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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1900
Page
6
A dubious stance on tax levies in Dubuque questions the viability of hiring tax investigators to uncover dodgers. Local critics warn courts may veto levies and injunctions could shield violators, while proponents cite potential revenue gains and public exposure.
Officials consider pursuing lawsuits likely to stem from the use of tax ferrets in enforcement. The discussion centers on legal strategies and potential cases arising from aggressive tax collection methods.
A widely circulated almanac published by The Hostetter Co. of Pittsburgh is described as containing health tips, anecdotes, and general information for households. The 1901 issue is expected to sell over eight million copies and will be issued in multiple languages. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and will be distributed free of charge, not through druggists or general dealers.
Iowa City reports a flourishing athletics scene at the University of Iowa with General Manager McCutcheon praised for managing trips to Chicago and Detroit that netted 2800 dollars and the Iowa flock island game yielding 3570 dollars. The balance after expenses ranges around 1800 dollars to divide between Southwestern and Town. The club discusses building materials and a new ground stand to honor the 190 team, while Coach Alden Arthur Knipe plans to retain most staff and add assistants as the track and baseball programs expand. Possible recruits include National League players and college men such as Watkins or Clarke, with track schedules set for Evanston and Chicago and dual meets against Crinnell and Des Moines, plus a potential Wisconsin or Michigan meet.
In the David Hennessy and Archbishop Tennessy estates executors report cash and property sales totaling hundreds of dollars. Bank stock and real property, including 100 shares First National bank and four shares High Bridge, were converted to cash. Bequests include amounts to St. Randy Orphanage and St. Vincent de Paul society, with large payments to church figures and institutions. Funeral expenses and pope-related funds are listed among total disbursements.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grave stomach illness and yellow jaundice until Electric Bitters cured her. The advertisement touts the remedy as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney tonic effective for dyspepsia loss of appetite and dry mouth at 50 cents with druggist I Wy Ruete and Becker & Co promoting a Christmas stock listing in Dubuque.
The advertisement notes that children improve more with the pleasant Syrup of Figs than with other remedies. It emphasizes that the true Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A catalog of new titles for the season includes Traveler Tales of South Africa by Hezekiah Butterworth and Anna Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne. Other items feature Boston Boys of 1775, Chatterbox for 1900, and The Cruise of the Pretty Polly, with publishers in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York.
A 26 cent box is advertised to improve digestion and mood by boosting energy and ambition. The ad claims the pills enhance strength and mental sharpness and lists T. W. Ruce as the druggist selling them.
administrator D E Lyon reports 96 334 35 from notes and mortgages sale and 83 933 98 balance for real estate. he asks distribution of 83 641 44 to heirs with 18 154 for full blood and 7 154 for half blood. calculations show father’s 12 children share one twenty second each and mother’s eight children share one four teenth, totals 18 164 of the estate.
A directory of churches with pastors and service times across multiple denominations including Presbyterian Baptist Episcopal and Catholic parishes. Notable entries include Second Presbyterian at Thirteenth and Locust with Rev Owen Davies Oden and services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and St Raphael Cathedral Second and Bluff with Father J J Toomey massed at 6:08 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
The ladies committee at the Young Men’s Christian Association seeks cooperation to improve social and game rooms. Linoleum or carpets will be added along with new games to create an attractive and up-to-date appearance, inviting all ladies to support the effort.
Bargain sale of full equipment, tools, slabs, counters, cases and stock for a candy store in Ottumwa Iowa. Ex cellent trade, finest location in city of 20 000. Mr and Mrs J A Bilbrough arrive in Liverpool aboard Cunard Campania.
Scott Benson sprained his ankle Friday night after leaving the Logan hotel dining room in Waterloo. He will be at home for several days at his headquarters. Mrs. Sixsmith, 32, died at Mercy hospital after a year with tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and two children, funeral at Sacred Heart church. Doc Frantz returns to duty after illness. Frank Cornelisen departed on a trip.
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