Local Notes From Big Rock To Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Citizen dated June 1 1903 notes E George Randall visiting tenas in Big Rock Miss Gay Conklin visiting sister Mrs Jessie Bowen in North Dakota Mu Beta baseball team versus Oxford last Saturday Europa Derry of Rock Island has a position with H R Berry Chandler Woodbridge of Cedar Rapids class of 1901 visited city Dr Laura Branson and daughter sightseeing in the south They went to New Orleans San Antonio and St Louis D Merckel of Charles City guest of O A Kuck senior class college of law Merkel graduated 1900 from the college of pharmacy
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E George Randall
Tenas
Big Rock
Iowa
Gay Conklin
Jessie Bowen
North Dakota
Mu Beta
Oxford
Europa Derry
Rock Island
Tfl
H. R. Berry
Chandler Woodbridge
Cedar Rapids
College of Law
Laura Branson
South
New Orleans
San Antonio
St. Lous
D. Merckel
Charles City
O. A. Kuck
Merkel
College of Pharmacy
Not Expected to Live: News from Madison Townships Visit
Samuel Lininger of Madison township came to the city for a school contest at the courthouse. He received a telephoned warning that his sister, Mrs. John W. Green, was not expected to live. Relatives were summoned this morning. Social dance at Armory Thursday, June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lininger
Madison Township
John W. Green
Health Officers Association of Iowa Meeting Featured
The program for the first meeting of the Association of Iowa Health Officers outlines sessions and speakers. Attendance includes local health officials, city and county representatives, and public health professionals from across Iowa.
Des Moines Hosts Twelve Papers June 16 17 Health Officers Meet
Dr J A Valenta leads Iowa Health Officers to Des Moines for the first meeting June 16 and 17 in the council chamber. A 12 paper program covers municipal health topics including status of health departments burial and disease cremation quarantine tuberculosis and needed legislation with discussions and a welcome by Mayor Brenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. A. Valenta
Association of Iowa Health Officers
Brenton
Health Department
L. A. Thomas
Bel Oak
W. H. Bailey
Marion
M. N. Smith
A. J. Sweezy
Decorah
A. M. Linn
Meeting Minutes Outline Public Health Papers Ads
The Kirkwood gathering proceeds with a June 17 report on constitution and by laws, adoption of members and election of officers. Papers include Sanitary Inspectors Scarlet Fever sanitation and hygiene and bacteriological needs with listed speakers from Iowa Des Moines Independence Fort Madison Corning Mt. Apt. Adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Health
J. A. Valenta
Iowa City
Ed Grimes
Des Moines
J. H. McGready
Geo. P. Meal
Fort Madison
A. J
C. T. Lesan
Mt. Apt
Train Delayed Three Hours On Rock Island Main Line
A westbound Rock Island main line train arrived at 2:12 PM after a delay of about three hours caused by track conditions. West of Grinnell the line is impassable with no trains running. officials cited deteriorated track as the reason for the slowdown. The piece also notes a drug ad praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for various ailments offered at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Grinnell
Dr. King
W. E. Shrader
J. H
J. H. Whetstone
Arbitration Door Opens Over Ryerson Bridge Fit
Prof. A V Sims leads arbitration push after discovery that Ryerson bridge east span is 18 inches too long due to pier placement errors. American Bridge Company disputes costs and timing. board of supervisors to decide arbitration form while fixing end panels and potential foot-walk attachment so the structure fits piers and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryerson Mil Bridge
A. V. Sims
Board of Supervisors
American Bridge Company
Sims
East Shore
Reichman
The
Ims
Prof. Sims
Reichman J
Iris
Willis Hosts Informal Senior Class Reception
Last Friday evening at their home at the corner of Linn and Church streets Professor and Mrs. W. A. Willis gave a reception to the senior class and to the faculty of the Town City Academy. The event, though annual, featured a warm, informal greeting between teachers and students after months of shared study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn and
Church Streets
W. A. Willis
Town City Academy
Veterans meeting of Johnson County Association set for June 6
The executive committee of the Johnson County Veterans association will meet at City Hall Iowa City Iowa on Saturday June 6 1903 at 1 30 pm to arrange the annual reunion. All comrades urged to attend. Dr A Lucas president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County Veterans Association
Iowa City
Iowa
A. Lucas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Citizen
Armory
Oakes Bros
Isaac B. Lee
DR. Valenta
Quet
Kirkwood
Oam
Petticoa
Nice
From Toc
Cravenette
Ude
Claims
Willis
A. Tallor
S. Clinton Street
Sattley Corn Plows
Sattley
Koser & Zeller
Flannagan Bros
Clinton St
Union Brewery and Bottling Works
Graf Bros., Proprietors
Golden Brew
Brewery and Bottling Works
Corner Market and
Linn Streets
Graf Bros
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