Iowa election outlook stirs three cornered race prospects
Des Moines observers forecast a three way clash if ex governor Frank D. Jackson enters the United States Senate race against Governor Cummins. Republicans cling to Kendall in the Sixth while Democrats expect Porter in the Second and Walsh in the First. The special session cost is pegged near twenty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
United States
Cummins
Iowa
Jackson
Horace Boies
Bryan
Kendall
Nate
Ottumwa
Claude R. Porter
Mark Walsh
Tracy
Kennedy
Porter
Jamison
Shenandoah
Congress
Billy
Local routine notes from Muscatine and Letts society
Miss Frances Hadley visits friends in Letts and many residents travel for visits to Davenport Burlington and Madison. A sale of household goods at 906 Iowa avenue is announced. Community notices include church society dinner dates and theatre manager J C Sodini’s Davenport trip.
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Frances Hadley
Letts
Iowa Avenue
George W. Ball
Iowa City
Big Ox Mines in Montana Near Marysville Detail
The Big Ox Mines in the Marysville district Montana near rail access at Marysville twenty five miles northwest of Helena are a cluster of fifteen mines in two groups linked by a placer claim along Deer creek. Capital from three cities and Muscatine funds development with Davenport and Rock Island figures backing surveys. Over 60 million dollars has been extracted within two miles of the property and stockholders include citizens from the three cities. Walter D. Olney of Moline Illinois is listed for inquiries at 703 23rd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ox
Marysville
Montana
Muscatine
Davenport
Rock Island
Deer Creek
Butte District
Helena
Walter D. Olney
23Rd St
Moline
Tramps Try to derail Wilton Train After Fare Dispute
Three unknown tramps ousted from the Wilton passenger train after refusing to pay fares attempted to derail the return trip by placing heavy railroad ties on the track. Engineer McCoskry avoided derailment by striking the ties, and a miraculous escape followed with no injuries. Police in Hunt and West Liberty coordinated alerts as investigators pursue the suspects.
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Wilton
Black
McCoskry
Hunt
Wiley
West Liberty
Muscatine
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
A note expressing gratitude to neighbors and friends the Elks the Royal Neighbors Aid Society and the McKee and Bliven employees for the flowers from Mrs George George and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighbors
The
Elks
Royal Neighbors Aid Society
McKee & Bliven
George George
Notice to present bills for 35th Iowa Association
All persons with claims against the 35th Iowa Association are asked to present them to Herman Schmidt by Wednesday September 16. R D Bodman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
35Th
Iowa Association
Herman Schmidt
R. D. Bodman
Sec’y
Braunwirths Sunny South Shoes For Warm Dry Feet
Affordable footwear offer promises warm dry feet with Braunwirths Sunny South Shoes priced at $1.25. Money back if not true appeals to value seekers in a simple local ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braunwirth
Mrs Hughes and daughter visit kin in Bloomfield
Mrs M L Hughes and her daughter Miss Ruth of Plainville Minnesota, while visiting Muscatine, departed this morning for Bloomfield in Davis county to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eade
East Fifth Street
Letts
L. W. Buckle
Kansas Street
Jas. Wier
Bay Island
Riverside
J. Batchelor
Cedar Street
E. S. Williamson
East Moline
William McGill
Grandview
M. L. Hughes
Ruth
Plainville
Minn
Muscatine
Bloomfield
Davis County
YWCA Ticket Sale Plan For Muscatine Trolley Festival
Attention YWCA members four tickets per person to sell for the Muscatine Trolley Festival 1908. Tickets available at the rooms or from Mrs. F Little. If unable to come after them notify Mrs Little and they will be sent. Bring money promptly to bank. Pandhet's band performs. tickets valid on all cars all day Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Largest Bank of Valley Formed in Muscatine
The newly formed Cook Musser and Company State Bank and Trust Company consolidates a 38 year history. County Treasurer finalist elected with strong experience, and savings department moving into expanded quarters west of the bank. The bank will open the savings department soon with extended hours including Saturday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Funck
Silverman, Cook and Company
P. M. Musser
Cook, Musser and Company
State Bank and Trust Company
Antowan Makes Fortunes in Market Rumors
Charles F. Washburn of Des Moines disputed reports he used schemes like the so called 50 Per Cent Miller. The brokerage firm F G Stone Co in Newark published suspicions regarding his stock market methods affecting residents of Jamaica and Richmond Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antowan
Newark
N. J
Charles F. Washburn
Des Moines
Jamaica
Richmond Hill
L. I
F. G. Stone & Co
Brooklyn
Market Quotation Reading Fall of Wheat and Pork Prices
Chicago price sheet shows wheat and corn near steady with slight gains for pork and lard. Hogs finish five cents higher. September pork up eleven cents. New York grain reports wheat at 1.05 and corn at .794 per bushel.
Chicago grain and provisions market report
Wheat Dec opened 97 97 and 98 high 97 3/4 98 closing 98 May 1.01. Corn Dec opened 69 3/4 high 69 5/8 lowest 68 3/4 closing 69 1/4 May 67 4. Oats Dec opened 50 1/2 high 50 1/2 lowest 49 1/2 closing 50. May 52 1/2. Pork Jan 17.00 Lard Jan 9.90 9.92 Ribs Jan 8.90 8.92 Rye cash 76. Barley 62 66. Timothy Sept 3.60.
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Chicago
Timothy
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Sept Prices for Wheat and Oats
Chicago cash grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 99 99 cents No 3 red 98 99 cents No 2 hard 98 98 cents No 3 hard 97 98 cents No 2 81 %c No 2 yellow 81 4 cents No 3 81 81%c No 3 yellow 81 81 cents Oats No 2 white 50 16 cents No 3 white 49 5e cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market Report for Sept 12
Cattle receipts 700 steady with Beeves 3.70 to 7.70, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.50, cows and heifers 1.80 to 5.80, westerners 3.40 to 6.10. Hogs receipts 6,000, 5 cents higher, new high for season. light 6.50 to 7.17, mixed 6.50 to 7.25, heavy 6.50 to 7.25, bulk 6.85 to 7.19. Sheep receipts 1,500 steady. yearlings 4.20 to 4.75, lambs 3.50 to 5.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Steady Prices Listed
Chicago market report shows poultry steady with turkeys at 17 cents, chickens 11 cents, and springs 14 1/4 cents.
Chicago Produce Market Report Sept 12 Prices
Chicago market update shows Britter steady Creamery at 181 2 3 cents and dairies at 17 20 cents. Eggs steady with Firsts at 21 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Market Report Butter and Eggs Steady
New York reports butter steady with 7,582 receipts and eggs firm with 5,075 receipts. Firsts bring 22 to 25 cents and seconds 21 to 21 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poultry Prices Reported For New York Market
New York market prices for poultry on September 12 show alive poultry quiet with springs at 14% 9c, fowls 12 16c, turkeys 13c. Dressed poultry steady with springs 12 18c, fowls 12% to 14c, springs turkeys 20 to 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain futures steady as market closes in St. Louis
In St Louis on September 12 wheat futures for December rose to 96 percent of normal, corn for December held at 65 percent, and oats for December at 49 percent. The report notes mixed activity across grain prices with modest gains and steady demand.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Shifts No. 3 Corn at 80 Cents
Peoria reports activity in the corn market with No. 3 grain listed at 80 cents per bushel on September 12. Local traders monitor supply and price movements as market sentiment remains steady.
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Peoria
Bank statement shows surpluses and gains in five days
New York on September 12 reports five day bank statement with holdings at 51,992,825 above the 25 percent reserve requirement. Loans rose by 21,999,000 deposits increased 17,421,000 reserve down 3,297,000 surplus declined 7,652,000 and ex U S deposits fell 7,598,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Muscatine Markets and Produce Prices End of Season Report
Muscatine markets list detailed prices for grains including corn and oats, with wheat at 75 to 80 cents and popcorn 1.15 to 1.25 per cwt on ear. Retail rates cover bran 1.35 per cwt and oil meal 1.75, with hay from 6 to 7 dollars. Live stock bids show steers 5.00 to 5.50, cows 3.60 to 3.75, lambs 5.00 to 6.00, and sheep 4.00 to 5.00. Produce notes include butter 16 for delivery, eggs 17 cents, and various vegetables and fruits with per unit prices.
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Muscatine Produce Co
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Hirt & Fesler
CROWN
Hirt & Fesler’s
SALE
Eastern
E. Branz
Oscar Grossheim
Burlington
Mae Walton
Lillian Pressler
J. M. Underwood
Alexis, Ill
J. Roy Wilhelma
Mulberry Avenue
German Lutheran Aid Society
E. Second Street
Josie Barry
Louis Barry
Nichols
Thomas Hugénin
Sabula
H. Busard
Ft. Madison
F. C. Wickman
Mt. Vernon, Ia
H. M. Bitzer
Elizabeth Fick
North Oak Street
Harry Scholten
Colorado Springs, Colo
Mr. Scholten
Frank Ashcraft
E. R. Norton
Washington, Ta
J. F. Leyda
Glen McAlister
St. James
Town City
Barger & Barrows
Mulberry Ave
George Grimm
McCausland
Anna Koepplin
Woodlawn Avenue
Murriel Biles
Oak Street
Emma Gunzenhauser
Lombard and
Ninth Streets
W. J. Hickey
Denver
Col
M. Edgington
Demorest Avenue
Fredonia
Huckesperry
Firefly
D. Hibben
Valley Junction
Katherine McGrew
Montpelier
O. M. Molsworth
Clark, S. D
J.C. Sodini
Family Theatre
Electa Chapter No
Masonica Hall
Eda Crutz
Drake University
M. A. Haurigan
Amos Schott
A. J. Kempton
W. Main
Madison
Wis
Panitorium
A. S. Weidling
Iowa Ave
Batton
Rot Visi
Redfern
Rreinemund’s
West Second Street
H. J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
Oan
Muscatine Markets
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