Schools to Open on Next Tuesday
Public schools in the city will open Tuesday September 3 as the board of education anticipates higher enrollment after the summer. Expecting at least 2500 pupils, extra rooms and desks are ready. The business college and Leverich Normal school also begin that week with changes in management and staff.
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Board of Education
Keeckeritz
Chevalier
Muscatine Business College
F. H. Shinn
W. D. Peck
Galesburg
Ill
Leverich Normal School
Diamond Jo Boats End the Season
Diamond Jo Boats announce season closure after a profitable run despite low water wrecks and deckhand shortages. St. Paul’s last trip to St. Paul completed yesterday with Quincy due on final run to St. Paul tomorrow. Early fall end blamed on water levels and reliance on summer vacation passenger business. Hundreds toured the north this summer. many from the region could not sail. An official says despite fines and wrecks, the season was financially rewarding for the line.
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Diamond Jo Line Steamboat Company
St. Paul
St. Louis
Quincy
Coutry
Teamer Dubuque
Ottumwa Deserter Captured And Held For Federal Authorities
John W. McCarty of Ottumwa was arrested at his home at four o clock yesterday morning on desertion from the United States army. He was sleeping when officers arrived and was later taken to Des Moines by Chief of Police John W. Gray to be turned over to federal authorities.
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Ottumwa
United States Army
John W. McCarty
McCarty
Des Moines
John W. Gray
New silk waists and woolen dress goods at B E Lillys
Local notes report new silk waists and French flannelettes arriving at B E Lillys Dry Goods Store along with other shopping items. Various residents travel by Young and St Paul to Davenport St Louis and Burlington for visits or trips. The Pan American Exposition and Great Lakes trip are mentioned among social updates.
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B. E. Lilly’s
B. E. Lilly's Dry Good Store
B. E. Lilly
Margaret Kulp
S. B. Lafferty
Davenport
America
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Empress Honors German Doctor on 70th Birthday
Peter Nagle reports his mother Mrs Bergmann of Kirschsteinbek celebrated her 70th birthday and 40 years as a doctor on July 26. The Empress presented a brooch, the city council gave 100 marks, and many flowers and doctors from the region offered congratulations.
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Peter Nagle
Germany
Bergmann
Kirschsteinbek
Peter
America
Peter Musser
Musser
Muscatine Markets Cash Prices Report
Market listing shows varied prices across goods. Grains, livestock, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and coal appear with numerous per unit figures including corn 12c a dozen and wheat around 55 to 60c.
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Illinois
Ile
Open Air Sunday Service Draws Large Congregation
An open air Sunday evening service in the court square drew a large crowd with strong interest. H. H. Arnold led the song service with Prof. Paudiet assisting. Rev. L. B. Hix of the United Brethren church delivered the sermon from First Timothy 1 10.
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Court Square
H. H. Arnold
Paudiet
L. B. Hix
United Brethren Church
Rosetta Tobias 15 Month Old Dies in City
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs August Tobias died Saturday afternoon at their Pond Street home. Born in the city she lived 15 months and died as the one who gives and takes away called. Funeral services were held at the parents residence this afternoon at 2 p m.
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August Tobias
Rosetta Tobias
Pond Street
Rock Island Line Officials Predict Stable Earnings After Drought Impact
Executive officers of the Rock Island road completed an investigation of conditions along their lines to gauge corn crop failures on traffic. They began cautiously but now conclude earnings were strong in the last fiscal year and should remain considerable for at least the next year with gradual monthly increases.
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Rock Island Road
Two West Liberty Boys Reel In 48-Pound Catfish
George Black of West Liberty visits his brother Will in Washington. He recalls his two sons fishing on Cedar river and hauling a 48 pound catfish from shallow water by the gills.
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Washington
Iowa
George Black
West Liberty
Will
Cedar River
Rock Island Rail Line Tests Grass Burning Plant
The Rock Island road employs a new machine to burn grass and weeds along the track. It uses kerosene with a bellows attachment that projects flame two feet on each side of the line, enough to kill vegetation. Mounted on a push car, it moves as fast as a person can walk.
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Rock Island Road
Announcement of Limited Liability by Mrs. Sarah Kirk
Mrs. Sarah Kirk disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by her son Frank Kirk. Notary or public notice style reflects family liability limitation.
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Frank Kirk
Sarah Kirk
Did Not Start Rumor Hits McKeesport Mills
McKeesport August 26 rumors say an attempt to start the Demmler tin plate mills last night failed to materialize.
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McKeesport
Demmler
Miss Bessie Jarvis to Attend Lake Forest School This Winter
Miss Bessie Jarvis leaves about mid next month for Lake Forest Illinois where she will attend school this winter.
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Bessie Jarvis
Lake Forest, Ills
Change in park management at Young to Black Hawk Tower
Note offers tickets at 75 cents for groups of ten or more. The new manager in the park is described as accommodating and pleasant for visitors. A health tip suggests cider vinegar in water as a quick cure for carbolic acid poisoning in repeated small doses.
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Black Hawk Tower
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Ed Fishburn
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E.G. Barnard
Mulberry St
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Graham
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Open Air Service
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Pine Street
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