Head Consul Northcott recounts Modern Woodmen growth
The Head Consul of the Modern Woodmen of America reports the order remains the largest fraternal society with 704,635 total members on Jan 1, 1903, including 664,166 beneficial and 40,469 social members. It notes 487 new camps in 1902, 42,446 net gain in 1902, and an average 5,000 monthly gain over ten years. The death rate declined to 4.84 per thousand in 1902, and management cost per member fell to 84 cents. Since founding, 15,700 death claims totaling $30,115,684.30 have been paid.
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Consul Northcott
Modern Woodmen of America
Yor life _insurance company
Springfield
Hard Work Delays Electric Railway Right of Way
Attorneys in charge report owners along the proposed electric railway right of way show difficulty agreeing on land prices. No intention to hinder the project, but settlement remains hard. Remaining court cases postponed to June 24 with four more settlement attempts before trial by court and jury to set prices.
Miss Addie Smith Leaves for Duluth to Visit Ill Aunt
Freshman Miss Addie Smith of Kappa Kappa Gamma rushed home Friday afternoon upon learning her aunt in Duluth was very ill. She departed for the north via Minneapolis, and friends at the university await word on her relative's condition.
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Addie Smith
Duluth
North
Minneapolis
Miss Smith
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Deloth
Bitter Fight Warned Against Against Consumption Cure
Those who ignore Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption face a long struggle or worse. T R Beall of Beall Miss shares his wife s experience after all else failed she used New Discovery and was cured after two bottles. W E Shrader J M Whetstone druggists guarantee it price 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottles free. june ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM
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J. M. Whetstone
Rock Island Offers Seasonal Low Rates Across Regions
The Rock Island outlines specially low fares to California and Colorado in June July and August with July departures to Detroit and Boston. Early July sees Colorado rates at their lowest. For details on through car service and ticket costs contact the nearest Rock Island agent or John G. Farmer at Cedar Rapids.
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Rock Island
California
Colorado
Detroit
Boston
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Appointed Quartermaster for Fifty sixth Regiment
Arthur L. Rule a well known guardsman from Mason City was named quartermaster of the Fifty sixth Iowa regiment by Commander Cd. W. B. Humphrey. The Sioux City Journal notes Rule's extensive guard service from private to assistant inspector general and marks him as highly experienced.
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Arthur L. Rule
Sioux City
Iowa
W. B. Humphrey
Fifty-sixth
Arthur
Mason City
F. Peddy
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg, Battalion Adjutant. Capt. Rule
Reunion of the Twelfth Town at ex Governor Larrabee home
On June 19 at Clearmont Iowa the Twelfth Town reunion will be held at ex Governor Larrabees home. The dedication of the Col D B Henderson statue and the Lincoln monument will occur simultaneously. Governor and Mrs Larrabee and Clearmont citizens will entertain the veterans free of charge.
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Clearmont
Larrabee
Col
D.B. Henderson
Old Timber Sign Reveals Long Forgotten Storefront
A ten by ten inch timber found hidden in a west Clinton alley between College and Washington after a flood uncovered painted relief reading Dry-goods G. Griffith Notions Hosiery and Gloves. Dr Stevens first spotted the sign and others recalled its past as relic of former days.
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Clinton Street
College and
Washington
Thomas Metcalf
G. Grifith
Dr. Stevens
Corinth Lodge Chooses Delegates to Grand Council
Corinth Lodge No. 24 Knights of Pythias elected J. L. Plum and Hon. John Springer as delegates to the Grand Council Supreme at Council Bluffs in August. The anticipated contest at the state convention centers on the supreme representative post with Bernard Murphy of Vinton and Carl Euebnle of Denison as leading candidates.
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Corinth Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J.L. Plum
John Springer
Council Bluffs
Supreme Representative
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Iowa
Carl Euebnle
Denison
Laws
Builders Plan New Iowa City Library Project
The city outlines the process for the new library building with bids opening June 1 in Iowa City. Contracts are awarded upon committee approval and bids are expected under 35000 dollars. The plan delays basement completion if needed and places the children's section in the basement while other widely used divisions occupy main floors.
City Council Defers Action on Walks and Hearings on Ordnances
City council met in regular session there was no special business. Walks dominated discussion as measures to condemn and replace sidewalks were ordered temporarily on Davenport street Town avenue and Church street and permanently on Clinton Street. Petitions on sidewalk location hack licenses and College street park supervision were referred or amended with funds and warrants tallied for general cemetery electric light library macadam sewer and brick paving. Mrs Strubely received $25 and the Ladies Improvement League work on College street park will be supervised by the committee on public grounds and buildings.
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Davenport Street
Gilbert and
van Buren
Town Avenue
Johnson and
Dogde Streets
To-Wit
Iowa Avenue
Church Street
Gilbert
Fairchild To-Wit
Church
Johnson Streets
Towit
Clinton
College and
Burlington
Jacob George
Burlington Street
Foster, Thompson &Graham
Elizabeth Strubely
I. J. Alder
James Laughlin
Holland
Joseph Krotz
Sexton
Ladies Improvement League
College Street Park
Barrett Kindergarten Exhibit Delightful Doll House Display
Miss Barrett's Kindergarten showcased a tiny doll house crafted by pupils. A rough decorated box, colorful wood floor bits, matting room, and a furnished third room with bed and accessories impressed visitors. Parents praised Miss Barrett for her commendable work with the school.
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Barrett
Bride’s Beauty Boost Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by W. W. Morrison as a beauty aid for brides featuring the June sun. Claims to enhance a bride’s appearance and promote attractiveness with a focus on a popular cosmetic beverage.
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W.W. Morrison
Boston Round Trip Fare for Christain Scientists Meeting
Nickel Plate Road offers Chicago to Boston round trip at one fare for the Christain Scientists meeting in June. Tickets on sale June 25 76 and 27 with return by August 1 and Niagara Falls stopovers without extra charge. New York return costs a $1 fee. No excess fare on any trains. John Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Christain
Niagara Falls
New York
John
Calahan General
Adams St
Chisae
Cee Egbg
ELECT CAPTAIN AT Luscomb Gallery AFTERNOON PICTURE
The track team met at Luscomb's photograph gallery last Saturday to have a team picture taken and elect a captain for next year to replace Capt. Anderson. Several candidates were mentioned as possible leader. the team’s work this year has boosted track and field interest.
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Luscomb
Capt. Anderson
Iowa
Cheap Round Trip to Canada From Iowa City
Round trip fare from Iowa City to Canada offered at 26 59 dollars. Departures listed for June 16 and July 7 with return trips to follow. For details send inquiries to Cash Col dren Co Iowa City Iowa.
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Canada
Iowa City
Canada Land
Cash-Coldren Co
Towa City
Towa
Malt For Sale By Lowa Brewing Co
First class malt offered for sale by Lowa Brewing Co. Enquiries invited at the brewery.
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Lowa Brewing Co
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Rock Island System
Arthur Rule
The
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Twelfth Iowa Volunteers
Corinth Lodge No. 24K. of
Grand Council
Automobile Ordinance
College Green
People’s Steam Laundry
Harrison and Linn Streets
Farmers Supply Co. and
Linn Sts
Westenhaver’s
Tanner
Rand
Eee
Prmarty
Chas.ehurd
Evefferson
Boox Strong
Clinton ST
John T. Ries
C. O. D. Steam Laundry
Asus
Iowa Ave
L. L. Kenyon
Prop
Stguffer
U. S
White Rose and Connoisseur
Dubuate St
Fred Zimmoerli
Standard Woods
Minneapolis Mowers Co
Deere
Stirling
Carson & Sons
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