Water Wagon nickname on excursion boat explained
A Muscatine excursion steamer named W W draws crowds with a new meaning. The boat, owned by Captain Streckfus of Rock Island, bans liquor on board, drawing thirsty Alton riders who face lemonade and soda pop instead. The temperance craft aims for church and society outings along the river.
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W. W
Alton
Walter Wisherd
Acme Excursion Company
Rock Island
Alton Harbor
Floating Palace
R. H. Tromiley
Water Works
Tromley
Streckfus
Rev Preston Returns From Iowa Congregational Meeting
The sixty seventh annual meeting of Iowa Congregational churches in Dubuque closed at noon. Rev B C Preston of the local First Congregational church attended and said the key topic was union among United Brethren Methodist Protestant and Congregational to occur within years. Debates were lively with Preston contributing and arguments cited for merging the denominations.
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Congregational Churches of Iowa
Dubuque
Iowa
B. C. Preston
First Congregational Church
United Brethren
Methodist Protestant
Congregational Churches
Preston
Mrs. Gerdes Sr Buried Today At German Lutheran Church
The funeral for Mrs. Fred Gerdes Sr was held this afternoon at 2 39 o clock at the German Lutheran church with Rev. George Meier presiding. Bearers were J C Wilson Ev Brandenburg Fred Leu Sr John Appel Joe Bilkey and Louis Maxson. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Born in Germany June 24 1835 she came to Vandalia Ill at 16 and later lived in Muscatine and San Jose California. She leaves a husband and seven children two of whom survive in this city and in California. Her long service to the German Lutheran church and Ladies Aid marked a life of piety and charity.
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Fred Gerdes
San Jose
German Lutheran Church
George Meier
Pal
J. C. Wilson
Ev. Brandenburg
Fred Leu, Sr
John Appel
Joe Bilkey
Louis Maxson
Greenwood Cemetery
California
Grace Lutheran
Wilhelmina Louise Gerichs
Germany
Vandalia
Ill
Muscatine
Gerdes
Fred, Jr
Will
Cal
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ottumwa Y M C A Leader to Lead May 26 Boys Rally
William Hunting of Ottumwa secretary of the boys work at the Ottumwa Y M C A will visit to conduct a Boys Rally on May 26. The event aims to interest junior members in the Lake Geneva boys conference in August with an afternoon reception and an evening stereoptical lecture on camp pleasures for boys and their parents.
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William Hunting
Ottumwa
Revival Speakers Highlight Sunday YMCA Meeting
Rev and Mrs J W Elder will address the YMCA men’s meeting Sunday afternoon following two weeks of successful revival meetings at the Friends church. A large attendance is expected.
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J. W. Elder
W. Elder
Elder
Friends Church
Narvis Missed Address On San Francisco Earthquake
William Narvis could not speak at the A. O. U. W. meeting due to his father in law J. C. Parmelee’s death. He planned to discuss The San Francisco Earthquake and will deliver the speech next Thursday evening at the regular meeting.
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William Narvis
J. C. Parmelee
William M. Narvis
San Francisco L
Rock Island to Ballast Missouri Division This Summer
The Rock Island railroad begins extensive ballast work along the Missouri division this year. Quarries above Muscatine near Buffalo have been leased from Captain W. L. Clark and a quarry operation is prepared with a stone crusher to start once side tracks are finished. Officials plan to haul forty to fifty carloads per day and have allocated funds for major ballast expenditure.
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Rock Island
Missouri
Muscatine
Buffalo
W. L. Clark
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and related issues. It cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source and points to a self treatment approach.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Music Teachers Meet in Grinnell This June
The Iowa State Music Teachers association holds its annual meet in Grinnell from June 27 to 29. The event gathers teachers from across Iowa, facilitates programs, and permits each instructor to bring one pupil to participate. Local teachers are expected to attend.
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Iowa State Music Teachers’ Association
Grinnell
State Association
Iowa
Free Passes Granted by Railroad Officials
Officials of the c. R. IL & P. announce life passes for employees with 25 years of service for self and wife while those with 20 years receive annual passes. The move is praised by affected workers as generous.
Transfers of Real Estate Deeds Filed in Muscatine
Titus Loan and Investment Co. to Thomas D. Watson and Valencia K. Watson a 20 ft of lot 5 and a 29 ft of lot 5 Block 1 Hines addition to city of Muscatine. Consideration 3900.
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County Recorder
G. M. Titus
Titus Loan and Investment Co
Thomas D. Watson
Valencia K. Watson
Hines
City of Muscatine
New Ardon butcher shop opens with dance and social
Truman Wigim helps with the new butcher shop in Ardon after moving from Muscatine. Hugh Wigim hosts a dance at the new hall drawing many friends. Andrews Healey Jr. planned a Chicago trip, while others visited Grandview and Arc on nearby days. The St John’s chapel young people plan a social at Ardon hall on May 26 with a short program and refreshments.
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Ardon
Wilson Riggs
Chicago
Robert Lee
Cedar Rapids
J. T. Downer
Ray
Wilton
Truman Wigim
Muscatine
Hugh
Wigim
C. Schwin
Grandview
G. E. Marden
Bliss
Ottumwa
Arc
Hugh Wigim
Has Fine Pictures Effects of the Earthquake
William Narvis, while visiting Hayward California to regain health, received a handsome camera from the A O U W lodge. The amateur photographer captured numerous views of the California earthquake damage in San Francisco and Oakland.
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William Narvis
California
Hayward
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Narvis
Golden State
San Francisco
Oakland
Robertson Moving Picture Company Impresses at Grand Opera House
An appreciative audience attended last night as the Robertson Moving Picture company delivered an excellent performance. The films are praised for clarity and entertainment with repeats planned tonight. Ladies may enter free tonight with a paid ticket before 6 PM, one free lady per paid entrant.
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Grand Opera House
Robertson Moving Picture Company
Robertson Pictures
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Tri-Cities
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J. E. WaLan
Mrs. Gerdes, SR
Ternoon
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Washington
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Jefferson
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Lawrence
E.e Messenger
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Vanatta
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Dudes Ciencs
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Free Pass For Life
William W Narvis
W. H. Graff
St. J
F. T. Nesper
E. Second
J. L. Pentzger
G. A. Riemcke
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H. C. Thiesen
E. Second St
Robertson
Richman & Richman
Home Tea Co
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Iowa Avenue
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