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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1903

Page

5

Hawa Citizen News Highlights Local Movements and Obituaries

Robert Upham of Wisconsin visits the coast home in the city. Dr. A J Burge in Minnesota on land interests. William Mendel of Isidor Bush wines in St Louis visits Iowa City. Attorney B F Swisher of Waterloo back after appendectomy. Fire Police host a hard time party at National hall. A G Showers leaves to resume road work after son's funeral. H H Elberts called to Des Moines for sister’s death. Juden vs Nelson petition filed. judgment of 796 dollars. Two tramps and John Scott before mayor. tramps expelled, drunk to county hospital for five days. Dennis P Murphy at 807 Market age 88, father of C H Murphy and M D Murphy. esteemed local resident.

A. J. Burge Minnesota William Mendel Isidor Bush Wine and Liquor Company St. Louis Iowa City B. FB Swisher Waterloo University Hospital National Hall A. G. Showers Showers Kuhnen Davenport H. H. Elberts College of Liberal Arts Des Moines Juden Vs. Nelson Newson Juden Brothers Plaintif

Fasting Proposed as Cure for Diseases in Journal Note

A Taylor Falls Journal item reports fasting as a cure for many illnesses including paralysis and liver troubles. The test involves about three weeks without food, with fasts ranging from ten to sixty days, and aims to prompt greater care to avoid disease.

Frym Taylor Falls

Ulrich Spinden Dies at 85 Near Newport

Ulrich Spinden died at his home near Newport yesterday afternoon at age 85 after a long illness. Funeral services were held from the family residence with interment in Morse cemetery. A longtime Johnson county resident, he helped shape early state life and was beloved by many friends.

Newport Ulrich Spinden Morse Mr. Spinden Johneon County

Dr. Potter Relocates Veterinary Office to Hawley Feed Barn

Dr. J. Potter, veterinary surgeon, moves from the W. W. Smith barn on Court Street to the Hawley Feed barn between College and Burlington streets. Office phone 219, residence 523. Date 4 24.

Potter W. W. Smith Court Street Hawley Dubuque College Burlington Streets

Minstrel Show Promises Fine University Performance

Iowa City prepares a May 19 University of Iowa Minstrel show boasting a strong cast including Brothers O'Brien Hull and Hyatt and a ventriloquist. The program promises a modern first part with a 21 member circle eight endmen and a Levee scene with Masters Gerber Denneny and Humiston while faculty may be teased with brick jokes.

Iowa City Opera University of Iowa Volio O’brien Circus Fame Hull and Hyatt Gerber Denneny Hummiston Town City

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Deafness Cure

A Victorian ad claims deafness comes from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and lists Toledo address and druggist availability.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Thieves Enter Riverside Homes In Window Intrusion

Last Saturday night a sneak thief or thieves entered two Riverside houses through windows. In the Mathews home the culprit removed a screen, climbed the bay window, woke the couple, and carried Bert Mathews pants down stairs rifling pockets for over 30 dollars. G H Craig stole his pants and 80 cents then left them under the porch. Carrie tden heard a window but thought it was Craig. Mrs Yoder frightened the intruder as he tried to enter. Some locals believe the thieves may live nearby.

Riverside Mathews Bert Mathews Carrie Tden

Prof Brady urges balanced school life with health focus

Prof W J Brady of the University dental department addressed Cedar Rapids dentists last Wednesday at the Dellican hotel. He urged organized athletics and more playtime in schools, arguing health surpasses money or study and that education should go with physical well being rather than crowding students. Brady highlighted proper athletics and keeping students in school until eighteen or nineteen. He ended by stressing health as essential to the coming generation, aided by John Cameron of the high school for visual demonstrations.

W. J. Brady University Dental Department Association of the Cedar Rapids Dentists Dellican Brady John Cameron

Attorneys Take Depositions in City Versus Brose Case

Two prominent Mason City attorneys were in Iowa City yesterday to take depositions in the matter of Iowa City vs. C. F. Brose. The city seeks 176.84 dollars for the care of Brose's son while he attended school in the city and during his illness with smallpox.

Iowa City Mason City C. F. Brose Brose Riso

Yale Law Review Publishes Gregory Article on Blockade Law

Charles Noble Gregory of Yale University Law School writes on blockade law in the April Yale Law Review. The article emphasizes U S development of blockade theory and wartime practice, including Spain’s war and a later British German/Venezuelan confrontation, highlighting its significance in international warfare.

Yale Law Review Charles Noble Gregory University Law Department United States Dean Gregory Spain England Germany Venezenla

Annual meeting travel sale for National Educational Association

Nickel Plate Road offers round trip to Boston at 19.00 with 82.00 membership fee, for the National Educational Association annual meeting. Tickets onsale July 7 to 9, valid July 8 to 12, no deposit with Joint Agent, 50c extra for execution, dining car meals 35c to 1.00, contact J Calahan Chicago for departure times and details.

National Educatonal Association Nickel Plate Road Sth Calahan Adams St Chicago

Iowa City Market Report From Prince Broker Sees Higher Hogs and Cattle

Receipts today show hogs 18 000 five cents higher cattle ten thousand ten cents higher sheep four thousand steady. Estimates fourteen thousand with good clearance. Mixed and butchered stock 692 to 7 40, good to choice heavy 7 28 to 7 45. Rough heavy 7 05 to 7 25 light 6 90 to 7 25. Cattle steady sheep 3 25 to 5 95 lambs 5 00 to 7 00 bees 4 00 to 5 60 cows and heifers 1 50 to 4 00 stockers and feeders 2 75 to 4 85 Texans 3 75 to 4 50.

Union Stock Yards

University engineering students hosted by Prof Sims

Professor and Mrs A V Sims gave a reception for engineering students at the university last evening. In the receiving line were Prof and Mrs Sims, Mrs T H Macbride, Mrs Lambert, Mrs Weblin, Miss Sims, Miss Robinson of Cedar Rapids and Prof Magowan. Mrs Magowan was called away due to a serious family illness. Refreshments were served.

A. V. Sims University Sitio Loclock Sims T. H. Macbride Lambert Weblin Robinson Cedar Rapids Magowan

German Bock Beer Enters Local Market

A new beer named Our genuiine German Bock Beer is now on sale. Bresing Co at 424 Towa coordinates the launch and distribution.

Towa Bresing Co

Debate Postponed Indefinitely Over Judge Selection

The Minnesota Iowa debate scheduled for this evening is postponed indefinitely due to failure to secure a judge. Iowa supplied 12 names from which Minnesota chose two. Minnesota sent six to Iowa, but Iowa rejected them one by one. A telegram demanded a judge by a set time, leading to the postponement with no new date set.

Minnesota Iowa

Kindergarten progress at Bebe Richardson observatory

Miss Grace Barrett runs a new kindergarten at the Bebe Richardson observatory building. Opened last Monday with good attendance and 22 pupils now. Visitors welcome 9 to noon. mothers urged to participate and support the work to help it become a permanent institution.

Grace Barrett Bebe Richardson Observatory Miss Barrett

Our Genuine German Bock Beer Arrives from Towa Brewing Co

The station announces Our Genuine German Bock Beer is now on the market from Towa Brewing Co dated 4 24. The notice highlights the new brew and its source without extra details.

Towa Brewing Co

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