Minstrels by Splendid Production Delight City Audience
The University Minstrels gave a well patronized three act show at the opera house. The traveling guest praised the amateur performance comparing it favorably with professional acts. End men and chorus impressed. the program featured specialties, dances, and comic bits. A repeat performance drew a larger crowd and netted a neat sum for the young troupe.
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Opera House
St. James
Adias
Denneny Gerber
Perrin
Cbrieux
Tambos
Hull
Owen
Jeffers
Humeston
Bones
Hiatt
Fordyce
Johnston
Messrs. Ellis
Bordener
Parsons
Bunham
Hess
Law
Baker
Beck
Bailey
Hall
Starbuck
Lange
Martindale
Skinner
Beckmann
Clark
Smith
Spring tonic ad promotes Rocky Mountain Yea for families
An old league ad touts Rocky Mountain Yea as a spring remedy that strengthens children, improves appetite and sleep, and speeds growth. It claims to restore health for sick people and is offered for 35 cents by W. W. Morrison. May.
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Rocky Mountain
W. W. Morrison
Wanted Two good strong girls for ironing
Classified note offers two strong girls skilled at ironing with instruction to not call and a request to contact C D Laundry. Also a fridge for sale described as good as stew with inquiry at the office.
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C. D
Iowa City To Welcome New Novelty Store
Mr Gambee of Iowa City prepares to open a novelty store in the Freeman block after June 1. He has moved his family to 328 North Linn Street and will relocate from Swift and Co. in Chicago.
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I.C. Gambee
Freeman Block
North Linn Street
Gambee
Swift & Co
Chicago
Iowa City
Iowa
Jowa City
Cattle Die From Cloverbloat Plague In Hardin County
Farmers report many cattle struck by cloverbloat. Peter Rogers near Tiffin lost two head last week while John Herman nearby saved most by drastic measures. Reports from other areas indicate more cases likely.
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Peter Rogers
Hardin Township
John Herman
Tifin
Tiffin
Lightning kills steer near Tiffin on Wednesday
E. Allen of Tiffin states lightning struck Wednesday afternoon killing a fat steer owned by John Wolfe who lives just outside town. Clouds were threatening with a light sprinkle, then a vivid bolt and thunder, after which no further damage occurred.
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Allen
Tiffin
John Wolfe
Enats
Gas and Electric Light Delegates Attend Industry Meetings
George S. Carson leaves Indianapolis for a National Gas Manufacturers Association gathering and will travel to Chicago for the National Electric Light News meeting. He aims to learn plant management to improve Indianapolis gas and electric facilities as construction advances with a mid August completion target.
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George S. Carson
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Gas Manufacturers Association
Chicago
National Electric Light Mews Association
Carson
Iowa
Electric Light Association
Lowell and Thelosopian Society Debate and Oration Victory
Last Tuesday at St Brendan’s hall the Lowell society won two awards in debate and oratory while Theles took the declamatory title. E J Schultz of the Lowells spoke on Ulysses S Grant. Miss Anna Casey of the Thetos won for The Trial of Rebecca. Miss Elizabeth Jones of the Lowells performed Art and Women. Merton L. Ferson moderated.
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St Brendan’s Hall
Lowell
Thelosopian
Ulysses S. Grant
E. J. Schultz
Lowells
Randall
Theles
Iowa
Switzerland
Lowell Society
BR. N. Jones
H. McKibban
Thomas Garvin
O. R. Irwin
Literary Notes On The Swimming Hole In McClure's June
Eugene Wood surveys The Swimming Hole in McClure's for June with vivid prose likely to strike nine readers as their own memory made real. A B Frost provides illustrations and the package aims to charm readers while noting Nickel Plate through trains and dining service from Chicago to the East.
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Eugene Wood
June McClure
A.B. Frost
National Educational Association Meeting Travel Offer
Tickets via Nickel Plate Road for the National Educational Association annual meeting, 19 shillings or 19 dollars round trip to Boston with 2 shilling or 2 dollar membership. Purchase July 2 to 5, travel July 8 to 12, with optional joint agent deposit and 50 cent execution fee. Dining cars and club plan priced 35 cents to 1 dollar.
Right food for soft bones in childhood urged by Scott's Emulsion
An early 20th century ad emphasizes soft and crooked bones in children caused by poor feeding. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the cure, claims durable results like straighter bow legs and stronger joints, and offers a free sample while noting train excursion details for a Christian Scientists meeting with travel terms.
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Scott
Scovit
Carson & Sons Promotes Reliability in Wheel Goods
Local dealer Carson & Sons markets its all wheels lineup as the most reliable choice for vehicles. The firm emphasizes durability, service, and trusted performance across its inventory and trade programs.
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Carson & Sons
REMIVAL SALE AT NEW HATCHS DEPARTMENT STORE
Hatch's Department Store moves to 124 S Clinton St beside Strub Co Big Dry Goods. By June 10 stock will be in place and ready for POPULAR SATURDAY SALES with 20 percent off all goods. Basement salesroom will offer 1560 square feet of modern space and special sales attract local shoppers.
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S. Clinton St
Strub & Co
Hatch’s_Department Store
Nickel Plate Line Announces Summer Travel Offers
The notice describes rail options on Nickel Plate Road with tickets on sale June 25 to 27 for travel starting June 28. Stopovers at Niagara Falls allowed without extra charge and no excess fare on all trains. Three daily trains, sleeping car with American Club meals, dining cars, and reservations through John Y. Calahan, General Agent in Chicago.
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Chicago
Harrison St
Fifth Ave
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John ¥. Calahan
Nickel Plate Road
Christain
Niagara Falls
New York
John
Calaban General
Adams Sc
Boston
John Y. Calahan
Carleton’s Carson & Sons Sell Carriages and Buggies
Peoples Steam Laundry cartiages and buggies sold by Carson and Sons with wear and satisfaction noted.
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Carson & Sons
Bank Statement and Officials Affidavit from Iowa Bank
The document presents a review under Iowa law of a Johnson County bank located in Iowa City. It lists assets on hand, deposits, surplus, capital stock, and liabilities with figures, followed by affidavits of Euclid Sanders and A. Kraan as president and cashier attesting to the accuracy of the statements and notarization by W. J. Weeber, with directors J. W. Rich and W. Musser signatories.
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Iowa City
Johnson
Mader
Auditor of State
Euclid Sanders
P. A. Koreb
Shave Nvamed
A. Kraan
P. A. Kora
W. J. Weeber
Meeting in Boston July 28 for Nickel Plate tickets
A notice to attend a meeting in Boston on July 28 urging patronage of Nickel Plate Road trains. It promises no excess fare on all trains and tickets on sale June 25 26 27 with a final return limit August 1. John Y. Cualatian 298 Chicago provides overs, service details.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Cualatian
Adams St
Chicago
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Minstrels
Mr. Fordyce
Mr. Smith
Mr. Clark
Mr. Hall
Beidelberg
Stein Song
Mr. Hail
Messrs
Dunham
Mr. Hutt
Mr. Bailey
Liz
Obrien
CLIO
Mlle Roulier
qSolo
Doc. Fordyce
Eva
O’brien Brothers
S. Hall and Hutt
Buck
Wing
Hall, Dunhary
Marindale
New Orleans
Levee Stone
Byg Denneny
Thompson
Parson Owen
Tildy Ann
MR Gambee
John Walfe
George S.carson
Anguat
Academy Debate
Anna Casey
THE
National Educatonal Association
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Atl
Remival Sale
Hatch’s Department Store
Harrison and Linn Streets
Farmers Supply Go
Cor. Harrison and Linn Sts
Westenhaver's
Paritorium
Iowa City State Bank
Det Orbankers
Lowa
Bubba
Ecchi Sanders
J.W. Rich W. Musser
W. BU UU
Roy Au
Elle Tad
Chas.e.maqon
Jefferson ST
Great Southwest
Rialto
Chicaso
Iowa City Gas Light Company
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