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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
6
Advertises Vital Vim as a superior tonic to restore vitality. Describes as non medical, not a cure all, with immediate effects and pleasant taste. Claims benefits for run down systems, nerves, digestion and appetite, urging purchase of the first bottle at fifty cents.
The sixtieth anniversary celebration of Iowa College Grinnell will run May 16 to 21 with prominent educators speaking. A college conference begins Friday and dedicatory services are planned Sunday through Tuesday with a long slate of lectures, discussions, and presentations on college life curriculum and the ministry.
The Iowa Central Railway offers its first spring excursion to Minneapolis-St Paul on Saturday May 18. The train departs Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m and arrives in Minneapolis 8 25 a m St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Return tickets valid on any train to No 6 leaving St Paul at 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday May 21. Round trip fare four dollars fifty cents. See filters or ask agents for more details.
The Boone News-Republican lauds George E. Roberts as a governor hopeful. The Marshalltown Times-Republican counters that his candidacy would meet a difficult path, noting the men’s contrasting views on his suitability.
A popular excursion offered by the Iowa Central Railway promises a round trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul for four dollars and fifty cents. The trip is slated for Saturday May 18 with details available from local agents.
The A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge of Iowa held memorial services at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine with delegates present. Past Grand Master Tilton of Des Moines delivered the memorial address, praising the humble rank and file and the charity, hope and protection of the order. A large audience heard tributes to 248 deceased members and a subsequent grand ball at Hare's hall hosted over 150 couples.
A May 18 excursion via the M N S Railway linked with Iowa Central offers $5 round trips from Muscatine to Minneapolis and St Paul with multiple departure stops. The tour includes a tourist sleeping car, a double berth option, and attractions in both cities plus a visit to Minnetonka and Fort Snelling. Tickets sold by May 15 and valid until May 21 with advance reservations through local agents.
The White Collar Line announces schedules to Davenport and Rock Island on Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m. To Burlington service runs Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 30 p m. After May 1 the steamer Helen Blair replaces the Columbia on Sunday trips, returning to Muscatine that evening and proceeding to Davenport Monday morning. W A Blair Manager. W G Block Co Agents.
The Golden State Limited schedules show trains running daily except Sunday with passenger stops at El Paso and westward points. Passenger No 102 arrives while freight arrivals and Passenger No 101 leaves are noted. agent W. S. Underdonk signs the timetable.
Wilton trains leave Muscatine and arrive at Muscatine on multiple daily services. Trains No 368 and No 367 run morning and afternoon with No 262 at 3 20 pm and No 361 at 5 50 pm No 364 at 9 25 pm and No 363 at 12 55 pm Daily service excludes Sunday.
Ip Effect April 9 1905 details timetable changes for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Notable notes list passenger trains 12 26 S 3 and 5 with passenger and freight services including No 92 freight and No 91 freight with varying times.
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