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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
7
The Rock Island System offers rates from all Iowa points of one fare plus 50 cents for the Knights of Pythias meeting in Davenport August 7 to 11. For full details call your nearest ticket agent.
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Friday evening a resolution was introduced to extend until August 10 the deadline for completing sidewalks on the north, south and west sides of the courthouse square with a five foot width. Alderman Hanley objected, saying the county delayed too long, while Alderman Cherry defended the move. The measure passed with Hanley Wilkinson and Yarvorsky voting no.
In the District Court of Iowa Johnson County a petition by Caroline G. Wilder seeks to quiet title to described real estate against Oakes Turner W L Gilbert J M Coleman and others. The suit claims long adverse possession by Elizabeth E McGee and prays for title to be established in Wilder with bars to any other claims. The notice invites all defendants to appear by September 9 1905 and warns that default will bring a decree.
Hagley and Wilkinson vote in favor as a Ja resolution to require Ww Barry Co to lay sidewalks around Court Howe Square fails. City attorney says contractor practice depends on custom. typically consult council before proceeding after notices expire.
Public notice touts a diamond cure for consumption promising instant relief and permanent cure. It cites W T McGee of Vanleat Tennessee endorsing De King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, available at Henry Louis and W E Shrader's drug store with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
The advertisement touts Dr. Stallenberger as a renowned specialist offering permanent cures for chronic illnesses without charging fees. It lists extensive treatments for catarrh, nose and throat, lung, liver and kidneys, paralysis, neuralgia, skin and blood diseases, bladder and female organ issues, stammering cure, piles and ruptures, eye problems, and nervous debility. It claims hospital experience, a large practice, and promises for surgical cases and eyeglasses.
A medical ad proclaims cures for private diseases including debility nervousness dizziness and defective memory. It claims positive cures perfected in long neglected or misdiagnosed cases with consultation free and confidential and no experiments. It targets hopeless cases and promises thousands cured.
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