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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
8
Daily notices report residents departing for business trips and trains at 8 10 including Thomas Fahey John Mahin and O D Longstreth. Family news covers births and visits while Bishop Cosgrove clarifies Father Flannagan's Muscatine parish transfer, with July selection possible.
A local notice from Muscatine Rug Co denies soliciting orders for rugs, warns against sending work out of town, and states samples from Miss L Woods and Tri-City Rug Co are disputed. The firm emphasizes in-home rug work at Schaefer's laundry with guaranteed quality and buys old carpet.
Delegates from West Liberty Wilton Nichols Marengo Washington Fruitland and nearby towns arrive as the Epworth League of Muscatine district opens its annual convention at First Methodist Church Tonight Dr C L Stafford delivers welcome address Miss Patten speaks and a reception follows Tomorrow's forenoon program includes devotions papers discussions and singing with speakers Miss Emma Howe Miss Ida Morrison Miss Sylvia Robertson and C A Peck among others
The Mississippi River water recedes after spring floods revealing stranded fish in cornfields. As currents normalize, fishing should rebound in the river arms around Clinton where certain species feed away from swift waters. Floods in Iowa reportedly destroyed many fish, reducing future catches along Iowa rivers.
Congregation Tiefereth Israel plans a $10,000 synagogue in Des Moines with construction set for the coming year. The church seeks to expand its religious facilities and serve the local Jewish community.
Pottawattamie county jail inmates will be employed to clean streets in Council Bluffs, officials announced as part of a municipal effort to improve sanitation and public areas. The program pairs detainees with city crews to perform cleaning tasks.
The Sioux City Traction company announces plans for extensive improvements costing many thousands of dollars. The project scope and timeline are expected to be released after preliminary assessments and board approval.
Fritz Bernich of Scott county narrowly escaped being run down by a Rock Island freight train at a crossing two miles east of Buffalo Iowa. Returning from Davenport with lumber he failed to clear the tracks as the second section of No. 99 hit the wagon. He survived but suffered multiple injuries and both horses died and the wagon was wrecked.
The advertisement promotes a round trip to California for 53 dollars and 75 cents, valid July 1 to August 31 via Rock Island System. It touts mild northern California weather, uncrowded resorts, and a pleasant cross continental journey, urging readers to contact the nearest Rock Island agent for details.
A 60 acre farm two miles from town includes usable land, buildings, and a thriving crop. The sale encompasses stock, machinery, and all farm assets with possession available immediately.
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