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Steamer "Cape Girardeau"
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View of the steamship "Cape Girardeau" in the Mississippi River near Cape Girardeau. Many passengers are on board the ship, which is preparing to land. The ship features twin smokestacks and a large flagpole. "Cape Girardeau" is painted on the front of the ship.
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W011KFZ
WHi 71994
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