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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
3
The article previews a new Columbian system applied to medical buildings in the West. It notes innovative construction techniques, potential efficiency gains, and the regional adoption of this design. It frames the development as a notable modernization in regional medical infrastructure.
A Citizen reporter discusses a concrete wall fireproofing method using steel bars and concrete in a new medical building. The piece notes its rarity in Iowa and contrasts it with hollow tile. Also included is a notice of a March 30 1903 election in Iowa City on granting the Iowa City Water Company a 20 year franchise.
Dr. Kennedy, president of the state board of health, says Iowa will see no smallpox in a short time and that spring or summer could stamp it out statewide. He notes few cases, strong local health boards, and diligent physician response with generally good compliance.
A man Thomas Norton wife and infant arrive from Joliet Ill to Iowa City seeking work. They travel with aid to Davenport where local officials assist and the mayor and poor master express gratitude for city help in their return home.
The April Cosmopolitan argues that doctors rely on optimism and robust health to guide patients. It notes longevity differs by profession, and confidence from good digestion and animal spirits strengthens a physician’s influence beyond pills and theories.
Call at the old Homestead in Tiffin to choose registered Short-horn bulls. Seventy five dollars each. The sale lists seven yearlings and three two-year-olds, cataloged by Dennis.
At city hall last Monday the fire police honored Charles Epenster and William Lithgow with ten year service diplomas. Mayor Stebbins, Chief Messner and department officials attended along with many visitors. Recitations, talks, refreshments, and music followed the ceremony in a social gathering that celebrated the officers and their faithful service.
Word from Muscatine states Dr E H King will donate 39 volumes of American Medical Association proceedings and 12 volumes of medical and surgical reports of the rebellion to the university library. Professor Paul Shorey of Chicago will lecture March 25 on Realism and idealism in Greek Literature and Arts. The Iowa Society of Archaeological Institute sponsors the event. For sale two good farm horses by Danner Route 4 city.
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