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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
7
Local news item lists residents traveling, visiting, and shopping in the city with multiple names including Jennie Wolfe Ada Morris Lena Hank and Lydia Welsse. Mentions stops on the Firefly and Friary trains, and a few advertisements for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
A naval intelligence summary compares world fleets corrected to December, showing Great Britain and Germany surpass the United States in tonnage and ship classes. It notes U S admiral ranks and counts of captains, commanders, and destroyers, arguing for four destroyers per battleship, with the United States lagging behind peers.
Businesses close for New Year's Day with industrial plants banks and county offices shuttered. Downtown mercantile firms and cafes suspend activity as families plan gatherings. No midnight revelry and late table reservations possible in Muscatine.
Deputies Romala enter office as changes unfold at the county building. Prof E H Bradley succeeds M Cronin as county superintendent of schools after arriving last Saturday. Cronin resigns to become secretary to Congressman J S Pepper, leaving for Washington later in the week. Other offices will retain current occupants. new county board to select officers on January 3.
Officials from the Rock Island Railroad conduct a daylong inspection of the Montezuma and Moausenmas Branch Lines. The delegation includes W. M. Whitenton, Fr. Bassey, F. W. McMillan, H. S. Ray, W. H. Patterson, Col. D. J. Falmer, and FLW. Sargent. A special train carries the party, with aims to review improvements and prevent future wrecks.
Des Moines postal workers will receive a half holiday after the first half day’s work on January 1. The order was issued by postmaster Louis C. Kurtz. If delivery is needed, the first round will be made Wednesday morning.
The Drury Drainage District offers 25 dollars for evidence identifying anyone who digs holes or disturbs the levee along Drury Two in Iili nals. Trappers and others are warned that cutting a hole and refilling it will not be tolerated. Commissioner Jon a Nordquist signs the notice.
The traveling public recognizes the roadbed as needing improvements after several derailments in six months. The company reports considerable rise in damage and losses, indicating potential upgrades may be warranted.
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