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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
The article urges quick action as nine days remain to gain votes for a gold watch prize. It details how spending and subscribing yield 25 votes per dollar and encourages soliciting merchants coupons, renewals, and new subscriptions, with a 15 vote free ballot.
A lively meeting in the mayor's office outlined plans for a Correctionville Chautauqua. Volunteers will canvass for season tickets priced at 12 entertainments for 150 cents, with individual day admissions at 5 or 50 cents. Committees were named to handle sales, concessions, grounds, advertising, and tickets.
Leslie Crown of Manne visiting his sister Mrs Heath was robbed of $10 by a stranger on a Sioux City train. The stranger asked to change a $50 bill and took the bill from the boy before leaving the car, promising to return but disappearing as the train started. Old papers for sale at this office, five cents per bundle.
The Interurban Survey is reported complete with work progressing toward a Sioux City to Des Moines and Sioux City to Fort Dodge route. General Manager Miller, supported by 10 surveyors led by Wm Kirschner, aims to raise 400000 in stock with 75 percent funded by a bond company. Work may begin in September with foundations for bridges planned this fall.
Reason Able charges and food work guaranteed highlighted in the Nana office show. The item listing emphasizes guaranteed service and a large sample set of 2910 pieces poised for inspection.
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