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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
15
The US Geological Survey reports a new river named Chatkachatna with a drainage area over 1,100 square miles and a large glacier-impounded lake Chakachamna twenty three miles long. An active volcano plume was noted above Chakachamna in the interior Alaska region.
The Muscatine Journal outlines rates for classified ads at two sizes 6 point and 12 point with charges per word per insertion. It requires guide words such as For Sale and For Rent, mentions a 10 percent discount for cash or payment within five days, and sets deadlines and formatting rules for display ads.
The document outlines a three member board elected by stockholders at the annual meeting for one year. Officers include president vice president secretary and treasurer elected by the board from its members each year after the annual stockholders meeting. The annual meeting is on the second Friday of December beginning 1928 at the corporation’s office. Until 1928 the directors were Bowser Zeiders Morrison with Zeiders as VP Bowser as secretary and treasurer. The indebtedness cap is two thirds of capital stock. Private stockholders’ properties are exempt from corporate liabilities. Signed by C. R. Morrison president.
A montage of local classified notices lists shoe stores Leysen's and CHIC BEAUTY SHOPPE offering new goods and colors, beauty services, and appointment numbers, plus multiple sale notices for real estate, musical instruments, farm equipment, and livestock. Names and addresses include Titus Loan & Investment Co 213 Iowa Ave and Bowser Implement with contact details. The fragmentary items reflect a bustling small town marketplace.
A Christmas shopping pitch from Ben Finkle's General Store touts practical gifts for all ages. Coats, suits, leather jackets, luggage, bath towels, silk neckties, blankets, slippers, and clothing items are discounted with low prices and varied sizes, aiming to stretch budgets during the holiday season.
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