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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
2
A commentary from Iowa City warns that lax quarantine and public fear worsen yellow fever outbreaks. It cites Dr Leach’s arsenic cure as dangerous, noting 10000 plus tablets sold, a 50000 pellet daily factory, and Surgeon General Wyman opposing formal tests, with Helena enforcing a US quarantine.
The Iowa report notes the state has more banks than any other in the union. The auditor's latest issuance highlights this banking leadership and the state's financial network.
The article notes 1 525 Iowa banks with 250 million in deposits, Iowa has more banks than New England combined and nearly matches New York. It argues widespread savings, steady deposits and moderate growth, with no frenetic finance, portraying Iowa as a prosperous, cohesive commonwealth.
The four year term is the logical outcome of the biennial election law now in statutes. It will encourage officials to make the capital their home and reduce petty campaigning. It promises experienced leadership and fewer poor officers slipping in during landslides.
A Cumberland man, Geo A Eyler, recounts his 17 month old daughter's serious throat illness. After two doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds cured her after four bottles. Henry Louis and W E Shrader advertise a $100 guarantee and a free bottle. Mrs W J Schell of Hammond Louisiana visits the city. Charles A Williams returns home to Sunny Crest near Coralville from a year in Europe studying.
A vintage testimonial style note touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine. It claims thirty years of use, notes easy preparation with water and sweetness, and lists availability at all druggists with schedule lines at the end.
This notice advertises a special car trip to Canada to view wheat fields and harvest. The coach will depart Monday August 28 with round trip railroad fare of 32 dollars. Those interested should inquire at the office in the Dooly block for details. 5-25 S.A ColpPen
The Rock Island System offers one fare for the round trip from all Iowa points to Des Moines for the Great Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 1. Preparations are underway for a record fair. Rock Island trains promise quick, safe service with lowest rates. Fare listed as 8.25.
The Fraternal Bankers held a state picnic at Bever Park Cedar Rapids with special trains bringing crowds. Muscatine defeated Iowa City in tug of war. officers were elected with Dr J A Valenta named third vice president and P J Hess as treasurer. Two baseball games featured Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown and ladies teams.
The annual missionary gathering offers three services on Sunday with forenoon and afternoon in German and English and an evening service in German led by Rev. C. August Decker of Peoria Illinois. Congregations at Sharon Center and Solon invited to attend.
I was so weak from a diarrhoea attack I could barely work until I took Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It cured me entirely after others failed. I recommend it for bowel complaints. Stewart & Bro Greenville Ala. For sale by all druggists. Mon and Fri, Sept. 16.
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