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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
8
A presidential memo urges lowering ad valorem wool duties to stabilize prices and curb distortions from variable shrinkage. It argues the plan would raise supply, reduce protectionist gaps, and push for a fairer tax structure by tying duties to secure wool content rather than raw weight.
A fragmented quote discusses aligning costs and prices to balance production expenses. It urges immediate revision to determine fair equivalents and reduce financial disparities in manufacturing.
The report critiques the current tariff on wool, arguing it discriminates against lower grades and causes heavy shrinkage issues. It notes ad valorem reform could shift duties per pound, reduces imports of cheap wools, and compares costs of production across regions, urging consolidation of charges and reconsideration of duties to aid domestic manufacture.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruling on the Moon law limits saloons to one per mille residents, forcing many towns to shutter our of 1370. In the wake, only two of eighty-seven saloons remained open yesterday after new permits were secured before July 1.
Madame Langevin wins a separation from her husband Professor Ming Langevin of the College of France Accanny region. The petition cites alleged relations with Mme Curie, sparking sensational public reaction and duels among men involved in the affair.
The Park Avenue M E Sunday school plans a December 23 program at 7 30 p m featuring extensive student performances from oldest to youngest. Rev Edward Stodghill will speak on the significance of the season as the choir and children present numerous recitations songs and readings. Mrs Ross Hurlbut leads the committee with weeks of rehearsals to entertain East Hill residents and a long list of participants from various classes.
A Mr and Mrs Wolfe were married on an unusually fine day in Musentine Trou West Liberty with Miss Anna NX in attendance. The couple decided the weather and mood warranted tying the nuptial knot earlier than planned, making the ceremony a spur of the moment event.
The defendant told the judge he feared a dread of hein and wished the marriage to occur while the sin remained. The text also mentions an advertisement for a complete line of machines for Christmas from Wirt & Fesler at Mor shey Building, referencing Edison and Talsin.
An athletic carnival for Young Men's Christian Association junior gymnasians is planned for Thursday December 28 in the gymnasium. Directed by Physical Director Campbell, events include marching, athletic tests, sprints, relays, jumping, basketball, and boys games. If team tests occur, ribbons may be awarded to top point winners. Music rolls and bags valued up to 25.00 will be awarded.
Muscatine theaters face a lean year with few productions booked. Grand Theatre manager Salisbury lists only three offerings for January including Belle Barucus Repertoire Company, The Two Orphans, and Howes Moving Pictures while The White Sister plays December. He aims to secure more attractions later, noting good local turnout for past favorites despite overall scarcity.
Inclement weather forced the matinee to be pressed back and the Grand Theatre show canceled. Creatore's Band will perform this evening instead, with a splendid program planned for music lovers who anticipated the earlier matinee.
Friends report Mrs. Alice Bynnon of 10 East Eighth Street is recovering from a fall. She sustained multiple arm fractures and a dislocated wrist, with the injury described as severe given her age.
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