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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
9
A new three way universal torrent nozzle donated by Water Works Supt William Molis was tested at Champion station. With three streams the water reach was 160 feet, two streams 140 feet, doubling effectiveness if two hydrants are used.
The Cranston C B church True Workers met at Miss Ruth Shellabarger home on December 13. After games refreshments were served and a business session discussed allowing roll call to be answered with quotations from various authors. The next meeting was planned.
Washington Ohio notes that Rev Wishart, cousin of Dr Chas Wishart of Pittsburgh, is favored for the First Church's next minister. He has served five years as pastor in St Louis and recently in his current post, about 5 months. A decision is expected as the church aims to unite behind him.
The November term petit jury was dismissed today by Judges Theophilus after three trials concluded. The Skidmore Lang company case was settled at the coat of the plaintiff and Wehmayer vs. Fish was disposed of by dismissal. Gates vs. McKeown had a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff despite days of settlement talks. Fifteen cases were originally slated for trial. none proceeded. The session will be held in the unnamed town with Miss Ag-1.
The Journal appeals for help to keep Christmas joy for needy children in Masentine. It asks readers to volunteer and provide gifts or support, listing contact via telephone 26 27-09 10a and promising to connect donors with families in need.
The Muscatine city council plans its regular monthly session on Thursday evening. The meeting is poised to address the gas and electric light ordinances, the Day market questions, and the street lighting operations, which expire in February. Delays threaten potential darkness unless decisive action is taken. Council members await the reception of the city hall plan from Detroit architect Miller by Thursday.
A terse note warns readers to beware a sudden danger in daily life. It emphasizes vigilance and prompt action when danger appears, urging individuals to stay alert and prepared to respond quickly to threats.
The council awaits receipt of a petition requesting a referendum to decide the municipal building site. Fram sails from here today for San Francisco via the straits, with passage to Prisca.
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