak tonight and a show may follow if the address ends before ten.
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New Family Theatre
Bijou
A. M. Gollos
J. C. Sodini
Family Theatre
Western Vaudeville Association
Cummins
Pioneer merchant in Muscatine gravely ill
Philip Stein of the furniture store S. G. & P. Stein, in Muscatine since 1854, has been seriously ill at home at 316 Chestnut street since last Saturday. His condition is grave due to advanced age and long, active service, though slightly improved today.
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Philip Stein
Chestnut Street
Mr. Stein
Muscatine
S. G. & P. Stein
Stein
Miss Nellie Robertson speaks at Hirsch factory noon Friday
A report notes Miss Nellie Robertson will speak at the Hirsch factory at noon Friday. The Acts class meets at four o'clock Friday afternoon in the rooms, with Studies 5 and 6 on the lesson plan and all members urged to attend.
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Nellie Robertson
Hirsch Factory
Wilton couples wed as community gathers in May wedding
In Wilton Iowa Miss Faye Rick and Will Grunder married at 5 oclock yesterday at the Rick home with Mendelssohn march by Clara Gothman. Rev H F Martin officiated with limited guests. They plan to reside with the bride's parents. A Hook and Ladder meeting followed with five new members initiated. Mrs. T P Russell’s father William McSwiggin of Williamsburg died in Muscatine County after a tumor. He had long resided in Williamsburg and Muscatine County. He is survived by five brothers and a sister.
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Wilton
P. J. Wacker
Lon Smith
Robt. Maurer
Clara Gothman
Robert Finley
Muscatine
Hook & Ladder Company
H. P. Mason
Alex. Atwill
Walter Herr
Albert Marclf
Frank Abbott
T. P. Russell
Clifford
Williamsburg
Wm. McSwiggin
Chicago
Mr. McSwiggin
Muscatine County
John
R. J
P. J
James McSwiggin
Ellen J. McSwiggin
Born. Just made some splendid biscuits Gold Medal Flour.
A brief note highlighting a proud moment of baking biscuits using Gold Medal Flour with enthusiasm. The writer celebrates the fresh batch and the quality of the flour.
Negro preacher barred from lodging in Waterloo
Rev A L De Mood, Congregational minister from Buxton Iowa attending a conference, was refused hotel lodging due to race. He wandered streets overnight until morning when the local arrangements committee provided shelter. Potential damage suits may follow the incident.
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Waterloo
A. L. de Mood
Buxton
de Mood
Market Update from Chicago Board of Trade May 21
Chicago markets show wheat corn oats and hogs with May and July futures quoted. Wheat May at 101% to 102% with nearby mixed. Corn July around 66. Oats May at 55 with July 46. Pork May 13.50 to 13.57. Lard May 8.45 to 8.50. Ribs May 7.82 to 7.27, with hogs closing strong amid overall activity. Chicago Produce Market notes quiet wheat and mixed red varieties. St. Louis and Peoria markets show similar slight movements in wheat corn and oats.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Chicago grain and livestock prices May closing report
Wheat July opened 90 cents to 90 1/2 cents with a high near 90 1/2 and close around 90 1/2 to 1.02 dollars. Corn July opened 66 1/2 cents with a high of 66 1/2 and a close around 66 to 66 1/2. Oats July opened 46 1/2 cents with a high near 47 and close near 46 1/...
Chicago Livestock Auction Prices May 21
Cattle receipts 3 500 steady shade higher Beeves 4 75 to 7 30 stockers and feeders 3 50 to 5 30 cows and heifers 2 30 to 6 10 western steers 4 50 to 5 75 Hogs receipts 14 000 10 cents higher light 5 35 to 5 70 mixed 5 35 to 5 75 heavy 5 30 to 5 72 rough 5 30 to 5 40 bulk 5 60 to 5 65 Sheep receipts 7 090 steady 3 75 to 5 30 lambs 4 50 to 7 15 yearlings 5 75 to 6 35
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Recorded on May 21
Chicago reports poultry prices with turkeys at 14c per lb chickens 11 to 14c. Boil ers about 1 lb per dozen 2.50 to 3.00 dollars. 1 1/2 to 2 pounds 4.00 to 4.50 dollars and 1 1/2 to 2 pounds 5.00 to 5.50 dollars.
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Chicago
Butter and Egg Market Report Chicago May 21
Butter prices were strong with creamery at 19 25 cents and dairies 17 21 cents. Eggs held steady with Firsts at 15 cents.
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Chicago
New York Butter and Egg Market Report May 21
Butter firm with receipts 5,145 creameries specials 24c extras 23c third to first 17 23c dairies 17 23c process 21c factory first 17c Eggs quiet unchanged receipts 26,388.
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New York
Poultry Prices Steady in New York Market
New York on May 21 reports alive poultry dull with spring chickens at 36c per pound and 13 4c for fowls, turkeys at 17c. Dressed spring chickens at 39 32c, turkeys at 12 17c, fowls at 12 15c.
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New York
Wheat and corn prices at New York markets May 21
New York Produce Market reports July wheat at 1.07 and corn at 75. through May 21.
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New York
Wilton Market Shows Wide Range In Prices And Trains
The list records vegetable and fruit prices from cornmeal to strawberries with specifics like corn 70c and oats 45c, eggs 16.5c, and meats including beefsteak 10 to 12 1 2 c per lb. It also notes Muscatine Produce Co fresh eggs at 12 2 3 c and train times for Wilton main and branch lines.
Seed and Plant Prices From Local Store Lineup
Millet seed 1.00 per bushel. Onion sets yellow red white 10c per quart. Lettuce seed 10c per oz. Radish seed 10c per oz. Cabbage seed 20c per oz. Tomato seed 15c per oz. Peas 25c per quart. Beans 20c per quart. Sweet corn 10 to 1 lic a can. Seed field corn 1.20 to 1.50. Tomato plants 10c per doz. Cabbage plants 19c per doz. Pie plant 5c. Prunes 5c, 12c, 15c. Pineapples 15c to 30c. Cocoanuts 5 to 10c. String beans 1c per lb. Spinach 25c per peck.
Railway timetable shows east southwest and west trains
In effect January 6 1908 timetable lists eastbound services Davenport Chicago Nos 12 62 50 4 and 68 Local Freight 2 50 Mail and Express, southwest Nos 8 49 11 89, Mall and Express 1, 61 Local Passenger 8 19pm, and westbound Passenger 401 leaves 8 15am Freight 8:30am. All trains daily except Sunday. W S Underdouk, Agent.
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Ereesense
Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Underdouk
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Hester
Rachel
Pioneer Merchant
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Peoria
Muscatine Markets
Muscatine Produce Co
Milwaukee
Bildam
Muscatine North and South Railroad
South Bound
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Saben
Wallo
Elrick Junction
Muscatine Eoees
Cene
Walio
Walioee
Tees
Flrick Junction
Iowa Central
Wapelio
Burlington
Wapello
Iowa
Central
Wapelio Satudays
Rock Islands System
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