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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
5
The 1906 calendars and almanacs arrive larger than before and serve as compact encyclopedias of information. They note the year aligns with various celestial cycles and historic eras, list the Jewish and Mohar eras, and present planetary positions, eclipses, and church days for 1906.
Wilton December 15 H N Nicolaus president of the Commercial club named committees: Railroads Geo Baunick A C Smiflet and A TP Nelson manufacturing A R Le W W Grimm and D F Dwyer statistics and advertising Higue Geo J Nicolaus W Clark and C Wickes commerce and local trade W Lamp D G Agnew and C Bacon public affairs and local trade C W Norton G W Betleyamit FP A Battin Guancial by laws and membership M J McDermott Maurer and H B Strong Royal Neighbors held a meeting.
Yesterday afternoon at B P hall the following officers were elected: Oracle Mrs He Jacobsen chancellor Mrs Peter Daut recorder Mrs Chas Brumbaugh reoblyer Mrs 1K Schveier marshal Mrs George Sherberger immer sentinel Miss Matte Conmiming ser ah Mics Revert Hickey phi Dn AR Leith pianist Mrs Robert Hickey. Venemabla counsel John Beimford worthy advisor S C Fullen Kaorker A G Shiflet clerk H Jacobsen energer owler S u ith inner guard Chae Brombang physicians Dr W A Cooling and Dr A R Leith manager for three years John Brogman. Van Zandt went to Muscatine yesterday.
Corning Iowa December 15 J D Mennek a wealthy Shineton resident died after taking opium several days earlier He rented a hotel room requesting no calls until the next morning He did not answer his calls and was found unconscious He had written a letter to Mrs Bla J Scott Cedarville warning he expected to die soon
Speculation rises over H F Yoakum’s appointment as Rock Island board chairman, suggesting control of Rock Island and Frisco systems. The plan would connect Denver to Ogden and extend toward Los Angeles, with implications for alliances with Harriman interests and possible Pacific coast routes.
Riverside Iowa reports social notes and greetings. Carrie Foster of Greenfield plans a three week visit in Town City and nearby relatives. Several locals attended a Presbyterian church bazaar. Dr. McNeff and family returned from Boston. Omer Youmkin celebrated eighteenth birthday with friends. Mr and Mrs Iden hosted a farewell reception before moving to Louisa County.
Markets overview furnished by Holziauer and Frenae of the National Board of Trade discusses post office block developments and the Donovan Commission. Correspondents note ongoing tours and Bi o updates from the St Tours.
Chicago commodity and livestock prices from December 15 show mixed corn wheat and pork futures with firm cattle and hog receipts. Market summaries list Chicago live stock figures, butter and egg trends, and New York poultry and dairy prices, reflecting a broad farm goods snapshot across major markets.
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