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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
8
An advertisement promotes a savings account claiming 4 percent interest with daily deposits from one dollar. It emphasizes automatic compounding twice a year and invites readers to open an account and visit on Saturday night.
A retailer can cut dead expenses by improving service and pricing. The article urges advertising in home newspapers and leveraging national manufacturers' ads to draw customers into the store and boost sales.
New York December 10 manager Roger Bresnahan of the Cubs outlined the price for Third Baseman Helen Rimmerman. He demanded Burns, Doyle, Fletcher and Smith plus a large cash bonus and lucrative salary, sparking a failed Federal league contract. Dooin may join the Giants in 1915 under a three year deal if Chicago pays a salary equal to today’s offer. McGraw wants more time to decide while Ka on remains a potential fit with Otto Knabe’s Baltimore Federals.
Mike St Paul and Tommy Gibbons depart for Buffalo to finalize a bout with Kayo Brennan staged by the Queensberry club. This marks the second Mike Gibbons versus Kayo clash while Tommy Gibbons is likely to face Al Rogers before year end.
New York December 10. National League owners in annual session consider a resolution to prevent clubs from withdrawing waivers on players after they have been asked. The move aims to aid weakened teams. Also today attention centers on negotiations for Sale of the New York Yankees to Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr. President Johnson says the deal remains a possibility and price talks have moved forward.
Connie Mack, speaking in Philadelphia, denied plans to manage the New York Yankees in 1915 and said he remains content with his Philadelphia position. Despite the denial, New York circles continue to speculate he would become manager and part owner, with reports of deals to strengthen the Yankees and his sale of Athletian holdings.
Philadelphia December 10 Jack Coombs veteran pitcher for the Philadelphia club was given an unconditional release by the Athletic club. He was injured in a world series game against the Giants in 1911 and has seen little mound action since. Manager Mack had asked waivers on Coombs Frank and Bender. The latter two have signed Federal League contracts.
The Grand theatre presents the second episode of Zudora Friday with the Tanhouser Company offering lavish surroundings. Tonight a five reel show screens and Pathe Daily News reports major matters. Our Mutual Girl will appear and always pleases audiences.
Secretary Woodworth of the Greater Iowa Association will be the principal speaker at a Muscatine Ad club banquet this evening at the Y W C A cafeteria. Attendees are urged to arrive by 8 o clock. invitations were sent to sustaining members. The event promises insight for advertising professionals amid a crowd including F Bishop and G Stain.
Rev L Young, new pastor at Zion Lutheran, addressed the Am erica Christian Brotherhood on duties tied to democracy and forefathers. He urged spiritualizing wealth and advancing the Kingdom while stressing the father’s influence at home. Seventy five men attended the preceding banquet and post-prayer efforts.
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