Muscatine Typo's Elect New Officers
The Muscatine Typographical Union No. 281 re elected J J Browne as president with W H Deutschmann as vice president and Herman Mahraun as financial secretary. Charles Toborg was recording secretary and E B Motis sergeant at arms. New executive board members are J J O'Brien and R L Boydaton. continuing board members include J% Brown W H Dentachmann and Herman Mahraun.
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Typographical Union No
J. J. Browne
W. H. Deutschmann
Herman Mahraun
Charles Toborg
E. B. Motis
Sergeanc At Arms
Waore
J. J. O'Brien
R. L. Boydaton
J.%. Brown
W. H. Dentachmann
E. B. Mosis
W. H. Dontseholane
Carl Fuhrman
FP. J. Brandt
J. Z. Brown
Trades and Labor
American Federation of Labor
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. O'Brien
Yowa
Feure
Asthalter Named New City Recorder After Resignation
In a special session at City Hall, Asthalter was elected city recorder replacing Thomas Brannan who resigned. Brannan’s term ends the current year. Asthalter will take office January 2. Asthalter, long-time Muscatine resident and Nebraska Law graduate, succeeds Brannan who becomes managing editor of the morning newspaper.
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Thomas‘. Brannan
Atien
City Recorder
H.C. Agthalter
Wis
Itela
City Hall
Wi. Brannay
Asthalter
New. City Recorder
Muscatine
Neen
Law Department
University of Nebrask
Nebraska Net
Iowa State University
Brannan
Atea
Mornin
Fire Near Atalissa Threatens Muscatine County Property
A large fire near Atalissa spread across Epping Slough endangering nearby property. Neighbors and local firefighters battled flames all evening, cutting lines to starve the blaze of fuel. No major losses reported though officials suspect a discarded cigarette or match started the fire.
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Atalissa
Whatdis
Epping Slough
Wilton
West Liberty
Muscatine
Frank Curry
Muscatire
Tilis
Iowa Tax Books Delay Legal Challenge Against Auditors
Reports from Des Moines say any attempt to drastically alter statewide property assessments for taxation would require legislative action. The Muscatine property remains assessed as is, with potential changes deferred to the next session. If new tax rolls for Iowa are pursued, they must be completed by year end, otherwise legal action against county auditors would be ineffective.
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la Muscavina
Deg
Iowa
Denied Re Hearing Sentence Reduced In Murder Case
In Des Moines 1a Dat 14 the appeal for a rehearing by Judge M I Wade in Guy Baker of Lone Tree's murder case was granted, reducing the sentence from 28 to 15 years. Baker claimed self defense and argued Driver’s death followed a quarrel after threats against his former employer. Johnson county had imposed the higher term, and the outcome signals a rebuke to that court.
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Des Moines
M. I. Wade
Guy Baker
Lone Tres
Johnson County
Baker
Lone Trea
Om ‘Ployer
Moon ii
Not Guilty Verdict Reported in Jacobson Trial
Not guilty was the verdict in the Jacobson trial held at New Sweden. Defendants Rev Charles G Erne Hus, Annie Jacobson, and Edgar Jacobson faced charges tied to August Jacobson. The lengthy case drew local attention as officials announced the outcome.
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Jacobson
Oulton
Dee
Jtory
Charles G. Erne
Annie Jacobson
Edgar ‘Jacobson
August Jacobson
Annie
Edgar
After Coughing Months Aches End With Vinci Remedy
A reader describes a heavy cold that settled into a chronic cough keeping them awake for months. After using cod liver and iron tonic Vinci, the cough disappeared, aiding rest and strength. The ad credits the mixture for treating coughs bronchitis and fatigue through iron’s blood-building effects.
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Bayers
Land
Vinci
Drum Revival Fills Methodist Church With 2000 Fervent Faithful
The First Methodist Episcopal and affiliated congregations drew more than two thousand worshippers for Drum revival services. The afternoon and evening gatherings featured speakers from the Laymen's League, music by the Mulford Congregational male quartet, and sermons urging honesty, family duty, and Christian duty beyond financial concerns. The Rev. A G Graves and other clergy conducted services as crowds overflowed the auditorium and galleries.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ald
Addit Honal
Matthew Westrate
Lesewe
A. G. Graves
First Congregational Church
W. E. Downer
Laymen's League
G. PB. Badgley
Pas ‘Soy
Musaervilla Methodist Episcopal Church
L. R. Kettlakumy
German M. &, Church
New Yorker
Methodist Episcopal Church
RB. B. George
Mulford
Misanda Appel
W. J. Parsana
Young Men’s Christian Association
The Suffering Christ and Calls to Devout Service
Fragmented religious reflection describes the crucifixion of Jesus with vivid imagery of the crown of thorns, purple robe, and nails. It urges repentance and steadfast devotion, stating tesue has paid it all and asking listeners to live a life of thankful service henceforth.
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Heaven
Earth
Tesue
Muscatine Postnotes Parcel Post Expansion
The parcel post system will expand in Muscatine with $166 apportioned for vehicle hire and delivery of large packages. Postmaster R. McNutt notes an extra vehicle and additional staff will be engaged, while rural carriers keep their wagons for now. The move aims to ease delivery and reduce postage while raising efficiency.
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Intel Postofites
Muscatine
Congress
United States
McNutt
Washington
Carr Ners
Patents Granted Towans for Week Ending Dec 16 1912
The list reports ten patents granted as of December 16 1912 from Wilfred C Lane Patent Attorney Des Moines Iowa. Notable filings include Lens and mounting by Callison Dexter floor scrubbing and polishing machine by J Demuatceis Batavia apparatus for mass toe calibrits by A A Dubs Waterloo manure spreader by C Ja Dyk Orange City vertical swing door for silos by J D La Tier Waterloo brace doorways by TD La Tier Waterloo folding coat hanger by B E Leonard Odebolt spacing tool by M Nethella Council Bluffs furrow opener attachment by C F Orndoff Council Bluffs and fountain new attachment by W A Sheaffer Fort Madison.
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Wilfred C. Lane
Crocker Building
Des Moines
Iowa
Callison
Dexter
J. Demuatceis
Batavia
A. A. Dubs
Waterloo
C. Ja Dyk
Orange City
J. D. la Tier
TD. la Tier
B. E. Leonard
Odebolt
M_ Nethella
Council Blutts
C. F. Orndoff
Connell Blutts
W. A. Sheaffer
Fort Madison
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