First Trip of the Diamond Jo Quincy and river plans
The steamer Quincy on its first season trip to Muscatine with 125 passengers will soon join the Burlington St Louis trade after returning to St Louis. Rivermen expect St Paul and Dubuque to run between St Paul and St Louis as will Sidney, which may sit out this season unless demand rises. The J W Van Sant is laid up for boiler repairs due to scarce steel. Water levels threaten possible unnavigability between St Paul and St Croix. several lakes and reservoirs are low or empty. W L Lane leaves for Des Moines to represent the Muscatine Evening Journal at the Republican state convention with temporary officers and caucus sites arranged.
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Quincy
Muscatine
St. Louis
St. Paul and
Dubuque
St. Paul
Sidney
Lizzie Gardner
Dresbach
Gardner
J. W. van Sant
Pittsburg
Mississippi
St. Croix
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pine River
Pokegama Lake
W. L. Lane
Des Moines
Muscatine Evening Journal
Geo. D. Perkins
Sioux City
E. W. Weeks
Guthrie Center
R. C. Garver
Laurens
Reading
John Cook
Hampton
A. V. Proudfoot
Indianola
J. C. Loper
J. H. Wilson
Menlo
Frank E. Duncan
Grant Club
Polk County Republican Club
R. H. Spence
Locust
Council
Howe
Cummins
Herriott
C. A. Bishop
D. J. Palmer
Richard C. Barrett
H. L. Adams
West Union
Fayette County
J. F. Riggs
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Cigar Makers Move to Grab Local Trade in Muscatine
Merchants in Muscatine cheer a push by local cigar makers to win more of the city’s market. They note about 65 percent of cigars smoked here come from outside firms, driven by extensive advertising, while home brands lack newspaper promotion. W R Henneker introduces Our Leader, a promising new cigar meeting demand. Home-brand sales keep money circulating locally, while imports drain funds to other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
W. R. Henneker
Henneker
Many Methodists to Take River Excursion to Muscatine
Davenport Methodists plan an annual Sunday school river outing to Muscatine aboard the Gordie Eastman. The day includes a band, games, refreshments, city greetings, a swimming exhibition, music, and a grand march led by Rev. J L Thompson and Mrs. McCune with the Brotherhood of St. Paul and the Ladies' Aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Methodists
Muscatine
Gordie Eastman
Uncle Sam
Methodist Sunday School
E. B. Haywood
Knights of St. Paul
J. L. Thompson
McCune
Brotherhood of St. Paul
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gentle readers seek retreat away from home for rest
A reflective line notes that many gentle people openly express a wish to leave home in search of rest. The remark frames a common mindset about taking personal time and solace outside familiar surroundings.
Pastors Retreat Set for St Ambrose Davenport
Rt Rev Bishop Cosgrove issues circular calling Davenport diocese clergy to a July retreat at St Ambrose College Davenport from July 6 to 10. A quasi synod will elect diocesan officers after the retreat with permission rules for leaves and assignments. Prayer and meditation urged and clergy stationed at multiple parishes announced. The retreat will be led by Bishop John Shanley of Fargo North Dakota.
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Cosgrove
Davenport
St. Ambrose College
Baltimore
Burlington
P. Alphonse M. Filian
Creston
Bede
Picnic Planned by Muscatine Business College Alumni
The graduating class and former students of Muscatine Business College will hold a picnic at Citizens Railway Park on Tuesday afternoon June 30 with supper at 6 30 oclock.
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The
Muscatine Business College
Citizens Railway Park
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A. F. Cruz
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Wilton
J. J. Lee
Iowa City
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J. B. Lee
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Dean
Alva Rice
Mildred
D. B. Addleman
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Blair
J. F. Thompson
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Helen Blair
Moline
E. Klepper
Fred Switzer
J. W. McKee
Columbus Junction
J. H. Rowe
James Patterson
Letts
Iowa Telephone Company
H. M. Cochran
Moscow
Cora Phoenix
Chestnut Street
A. B. C. Family Team
W. E. Hartshorn
Mt. Pleasant
John W. McKee
Sturdivant
Missouri
A. J. Hurlbut
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Jesse Morris
Centerville
Jie
Clinton
C. E. Crow
East Second Street
Villisca
MacQuesten & Sawyer
Journal
Dubuque and
Tween
St. Louis and St. Paul
Sid
Louis Trade
Chas. F. Hires Co
Salvern, Pa
H. H. Arnold Land Co
East Second St
Mascatine, In
Bond
Pearl City Panitorium Club
Joe T. Cosgrove
St. Am
Brose College
Bishop Cosgrove
Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville
Blanchard Packing Co
Thompson Bros
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