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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1903
Page
11
A defense dispatch notes that the regiment will proceed to St Louis should Iowa send its own regiment. The move hinges on whether Iowa contributes troops, with leaders awaiting orders and coordinating transport and deployment plans.
An Army officer announces a near future inspection likely in April of the Iowa National Guard Fifty fourth regiment. Des Moines reports indicate Company I has notable local interest and the move aims to raise guard standards after lessons from the Spanish American War.
Farmers in the city report dusty streets and deteriorating country roads with soft spots and dangerous holes. Heavy rains could worsen conditions for weeks, though between the city and North Liberty most routes remain decent aside from a few bad sections.
Rumor claims grocers in Rowa City may form a delivery wagon trust led by E. B. Watson. Four teams would replace 12 part time workers delivering all store parcels for a monthly flat price with two daily trips in each town section. Patron reception appears skeptical and only some merchants show interest.
Literary notes discuss William Hamilton Osborn a Newark lawyer author of short stories begun a year ago. The piece questions whether his work will sell and notes his persistence despite repeated rejections. Also an employment ad seeks an honest reliable collector and solicitor at New York Metropolitan Life office Iowa City.
Warm weather boosts pasture green and meadow color. Grass greens up along the course 18. Willows and basswood buds appear while small leaves unfurl. Hardwoods begin to sprout. groves will soon show a summer tint.
The funeral for Mrs. Fred Rapp of Oxford was held from the residence with services at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Pool officiated as many farmers traveled despite bad roads. Interment followed at Oxford cemetery. floral tributes testified to her high esteem.
Many disc harrows and woven wire fencing were bought and moved into the country over the past two to three days. The implements are likely for preparing oat fields and fencing hog pastures and poultry yards.
The fae weather has farmers sowing oats in the northwest of the city and husking corn in the southwest. Most farmers are preparing for spring work as the value of current corn stocks remains small.
Farmers come into town as improved roads ease travel, restoring town commerce and activity after a lull. The scene shows farmers returning with carts and teams, reconnecting with local merchants and markets as the streets regain bustle.
Auction blurb lists registered Shorthorn bulls for seventy five dollars at the old Tiffin homestead. Includes seven yearlings and three two-year-olds from KOE Dennis.
Rock Island will sell round trip tickets to West and Southwest and to all points in Old Mexico at one fare plus 200. Tickets include stopovers with limited privileges. See nearest Rock Island agent for full details and prices.
The house built in the early fifties by Antone Cole and once a landmark is being moved from the postoffice site down the Washington street hill. Onlookers note it was among the city's best dwellings, and, after repair, will become a creditable structure. It was bought at auction by Thomas Kenney and will be moved to the Grady lot on West Burlington street between Capitol and Mason streets.
A light voter turnout Monday last led to Democrats winning the Oxford election. Two city council seats were filled. Republican candidates K. Jones and George Dunham received 6 and 76 votes respectively while Democrats E. K. Linkhart and P. Jones garnered 111 and 88 votes.
Last Monday afternoon Colonel G R Burnett led the university battalion in its first outdoor drill since winter. The announcement states the first dress parade will be held Friday with the full band present.
A list of names for unclaimed letters includes Gents Bowie L McGlashan T Brown E Moore E J Brown H Mulyibiki Davis J T Musgrave G Decker R F Nelson M a A Greaser F Springer F A Hutchinson Strubb C a Jordan E White T K Kasper F Wilson Ladies Bramberger Mrs J Lewis Afiss Dunkel Mrs Richards Mrs C Elliott Mrs ED 4 class Chattuck D W Pkge HL C Overbolet Postmaster
Joseph Shuptton files in district court asking that James Distshik and wife be compelled to sign a written contract to convey lands. Case slated to come before the May term of court.
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