Palatial Craft Visits the City on River Trip
The eighty four foot double gathe rned cruiser Weathera owned by Commodore H. H. W. Baker of St. Louis stopped at the local wharf on its river voyage to Minneapolis to join the summer cruising. Captain Jor Lynn commands the craft noted for its African mahogany interior and polished exterior. It is powered by two Sterling engine sets totaling one hundred horsepower. The boat plans a fall return and will continue south to Palm Beach Florida for winter. A second party of four aboard the Towt craft Lulu BI from Orwka Illinois passed through the city en route to the tri cities and will return by next week.
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Swimming Beach Popular Resort
The riverfront swimming beach draws many bathers each afternoon with crowds across the river at dusk. Warm days keep demand high for the rest of summer as locals and visitors seek relief from heat. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as a top skin remedy aiding burns, bruises, and boils, with a testimonial from J. T. Sonsoman of Cornelius North Carolina praising its effectiveness after other remedies failed.
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Springfield Orator Discusses Education At Chautauqua
Dr. Bueld B. Rogers of Springfield Illinois spoke on The Object of Education at a Friday chautauqua. He argued education should train the whole person with emphasis on self mastery and vocational preparation. The Bohanian musical act preceded the address, and Rogers urged that true education yields liberty and moral integrity rather than mere living.
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Rogers
Albany
Querind
Lome
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Veterans head to Gettysburg for Civil War anniversary
Sive reterdays of the civil War from this vicinity left last evening for Gettysburg to attend the Altieta anniversary of the great battle. They stopped over at Davenport where they took the special to the field of Gettysburg. Those who left were Georges Wilder of Deep River Indiana J W Spooner 105 Beggs street Fred Zorn of Montowuma Tay Wee Bingman 218 Pity Street and Waiter Tohneon residing south of the city.
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Gettysburg
Altieta
Davenport
Georges Wilder
Deep River
J. W. Spooner
Beggs Streat
Fred Zorn
Montowuma
Tay Wee
Bingman
Pity Street
Waiter Tohneon
Levee Crowd Flocks to Riverfront Heat Wave Event
Hundreds gathered along the riverfront from the boat landing to the high bridge to escape heat as temperatures neared 104 degrees. Motor boat owners joined the crowded scene while residents sought a breath of air on a blistering day last evening.
The Best Hair Treatment for Itching Scalp and Falling Hair
An advertisement outlines a Cuticura treatment for itching scalps and hair loss. It details applying Cuticura ointment in partings, morning shampoo with Cuticura soap and hot water, and advises using shampoos monthly. Product samples and address in Boston are listed.
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Boston
Hour Flies Invade Muscatine Streets Invasion Of Thousands Of Bugs
Swarms of hour flies swarmed Muscatine last evening from a water source and blanketed downtown. The insects drove pedestrians from streets and blocked streetcar operations by congregating around lights and store fronts. Officials reported six inch deep piles of the insects under gloves and car odors prompting street cleaning wagons to remove the dead pests.
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Asia
Arrested Man May Be Army Deserter
A man who gave the name Veretta Kemp was arrested by Chief Fred W. Hoffman after matching War Department deserter descriptions. Described as tall, Kemp enlisted in Company G, Twelfth Infantry and deserted Monterey Presidio, California, in April. He is to be taken to Des Moines, the nearest regular army post, with authorities believing he is the missing deserter.
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United States Army
Veretta
Kemp
Fred W. Hoffman
War Department
Doiag
Kemp Cho Fa
Twelfth Infantry
Presidio
Monterey
Cal
Hoffman
Neta
Des Moines
Kempt
Claire
Masonic Order Initiates Nineteen Candidates
Nineteen candidates from Latts West Liberty Davenport and Mocca tine were initiated into the Masonic order last evening. Many visitors from out of town attended the very large meeting with degree work completed. After the ceremonies no banquet was held and several addresses were delivered by visiting officers.
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Latts
West Liberty
Davenport
Moccatine
Masonic Order
We Are All Crazy Says Prof Voelker
Professor Voelker argues that everyone possesses mental wheels and may be crazy at times. He outlines five mental faculties analysis association synthesis assimilation and logic and compares sane thinking to pursuing truth while folly stems from shallow or biased thought. He condemns superstition and urges cheerful clear thinking for healthier minds.
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Paul F. Voelker
Norman
Yellow Journal
Isis
This Lady's Good Appetite Commanded Women
A letter from Mrs Sigurd Hansen in Mobile announces seven years of womanly trouble. After a failed operation she improved with Cardui, reporting better appetite sleep and health. The ad urges others to try Cardui citing long use and doctor approval.
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Mobile
Ann
Fire Laddies Plan 10 Hold Annual Outing
The Champion Hoes Hook and Ladder company plans their annual outing at Pike Run tomorrow. A special train will carry members from Muscatine at 9 o clock Sunday morning. The day features games, athletic events, and other entertainment, with organizers promising a standout event.
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Pike Run
Nose Company
Muscatins
Champlon Company
Drexkous
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