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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
5
East Hill observes the fifty fifth birthday of Mrs. Mattie Jarvis with a Dorcas society gathering at her East Second street home. Music and readings by Mrs. Jarvis and Mrs. H Hazlett precede refreshments as East Hill locals report routine news and local events.
An archival pharmacy ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease. A. W. Morgan, Druggist, endorses the product and its protective benefits.
The Atlantic battleship fleet completed another leg of its cruise and anchored in Commencement Bay Puget Sound near Seattle. A large admiring throng covered the inland water as the ships rested in Tacoma May 28.
Ten students—five girls and five boys—from Browning Business College will graduate on Friday June 30 at the Family Theatre. A program of literary and musical numbers will close the exercises with potential speaker Prof. Frederick D. Tucker of St. Louis delivering the principal address.
Columbus Junction Iowa May 28 Special Editor Lafe Young of the Des Moines Capital and a prominent Republican will speak here Saturday evening in the interest of Senator Allison. The issues of the senatorial campaign will be discussed.
Walter L. Myers of Muscatine is among graduates as the University of Iowa lists a full week of events from June 12 to June 17. Highlights include regimental reviews, baccalaureate sermons by Dr. Cochran, Phi Beta Kappa address by Washington Gladden, and Wu Ting-fang commencement address at the Armory.
A Chicago mandate from Rock Island railroad headquarters restricts morning kisses and phone use. The notice targets Carl for excessive calls and office smoking, outlining restrictions that affect his prospects for advancement.
The Wilton high school senior class was honored at a Junior class reception in the K P hall. Lavendar and white decor, carnation table arrangements, lavender flag place cards, and an elegant supper marked the event. Attendees included seniors Ella Bannick Elsa Fischer Emma Wacker Anna Hendrick and Harry Nicolaus Harry Shafit Albert Marolf Frank Bacon. Juniors Edith Henderson Nellie Duncan Maude Marshall Leila Stevens James Bacon Frank Abbott Clarence Chagensen attended with faculty Prof W A Pye and Mrs Pye and assistants Nellie Stoner Rae Stockham. The Woman’s Club met at the
Muscatine attendees report a grand reunion of old time railroad workers in Des Moines despite rain. Mayor Mathis and Lt. Gov. Garst welcomed veterans at Foster Opera House. Governor Cummins sent telegrams. Visitors toured historic city buildings and Fort Des Moines six-buildings display. Returning travelers include W. S. Underdonk A. J. Clapper Fred Eis Jule McCoskry Charles Heller and Conductor Z. Black with A. J. Barger back for his daughter’s marriage.
The Bayview ladies met at Ida Moore's home for a pleasant session with a short business period. Four new members joined: Mrs. F A Maurer, Mrs. D D Tallman, Mrs. D G Agnew, and Miss Ella Detchen. The group planned Italy Greece studies after summer break and enjoyed social refreshments. Others visiting included J Munroe Davis and son Russell from Fairbury, H B Strong heading to Ottumwa for a Masonic meeting, Cr H Thornhill of Joy, Ill visiting, and Mrs S Gertrude Moynahan assisting at Wilton College.
Dr. Jacob Yutzy, pastor of Carthage College church, will address the Grace Lutheran church Men’s Luther Club in Carthage Illinois. The Male Quartette will sing, Andrew Asthalter and F B Pentzer will perform solos, and refreshments follow the social session hosted by the Ladies’ Aid society.
Muscatine fire department may receive an invitation from Iowa City to spend a day with them. At a meeting last evening Iowa City firemen largely rejected the idea of attending the State Tournament to host Muscatine. No invitation has arrived yet and plans depend on travel to Lyons in June.
To 7.30 stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.40 cows and heifers 2.30 to 6.10 westerners 4.50 to 5.70. Hogs receipts 14 000 5 to 10 higher light 5.15 to 5.55 mixed 5.10 to 5.60 heavy 5.10 to 5.55 rough 5.10 to 5.25 bulk sales 5.40 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 11 000 steady 3.60 to 5.25 lambs 4.50 to 6.75 yearlings 5.50 to 6.25.
Chicago market report dated May 28 shows Wheat values with May at 107 to 109, Corn around 80 to 82, Oats 56 to 39 in various contracts, Pork and Lard prices in the mid teens and high teens, Hogs closing strong, along with daily car receipts for wheat corn and oats. Chicago Produce Market lists wheat, rye, barley, timothy, and other grains with pricing ranges. Live stock and poultry markets provide bids for cattle hogs and eggs with regional price points including Muscatine producers and retail vegetable prices.
Chicago poultry market prices show turkeys and chickens at steady rates. Broilers around 1 pound per dozen fetch 2.50 to 3.00 dollars, with smaller 1 to 1.5 pound birds listed at 0.00 to 5.00 dollars and 1.5 to 2 pound birds at 5.00 to 6.00 dollars.
A detailed listing of prices for vegetables fruits and meats including carrots lettuce radishes beets turnips tomatoes rhubarb strawberries and more. Also prices for meats beefsteak ham beef roast turkey whole ham and poultry and a separate flower market with carnations roses calla lilies and seeds. Prices are given per unit weight per dozen per quart or per bushel with items like flour cheese and various seeds also included.
Butter steady creamery 18 23c dairies 16 20c Eggs weak firsts 15 4c.
Butter steady with 7,721 receipts and firsts at 18 cents. Eggs easy on 33,030 receipts with firsts 16 11/16 cents and seconds up to 15 9/16 cents.
New York May 28. Poultry market steady for alive stock with spring chickens 30c, fowls 1346c, turkeys 1lc. Dressed meat weak with spring chickens 25c to 32c, turkeys 12c to 17c, fowls 12 to 14c.
New York May 28 Wheat for July at 99 and a half cents. Corn for July at a par value. Market figures show steady pricing as traders watch supply and demand signals in the New York produce market.
Peoria Illinois May 28 corn No 3 tied with buyers and sellers noting stable prices in the market.
Post office to close at 10:00 a.m. on May 30 Decoration day with first city delivery and honor window service 9 to 10 a.m. Rural carriers will not run routes. Mails received and dispatched as usual.
Denver authorities refuse all concessions for liquor cigars refreshments or soft drinks near the Auditorium during the national democratic convention. The nearest licensed saloon is a block away while non alcoholic drink stands may be placed closer. Temporary bars will not be closer than existing ones.
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