Mississippi River Steamer Service Begins This June
The Streckfus Co to restore packet service on the upper Mississippi this June with the Quined starting June 11 from St. Louis to north, touching at Soeyl wharf on the 15th. The Quincy and St. Paul sail St. Louis to St. Paul all season, while the Dubuque runs twice weekly from St. Louis to Keokuk and Burlington. Passenger interest is expected to rise with improved accommodations and steady trips upriver.
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Mississippi River
Streckfus
St. Louis
St. Vantz
Soeyl Wharf
Streckfus Co
Quincy
St. Paul
Dubuque
Keokuk
Burlington
United States
Fire meeting to elect leaders for Strockfus lines
Fire department members from various companies are invited to City Hill on Monday night June 3 to elect a chief and two assistant chiefs. The meeting aims to establish order and appoint leaders for the boat service line operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strockfus Lines
W. CG. Block Co
City Hill
Curry
Minister at Baptist Church Illinois Delivers Impressive Sermons
Rev J Eaker of Normal preached at First Baptist Church yesterday, morning and evening, urging Christians to broaden their horizons beyond their small circles. He argued that true vision expands as one helps others, reaches out, and does good work, while Rev Eaker’s evening sermon was warmly received by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Eaker
Normal
Grant
Archer
Enakar
Notice of Referee Sale of Real Estate
Public auction set for June 22 at 2 p m at the front door of Citizens' Savings Bank West Liberty Iowa. Under court order the James S Smith farm 240 acres in Muscatine County to be sold with possession and rent reserved until court approval. Terms call for a portion of the purchase price paid day of sale and balance cash on delivery of referee's deed. Sole referee Thoo Jones and auctioneer BP N Gibson.
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Citizens’ Sayings Bank
West Liberty
District Court of
Muscatine County
Iowa
James S. Smith
BP. N. Gibson
Thoo, Jones
Exhibition At Musser Public Library Showcases 1000 Plus Attendees
The Musser Public Library hosted a two day exhibit of art and manual training from Mascntine City schools drawing praise from spectators. Supervisor Elsza Earle led the art department while manual training instructor H. P. Daliman oversaw eighth graders. both sections displayed numerous woodwork pieces and finished items.
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Musser Publc
Mascntine
Mise Elsza Earle
FH. Pp. Dailman
Damaged Park Lane Dwelling Destroyed in Fire
Robert Rankin’s home on Park Lane suffered major loss when fire engulfed the roof and upper story after starting in the stairs. The house, owned by Peter Tiedeman, valued at about 2900 with 1400 insured, was saved in part. 1300 feet of hose hindered water access. Fire company Alerts helped save neighboring properties as flames consumed the tower portion. No cause given. blaze discovered by a child.
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Robert Rankin
Peter Tiedeman
Rankin
Weber
Floza
Cp Slalia
Announcement of Iowa State University 52nd commencement program
Public release outlines six days of events from June 7 to 12 for the 52nd annual commencement at the State University of Iowa. President John Huston Finney of the College of the City of New York is slated to give the principal address on commencement day June 12, with regimental reviews, thesis readings, band concerts, class plays, alumni gatherings, and anniversary celebrations guiding the schedule through June 11 and closing ceremonies on June 12.
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Iowa
Spearkes
John Huston Finney
College of the City of
New York
Avill
Araide
Weronsic Societies
Liberal Arts
Assembly Hall
Jurday
College of Applied Sciences
Lal
Engineering
Applied Science
Conseampus
John G. Bowman
Auditorian
College of Liberal Arts
Brarkley Inperial
Applied Sciences
Call of Engineering
Callens of Liberal Arts
Campuel
The
University Alumni Association
All Colleges
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Iowa City Park
Hesperian Society
Baptist Church
University Band
Fe Erodelphies Society
Burkley Unigerial
Phi Beta Kappa
Dean Wilcox
Acdrasa
John Huston Finley
Lh. D
College of the City of New York
Cmeth
Decorated Graves by Local Fraternity at Cemetery
A committee from the local society of the Modern Brotherhood of America decorated the graves of departed members at the cemetery yesterday afternoon at a ceremony with ritualistic rites and oblation services observed.
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the Modern ‘Brotherhood of America
Olive Tablets Movement Boosts Liver Bowels Appeal
The ad touts Olive Tablets as a natural, calomel substitute praised by Dr. Ed Warda of Portsmouth Ohio. It claims the tablets improve liver function and bowels, boost spirits, and clear impurities, presenting them as a reliable household remedy from Columbus based Dr. F. M. Edwards.
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Edwarda
Tan Oave
Columbus
Ohio
F. M. Edwards
Prem
Special Train to Davenport for Muscatine Elks Parade
Special train runs to Davenport Friday June 4 to aid Muscatine Elks attending the state Bills convention. Luncheon, parade gear, and uniforms arranged. large out of town delegation hoped. Train leaves at 11 a m with return the same day. Estray notice reports a Hereford heifer taken up by J P and L F Byrne in 1912.
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Muscatine Elks
Davenport
John Musteatine Lodge
Jodge
J. P
L. F. Byrne
T. T. Townsley
ALS, Lawrence
Carnival Arrives. Downtown Streets To Be Occupied By Amusements
The Snyder shows arrive in the city and begin locating on downtown streets for a week of amusement features. The carnival train arrived late Sunday afternoon and the arrival was announced locally.
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Snyder
Idin Ity
Wisherd Liner Arrives in Muscatine for Largest Excursion Day
The Streckfus line pleasure boat W. W. Hill docked at the focal wharf on Sunday bringing an excursion crowd estimated around ten thousand. Visitors flooded downtown Muscatine, filling restaurants and shops as they toured the city before the return voyage.
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Muscatine
W. Hill
Streckfus
Focal
Muncaune
South Haven
St. Joseph
Michigan
Chicago
President's reception and senior promenade schedule
At the president's house the 4:00 p.m. reception is held. A senior promenade follows at the Armory starting at 5:00 p.m.
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Odist c
Armory
Arrival of Special Train Sparks City Carnival Prep
A large crowd witnessed the arrival of a special train from Ottumwa just after dark. Cars were unloaded and by morning workers began setting up tents at downtown intersections despite locating difficulties. Tent erection proceeded as planned and city officials announced the carnival as a temporary pleasure event.
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Ottumwa
Steamer Helen Blair Schedules Davenport and Burlington Routes
Steamer Helen Blair leaves Davenport Sundays Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 20 a m for Davenport with round trip and one way fares. Leaves Burlington and way points Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 30 p m with direct connections to Keokuk and Quincy. H R Bershardt local Agent Davenport Iowa.
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Davenport
Burlington
Keokuk
Quincy
H. R. Bershardt
Asont
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Neidig’s Book Store
2Nd St
Sturmer Quincy
Everlasting
Mira Hershey LumberGomp’y
Illinois
Gay F. Beaker
Apecles
Miuscana
Park Lane
the Department
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Monarch
Keen Kutter Store
ELKS
Muscatine Wi
Sunthax
Wisherd
Helen Blair
USA
Ler the
BPN
Phong
W. W. Richards
Scranton
Dewey Ave
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