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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary notice shows terms of subscription with price twenty dollars per year payable in advance. Mentions a four page four page eight page likely a newspaper issue cover. confirms second class mail matter at the Iowa City post office.
The Citizen urges the city to appoint park commissioners with strong business experience and practical streetwise leadership. It argues theory alone cannot run a park and that a business backed board can secure value for money, while still obtaining scientific advice as needed.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania President Roosevelt addressed a crowd of more than sixty thousand delivering a forceful speech about rebuilding vigor and purpose in the nation. His life and leadership were highlighted as guiding the country forward after hardship.
The piece argues that true influence comes from vitalized speech that reflects inner belief. It lauds President Roosevelt for addressing key issues with unwavering honesty, likening his oratory to a gem more valuable than diamonds and stressing speech must reveal the speaker’s real self.
The Rathbone Sisters elected officers and delegates at a Davenport grand lodge meeting. Names include Elizabeth Wilson Hoone as Past Grand Chief, Mary Harner Waterloo as Grand Chief, Frankie Peimer Des Moines as Grand Senior, Witherspoon Davenport as Grand Junior, Lula Blaster Williamsburg as Grand Manager, Effie Parsons Marion as Grand M of R and C, Mary Winter Cedar Rapids as Grand Mistress of Finance, Grace Sheldon Des Moines as Grand Protector, Helen Long Monroe as Grand Guard, Alice Baylan Eldora as Supreme Representative, Nellie Gertiót Des Moines as Alternate, Mary Johnson Boone as State Organizer and Instructor. Melons! Melons! A carload of sweet, crisp juice at Barth & Co.
Mayor J. Bitner of Solon was bound over to the grand jury after waiving examination. He claimed the information, filed by Charles Wolfe at the urging of John Whittington, misrepresents his conduct at his cigar shop which housed a now-silent slot and owl machine used to sell cigars. He said he stopped using the devices eight months ago and awaits the grand jury’s next meeting.
The notice promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PiroC Ointment and a refund if ineffective within six to twelve days. It offers post paid orders from Paris Medicine Co and mentions a special car travel arrangement by Dr. S. A. Coldren from Iowa City to Canada, with round trip fare quoted.
The Hardin township Johnson county Iowa school board invites sealed bids for a school house in subdistrict No 8. Plans and specs available at Oxford State Bank or Cp S Maher secretary. Bids due by 6 pm August 19 1905. Board may reject any bid. Mail to D S Maher Oxford IA R R 2 secretary.
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