Local notices mix remedies and travel among residents
A stream of social updates mentions visits and departures as residents travel by steamer Helen Blair and Firefly. People like Miss Jennie Rapp and Mrs. A Eberhardt are noted in East Second and Third streets while others head to Davenport, Oskaloosa, Lyons, and Clinton for visits and home plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Rapp
D. H. Block
East Second Street
New York
A. Eberhardt
M. Kleinfelder
Helen Blair
Davenport
Fred Goeser
Marshalltown
George Kintzel
East Sixth Street
John Wilson
Lyons
J. A. Whittaker
East Tenth Street
Gasoline Boat Inspection Aimed By Government Bill
U S inspectors James J. Cary and George Knapp say Congress may pass a measure to require licensing and annual inspections for all gasoline boats over fifteen tons. The rule would mirror steam boat safeguards and force life saving gear compliance, affecting Muscatine owners and river traffic on the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscate
Udgergo
Wise
United States
James J. Cary
Muscatine
Cary
Congress
George B. Knapp
Keokuk
Red Wing
Minn
Mississippi
Maroons Lose to Riverside 5 to 1 on Diamond
Muscatine Maroons fall to Riverside 5 to 1 as Murray pitches well for Muscatine. Riverside bats harder in fifth through seventh innings, Muscatine scores in ninth to avoid shutout. Eight Riverside strikeouts tied with Murray’s eight for a tight pitchers duel.
Round Trip Ticket Offer Through Iowa Central Agents
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month with a return limit of twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn for rates and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Baldness Cure Promises Hair Growth for Dandruff Germs
Nels Peterson of Lime Spur Montana credits Herpicide with restoring hair after six years of baldness. He began use on November 16, 1899 and, after three months, a full head of hair returned. The ad urges readers to consult druggists, buy Herpicide, and request a sample by mail. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is listed as a special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Peterson
Lime Spur
Mont
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp’s
River rises nine inches amid heavy rains forecast
A nine inch rise in the river over the last day brings stage to 8.3 feet above low water. Rivermen expect no fall for several days as water continues to rise in the north, caused by north rain, with a potential drop only if rains cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasha
Lion
Cary
Cary and
Knapp
Davenport
Excursion Tickets to Pacific Northwest Sold by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion fares from six dollars sixty five cents to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver for travel August 1 to 14. Tickets priced at 46 55 with return by October 15 1903 and permits stopovers and mixed routing. See agents or A B Cutts G P A T Minneapolis for details.
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Portland
Ore
Iowa Central Railway
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
A. B. Cutts
G. P
A. T
Minneapolis
Minn
Captain Schenck named to finance committee
Captain Robert C. Schenck of this city is appointed on the finance committee for the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias encampment to be held in Council Bluffs next week. His leadership with the local Order No 12 is cited as the reason for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Schenck
Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias
Council Bluffs
Schenck
Muscatine Men Shine at Cumberland Gun Shoot
Muscatine county crack shots dominated the Davenport Cumberland gun shoot with multiple first and second place finishes on the final day. Winners included Nichols Black Foley and others claiming prizes across shoots numbered 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 with merchandise and cash awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Cumberland
Davenport
Muscatine County
Black
Foley
Nichols
Mrs Mary Cope Moffitt Dies After Long Sufferings
Mrs. Mary Cope Moffitt died about 6 oclock last evening at the family home, surrounded by relatives, after a three year illness. She is mourned by her parents Mr and Mrs John Cope of Wilton and other relatives across Iowa. The funeral is expected tomorrow afternoon at the Wilton residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Hensley
Lexington
A. Kemble
Fast Fourth Street
Oskaloosa
Mary Cope Moffitt
John Cope
Wilton
Charles Cope
Onawa
Emma
Make Long Swim Two Dogs Swim From Geneva Island To City
Two dogs owned by P. J. Mackey swam about three miles from the foot of Geneva Island to the city. They left the cottage early in the morning, followed fishermen to mid river, then downstream to land near the high bridge just before 10 o clock. A St Bernard and a water spaniel completed a remarkable water crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
P. J. Mackey
Low Round Trip Rates to the North Pacific Coast
Great Northern Railway announces August 14 sale on very low round trip tickets to North Pacific Coast points. For full information contact W. M. Romine D P A G N Ry 407 Walnut Street Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pacific Coast
Great Northern Railway
W. M. Romine
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Yeomen Move to Refurnished Realing Hall Quarters
The Muscatine Yeomen Homestead No. 336 lease the Realing hall at Second and Chestnut, vacated by the Elks, and will move in around August 10. Overhauled and papered in harmonious colors the quarters are described as one of the city's finest lodge spaces. The five year lease marks a milestone for the local and national Yeomen as membership nears 200, up from about a third five years ago. Officers include C. H. Garnes, O. L. Pyatt, Miss Grace Purcell, M. P. Goff, Mrs. Lucretia Howard, Mrs. Elizabeth Kemp, Mrs. Jennie Moore, Alfred Moore, and Dr. R. W. Durkee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Homestead No. 336
Second and
Chestnut Streets
the Elks
Yeomen
National Order
C. H. Garnes
O. L. Pyatt
Grace Purcell
M. P. Goff
Lucretia Howard
Elizabeth Kemp
Rebecca
Jennie Moore
Rowena
Alfred Moore
R. W. Durkee
Three Day K P Carnival Set for Blockton in August
A three days K P carnival is planned to be held in Blockton during August. Community organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy midway games, food booths, and entertainment across the event span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blockton
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