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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1908

Page

16

Local notices list events and services in town

John A. Robbins is agent for reliable insurance companies. Select and Standard oysters always the best at Barger and Barrows. Banner Lodge assessment No 4 now due. Beneficial members please take notice. Attend the big dance at Hare's hall tonight. Music by Thomas orchestra. Manufacturers Art Sale this week only. Any picture in store sold for 10c and 15c, no higher. Don’t fail to call. Everybody welcome. 129 W. 2nd St.

Banner Lodge Hare's Hall Thomas’ Orchestra W. 2Nd St

De Molay Conclave Tonight in Red Cross Degree

Sir Knights are urged to attend a special conclave of De Molay Commandery No 1 at 7 30 this evening. The work will be in the Red Cross degree. Recorder W H G requests a strong turnout.

de Molay Commandery No. 1 E. T Red Cross

Headache Relief Claims From Bestenlehner Tablets

X Grosjean set to close out sale Tuesday November 11 at three miles south of Fruitland. The Ladies Aid Society of Island M E church will serve lunch.

X. Grosjean Fruitland Ladies’ Aid Society Island M. E. Church

Bank Under Suspicion Seizes Central Trust

Providence R I Nov 4 State Bank Commissioner Goodwin took control of the Central Trust company and asked the court for a receiver and an injunction to restrain the bank from doing business declaring it hazardous for the public to deposit funds there.

Providence R. I State Bank Goodwin Central Trust Company

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Wound Healing

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as healing serious lacerations and wounds without danger of blood poisoning. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Havercamp

Root Juice Demonstration Draws Crowds at Morgan's Drug Store

The Root Juice demonstration at Morgan's Drug Store in Muscatine draws many locals with stomach bowels liver and nerve relief claims. A spokesman cites Mr Young as saying his appetite improved nerves settled and digestion normalized after short use. The event closes Saturday night with Root Juice at 1 dollar per bottle or three for 2.50 and a special offer of two more for 1.50 this week only.

Morgan’s Muscatine Mr. Young

Lugal Artists Present Social at Mulberry Avenue Old Ladies Home

Annual social at the Old Ladies' Home on Mulberry Avenue features a long list of readers pianists and vocalists. Mrs W P Frazier Miss Julia Hutchinson Miss Rosetta Wagner Mrs G B Samuels and others perform with an afternoon gathering attracting merchants residents and many gifts. The evening program promises larger attendance with further vocal and reading acts by Miss Jessie Stirlen Ralph Lillibridge Vivian Johnson Josephine Stirlen and E M Walker.

Old Ladies’ Home Mulberry Avenue W. P. Frazier Julia Hutchin Rosetta Wagner G. B. Samuels Jessie Stirlen Ralph Lillibridge Vivian Johnson Josephine Stirlen E. M. Walker

Columbus Junction Visitors and Visits Through Town

Columbus Junction records a stream of short trips and greetings as residents travel to nearby towns. Dr. Rogers of Wapello visits, Jennie Garner returns from Davenport, P. W. Westbrook visits from Letts, Pliny Benson from Muscatine, Mrs. Blanche Simmons returns from Muscatine, H. C. Sewell goes to Burlington for a medical visit, J. J. Russell returns from Burlington, and Mr. and Mrs. John Soll plan a weeks visit with Chas. Knott's family.

Columbus Junction Dr. Rogers Wapello Jennie Garner Davenport P. W. Westbrook Letts J. H. Benson Pliny Benson Muscatine Blanche Simmons H. C. Sewell Burlington J. J. Russell John Soll Chas. Knott

Market Roundup Wheat and Corn Rise on Bullish Cables

Chicago November 4 Wheat rallied on strong telegraph quotes, advancing to near 1 1/4 cents and holding firm as Argentine bullishness drew buyers. Corn followed with a rise to about three quarters of a cent, while oats advanced roughly three quarters to one cent amid a firm overall market. Bartlett Patten and Champlin were noted buyers and sellers.

Chicago Ill Bartlett Patten Champlin Bartlett Patten

Grain and livestock futures and cash prices report

Wheat and corn futures show mixed gains with May and Dec contracts trading near 104 for wheat and 62 for corn. Olympic tone delivery details note oats at 50 for May and 48 for December while pork and lard futures edge lower. cash grain prices list No. 2 red wheat at 1.02, corn at 64 cents, oats near 49 to 50 cents. hogs closed down 10 cents from prior trade.

Chicago Ill Park Timothy

Chicago Live Stock Market Nov 4 Cattle Hogs Prices

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 17 000 and steady with Beeves 3.39 to 7.50, stockers and feeders 2.55 to 4.55, cows and heifers 1.65 to 5.85, westerners 3.20 to 5.90. Hog receipts 24 000 with prices 10 to 15 cents higher for lights 5.40 to 6.15 and other hogs advancing.

Chicago Ill Eihen

Hazel Dell Social News Notes and Visits

Hazel Dell Illinois November reports show Mrs. Jennie Dungan visiting from Missouri and several local families visiting J. Hayes and relatives. The community gathered for a dinner and hog sale at William Tyler’s, while others shopped in Muscatine and attended various visits and errands across nearby towns.

Hazel Dell Ill Jennie Dungan Missouri Jesse Hayes Will Thomas Lee Thomas J. Hayes John Kennedy Leslie Muscatine C. A. Peterson Charles Vanatta William Powell Wm. Tyler Charley France West Liberty Fred Krueger Mildred

Livestock Market Quotes and Receipts

Market notes show heavy sheep at 5.50 to 5.60 with higher ranges to 6.40. Lamb and yearling prices listed. receipts around 20,000 steady. Current lambs quoted at 4.00 to 6.25, yearlings at 4.50 to 5.15.

Chicago Poultry Market Steady Prices Report

Chicago November 4 Poultry markets steady with turkeys at 13 cents per pound chickens at 10 cents and springs average in tone though listing incomplete for complete commodity spreads.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Butter Eggs Prices

Chicago Illinois November 4 butter strong creameries 21 28c dairies 19 25c eggs steady firsts 26c

Chicago Ill

Butter and Eggs Prices Steady at New York Market

Butter remains firm with 11 800 receipts and creamery specials at 28 29c, extras 27 28c, third to first 264cc, dairy 20 217c, process 17 24 6c, imitation creamery first 20 20c. Eggs stay strong with 9 000 receipts and firsts 28 30c, seconds 25 27c.

New York

New York Poultry Market Report Dates and Prices

New York market update shows alive poultry easy to move with spring fowls at 12 to 15 cents, dressed birds steady with spring turkeys at 12 to 17 cents. Prices for springs and fowls vary around 12 to 14 cents for dressed items, turkeys around 12 to 17 cents depending on size.

New York Springs Ile

Peoria Corn Market Report

Peoria Illinois November 4 corn prices No 2 old 684c new 64c per bushel listing current grain market figures with regional pricing notes for the Peoria area.

Peoria Ill

Market Summary of Corn Wheat and Live Stock Prices

Corn market 45c. Wheat 80c to 85c. Cracked corn 1.70 cwt. Popcorn 1.15 to 1.25 per cent, 1.40 to 1.75 per cent shelled. Bran 1.30 per cwt. Shorts 1.35 to 1.40 per cwt. Hay 6.00 to 7.00. Live stock buyers pay prices: cattle heavy 5.40, light 5.25, rough heavy 4.75, stags 4.50, veal 5.00 to 5.50, cows 2.25 to 3.25, bulls 2.50 to 3.00, sheep 2.00 to 4.00, lambs 4.00 to 4.34.

Market Prices for Produce and Meats Listed

The listing shows varied prices for fruits vegetables and meats. Items include peaches grapes apples fresh eggs hens ducks beef lard and more with per unit or per pound, peck or dozen pricing.

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The Hirt &, Fesler Piano Co Hirt & Fesler Limerick J. E. Kranz Green House Journal John A. Robbins Barger & Barrows Aretn A Shar-On J.K. Tyler Ophi. D E, 2Nd St Bestenlehner David Bogard House OF Better Merchandise Morgan LUGAL H. J. Frenzel Board of Trade Cletwes CO Ruthenberg Clothing CO East Second St Ren B.S. Lilly W. G. Block CO Iowa Avenue Chicago Produce Market Marxmeta A. S. Weidling Iowa Ave Cable’s New Jewelry Store West Second Street Min the Money Saving Store Siegel & Isaacs East Second Street DR. Pentzer Examinations Office Khce Big J. A. Bond Prop Watson WM. J. Watson
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