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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
8
The city hosts Thanksgiving with visitors from Cedar Rapids Wilton and Davenport. Local reports mention jewelry store promotions, shop signs and new arrivals, plus dances, musical events and church gatherings. Several residents return home after visits while others plan trips to nearby towns.
The Cedar City armiory hosts a basketball duel next Tuesday evening as the Turners of Cedar and Raptis clash with Gore for local bragging rights.
At Columbus Junction evangelist Hie Gold Dee Key and H Worden recovered from a severe cold to lead last night union services. Romans 6 23 was the text. No services tonight. Tomorrow morning services at churches as usual. 3 40 pm service in Presbyterian church with youths urged to attend. Several local residents and visitors noted in the day's social items. Postal and market notes follow with price indices and freight listings.
A 1903 notice from Cripple Creek and Muscatine Business Colleges details salary offers for stenographers and teachers, urging enrollment. It highlights the Muscatine college’s November attendance, describes modern facilities including telegraphy and mimeograph departments, and promises a $2,500 starting fund for students, with a refund contract if a $50 position isn’t secured within four weeks after railroad exams.
Schwinn was elected captain of the university football team for next year at the annual election. The election was unanimous. Schwinn is a dependable and regular player, and his selection pleased all.
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