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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
18
Washington reports that the Commission on Corporations condemns futures trading in cotton as gambling and harmful to trade. It says fake quotations mislead planters about crop value, and brokers may play both sides to shield against loss, shifting risk onto producers.
Tomorrow afternoon the Trinity Guild hosts a sale in the Dougherty building with light refreshments served.
In Sardou's youth he rented an attic in Paris's Latin Quarter and owed 609 francs to a water carrier from Auvergne. The carrier refused to stop delivering despite Sardou's claim he could not pay, believing the educated young man would succeed and settle the debt. Over time the carrier's judgment proved correct.
A woman in the fifth row flirts with Mr Waller, ignoring a pale man who asks her to remove her hat. She retorts with a sharp punch line about changing his face, turning the scene into a comic clash amid the audience.
Waterloo Iowa December 6 192? A Bareay township couple Mr and Mrs Richuard Allins celebrate seventy years of marriage. Natives of Coventry England they left during Christmas 142% crossed to Newark New Jersey later living in Ruthland Wisconsin Plattsburg Whitehall New York before settling Black Hawk County in 1869. They have five children thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They are the only couple in the area with such a long happy harmonious life.
Miss Rebecca Tolley of Alva Oklahoma, 22, waiting for Ottumwa cigar maker George Shaw 26, failed to meet him at Union depot and bought a ticket home. She showed his photo, says if he wants to wed he must come to Alva, then left on the Santa Fe to return.
Richter and Son Furriers announce a full line of attractive new furs arriving at The Quality Store next Thursday December 9. B. E. Lilly invites customers to view the collection and shop the seasonal selection.
Mrs Hattie Bowman of Oak Street, long ill, is reported much improved today after a period of illness.
Opposing candidates clashed violently as friends intervened to break up the fight. Each tried to reach the other while Candidate No. 1 shouted for backup, declaring that only one man could hold him, amid the chaotic scene reported by Everybody's.
Announcement lists award winners for small grain exhibited at the Iowa Corn Exposition in Des Moines. Grand Champion and Sweepstakes recipients include J. W. Coverdale Elwood late and early oats Fred McCulloch Hartwick, spring and winter wheat Ludwig Bengtson Essex, John Justice Ankeny, and more. Other winners span Oats varieties, barley, red clover, and Timothy seed with multiple named individuals and towns across Iowa.
B E Lilly announces a Thursday event at our store featuring a large display of beautiful new furs. A representative from T Richter and Son will be present to show and sell the merchandise. Attendees can view an immense assortment and take advantage of the offerings.
In Stockholm on December 6 King Gustav disguised as a stevedore to learn workers needs. He spent the day hauling coal sacks from a lighter and declared this was only the beginning. He plans to mingle with all labor classes to gather opinions and has already received valuable hints from the men he worked with.
President Taft publicly issues an executive order that restructures the diplomatic service appointments. The order directs changes in how U.S. ambassadors and envoys are named and placed, signaling a reorganization of diplomatic postings.
The order issued under the civil service act calls for examinations for embassy clerks and an eligibility list to guide State Department promotions. It directs the Secretary of State to report to the President with recommendations on higher grade secretaries and chiefs of missions, and to maintain a careful efficiency record for every diplomatic officer.
Richter and Son announce a fur sale at their store with a representative present showcasing a large assortment of beautiful furs. The notice urges attendance and highlights the event as a must visit sale.
Chicago December 6 The appellate court of the first district ruled express companies must pay the full value of goods destroyed in transit due to carrier negligence. It rejected the fixed fifty dollar default valuation when the shipper did not specify a value. The decision shifts risk from shippers to carriers on unvalued consignments.
The business committee of the national municipal league names its committees to study city finances and budgets. George Bingham Jr of Philadelphia chairs the panel with Prof. John A Fairlie of the University of Michigan as a member. The move builds on uniform municipal accounting efforts.
New York December 6 at 2 pm the riders in the bicycle races set a new world record for fourteen hours riding with 312 2 5 miles covered. The former mark stood at 311 9 10. Fifteen teams remain in the race with McFarland still in the lead.
Springfield Illinois December 6 The reorganization of the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis Railroad Company is contemplated with a new incorporation named Chicago Peoria and St. Louis and a capital of four million dollars.
Austin Texas December 6 Judge Cal houn overruled all objections by H Clay Pierce in the case charging false swearing and ordered the trial to proceed promptly.
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