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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

11

To Cut Salaries Of A A Players In War Time Talks

Chicago December session of American League club owners discusses wartime conditions and economy measures. Friction exists but no agreed player limit cut or gate change. a general salary reduction is anticipated, with details to be announced later. Joint conference with National League expected Friday. War contracts formulation also on the agenda.

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National moguls in busy meeting context and wartime politics

National moguls convened to decide on wartime policy and a constitutional amendment. key issues, including the American league conference, were postponed. Baseball leaders interpreted the decision to cut president Harrow’s salary and delay league makeup as harbingers of the organization’s wartime collapse.

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Tax Resolution for Special Sewerage District Assessments

City of Muscatine adopts a resolution levying two special taxes to fund sewerage improvements in Sub-Sewerage Districts 32 4 6 within Main Sewerage Districts 1 and 3. It confirms completion of work, outlines assessment plats and owner notices, sets payment terms starting December 9 1917, and directs city officials to record the taxes.

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Maroon Plan for Big Game Against Muskies Friday

Chicago University coach says he will bring twelve men for duty and could field two complete teams if needed as the Maroons prepare for Friday night clash with the Muskies at the Armory. He notes Windy City practice is hard and expects a large crowd for the Chicago venue game.

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Camp Grant Gymnasium Camp Plans Fundraising

Glilsage, Nov. 12. The National Amateur Athletic Union will launch a campaign to raise funds for erecting gymnasium buildings at Camp Grant and other camps. Charles A. Dean, president, says the project will be financed by diversified subscriptions and receipts from athletic events. A suitable Camp Grant building is estimated at about 75 by 200 feet, costing roughly $50.

Troys Glilsage National Amateur Athletic Unnion Chas. A. Dean Dean

Special tax waiver and installment plan authorized in 1917 ordinance

The ordinance allows property owners to pay the special tax in seven equal installments starting December 7, 1917, with interest at six percent on any unpaid balance. Those refusing to sign waivers face payment on the last named date, and delinquent installments incur legal penalties under the city laws.

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Corn Scarcity Lifts Prices Amid Weak Hog Markets

The Eastern market shows corn gains due to scarce supply with forecasts of more snow and a gold wave. Opening prices for January and May futures rose, but selling by commission houses trimmed gains. overall market activity remained light with cautious demand across grains and hogs, as weather delays and blockades influence prices.

Kansas City Produce Market Summary

Kansas City market notes from the Associated Press wire report poultry and creamery items showing varied prices. New York dairy and poultry sections list firsts and seconds with small changes. Missouri and St Louis prices appear for produce and poultry with mixed demand and no large shifts.

Kansas City Associated Press Lencors New York Tis Creanery Asher Hun Ike Abou Fred Ratierusdae BSG Barrons St. Louis Boule Qoe Wwe Pease

AGE'S CLOSING-OUT SALE OF LIVESTOCK AND GOODS

Auctioneer Gene Pagan lists hundreds of items including horses cattle hogs and farm machinery at a West Liberty sale. Livestock ages from 1 to 18 years with foals and calves. thirty-three hogs and chickens. farm implements. a washing machine and chairs. Bank clerk notes People's State Bank as clerk.

Venus Inch Totty Resturant West Liberty Gene Pagan Peoplus State Bank

Best Bargain Yard In Iowa For Base-260 Crea

Classified ad compiled with fragmented text for farm land and property in Blane Hawk County Iowa. Mentions fenced pasture and meadow balance oats and corn, location 31 miles from town on Shanty road near a loading station on Wotartoy, Gadar Falls and Nortiarn railroad, with delivery and price details. Also lists other sale items and services across multiple lines, including stoves, plans, and job offerings. The piece reads like an agricultural classifieds page with scattered contact numbers and addresses including Vinton Iowa and other towns.

Iowa Blane Hawk County Bigek Gous Witturt Laading Wotartoy Gadar Falls Nortiarn D.C Vinton Towa

Representative Sales Report From Chicago Market

A noisy mixed cattle hogs and sheep sale in Chicago opens with lower native steers and strong early demand. Hogs and other livestock show higher prices with top bids reaching 17.75, while smaller buyers pursue light and varied lots. The day features uneven gains and notable activity across weights and brands as buyers adjust to the morning’s market signals.

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Market Weariness Pulls Down Stocks Amid Mixed Signals

General stock activity shows weakness as traders hold prices, with New York exchanges marking further declines and record lows in some sectors. Industrials lag while Union Pacific, Canadian National, and other rails face pressure. Brooklyn Transit hints at a lower minimum, and foreign markets stay soft as bonds open at modest gains.

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Fragmented ad copy describes fluctuating food sales and prices

Readable portions note varying quantities sold and prices around 17.40 to 17.85. Mentions light supplies, Tuesday activity, and waning sales as day closes. References items like pradoao and piper with vague product references and numbers, typical want ad language.

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