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The Thistle on the Fox River
March 19, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, Thistle on the Fox River, Wisconsin. Previously named J.H. Crawford.
The Thistle by a Landing
March 14, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, Thistle, by a landing. Passengers wait on shore. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The Thistle ran between Oshkosh and Omro, WI via Lake Butte des Morts.
Passengers on the Thistle
March 14, 1905
Side view of the sternwheel excursion, Thistle with her decks full of passengers. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The Thistle ran between Oshkosh and Omro, via Lake Butte des Morts.
Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party
The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party Below Dock, Dubuque."
The W.W. on the Mississippi River
The steamer W.W. on the Mississippi River. Numbered 6773.
Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."
March 20, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.
