Muscatine Local News Updates and Travel Notes
Mrs. William Hunn of Fairport and Mrs. Mary Sylvester of Fairport visited Muscatine for shopping and greetings. Dr. Beveridge moved to the German American Bank building's fourth floor. W. E. Walker and family of Grandview returned home after a short Muscatine stay. Ruby Jones of 1100 Hershey Ave. plans a Chicago trip for a few days. Mrs. Latta leaves for Fairfield for the Houfsteadier golden wedding anniversary. John A. Robbins promotes reliable insurance. Prayer meeting at First Baptist Church upstairs Thursday evening. Mrs. Chamberlain and daughter Eunice of Iowa City visited Muscatine then returned home. A base burner praised for winter coal use by Thompson Bros. Co. Rock Island train No. 2 passed through after a wreck near Libertyville and Belknap, Mo. Mrs. Wallace and daughter Helen with Miss Louise Molis head to California. Molis to Long Beach for months. Mrs. Anna Beacham and Miss Sue Browning go to Maquoketa for Muscatine District Convention. Browning to deliver welcome reply. Miss Blair’s bread demo affects baking output. visit the Coffee Percolator demonstration. MecQuesten and Sawyer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlotta Newell
Muscatine
F. B. James
Chicago
Eva Jennings
Blanche Garey
June Hanley
Elsie Kiser
Tipton
Thomas Raynor
J. M. Rider
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Miller
Villisca
Red Oak
C. A. Curtis
Jennie Melchert
Harold
Gridley
Kan
L. M. Gates
W. A. Cooling
Whittes
Iowa City
Murphy
Davenport
Mary Phipps
Guthrie Center
Albert Winsell
Wistner
Fred Maurer
Ogden
Utah
J. E. Corley
Irwin Port
C. F. Port
Fish Stutler
Rock Island
Mildred Rodgers
Carrie Horton
Bennett
Franks Ashcraft Red Jacket Pump Offer
Friends learn of Mrs. W J Flenner Illness in Chicago after moving from this city. The funeral of Miss Johanna Behrens at the Lutheran Old Folks home was held this afternoon with interment at the German Lutheran cemetery. McQuesten and Sawyer promote the Universal coffee demonstration noting aroma retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Flenner
Chicago
Flenner
Caleb Berry
Woodlawn Avenue
Johanna Behrens
Lutheran Old Folks Home
McQuesten & Sawyer
Halloween Dance at Muscatine Business College
Officers announce a large crowd is expected for the Mask Hallowe en dance and farewell to Prof. W D Peck on Saturday October 31. Alumni, including out of town members, plan to attend for a reunion and enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College Alumni Association
W. D. Peck
Wilton Women’s Club hears Rome themed program
The Wilton Iowa Women’s club met at Mrs J B Bloom’s home for a Rome themed evening. Members and guest Mrs H E Strong heard talks on Julius Caesar Romulus and Remus The Royal Family of Italy St Peters and The Roman Forum with solos by Miss Clara M Dodge and Miss Nellie Stoner. Refreshments followed.
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Wilton
J. B. Bloom
Julius Caesar
Rome
Harris
Romulus
Remus
John Latchaw
Clara M. Dodge
Elizabeth Mahanna
H. E. Strong
Royal Family of
Italy
K. J. McAuley
St. Peter’s
C. W. Norton
Nellie Stoner
Oskaloosa Dropped from Central League Opening for Muscatine
The Central Association League dropped Oskaloosa from the circuit creating an opening for Muscatine. Quaker City fans push for a new Iowa League, while Oskaloosa vows to fight the decision. Other clubs like Ottumwa Waterloo and others consider reorganizing or joining a new league.
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Central Association
Oskaloosa
Muscatine
Quaker City
Oskaloosa Baseball Association
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Davenport
Mason City
Marshalltown
Galesburg
Ill
Hannibal
Local Social Notes and Market Roundup
Social listings from Muscatine area depict visits and dinners with Mrs. Gray and others, plus a one day coat sale at Strong & Potter. Grain and market summaries from Chicago and New York accompany brief travel notices and cash prices for wheat corn oats butter and eggs.
Market summary from Chicago Wheat to Hog close
Wheat opened weak with fractional declines as Liverpool prices and Argentine weather weigh on the market. Corn and oats followed, with modest support on the decline. Live hogs closed stronger, while pork larded above opening. price quotes for futures and spot levels appeared across wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and hogs.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Chicago cash grain prices for wheat and corn
Wheat prices range from No 3 red at 99 cents to No 2 red at 1.01 dollars. No 2 hard bids 1.01 dollars with No 3 hard near 97 cents. Corn values show No 3 at 65 to 66 cents, No 3 yellow 68 to 75 cents, No 3 white 45 to 48 cents, and Standard at 49 and a half cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Chicago Live Stock Marketupdate October 28
Chicago Illinois reports cattle receipts at 24 000 with prices 3.15 to 7.50 for beeves and 2.59 to 4.45 for stockers and feeders. Cattle and hogs show weakness with hogs selling 5.00 to 6.00 and sheep at 2.60 to 4.85 with lambs up to 6.20. Continuous market activity includes westerners and yearlings amid broad price ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Brief
Chicago poultry market report from October 28 lists firm turkeys at 15 cents per pound, chicks at 7.9 cents, and springs at 12 cents.
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N. Y
New York
Chicago
Ill
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis grain prices on October 28 show Wheat for December at 99 and seven tenths cents, up 7 cents from prior, and Corn at 60 and a half cents.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Report Flat Prices
Peoria Illinois October 28 corn market with No 3 old and No 3 new trading at 66 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Agricultural market prices from Muscatine Produce Co
Remark: local market prices for grains, feeds, livestock, fruits, and dairy. Lists corn wheat oats hay and silage, animals led and priced by weight. peaches, watermelons, grapes, apples, pears with per unit costs. butter eggs hens and roosters quoted.
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Muscatine Produce Co
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Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Hirt & Fesler Piano Company
Chrysanthemum
E. Branz
Bestenlehner
William Hunn
Fairport
Mary Sylvester
Dr. Beveridge
German-American Bank
Ruby Jones
Hershey Avenue
L. W. Latta
Fairfield
J. H. Houfsteadier
Houfsteadier
Mrs. Latta
John A. Robbins
First Baptist Church
Thompson Bros. Co
Libertyville
Belknap
Anna Beacham
Sue Browning
Maquoketa
Miss Browning
Miss Blair
MecQuesten & Sawyer Co
Wilson’s Shoe Store
DR. Pentzer
Frank Ashcraft
E. 2Nd St
Wilton Orchestra
John Gray
Central League Directors
Iowa
Martin
Michigan
George Rick
W. D. Harris
Durant
Blanche Lee
Carl Silberhorn
Eldridge
Birdie Chasteen
A. R. Whitmer
W. Clark
A. Weggen
Moscow
Ora Hirshman
Will Smith
F. A. Martin
Timothy
Clover
C. Dairies
Eile
the New Shoe Store
West Second St
Colator
Chopper
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
H. J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
Muscatine Markets
Rocky Fords
McQuesten & Sawyer Company
Pillsbury
Universal
Blair
Geo. Bitman
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