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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
2
A fragment notes a postal matter at the Iowa City post office, listing page count and fare references. The text preserves a second class mail designation and hints at rates or schedules without complete details.
The Citizen argues for a Iowa City Commercial Club holiday excursion to inspect local industry and progress. Citing Louisville and Des Moines examples, the piece urges a New Year start to boost business interest by showcasing Iowa City manufacturing and growth to readers and leaders.
The Mahaska county grand jury in Iowa recommends a constitutional law requiring all towns of 600 population or more to incorporate. It cites Buxton as a case for self government, argues incorporation reduces elections and disorder, and says state power could compel towns to adopt organized, cleaner communities.
The article highlights urgent city government problems in Bexton and urges legislative action to resolve the aggravated situation affecting local governance and state affairs.
A local production titled Land of Nod features 31 musical numbers at Coldren on Thursday December 21. Most are chorus pieces with catchy tunes the audience will hum. The show uses different costumes for each number and includes several brief solos and finales. Ticket sales open Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock with a ten ticket limit per purchaser.
An advertisement touts a patent remedy titled To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Brom Quinine. It claims guaranteed refunds and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each bottle priced at 25 cents.
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