Valuable Library of Ancient Sixteenth Century Volumes
Father Laurent hosts a remarkable library at St Matthias church with rare books from the sixteenth century. The collection includes a six volume Bible from 1634, Latin life of Christ dated 1514, and works in German French English and Latin. Laurent, fluent in German French and Latin, speaks many languages and surrounds visitors with engaging conversation.
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Father Laurent
St. Matthias
Nicolaus of
Lera
Antwerp
Laurent
the Christ
All About the Skin Scalp and Hands
A brief note mentioning Boston and Portree Dave xp Cae with a fragment about hands quiding throughout the world. The readable text references skin, scalp, and hands in a vague promotional context.
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Portree
Boston
A Fine Resort near Lake Okoboji Implied as State Park
F. P. Sawyer describes life at Lake Okoboji, urges Iowa to designate the area a state park, and notes improvements, transport routes, and visiting families. He highlights the lake’s beauty, water quality, new cottages, the Queen and Okoboji boats, and references local officials and prominent Iowa figures visiting the resort.
Revered Priest Laurent Marks Fifty Years In Muscatine
Rev Father Laurent has served Muscatine’s spiritual needs for fifty years watching the city grow from infancy to its present size. He has devoted half a century to tending his flock and aging in his church duties.
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Father Laurent
Muscatine
May Join Golf Association In Muscatine Plans
Muscatine may secure membership in the U S Golf Association after correspondence with the national body. Members will vote on the plan. if approved, action will be taken immediately. Muscatine eyeing the Des Moines State tournament on August 28 and other river clubs plan to participate. The local club shows promising players and could credit to a young, developing group.
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U. S. Golf Association
Muscatine
Des Moines
Young People’s Movement
Huttig
Oriental in Muscatine Becomes Popular Multiservice Spot
A reporter visits the Oriental, a combined cigar and tobacco shop, panitorium club, barber shop, shoe shining parlor, reading and smoking room, tailoring shop, steam cleaning and dye works. Barbers W. Jackson and George I. Smith excel in their trade while Charlie Hodge hosts and Charles Lewis runs tailoring, signaling the business as a rising, well regarded local establishment.
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Muscatine
The
Oriental
Messrs. Co. W. Jackson
George I. Smith
Charlie Hodge
Chas. Lewis
Murder of Nellie Crippen in Muscatine remembered
Sunday night July 23, 1899, Nellie Crippen was killed at her home in South Muscatine. George Wright, accused murderer, has faced two trials, been convicted, and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. As the anniversary nears, memories of that evening return.
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Nellie Crippen
South Muscatine
George Wright
Tar Syrup Guarantee Refund Offer
The undersigned pledge to refund the price of a 50 cent bottle if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke and others.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Gladys LaGrille Celebrated Fourth Birthday
Yesterday marked the fourth birthday of Gladys LaGrille, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert LaGrille. About twenty five friends gathered at her West Second street home for an afternoon of refreshments and merriment.
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Gladys LaGrille
Robert LaGrille
West Second Street
Weather May Bring Typhoid Threat
Doctors warn that current warm days and cool nights, plus unsanitary conditions, could foster the development of typhoid and malaria if the weather persists.
Lawn iron settees and chairs for sale
Two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns offered by this office. Inquire at this office.
Smoker Notes Reflect On Routine Commute
An odd remark about smoking on the way to meals appears as a concise cultural aside, reflecting habitual behavior and social attitudes. No identifiable people or organizations are named in the readable text.
Pilgrim Congregational Church Schedule on Green Street
Sunday School at 9 15 a m Junior Endeavor Society at 2 p m Preaching at 745 p m by Rev F J Bryson Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 745 All are cordially invited.
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
Green Street
Junior Endeavor Society
F. J. Bryson
Grace English Lutheran Church Service Notices
Rev J L Murphy pastors services at Grace English Lutheran Church. Morning sermon on Righteousness by faith at 11 45. Evening sermon at 8 00 on Sin and Its Revelation. Reception of members at the morning service. Sunday school at 2 15 a m.
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Grace English Lutheran Church
J. L. Murphy
Sabbath services announced for Corner Ninth and Poplar
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 45. All will be welcome at these services. Mrs Sutliff.
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Corner Ninth and
Poplar
Sutliff
Corner of Iowa avenue and Fourth street services
Pastor J. N. Elliott leads a Sunday schedule with preaching at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 2 p m C FE meeting at 7 45 p m and a union service in court square at 6 30 p m.
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Iowa Avenue
Fourth Street
Court Square
J. N. Elliott
Church Schedule for Sunday Services in Court Square
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m public worship at 10 30 a m congregation joins open air services in Court Square at 6 30 p m evening service in the church at 7 45 prayer meeting at 7 45 Thursday evening a cordial welcome is given to all worshipers church located on Mulberry and Sixth streets
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Court Square
Mulberry
Sixth Streets
Musserville Friends Church Weekly Services
Bible school starts at 2 00 p m with preaching at 3 00 p m and 7 00 p m Rev Francis Liter speaks at both services Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m Woman's missionary society meets at Mrs Crow's Wednesday at 2 00 p m All are welcome Sylvester Jones is pastor
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Musserville Friends
Francis Liter
Woman's Missionary Society
Pastor’s Union Meeting and Services Announced
Corner of Fifth and Sycamore streets invites all to Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sylvester Jones to speak. Bible school at 11:15. Christian Endeavor at 7:45 p.m. Union meeting at Court House Square 6:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting 7:45 p.m. John Fry, pastor.
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Fifth
Sycamore Streets
East Fifth Street
Sylvester Jones
Christian Endeavor
Court House Square
John Fry
First Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Schedule
Corner Third Street and Iowa Ave church. Pastor C L Stafford preaches at 10 30 am on Mighty to Save. Sabbath school 1 30 pm J S Patten superintendent. Class meetings 9 30 am. Union services 6 30 pm at Court House Square. Epworth League 7 45 pm The Needy at our Door Luke 16 19 31 leaders Lizzie Adams Edith Swain. Cordial welcome to all.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Third Street
Iowa Ave
Iowa Avenue
C. L. Stafford
J. S. Patten
Court House Square
Epworth
Battle of Life talk at First Congregational Church
At 10 30 a m the pastor will speak on The Battle of Life lessons from the war in China The annual foreign missions collection follows The 1 30 pm Sunday school meets in the lecture room Young People meet after the service Court Square union services at 6 30 pm with other churches Public invited Pastor H D Herr
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First Congregational Church
China
Court Square
H. D. Herr
Squire to Speak on Temperance at Y M C A
Fred Dann Leicester Squire of Chicago will address the city’s young people at the Y M C A on Tuesday evening. Known as a fearless temperance advocate and editor of the New Liberator, he is praised as a strong orator likened to Wendell Phillips.
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Fred Dann Leicester Squire
Chicago
Squires
New Liberator
Young People’s Temperance Union
Young Wendell Phillips
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Squire
Button Factory For Sale On Upper Mississippi
On account of serious fitness of owner two complete 24 saw plants on the upper Mississippi are offered for sale at a great sacrifice. Plant is new well located free building furnished cheap power shells only seven dollars ninety cents per ton year round. Call at his office and inspect samples of blanks and ascertain further information.
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Mississippi
Weeks Break Up A Cola Tab Lets
Advertisement for a product claim to ease cold symptoms with no cure. Mentions price 25 cents and sole agent J. J. Havercamp. Encourages readers to read The Daily Journal. Subscription rate ten cents a week.
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J. J. Havercamp
Thieves Return Notes in Miller Residence Theft
A letter from Marshalltown to Henry M. Miller reveals papers and bank certificates taken in the June 28 burglary at the Miller residence on East Eighth Street. Authorities expect quick arrest of Muscatine suspects as no names or addresses were in the stolen papers. Mrs Stortz’s valuables were not recovered and Mrs Miller was unaware of the loss until her eastern visit.
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Miller
East Eighth Street
Marshalltown
Henry M. Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Stortz
German churches hold services on Court Square at 7 45
The message notes that services are held by the German churches on Court Square at 7 45 and extends a welcome to all attendees.
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Court Square
Sunday Attire Alters Perceived Identity Of Friend
A local saying notes that a friend may be unrecognizable when wearing formal Sunday dress. The remark suggests clothing can mask familiar features and alter perception in social settings.
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J.H. Munroe & Son
Iowa
John Mulholland
Park Row
N. Y
J. H. Munroe
Father Laur
St. Matthias Church
P. Sawyer
Beau
Tiful Lake
Okoboji
Journal
Lake Okoboji
Mason City
Jackson
Board of Control
Geo. M. Wells
F. L. Wells
Anna ““Ells
Port Jarvis
Spirit Lake
Maud
Big Inland Boat
Orleans
Roff
Mus
Catine
Dobson
Cheshire
McVey
Gainer
Given
Supreme Court
Conrad
Hobart
F. P. Sawyer
Golf Association
Church of God
Presbyterian Church
U. B. Church
Friends’ Church
the Auspices of
Tig
Button Factory
Winona
Daily Journal
the Oriental
Navy
Sam Borger
Madam Hamilton
Bob
LaGrille’'s Globe Restaurant
Globe Restaurant
the Globe Restaurant and Cafe
Town Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!