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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
10
Fragmentary notice from The Iowa Citizen describes newspaper delivery terms and periodical pages. It notes four page editions and annual rates, with branding tied to a local publisher Trenowacity? King Company. The legible parts hint at UT of city mailing and post office handling.
Voters are urged to attend the boards of registration on Thursday and Friday at their usual locations. Any voter unsure of his registration should act early to avoid delays. A park proposition vote is desirable and requires proper registration. Regular registration days are August 17 and 16, with books opening again on August 6 for correction and registration before closing.
A militia representative defeated regular army rivals in revolver marksmanship at Des Moines, with other militia members nearly matching the top regular shooter. The piece praises Iowa citizen soldiers as efficient, hard-working, and deserving public support for their service.
Tonight a non political nominating convention will select three men for park commissioner. The meeting urges nominees committed to the public good rather than the $100 salary, stressing fitness and worthy service for the important job.
The text notes a public aim to secure a suburban park for Iowa City and invites attendance at tonight's convention. It also mentions Mayor Danne of Chicago denying presidential nomination rumors and asserts the public is not taking them seriously.
The Hardin township school board of Johnson county Iowa invites sealed bids for building a school in subdistrict No 8. Plans and specs are available at Oxford State Bank or D S Maher secretary. Bids due by 6 pm August 19 1905 and may be rejected.
The Uncle Josh Spruceby show features a band and an orchestra of ten solo musicians. Noon concerts offer popular and high grade selections by the band. the orchestra provides a pleasant interlude between acts. First time this season at popular prices 35 and 50 cents. Seats go on sale tomorrow morning.
Iowa farmers are urged to consider South Dakota for diversified farming and favorable prices. A special round trip rate of £10.00 is advertised, with contact through 4. M. Cash for details.
A suction well is under construction at the east end of a river crib to serve as a water reservoir. The concrete sixteen foot diameter structure will feed the plant as new dam work increases head and diversions. Valves will allow isolation and cleaning to prevent sand damage to pumps.
A special car leaves Tuesday August 22. Round trip railroad fare twelve dollars. Go now to view the crop on the ground. Land is cheap and rising each year. Contact S. A. Coldren at the office for details.
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