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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
2
A notice indicates pages four and eight are designated for mailing at the Iowa City Post Office as Second Class mail matter. The brief entry notes mailing status and class without additional context or names.
New York health authorities report a survey of 14 000 pupils finds over 6000 diseased in some way. They propose monthly inspections of children and school surroundings to improve health and prevent spread of illness, arguing the state must safeguard physical as well as intellectual education.
The article discusses a nonpartisan convention to nominate candidates for the park commissioners to be elected on August 31. It emphasizes selecting by fitness and excluding partisan affiliations to ensure a board capable of performing duties.
The piece argues for selecting three capable, nonpartisan men for the park board, stressing public spirit and unselfish devotion. A cross‑party convention is urged to avoid clashes, aiming for unity and efficient action, with many names rumored for the annual draft.
The article urges Iowa City to host the upcoming Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Lodge convention next summer. It calls for early action, a hospitality bureau, and coordinated planning to handle a large influx of visitors and ensure efficient, cordial reception.
The two grand lodges conclude their sessions with high praise for hospitality and entertainment, asserting they were never better entertained in their history. The remarks emphasize the quality of support and the warm reception afforded to delegates.
A compilation by Security Abstract Co lists recent property transfers in Johnson county. Transactions include Charles F. Robinson to William Miller in Coralville. Jann and James Walker to Charles Walker. Frank Oliva to Hilda Sophia and Victor Oliva. Campbell Bothell to M Alucia Wicks in Iowa City. and multiple other conveyances in Iowa City and Lone Tree involving Houser, Nesvacil, Meade, Turek, and additional parties.
A plan by Mir. 8. A. Coldren to run a weekly Tuesday special car from Iowa City to Canada is outlined. Fare is 2.00 round trip. For details visit his office on College Street.
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