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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
10
A fragment notes subscription terms with annual rates and advance payment. It mentions city delivery and postage handling at Iowa City post office. Readers receive the item as second class mail matter.
The piece argues that major strikes in Chicago and the Northern Pacific lines failed, leaving workers worse off while railroads lose profits. It calls for arbitration between labor and capital, claiming it logical and superior to strikes, with public opinion enforcing the arbitral decisions. It frames arbitration as a modern, fair remedy balancing workers, capital, and the public.
The manifesto of Czar Nicholas hints at a national assembly as a masterly diplomatic move. Its sincerity is uncertain, especially for observers far from the scene, yet it serves as an entering wedge in policy and public discourse.
Analysts see room for concessions in Russia as statesmen weigh the czar’s recent manifesto. If the peace conference fails, ne momentum could empower a new army to support the crat and unite turbulent yet loyal subjects under imperial rule.
The annual Missionfest in the city opens August 25 with Rev. J. Hurtzig of Davenport replacing Rev. Briest. Friday features three services including German and English sermons by Rev. Hurtzig and Rev. Decker of Peoria. Afternoon sessions focus on missionary work with bilingual sermons. visitors are welcomed.
Monday evening about eight o'clock a bolt of lightning struck the barn of John Syrovys in Solon, destroying the structure. Residents feared the fire would spread to nearby buildings as the barn, large and well stocked with hay and grain, burned. Insurance status of the property is unknown.
Newton Snider visits at the home of his aunt Mrs. Rd Hay on return to Pueblo Colorado from Muscatine where he attended the burial of his sister Miss Vina Snider age twenty Iowa City girl well liked by all who knew her. She had made Iowa City her home until two years ago when she moved with parents to Colorado. Friends of Miss Snider are saddened by the death.
A Monday evening storm brought lightning to Cedar Rapids striking a Lutheran church steeple. The resulting fire was extinguished before significant damage occurred.
The illustrated sporting section of The Sunday Chicago Record Herald offers four full pages with comprehensive baseball racing boxing cycling golf yachting and more. It is noted for its illustrations thorough coverage and broad appeal to sports enthusiasts.
A promotional notice invites readers to join a special car trip leaving Monday August 28. The journey costs 12 dollars round trip by rail to view Canadian wheat lands and harvest scenes. Call at the office in Dooly block for details and reservations.
Des Moines hosts the Great Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 1 with Rock Island System one fare round trip from all Iowa points. The railroad emphasizes quick safe service and historically low rates as preparations proceed for a major event.
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