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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
Dunlap withdraws from the bishop election this morning. He states he will not contest the position, making Bishop’s election assured and unchallenged at this stage.
General sentiment in Muscatine centers on expected political appointments with Judge Wade stating he has no jobs for Second District Democrats. Major Frank W. Bishop gains support after Dunlap withdraws, while Bishop predicts easy election. Major discusses plans for listed duties and private law practice.
The Iowa Central railway will sell extension tickets for homeseekers at one fare plus $2.00 for round trip on the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903. Tickets valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to Iowa Central ticket agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Notice calls a special meeting of Champion Hose Hook and Ladder Company Friday evening December 19. All members are requested to attend. Per order of the president.
Pr J P Crawford of Davenport has been named surgeon for the Milwaukee railroad in Davenport. The honor comes as Davenport grows with plans for a new Kansas City short line, expanding Milwaukee branches to Eldridge Clinton and Chicago Kansas City routes, elevating Davenport as a key station.
Chicago December 17 1902 buyers turned sellers in Monday trading as wheat fell through 77 cents for May. Large long positions were dumped but the session closed firm indicating renewed support and potential rebound.
At 77 percent bid, the market remains favorable for higher prices as weak longs exit and short interest rises. If morning dips appear, buy wheat for a sharp upturn. Corn closed strong for May, though it’s a scalping market with buys on breaks and sells on bulges for moderate profits.
An Ithaca reader recounts using Hyomei to prevent and treat croup in her child. She describes applying drops of Hyomei on a damp flannel worn under the chin and rubbing Hyomei balm on the chest, noting immediate relief and a desire to spread the word to other mothers.
Washington December 17 1902 Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau rules that after January 1 1903 druggists who sell soda water drinks claret soda or similar beverages with any amount of distilled spirits wine or compounds thereof must pay the special tax for retail liquor dealers under the internal revenue laws.
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