River steamers face delays as low water slows Missis sippi travel
Diamond Jo Line warns that high tonnage steamers St Paul and Quincy will land up to 20 hours late on the upper Mississippi due to record low water. Despite slower runs, service stays aboard with full accommodations. Freight growth remains mixed as river and rail lines compete for through traffic. Porters union sets 25 cent tip minimum for Pullman staff.
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Ll. P. Lusk
Upper
Mississippi
St. Paul
Quincy
St. Louis
Muscatine
Diamond Jo
Diamond
Grace English Lutheran Church Service Notice
Grace English Lutheran church announces morning services at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 15 a m Samuel Hoover superintendent sermon themes Divine Method in Performing Miracles Opening of the Ears of the Deaf Man and The All Sufficient God pastor J L Murphy extends a cordial invitation to worship at the corner of Towa Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Grace English Lutheran Church
Towa Avenue
Sixth Street
Samuel Hoover
J. L. Murphy
Pullman Porters Form Union Demand Higher Tips
Pullman car porters form a union and seek a higher stipend from passengers. The minimum tip of twenty five cents has long prevailed, but recently tips have declined to ten or fifteen cents, with fewer porters receiving the traditional gratuity.
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Chicago
Saturday's Last Edition Local News Highlights
Attendees sign up for the M W A degree teams moon light excursion on Wednesday August 28 with tickets at 25 cents and dancing by Paudhet's band. Local visits include F S Pentzer of Wilton, Mrs. Eis returning from Buffalo, and Harold Ament showing slow but steady improvement.
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Fred Eis
Buffalo
John Rowan
East Fourth Street
Towns to be sold as whole on B C R N lines
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces sale of entire towns Reading Wilmont Lismore Kenneth Walters and Conger including all unplatted land to private buyers. No auctions. growth driven by market demand and ongoing extension work. Address town lot agents or general townsite agent Thos H Brown Sioux Falls SD for terms and purchases.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmont
Lismore
Kenneth
Walters
Conger
Thos. H. Brown
Sioux Falls
Sunday School Social and Class Reunion Debate
Mrs. A. J. Neidig assisted by Miss Mabel Bitzer entertained the former's Sunday school class last evening. Those present included Jessie Kopp Nina Fisher Viola Greely Lizzie Bridgman Pearl Halfsleigh Bessie Richardson Nora Conner Edna Davison Pearl Bitzer Hazel Bitzer Edith Peto. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The 1900 high school graduating class continues to debate the September 4 reunion plan with a small majority once backing a banquet now reconsidering.
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A. J. Neidig
Mabel Bitzer
Jessie Kopp
Nina Fisher
Viola Greely
Lizzie Bridgman
Pearl Halfsleigh
Bessie Richardson
Nora Conner
Edna Davidson
Pearl Bitzer
Hazel Bitzer
Edith Peto
Fishermen from J. F. F. club take boat trip down river
Several members of the J. F. F. club dressed as fishermen and rode skiffs down the river with gear and a plentiful supper in tow. They planned to remain on the water until late in the day and enjoy the meal when they return.
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J. F. F. Clib
Leverich Normal School Fall Term Announcement
Leverich Normal School invites students to a fall term beginning September 2 for a 12 week session. Besides the normal course an elementary class offers basic instruction in practical arithmetic writing spelling bookkeeping drafts and checks. Any suitable text books acceptable. R W Leverich.
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R. W. Leverich
Triennial Conclave Knight Templars Louisville Meet Ad
C I P railway offers round trip tickets Aug 24 to 26 with return by Sept 2 and extension to Sept 16 for 15.29 cents. Aug 27 to 31 event in Louisville Ky. Cc M Gould, Agent.
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Templars
Louisville
R. I. & P. Railway
Picnic parties booked for up river points tomorrow
Several picnic parties are booked for up river points tomorrow. One or two will go in launches while several parties will go in row boats. Announcements are put for the marriage of Miss Irene Martens formerly of this city to Mr. John Moffat of Davenport, to take place there on September 11th.
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Chas. F. Townsend
Muscatine County
Mackey
Irene Martens
John Moffat
Davenport
Moonlight Excursion by M. W. A. Degree Team
Wednesday evening August 28 a grand moonlight excursion by the M. W. A. degree team. Boat leaves seven thirty p m and returning at nine thirty p m with dancing free. Paudiet's band will provide music.
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Paudiet
First ward Republicans to caucus for county delegates
The First ward Republicans will meet in caucus Friday August 30 at 8 p m at Excelsior Hose House to select 21 delegates to the county convention and handle any business before the meeting.
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First Ward
Excelsior Hose House
House
Fourth Ward
Relief Hose House
Third Ward Republican Caucus to choose 29 delegates
The Republicans of the Third Ward will hold a caucus Friday August 30 at 8 p m at Rescue Hose House to select 29 delegates and address issues arising. O D Longstreth Commissioner.
Fourth Ward Republicans to Nominate 25 Delegates
The Republicans of the Fourth Ward meet at 8 p m at Relief Hose House to select 25 delegates. John Richley is named as committee member.
Sowing wild oats and youth to the service of Christ
The piece argues that wasting youth through dissipation harms life and that real religion enriches and beautifies. A youth devoted to wholesome service doubles the value of later years, and one never fully escapes the pull of past choices. Therefore, dedicating youth to faith is wise for the sake of later life.
Delightful Breezes Brow at Clear Lake Summer Resort
Delightful breezes at Clear Lake northern Iowa resort reached by Iowa Central line. Great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for singles or parties of five or more. Inquiries to Geo S Batty G P T A Marshaltown Ia.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshaltown
Moonlight Excursion by M. W. A. Degree Team
Moon light excursion hosted by the M. W. A. degree team set for Wednesday evening August 28. First trip at 7 30, second at 9 30. Tickets 25 cents. Paudiet's band to provide music.
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Paudiet
Bargain Secondhand Bicycles At Bond’s Depot
A local ad promotes good secondhand bicycles offered by M N Bond. Various wheels for ladies and gentlemen are available, with prices ranging from seven to fifteen dollars.
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M. N Bond
United In Misfortune
A playful note from September Smart Set about two suitors vying for the same girl. The punchline suggests they “are praying for a dark horse” to resolve their romantic tie.
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Felows
Muscatine North & South By Co Train Times
Schedule notes for Muscatine routes show south bound trains leaving Muscatine and north bound trains from Elrick Junction via Grandview Fruitland and Roundhouse to Muscatine with times listed from early morning to evening. Charles Howard serves as General Manager.
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Muscatine North & South By, CO
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Elrick Juncton
Pruitland
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Mark
West Newton
Grace English Lutheran
Pullman Porters
Paudhet
F. S. Pentzer
Wilton
Harold Ament
F. E. Scott
Scott
Omaha
Nebraska
Schafer
Sam Schafer
Paul
N. W. Meyers
Maud Connor
Keithsboro
City
F. F. Jenne
J. F. Snyder
Republican Township
Sweetland Township
J. C. Coster
Republican County Central Committee
Woman's Relief Corps
Sue Stanwood
Lucinda Bartlett
Edward Fowler
Journal
Batterson Block
East Second Street
E. S. Batterson
West Second Street
Horton’s Pony Farm
C. Zeiner
East Fifth St. Stafi
Ed. Barnard
Milliner
Second St
J. P Freeman
Poland
China
E. L. Cole
N. W
Iowa City Road
M. Havercamp
John Dankert
Pine Street
Graham's
Second
Cedar Streets
Leverich Normal School
Cc. M. Gould
Muscatine, Iowa
Third Ward
Rescue Hose House
O. D. Longstreth
Com
John Richley
Suretrust” Care Journal
W. Journal
W. L. Black
Nichols
Lucas Street
Woodlawn Avenue
E. 8Th Street
Keokuk Lake
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
Marshalltown
Clay Kneese’s
East Hill
John Wiggins
Mulberry Street
H. Gremmel
Star Clothing Co
Second Street
S. & L. Colin Clothing Store
W. C. A. Busch
South Muscatine
Henry Elfers
A. L
Traveler's Guide
Muscatine Division
Montezuma
M. GouLp
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washington
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty, Co. L. Seevers
Pasa
Tkt
la Marshalltown
Taner
Sore
Charles Howard
Ne. B
Cossee Os
Waedenc Doeek
W. J. Young, Jr
W. J. Young
Burlington
Rock Island
Andalusia
Ascatine
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
W G Block & Son
Muscatine, Ia
Illinois Central Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Ilinois Central
Dubuque
J. F. Merry
8Th Street
5Th Street
Sycamore
Avenue
East 6Th Street
Dale
Dale Street
East 8Th Street
West 3Rd Street
Third Street
Pune
H. H. Arnold
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