Big Piano and Buggy Contest Draws City Subscriptions
The Citizen reports a cooperative contest where readers boost candidates by paying subscriptions. Two votes per penny for old subscribers and two and a half votes for new ones until October ends. voting slows in November with half votes. New entrants Bertha Kampmeyer and Lavera Craig join the contestant list alongside many named participants across Iowa City areas.
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The
Citizen
Bertha Kampmeier
Lavera Craig
New Elevator In Use At University Hospital
Work completed on a new automatic electric hospital elevator. It is not a two passenger unit but will mainly help move patients through the university hospital. The device is described as a late pattern and very good.
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University Hospital
Sheep Carload Shipped to Chicago by Local Residents
Ed Hummer of Sharon township and W F P McRoberts of Union township sent a carload of sheep to Chicago via the Interurban. Jonathan Marner and his three daughters of Sharon township plan to move to the city tomorrow and take over the Thornberry homestead on Dubuque street with friends ready to greet their arrival.
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Ed. Hummer
Sharon Township
W. FP. . McRoberts
Union Township
Chicago
Jonathan Marner
Thornberry
Dubuque Street
City
Fine Instrument Gift Marks Band Leader's Kind Regard
Charles Unash possesses an eighty five dollar horn presented by his band boys as a token of friendship. The note praises his musicianship and the regard of those who work under his instruction.
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Charles Unash
Mr. Unash
Hog carloads shipped to Chicago market
Terer farmers John Lloyd John Dutilinger and John Stevens of Union township each sent a carload of hogs to the Chicago markets yesterday via the interurban.
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John Lloyd
John Dutilinger
Union Township
John Stevens
Chicago
George Parsons Sells Out to George Schneider
George Scheider purchases Parsons interests in the barber shop and billiard hall on Town avenue and assumes management and liabilities. Parsons leaves the business with best wishes from friends. Schneider takes control of the books and operations.
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George Scheider
George Parsons
Town ‘Avenue
Mr. Schneider
Mr. Parsons
Resolutions of Respect For Bank President Thomas Carson
The Johnson County Savings Bank board mourns the death of Thomas Carson, longtime president and charter member. He guided the bank for decades, aiding civic development and earning trust through wise counsel. The bank will be draped in his honor for thirty days and a copy of the resolutions will be published and sent to his family.
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Johnson County Savings Bank
Thomas €. Carson
Carson
Thomas
J. C. Cochran
C. F. Loviate
B. P. Whitacre
J. T. Jones
E. F. Bowman
M. J. Moon
Max Mayer
L. Close
Townend Offers Premier Exhibit and Reception Tonight
T. W. Townend hosts an art studio exhibit and reception this evening. The display is described as the finest yet presented, offering a look at contemporary works in a leading stadium of the era.
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T. W. Townend
Bolton House in a Blaze
Last night a blaze broke out in the Bolton home owned by Mrs Mary J Bolton and occupied by her family and her son J W Bolton. The fire started in the kitchen stove area and smoke filled the lower floors before the firemen located and fought the blaze. The roof and back of the house were practically ruined with damage running to several hundred dollars.
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Madison Street
J. W. Bolton
Mary J. Bolton
Mrs. Bolton
Capitol Street
Iowa City to Meet Ottumwa in Upcoming High School Football
Iowa City High School prepares for a tough game with Ottumwa High School this Saturday. Parrons coaches a focused squad as Ottumwa is noted for a strong season, having defeated Davenport 22 to 0. The locals seek to extend an unbeaten streak and follow with games at Tipton and a curtain-raiser against Des Moines West.
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Iowa City
Ottumwa High School
Iowa
Parrons
Ottumwa
Davenport
Tipton
West High School
Des Moines
Steel vaults arrive at Johnson County Savings Bank
Steel safety deposit vaults described earlier have arrived and work to install them has begun. The all steel construction increases deposit capacity and allows contents to be accessed quickly, enhancing security at the bank.
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Johnson County Savings Bank
New Librarian Miss Lorena Weber Arrives to Lead City Library
Miss Lorena Weber has been elected librarian of the city library and will arrive at the start of next month to assume duties. A rearrangement of the collection will begin and additional literature will likely be added in the near term.
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Lorena Weber
Will Filed For Henry Cowgill Bequest To Wife Then Child
The will filed with the district court clerk bequeaths all personal property to the wife and grants life interest in real estate. After her death the property passes to their children if living.
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Henry Cowgill
District Court
Boerner-Fry Company Incorporates with $100000 Capital
The Boerner-Fry Company ends its partnership status and files incorporation with County Recorder Dvorsky. Capital stock is set at $100,000. The board of directors includes Emil L. Boerner W A Bry Ed A Boerner Henry Negus and S J Boller, guiding a manufacturing concern with a history of success.
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Boerner-Fry Company
Dvorsky
W.A. Bry
A. Boerner
Henry Negus
Fight for Championship Ahead as Iowa Hopes Rise
A week from Saturday the Iowa university football team begins its bid for the state title. Grinnell recently defeated Drake to reach championship class and the schedule includes Drake, Ames and a tough matchup with Ames. Hawkeye fans face a demanding path to the crown.
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Iowa
University
Grinnell
Drake
Ames
Hawkeye
University Postage Outlay Totaled Near Four Thousand Dollars
The state university of Itowa funded local post office with 1749.10 dollars in the past year. When adding annual university faculty and student body expenditures, the total paid into the post office by the university approximates four thousand dollars.
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The
State University of
Itowa
Uncle Sam
Hawley Up Before Mayor Hawley Case Continued
Information filed yesterday with Mayor Ball by William Halderman against C. W. Hawley proprietor of the sample room on Dubuque south of College. The case was continued to Saturday morning as the defendant's attorney was absent. County attorney to prosecute amid much local comment.
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Mayor Ball
William Halderman
C. W. Hawley
Dubuque
College
Gelling Hique
Plastering Nearing Completion at New Engineering Hall
Interior work on the new engineering hall progresses with plastering nearly finished and iron stairs expected this week. Roofing is underway with copper gutters eight feet wide and copper down spouts directing water to the sewer. Stone cleaning and crack filling on the front of the building are in progress.
University regents open bids for new engineering building
On Friday the executive committee of the university board of regents will hold its regular monthly meeting in Omaha. Bids will be opened for furnishing the engineering building and other business of greater importance will be discussed and disposed of.
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Board of Regents of
University
Heart Play Pleases Audience With Stage Craft
The production Human Hearts by The compuner delighted viewers last evening with strong performances and engaging presentation. Audiences praised the effort and its entertaining, well staged execution.
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