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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1903
Page
2
A public note criticizes repeated fire response errors caused by misheard alarms and unclear directions through the central telephone dispatches. It urges tighter communication, better listening, and careful phrasing to cut precious minutes before firefighters reach scenes.
The text discusses reducing unnecessary fire department calls and avoiding misdirections. It urges thorough investigation into errors in giving directions, and if current system fails, to devise a better method to diminish out of the way runs. It stresses that something can be done.
Dr. Ward recites Chief Pasharonegra's Musquakie creation tale told to him last summer. The chief says the Great Manitou split his heart to form man, naming the red man Musquakie, and created others from white yellow and black, leading to strife.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it. Pare it down carefully avoiding blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily, rubbing five minutes each time. Use a corn plaster a few days to protect from shoe. Pain Balm also serves as a general liniment for sprains and rheumatism. Sold by all druggists. Moo&Pri
The Johnson County Teachers' Association will hold the postponed fall meeting in Sharon. A large number of teachers from the city are expected to attend if weather permits. The sessions are described as interesting and tomorrow’s program should be well worth hearing.
Advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills offered at Henry Louis and W E Shra ders drug stores. Claims relief from dyspepsia flatulence and constipation and promises renewed energy and a fresh start. Fri
W Hughes advertises a premier piano selection claiming the finest line in the city and inviting customers to inspect the showroom and compare instruments.
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