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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
10
A sizeable audience saw Franz Molnar's The Devil at the Grand Opera House. The production drew attention for its suggestive title and dramatic conflict though the cast was uneven led by Edwin Forsberg as The Devil. Also announced Just a Woman's Way for the upcoming Monday show.
The Philadelphia actor collapsed at the Grand Opera House after finishing The Devil while portraying a gay artist. His mother’s death, occurring hours earlier across a thousand miles, unhinged him as he performed.
The Weed Park Club ends its final regular session at the East Side pleasure grounds with plans for winter entertainments and socials. Members are praised for hard work, fundraising, and improvements funded by city residents. The president may call special sessions if needed.
In a bitterly fought mock trial at the First Methodist church, Elizabeth Bridgman failed to win $40,000 against Howard Woolverton. Judge J. C. Coster reprimanded the defendant after a ten minute jury deliberation.
Details show spring turkeys offered at 14 cents per pound and 19 cents for other poultry items, with 12 percent and 20 cent markers noted for fowls and related goods. Prices reflect market listing from the period.
New York Produce Market reports butter steady with 4,000 receipts and eggs steady with 3,400 receipts on November 14. No change in prices observed for either commodity.
Today's market updates show Wheat futures May 107% to Dec 103 with July at 101% in Chicago trading. Corn mixed around 62% to 63% with oats near 51% and pork and lard prices steady to higher. hogs noted as slow and mostly ten lower than yesterday.
St Louis market notes show Wheat for December at 1.03 and Corn at 60 5/6 cents. Oats quoted at 47 5/6 cents. Market snapshot from St Louis dated November 14.
Peoria market notes corn No 43 sells at 2 1/2e per bushel on November 14 with price observations listed.
Bank statement indicates loans rose by 5 million dollars and deposits increased by 6.602 million. Surplus fell 68 thousand while reserve rose 1.582 million. Ex U S deposits decreased 81 thousand.
The Cleveland Municipal Traction and Cleveland Railway struggle over a 3 cent fare ends with receivers appointed as Johnson fights to regain control. The 20 year security franchise and poor initial fare policy spurred protests, strikes, and a referendum loss, throttling municipal ownership hopes and tainting reform efforts nationwide.
At the Michigan union banquet Clarence W. Barbour announced plans and funds for a new dormitory in Ann Arbor, featuring an immense commons eating room. The project amounts to about $3900,000 in total.
A brief note identifies a minor error as belonging to our group. The item notes accountability and assigns responsibility for a miscue within a larger event. The tone remains neutral and non-accusatory.
A dense list of market prices and produce values across Muscatine markets including corn, wheat, oats, corn meal, eggs, butter, poultry, fruits, vegetables, beef, pork, and wood. It catalogs retail per unit costs, weights, and assorted commodities from meat to flower markets with varied price ranges.
Lawton Oklahoma November 14 Senator Dolliver rejected reports that he will resign from the Iowa Senate to which he is elected He said he has not announced any resignation and does not intend to make such an announcement when questioned about a Hobart Hobart speech attributed to him last night
The line suggests earnings tied to effort and hard work, implying value lies in compensation earned through diligent labor.
Chicago November 14 cattle receipts 700 steady prices range from 3.40 to 7.60 for beef cattle stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.60 cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.40 westerners 3.25 to 6.00 hogs receipts 22 000 down 5 to 10 cents light 5.10 to 5.85 mixed 5.30 to 6.05 heavy 5.35 to 6.05 rough 5.35 to 5.55 bulk 5.60 to 5.95 sheep receipts 2 500 steady 2.50 to 4.60 lambs 3.75 to 6.15 yearlings 4.20 to 4.90.
A columnist notes a small boy described as notably good and quiet will likely not become sheriff, implying community stereotypes and ambitions face early scrutiny.
Chicago November 14 butter steady creamaries 22 29c dairies 19% 25c eggs steady firsts 27c.
Chicago Poultry market steady with turkeys at 14c and chickens around 8½ to 9¾c. Springs fetch about 11c.
New York grain market updates show Wheat for December at 1 13 1 4 dollars and Corn at 72 cents. Market notes mention New Mexico and a teasering note with figures.
New York New York Poultry Market reports alive poultry steady with springs at 13 1 2 cents and turkeys dressed steady at 13 cents against a background of November market activity.
Masowil versus Iowa Lodge No. 2 and regular meetings: first Tuesday evening monthly. E P Ingham W M L Johnson Secretary. Washington Chapter No. 4 BR 4 M stated convocation second Friday monthly. A Thumer M E H P S L Johnson Secretary. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly at Sieu's music hall G D Lezotte T I M S L Johnson Recorder. De Molay Commandery No. 1 BT regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G LD Lesotte and W HB Graff, Recorders.
The text notes gatherings of M B A Bend City Lodge No 143 and Muscatine Lodge No 6 with details of meeting nights and times. It mentions Miriam Lodge No 27 and Prairie B Camyument No 6 scheduling second and fourth Friday and Friday civce appointments.
Local fraternal orders in Muscatine and nearby areas announce weekly and monthly meetings. Lodges including Royal Neighbors, Knights of Pythias, Muscatine Lodge No. 304, Wyomin gLodge No. 76, and Muscatine Castle invite visiting members and hold sessions at various halls with officers named. Proceedings note regular attendees and schedule details.
Banne Luvgr V degree of honor meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Yeoman Hall. Wavie Niebling serves as chief of honor, Shoat Crouch is an elder, and Gussie Muir acts as recorder.
Laurent Council No. 1305 meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month in Maccabee hall. Visiting brothers in good standing are invited. Eagle Lodge No. 10 meets Thursdays at the K P hall on Lots Avenue. Members in good standing are invited. J A Bartemeier G K and A G Gestenlehner sign. Fred Beltel M W H Howe Recorder E H Dolsen Financier.
White Collar Line steamer Helen Blair sails to Davenport Wednesday and Friday at 7 am and Sunday at 7 30 am returning at 7 pm. Boat to Burlington Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 pm arriving Burlington 9 15 next morning. W G Block Co agents.
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