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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
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The library board favors hiring a librarian who graduated from a standard library school. Admission requires collegiate study and two to three years of specialized training. The board seeks a professionally prepared candidate, aligning with a broader push for educated staff in public institutions.
The article argues for hiring a trained librarian to aid public schools and clubs, guiding reading programs and selecting books. It notes the librarian's expert knowledge, ability to procure information, and influence on what readers find, urging Iowa City to secure such a specialist.
An unusual turnout is expected for the Epworth League state meeting in Waterloo from October 26 to 29. Prominent speakers include Ward Beecher Pickard of Cleveland and W H DuBois of the Methodist church south, with others from Des Moines Sioux City and Baltimore contributing addresses. The Town City Epworth League will send a strong delegation.
Mr E E Cross of Melfa Virginia recounts a travel sickness incident caused by unsafe water and diet. A fellow traveler recommended Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, two doses cured him, and he keeps a bottle with him while traveling. He urges others to carry it on journeys. Sold by all druggists.
Telephone and telegraph notices confirm normal fares are back on routes linking Chicago Buffalo New York and Boston with other eastern points. The Nick Plateddjad offers continued piri Riclass service between New York and Boston at daily times and dining car options remain available with standard pricing.
The Christian Church Sunday School will hold Old Folks Day on October 3. The event aims to gather 100 elderly attendees and will present two large print New Testaments to the oldest participant of each gender. Transportation will be arranged for those unable to attend with notice to Rev Leach or Prof Plam.
The Rock Island offers reduced colonist fares to California and Pacific Northwest cities including San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma and Spokane. Tickets valid Sept 15 to Oct 31 with tourist car service from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha and Cedar Rapids agent Jno G Farmer provides full application details.
Three Nickel Plate express trains offer comfortable service from La Salle Street station Chicago to Buffalo New York and Boston with colored porters aiding passengers. Special attention to ladies children and elderly travelers is noted and no excess fare is charged. Dining cars serve American Club meals from 8 cents to 100 dollars. Contact John Y. Calahan general agent at 173 Adams Street Room 298 Chicago.
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