Open Air Services About Pauls Address at Court Square
A large crowd gathered at Court Square for an open air service led by Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church. The sermon themed the true God, citing Acts 17, and contrasted the Athens idol worship with Christian monotheism.
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Court Square
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
God
Paul
Mars’ Hill
Athens
Troy
Alexander the Great
Asia
Paul the Apostle
Europe
Archilles
West Liberty Route Two Extends Rural Deliverynorth and east
West Liberty expands mail service with Route Two covering north and east sectors. Beginning on Columbus street the route proceeds to Creese's corner Union Valley church Hartupee school Bailey corner Corker farm Creese school Peakvale school Harmel corner Jenson farm Schooley's Mosher's B. Co. R. & N. R. then McElravy's Calhoun street and back to start.
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West Liberty
Secarcely
Columbus Street
Creese’s Corner
Union Valley Church
Hartupee School
Bailey Corner
Corker Farm
Informal Y M C A Hour Replaces Men’s Meeting
The Y M C A held a successful informal hour with W R Bailey discussing Luke 13 6 9 and Secretary Mark outlining a summer substitute for the men's meeting. The format mirrors a gospel talk followed by open discussion, refreshments, and musical selections with future features planned. The Yoke Fellows Band will lead next Sunday inviting all young men to attend.
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W. R. Bailey
Mark
Yoke
River Excursion Boats Move Busy Schedule
Yesterday from Davenport the Pilot and barge Ruby made a modest trip while many Muscatine residents rode the Young. The Quincy arrived on time and set south at around eleven. Rafter Isaac Staples and Lafayette Lamb noted on the river as the Dubuque and Quincy plans were announced for Friday morning departures.
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Davenport
Ruby
Muscatine
Quincy
South
Isaac Staples
Lafayette Lamb
Dubuque
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Refund Promise Card
A signed guarantee offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar a 506 cent bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. Endorsers include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp and J. Theo Keuchmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
One Fare to Cedar Rapids on Annual Tourney
The Iowa Firemen's Annual Tournament in Cedar Rapids August 7 to 10 features a round trip ticket offer from all Iowa points by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway at a single fare. For full details contact the nearest agent.
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Iowa Firemen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
McIntosh Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
J. E. McIntosh declares candidacy for Muscatine County attorney nomination subject to Republican convention action. The statement marks the official campaign entry ahead of party deliberations.
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Muscatine County
J. E. McIntosh
Mulch Tax Liability Shocks City Property Owners
In Muscatine Iowa in 1900 property owners received notices declaring liability for a quarterly mulch tax on cigarette related sales. The law imposes a 300 dollar annual tax pro rated to real property used in selling cigarettes with penalties and a perpetual lien, raising questions about enforcement and constitutional validity.
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Muscatine
Iowa
E. C. Stocker
Co. H. Gobble, Co. Treas
Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Younger riders to showcase skills from seasoned horsemen
The note describes young riders receiving exhibitions by veteran horsemen, expected to spark expressions of wonder and admiration among spectators.
Muscatine Labor Day to Feature Big Parade and Evening Show
The Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly promotes a Labor Day celebration with a morning parade of union members and factory floats, farmers displaying produce, and an afternoon at the Fair Grounds with purebred horse performances. An evening electric light show is planned, promising the biggest event yet on the Muscatine track and city hospitality for visitors.
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Muscatine
Fair Grounds
Surprise Party and Birthday Festivities Across Communities
Society notes from Missouri and Muscatine recount a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Henderson at Charley Meyers home, with dancing, games, and light refreshments. A Maennerchor celebration marked Gus Schmidt’s 56th birthday with songs and social cheer. Also listed are a summer rail trip to Clear Lake for 11.10 and Mull's Lightning Cough Cure advertised for 25c and 50c.
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L. C. Henderson
Missouri
Charley Meyers
Alice Negus
Ollie
Ludtke
Lois Dale
Nellie Dale
Nellie Renshaw
Clara Schmidt
Maggie Leech
Emma Freyermuth
Lizzie McConnaha
Richard Boland
Henry Brown
Will Schmidt
Jasper Denton
J. A. Leffers
John Schmidt
George Reed
Winford Foster
C. A. Price
Will Negus
Frank White
George Reynolds
Barney Miller
Gus. Schmidt
Seventh Street
Schmidt
Lawn Furniture Offered For Sale
Two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns for inquiry at this office.
Iowa Central Excursion to Colorado and West
The Iowa Central offers a trip to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Wyoming departing July 7 19 and August 1 1900 with one fare plus two dollars for a round trip Tickets valid return to October 31 1900 Ask coupon ticket agents for full information or write Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa
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Iowa Central
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Geo
S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Marshalltown
Iowa
Osteopathy Clinic Opens to Treat Diseases in Muscatine
A public notice announces Osteopathy as taught by the A. S. O. at Kirksville Missouri. It claims Osteopathy treats disease without drugs, based on health as natural and obstructions to circulation. Free consultation and examination for thirty days, with office hours 9 am to 5 pm except Sunday.
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Muscatine
Kirksville
Fruitland Rough Riders Organize Meeting This Weekend
About thirty Republicans gathered in Fruitland Saturday night to push formation of a Rough Riders Club. Chairman McKee attended to offer guidance. Plans paused as organizers chose to wait for state committee guidelines. An August 12 meeting was set for further harmony and expansion.
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Fruitland
Rough Riders’ Club
McKee
Central Committee
PD. Rumery
PD. D. Webster
J. W. McKee
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First Presby
Terian Church
Heaven
Heaven and
Earth
Christ
Bethlehem
China
Aiong
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Clear Lake
Whitakers Lake Shore Hotel
The
Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy
Linn Street
F. J. Harlan
Elizabeth Harlan
D. O
Fruitland Rough Riders
Fices
McCormery Goods Co
East Second Street
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