May Light Muscatine by Electricity Soon
Muscatine city council discussed radical lighting changes proposed by the Muscatine Lighting Company. Plans call for replacing gas lights with electric ones and extending the arc light district, using a central power house to operate all lights. A new daily meter reading system would replace end-of-month readings, with an ordinance to formalize next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Blackwell
Middle West
Blackwell
Thantire
Thea Muscatine Lighting Company
Military Moose Club Forms Drill Team and Party
A Loyal Order of Moose meeting in West Second street rooms organized a military company and drill team with a first arm session held after the business portion. A permanent drill team will convene Sunday at 2 PM, with a second card party planned for next Tuesday.
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Loyal Order of Moose
West Second Street
Muscatine council holds lively session on parks and fire
City council debated naming a park commissioner with the attorney asked to draft an ordinance. Voters may weigh in next election on the office. A revised cemetery rate schedule was adopted. Ludke alleged a September sidewalk accident. city attorney said liability was limited to property. Hose company paid for fire services, veterans awarded ten-year certificates, tax abatement granted on West Fifth street property, pest house status to be clarified, and a condemned Kilcald property to be razed after a council resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mull
Ludke
Lown
William Judke
Mulberry Avenae
Hig Lef
Wan Humnec
Lars
J. G. Kimmerer
Thy
Ely
Chanplan Hose, Nook and Ladder Company
Y Rowch & Musser
Excelsior Hose Company
Kenry Hessner
Ton Matsenbach
Georgs Gelte
Milan Hen Bot
Ernest T. Allen
Kemble
West FU
West Fifth Street
Sytnee Street
Broadway
Conrad Koehler
Kammerer
William Kitcald
Chasmut Street
Second
Onnion
Watson
Musterole Ad Claims Sore Throat Relief and Comfort
An early 20th century style Musterole advertisement touts mustard-based ointment for sore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and pains. It promises rapid relief, recommends rubbing on skin without plasters, lists dosages and hospital use, and offers mail-order jars with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterold
Nurese
A.apedal Lary Hospital Alze
Musterole Company
Meveland
Ohio
City funds overdrawn prompt transfers to balance
The city’s financial condition shows several funds significantly overdrawn. To equalize the situation, a transfer was ordered from other funds to cover the deficit.
Grange Dedication Tonight At Bloomington Hall
Regular dedication service will be held this evening at 7290 in Bloomington. State Master to be present with A B Jepson of Balfour Iowa in attendance. A large turnout is expected and a substantial supper will be served by Bloomington Grange ladies after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Grange
A. B. Jepson
Balfour
Los Mol
Palm motor purchased for use in the city
Museatine Lighting Company secures two instruments for Davenport and Muscatine. A motorized resuscitation device for emergency use is to be introduced, with oxygen delivery to lungs during unconscious or gasping episodes. Elizabeth and Theresa Brmick of Wilton were travelers returning home after a city visit.
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Museatine Lihting Company
Davenport
Museatine
H. G. Blackwall
Davencport
Boan
Muscatine Lighting Company
Piso
Blackwell
Board of Health
Elizabeth
Theresa Brmick
Wilton
Taxes Apportioned by County Auditor Report 1912
County Auditor reports annual apportionment of taxes for the current year to the city council. Totals by fund include Bond, Improvement, Water, Special, and Road districts amounting to 406,860.04 in consolidated funds with specific allocations to sewer, bridge, and other municipal services. Also lists city finance committee session notes and bills recommended for payment from various funds.
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Lawrence
Noo
Wonder Drug Promises Quick Rise in Energy and Sleep
An ad claims a root compound will revive exhausted older adults who feel worn out. It promises improved digestion, purified blood, stronger muscles, clearer thinking, and better sleep after taking the remedy before meals for two days. It urges purchases at Bavetcap Drug Store or other outlets.
City Finance Committee Meeting Adjoins Minutes of Bond Status
The committee examined bonds and coupons retired since the last report and found them paid, cancelled, and on file in the city recorder's office. There being no further business, the committee adjourned. Wm. J. Watson, Chairing Finance Committee.
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City Recorder
Wratton
Wm. J. Watson
Prominent Lumberman Critically Ill in Los Angeles
Well known lumberman W. Hutchinson of Mustaline is reported critically ill at Columbia Hospital in Los Angeles. His sister Mrs. P. M. Musser, of West Second Street, received the message. Hutchinson, long a leading figure in Musver Lumber, left Mustazine with his wife in late November for southern medical recuperation amid declining health.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Butchinson
Mustaline
Columbia Hospital
P.M. Musser
West Second Street
Hutchinson
H Mig
California
Musver Lumber Company
Christmas Program at Conesville Iowa
A special Christmas programme at the Conesville Methodist church on Christmas Eve features a voluntary chorus Christ Is King, scripture reading and prayer, recitations by Callia Buser Fern Foster Ceeil Bullia Harold Schomberg and Mabel Miller, a solo and chorus by the primary class, and a piano duet.
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Conesville
Conesville Methodist Church
Notollow
Christ
Callia Buser
Fern Foster
Ceeil Bullia
Elisa
Larold Schomberg
Mabel Miller
Christmas Programs Featuring Fern Foster and Students
Fern Foster appears in a Christmas program with Grace and Mary Chapman. The show includes multiple exercises, songs, duets and solos by students such as Roxie Crist Fern Bullis Pae Carney Cecil Bullis Bessie Orr Winifred Viola Helap Frances Criger Gertrude Orr Edna Ewl lig Neva Crist Maibel Mildred Carptener Marie Ratcliffe Audrey Sylvia Foster and others. A closing song titled Good Bye Christmas is listed with a note about John ARb Robins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Foster
Grace
Mary Chapman
Bessie Orr Winifred
Viola Helap
Frances Criger
Roxie Crist
Fern Bullis
Pae Carney
Cecil Bullis
Reuven Orr
Mrs. Mincher
Perma Miller
Evelin Schomberg
Gertrude Orr
Edna’ Ewllig
Neva Crist
Maibel
Mildred Carptener
Marie Ratcliffe
iSong
Audrey
Sylvia Foster
Fae
Carney
Mildred Ramner
Ceci
Roxie
Cris
Fairy Scenes and Brownsea Anglo Indian Figures Recalled
Fragmentary listing of 14th century fairy scenes and Brownsea Indian maidens plus 1492 landing of Columbus and references to Puritans. Contains scattered terms like Angels About and names of collector items. No coherent article details.
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Brownsea
Columbia
Win
Penn
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Drury Two
Jonas Nordquist
Udke
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Janet McKenzie Fill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
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G. A. Chaudoin
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Henry Kroenle
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the Reeder Co
Ire Fund
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W. H. Hoftoian Co
T. W. Cherry
BowMan
Excelator Hose Co
Gremi Mel
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Peenes
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William J. Watson
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Bridge Tan
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John Briesing
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Muscatine Land Co
Henry Schmeltzer
Gas & EL
Muscatine Lighting
Gleveland Vapor Light Co
Sexton’s
Witam Kemptner
TeStrake
McQuesten & Sawyer
Billy
Yas News-Tribune
Muscatine Lum. & Box Co
Colling Lumber Co
Lavi Bargard
Cakins Lumber Co
Worm
Milness
Z W. Hutchinson
Los An
Geles, Cal
Conesville, Iowa
Metodisc Church
Home Tea Co
Ady
Dilly
Clifford
The
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Windowsala
OLY A. A
Louisiana
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Imp. O. R. M
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Chicago
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Louisiana Purchase
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Sale
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Yowa
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