City Works Under F K Stebbins For Iowa City Reform
The hometown editorial extols Mayor Frank K Stebbins for leading Iowa City through major progress. It cites debt reductions from 40 000 to 32 000 plus authority to pay 4 000 yearly, lower interest, sewer gains, street paving, improved sidewalks, and tramp nuisance cuts, plus library site funding as he seeks re election. It urges voters to re elect Stebbins for continued development and public works leadership.
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Frank K. Stebbens
Iowa City
Stebbins
Tom
Ryarson Mill bridge work to resume soon after delays
Foreman Ed Booth of American Bridge arrives to restart construction at Ryarson Mill bridge site. Substructure nearly complete with caissons filled and rock protection in place. A traveling crane will aid rapid progress as piling for approaches is ready for stringers. Rhode Island Red chickens and cockerels offered by J N Coldren.
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Ed Booth
American Bridge Company
Ryarson Mill Bridge
Booth
Air
Words of Praise From English Lutheran to Rev Dana C Johnson
English Lutheran church of Iowa City resolves to accept Rev Dana C Johnson’s resignation as pastor appreciating his work and wishing him future success in a broader field. The motion also thanks Mrs Johnson for her Sunday school work and support.
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Dana C. Johnson
Iowa City
Iowa
Congregational Meeting
Johnson
Inmate Escape From Mount Pleasant Hospital
The Soto Jacob Stonebreaker, an inmate at Mount Pleasant hospital for the insane, escaped and search efforts have so far failed. He was sent there last July when his condition was thought to be improving. Reports of his whereabouts should be made to the county clerk.
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Jacob Stonebreaker
Mount Pleasanty Hospital
Stonebreaker
Lorack for Third Ward Alderman A Local Jewelry Executive
W J Lorack, candidate for alderman in the Third ward, is described as a successful local businessman who has led the New England Jewelry company for eleven years. He previously worked eight years for A C Hinman, owns ward property, pays taxes, and pledges to advance the city's interests if elected.
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J. Lorack
The
New England Jewelery Company
W. J. Lorack
New England Jewelry Company
A. E. Main
Concren
Lorack
Main
A. C. Hinman
Evans Obsequies Held For R R Evans In City
Funeral services for the late R R Evans were held at his South Governor Street home at 1 pm conducted by Rev J J Evans of the Welsh Congregational church. A large crowd of neighbors and friends braved muddy roads to pay their respects. The remains were moved to the city cemetery and later to the Welsh church cemetery when roads permit for interment.
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R. R. Evans
South Governor Street
J. J. Evans
Welsh Congregational Church
Welsh Church
Milinery Opening At Mrs W F H Eatons
Milinery event planned for Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28 at Mrs W F H Eatons. See the latest designs in headwear and featherware on display.
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W. FH. Eatons
Municipal Ownership Debate in Iowa City Water Fight
The Citizen argues against municipal ownership of public utilities in Iowa City, citing Ottumwa, Marshalltown, and Muscatine as lessons. It notes double taxation, sinking fund limits, and inadequate expansion under public control, and contrasts Davenport and Rock Island water systems to argue private management may yield cleaner water and similar rates.
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Iowa City
Ottumawa
Marshalltown
Masestine
Peddie Hace
Water Service
Ottumwa
Davenport
United States
Rock Island
Minstrel Show Planned by Iowa City Locals
A home talent minstrel performance is planned in Iowa City for the near future. Bay Huff Meritt Barchett and Eimer Hall lead the project, following their success with last year's senior circus. Details of the program are not yet announced as preliminary work progresses.
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Iowa City
Bay Huff
Meritt Barchett
Eimer Hall
Phi Beta Kappa Elects High Ranking Students
Phi Beta Kappa held a meeting and elected to membership several students of the highest rank including Nellie Slayton Aurner Jamies Guest Berryhill Mars Louise Eddy Frances Maud Gardner Carolyn Jarvis Robert D Krebs Eleanor McLaughlin Helen Jouise Morton Julia Rachel Padmore Juliette Pierce Majorre Quigley Carolyn Louisa Ball Katherine May Switzer Gladys Call Whitley The election is described as a great honor in literary studies. For Sale 1500 fence posts at 10 cents each 8 E Danner Route city Nicolas Steam Laundry
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Phi Beta Kappa
Alrs
Nellie Slayton Aurner
Jamies Guest Berryhill
Mars Louise Eddy
Frances Maud Gardner
Carolyn Jarvis
Robert D. Krebs
Eleanor McLaughlin
Helen Jouise Morton
Julia Rachel Padmore
Juliette Pierce
Majorre Quigley
Carolyn Louisa Ball
Katherine May Switzer
Gladys Call Whitley
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Himt
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Stebbins
Stepkins
Commercial Club
Post Office
Public Library
Clinton
Burlington
Keokuk
Muscatine
Lowa
Forman Ed Booth
City
Ryarson Mill
Will
Rhode Island
J. N. Coldren
English Lutheran Church
Rev. Johnson
Jacob Stonebreaker Elades
Mount Pleasant
Princeton
Errefe
Coast & Son
American Clothiers
Milinery
W. A. Roach
University Boys
College of Liberal Arts
Danner, Route
Picolas Steam Laundry
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