City finances and 1898 report summaries show indented debt
City officers present on March 30 1898 hear reports on sidewalk petition water works purchase 500 and 1 7 53 funds tallied including general water sewer sinking accounts and total city indebtedness of 37 000 at five percent interest. Water pumped 27 895 506 gallons yearly average 76 426 daily. receipts totaled 2 664 99 from rents and other sources. New officers sworn in adjourned for health meeting and spring cleaning with appointments for water works clerk street commissioner weigh master and health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Lippitt
East Adams Street
Water and Light Committee
East House
Judiciary Committee
Anthony Wade
Stever
Dr. W. Fordyce
T. Y. Lynch
W. N. Strong
J. T. Haywood
Ways and Means
R. W. Lamson
Joseph Ricksher
W. C. Ball
Sanford Zeigler
John Taylor
Chas. Taylor
C. U. Emry
Alexander Easton
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as painless relief
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, rapid, and radical remedy for piles, claiming it outperforms surgical options in safety and cost. The notice advertises Albion Michigan makers, 50 cents per package, and promotes Buck’s Steel Range shopping elsewhere. It also includes local society notes and brief shopper items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mich
Free child portrait offer in February contest
A newspaper notice promotes a March continuation of a free portrait promotion for children five and younger. The best three photos receive 14x17 extra quality prints in water color sepia or crayon, with three judges deciding on the final placements at month end.
To Cure Constipation Forever Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Advertisement copy promises permanent relief for constipation with Cascarets candy cathartic. It notes prices of 10 cents or 25 cents and offers a druggist refund if it fails to cure.
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J. C. Thorne
New York
Thorne
Fairfield
Iowa
Kerrick & Black
Big Slaughter Sale
G. P
Japan
Y. H
S. C
P. R
China
Haviland
Parsons College
Dickens Jardiniers
New Orleans
Queensware
Western Supply Company
North Side
General Fund
Water Fund
Ree Ny
Aioe
Hans Denvesvess
Aeceme
Brown’s
Theo. Hochuly
Ball & Young
Chas. H. Gage
Libertyville
Isa Bennett
Batavia
Helen Carson
Birmingham
Kansas
Israel Trout
W. L. Wilson
Anna
James Wilson
California
L. A. Peebler
Sarah Trout
Hardin County
Geo. Trout
Reuben Ellmaker
Reuben
F. W. Peebler
Dan
Jos. E. Steel
J. B. McClain
Mt. Pleasant
Elder A. Webb
Leando
Wesley Horn
Joe McClain
E. H. Peebler
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Joseph Gilchrist
West Dunkard
W. E. Cowan
John Harper
Sam Shepler
Tude
Townley’s
South Side
Black & Mohr
Savings Bank
Moline Farm
Roger Bros
Beatty
Junkin & Baker
Tures
A. Updegraff
Frouston
16Xas
C. E. Roth
L. C. Phillips
Southwest Corner Square
W. C. Wilkerson
Tribune Office
H. R. McCoy
Fairfield, IA
J. F. Ready
Salina
A. G. Samuelson
Salina, Iowa
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