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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
6
Muscatine gains a new freight house within two years Rock Island officials including Superintendent Coughlin and agent W R Votow confirmed today. The railway board recognizes the need for more office and freight space and pledged the project as soon as finances permit, within two years.
During spring the total agent states the freight platform will extend west by about 100 feet and an umbrella shed will cover the entire platform. An improved layout with electric lighting will reduce fire risk and increase freight house efficiency. Officials hope to use space at the prevent structure for a larger addition to the freight house to handle growing business.
At Judge J. C. Coster parlors Tuesday afternoon four o clock Miss Elizabeth Ann Trader daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Trader of this city and James W Mason of Topeka Kan were married The groom a foreman in a tram factory at Topeka, where they will reside.
A December dispatch from Washington notes Dr. Joseph K. Dixon reported to President Wilson that every Indian in the United States has sworn allegiance to the colors. Dixon had just returned from an expedition into Indian country to obtain signatures by pen or thumbmark.
Col. B. Es Lucag of Des Moines inspected the quarters and paid high compliments to Captain Lange, his officers, and individual members of the company. The ceremony honored the efficient captaincy and leadership under difficult rendership conditions.
Dr Dixon argued that President Wilson and Secretary Lane urged allegiance to the Great White Father and the flag to instill patriotism among Indians. The Rodman Wanamaker expedition aimed to unite red and white from a shared citizenship, observing the broader goal of preparing Indians for participation in American life.
Cast announced for a community play featuring about thirty people led by Rev Homer Alexander Brown. Daisy Lovejoy Brown to wed with Amy Hoonen. Teddis Spangles best man Arthur Strong. Roy Brown librarian Seth Perking. Mrs Nebucaneszar Jones president. Mata of Honor Gerthude Searight. Marguerite Priester leads minister’s Sunday School class with Milgred Johnson Ida Eberling Helen Schriner Mabel Fouter Erma Stark Bernice Hoopes Iona Hoopes Marguerite Priester.
Last week South Muscatine Lumber Co reduced work to eight hours per day while Roach and Musser Sash and Door Co shifted from ten to nine hours daily. The change is tied to the slack season and may not last. Rumors say Roach and Musser could return to ten hours in coming weeks.
The Culver tower bell warns approaching trains at the Oregon street crossing. Gates are about to close as a train nears. The night bell prevents people from being struck and the new system is expected to work well once people adjust.
The first birthday anniversary of little Mildred Fish was celebrated Monday afternoon on New Hampshire Street. About twelve children attended the South End event, which featured a delicious birthday spread.
Local residents from Galesburg to Wilton and nearby towns spent the holiday week visiting relatives and friends. Arthur Springer Jr of Wapello and Miss Marguerite Yoder returned to Central College in Pella after home visits. E M Case called on Iowa City, Mrs Pressley Figgins and families toured Davenport, and many others, including Mrs Huff and Miss Holdeman sisters, planned or undertook travels to Arcadia Michigan Des Moines Chicago and Kes.
Manila December 10 many government officials threaten to resign in response to an appropriation bill. Economies of about 2,000,000 pesos would cut government expenditures mainly by salary reductions as the commission may modify the measure.
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