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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
2
Notice lists subscription rates for The Iowa Citizen including cents per issue and yearly price. The notice notes delivery terms and post office approval in Iowa City with second class mail status.
Oyster Bay report notes President Roosevelt weighing Congress backed rules for interstate life insurers. It cites Equitable scandal as why national oversight may protect the public, likening insurance fraud to protecting citizens from footpads. Measures would curb private revenue from insured funds.
A city convention named three prominent candidates for the non partizan park commissioners. The selection emphasizes wit and fitness for the positions, with the nominees presented to voters in advance of the election.
Local editorial urges residents to support a suburban park by voting August 31 with a registration deadline August 26. It backs park commissioners George W Koontz P A Korab and Prof T H Macbride to plan future development and urges public interest in the board’s work.
Joseph Slavata receives invitation to reunion of Gox's C R I and P Band with the 17th Iowa Volunteers at Pelle Town on August 29 30 and 31. He belonged to the band years ago when attached to the 17th Iowa and is urged to bring his instrument. Slavata plans to attend if arrangements allow.
Public notices the curative value of Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Mary H Walters of 146 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio reports severe illness with fever nerves and loss of appetite improved after starting the tonic and says she was cured. Sold by Henry Louis and W Shrader. Guaranteed. Price 50 cents.
The Rock Island has placed 05 new engines in service across divisions. These latest type locomotives are designed for speed and routinely cover long miles each day. Passenger accounts occasionally reveal the bursts of speed on the rails.
Davenport congressman Joe R. Lane, a strong Republican figure, is courted by second district supporters who hope to nominate him for Iowa governor at next year’s convention. Lane has not declared candidacy and may refuse if placed in the race.
J D Runyan of Butlerville Ohio reports disappearance of indigestion and biliousness after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He calls them a perfect remedy for dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation. Guaranteed at Henry Louis and W E Shrader. Price 25 cents.
The Hardin township school board of Johnson county Iowa invites sealed bids to build a new schoolhouse in subdistrict No 8. Plans are available at Oxford State Bank or D S Maher secretary. Bids due by 6 PM August 19 1905. The board may reject any or all bids and bids should be sent to D S Maher Oxford Iowa BR RB No 2 Secretary.
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