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Community Notes on Health, Fires, and Local Crimes
The item reports on neighbors learning improved health efforts and yard upkeep, a warning against neglect to the board of health, and warm weather. It notes 500 pairs of boas, a Des Moines insurance company, and a new line of belts. Four young men faced the Mayor for disturbing the peace, receiving advice and warnings. A horse incident left a man injured, requiring care, while Projmes E. Weston prepares to receive perhaps a new pupil, and local acquaintances share hopeful tidings.