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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
3
The annual Johnson Aunty Old Settlers picnic and reunion date was moved from August to September 6 due to extreme heat. Arrangements are ongoing to ensure a strong program with speakers, including Dr. H. C. Pelton of Des Moines visiting the city.
Mr and Mrs E B Wilson and C Bothell leave Saturday for Albin Ranch Elbert Colorado for about two weeks outing. From there Bothell and Wilson will go to Southwestern Nebraska for a time of chicken shooting on a ranch. They expect a good vacation.
The school board met after adjournment last Friday night. Several bills were presented and approved. Repairs under progress were discussed. Vacancy on the board may wait until the September meeting. Treasurer G. W. Bounty reports interest on bonds 1308.00 and bonds 13 to 16 amounting to 4000.00. Receipts total 2013.56 from county taxes teachers land school house and contingents.
Rev. Percy Leach, pastor of the Christian church, returns from Minnesota vacation this week and will occupy the pulpit at Educol Church on Sunday August 20. He plans to resume his city ministry with the usual Sunday service.
Iowa City Woodmen take great interest in the Southeastern Iowa M W A picnic to be held next Friday in Muscatine. A large crowd is expected with head officers of the order likely to attend. An August 30 Kalona Woodmen picnic and log rolling are also planned with prize drills a Riverside Wellman ball game and speeches.
Josie Aegon excelled in Davenport races last week. In the 2:11 pace she placed fourth in heat two with a 2:04 mile, and finished among the leaders across five closely contested heats. The field included Bee Ge, E.M. R., Lucie P., Envoy, The Duchess, Ee Afton, and Dorcas Hi, with times listed as 27:09, 2:08, 2:04, and 2:14.
According to posted figures, numerous residences have been erected in Town City compared with last year. The building season is nearly closed for new structures with few plans ahead expected to be finished by year end. Overall it has been a very good season.
The Johnson County Fair Association released its premium list last Saturday and it has widespread public interest. It features broad prizes for farmers pupils homemakers and crafters with strong competition expected. The annual baby show with premiums from Whetstone Pharmacy will be judged by Charles M Dutcher Joseph Ze and Wilbur Shields. Babies not winning prizes will receive Labby pacifiers for placing themselves on exhibit.
The Elder Daughters of the University in Iowa City plan their annual picnic next Tuesday at Mrs. Young's home near North Liberty. An interurban ride will take attendees to the scene, meeting at the depot at ten o'clock with baskets filled for a day of enjoyment.
A physician advertises permanent cures for facial chronic cases and a wide range of ailments without charging fees. The text claims extensive patient success, promises relief from catarrh throat nose eye issues, tobacco habit, urinary and bladder concerns, nervous debility, and private diseases with guaranteed results and surgical options.
Dr W E Shar lenfercer advertises perfect cures for neglected or mismanaged cases. He claims to take no incurable patients, offers free confidential consultations, and vows to cure thousands previously given up. Oakwood Boulevard Chicago. Ret Drexel State Bank.
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