Academy of Beason Hosts Grand Concert for Charity
A Beason lecture course presents a grand concert under Academy auspices with soloists Maud Ballington Booth J DeWitt Miller Father Vaughan and L B Wickersham at University of Chicago Glee. Tickets two dollars for adults one dollar for children under twelve.
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Beason
Academy
Maud Ballington Booth
J. DeWitt Miller
Vaughan
University of Chicago
L. B. Wickersham
J. Beauchamp
Albert KE
The
Academy of We
Special Summer Excursion Rates From Brighton
The Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates June 1 to September 30 1903 from Brighton to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Sal Lake City Ogden and other Colorado and Utah destinations with return fares listed and lower rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer.
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Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Sal Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Lead City
Hot Springs
Custer
Railroads to Cut Expenses and Train Service
Iowa railroads plan to reduce operating costs after record spending this year. Rock Island officials ordered lower expenses prompting possible changes in train service and a new fare card, as repairs, labor, and equipment costs rise while passenger and freight volumes stay steady.
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Iowa
Rock Island
Chicago
Road
Iowa Becomes Nation's Leading Hog Breeder State
Des Moines notes Iowa has expanded hog farming across state institutions. About 6 000 hogs are raised, with Independence and Mount Pleasant hospitals housing hundreds more. The system uses table scraps for feed, selling excess lard and cutting pork purchases, signaling strong livestock returns this year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Hospital
Independence
Mt. Pleasant
George Lease Back Home After Unconscious Stagger
George Lease, taken ill at Columbus Junction, was brought home on the Firefly still unconscious. He regained consciousness this morning after being found at the depot lunch counter and later cared for by local authorities. He was moved to the poor farm and reported much better but remains weak and confined.
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Geo. Lease
Columbus Junction
Hugh Nelson
Death of Frank Kos Breadth of Kos family noted in Jackson
Frank Kos of Jackson township twelve miles north of the city died at four this morning. He was 55, born in Bohemia, came to the United States in 1865, married Lizzie Blecha in 1872, and leaves a wife six sons and four daughters. He owned 40 acres in Jackson and a nearby quarter section. Survived by father and mother on a farm east of Richmond, four brothers, five sisters, and many in Bohemian association. Funeral arrangements pending with burial at Riverside cemetery.
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Sam McCleery
John Kos
Frank Kos
Jackson Township
Mr. Kos
Jackson
Bohemia
Richmond
Kos
Lizzie Blecha
John
This City
Joe
Anthony
Cedar Rapids
George
English River Township
Mary Kucher
North English
Anna Nepel
St. Paul
Theresa Blecha
Kate Wacha
Emma Shala
Lexington
Bohemian Association of
Riverside
Evan's Car Coupler Attracts Railway Interest
A new Evan's Car Coupler model shown by Dr. Arthaud aims for wide railway adoption. Claims include reliable connection when draw bars meet, equalized traction, reduced pin breakage, and a hooded pin preventing lug movement. Local contractor Roy Davis and crew work on the Henkle building while rains caused basement cave-ins. 175,000 common bricks and 4,500 face bricks used, with 8 workers on site.
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Arthaud
Roy Davis
Washington
Henkle
Mr. Davis
K. Leacox
Oskaloosa
Keota Eagle
Petrified berries in a stone unearthed near Washington
A Washington newspaper describes a curiosity found by Frank Wesson while laying telephone lines. A stone contains a cluster of what appear to be petrified blackberries, retaining some color from before their stones hardened.
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Washington
Frank Wesson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Publicized as Cure-All
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. Claims internal takings affect blood and mucous surfaces to cure and strengthen the patient, with a $100 promise for any failing case and testimonials available from F J Chenny & Co in Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
J, Chenny & Co
Toledo
Burlington short line delayed opening to August
An official says the Burlington cannot open the Tracy to Oskaloosa short line by August 15 due to heavy rains and damaged roads. The new line will connect the Burlington and Western branch with the Albia branch to Des Moines.
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Burlington
Tracy
Oskaloosa
Burlington & Western
Albia
Des Moines
Regular meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26A.F.& A.M.
Regular meeting of Washington Lodge 26A F and A M tonight with business of importance and first degree work. Fraters please attend. M Clapper W M.
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Washington Lodge No
M. Clapper
W. M
Glee and Mandolin Club to Perform in Lecture Course
The University of Chicago Glee and Mandolin Club of 25 members will appear in the Graham Christmas night program on December 25, 1903. This concert is one of the season’s banner attractions and single admission will be two dollars for eight first class entertainments, about 25 cents per number.
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University of Chicago’ Glee and Mandolin Club
Stewart's Pharmacy Promises Refund on Remedy
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer to buy back Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They claim risk free purchase with money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. Describes it as widely admitted to be the most successful bowel remedy and never fails. Bishop Grant to speak tonight at the M E church.
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Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Allegorical image warns against neglecting remedies
An old allegorical scene shows a girl startled by a grasshopper while stepping on a snake, paralleling a man who spends on a cyclone cellar but neglects to provide his family with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims the remedy is the safest medicine for bowel troubles and is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy in Cook and Sherman.
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Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook and Sherman
For Sale Residence at a Bargain Location
A fine residence property in a good location will be sold at a big bargain if taken quickly. Inquire at this office. Sect
Riverside Defeats Muscatine In Local Ball Game
Riverside won 5 to 1 over Muscatine yesterday afternoon. After a scoreless start through five innings the home team surged ahead, turning the tide with a burst of runs in the later frames and delivering a pretty contest.
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Riverside
Muscatine
Young Eadwards Boy Breaks Leg After Hay Ladder Fall
The six year old son of J L Eadwards fell from a hay ladder on Wednesday and broke a leg between the ankle and knee. Dr Parks of Brighton set the bone and the child is recovering nicely.
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Verdi
J. L. Eadwards
Dr. Parks
Brighton
Pies at Johnson bakery and local notices
Pedestrian notes mention Johnson bakery offering fresh pies and bread daily. Bishop Grant attends ME church service tonight. Dudley Crone visits Chau tauqua in Columbus Junction and returns. A picnic honors Miss Hiermina Klass bound for Palo Alto. A Mason party fished at Coppock with Bertha Curran Gentle Knickerbocker and Ethel Mason among attendees.
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Johnson's
Dudley Crone
Columbus Junction
Hiermina Klass
Palo Alto
Cal
Coppock
A. Mason
Bertha Curran
Gentle Knickerbocker
Mr. Mason
Ethel
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as essential for minor cuts boils burns and sores. It claims the salve prevents fatalities and touts Stewart's Drug Store as the place to buy it for two cents.
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Stewart’s
Farmer Loses Head of Cattle in Thunderstorm
Riverside report notes Frank Gerot a local farmer near Riverside lost the head of cattle in a lightning storm last Thursday. The storm struck near his farm causing damage and prompting inquiries into livestock safety.
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Riverside
Frank Gerot
Here
DYSENTERY CURED WITHOUT A DOCTOR CLAIMS
A Drummond Tenn merchant, T A Pinner, says one bottle of Chamberlin s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him of dysentery without a doctor. He praises it as the best cholera medicine and notes no physician is needed. For sale by Stewart s Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
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T. A. Pinner
Drummond, Tenn
Chamberlin
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Ticket Sale Notice for Monthly Round Trip Rates
One way rate plus two dollars extra for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays each month. Return limit twenty one days from sale date. For rates and details contact ticket agents of Iowa Central or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis. 17 tf
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Iowa Central
B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Fight first class numbers in the Lecture Course season
The notice announces a Lecture Course season with entertainment priced at 24 cents per item. Single admissions are 50 cents to 75 cents per date. A season ticket is available through H. Wilson or any Academy student.
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H. Wilson
Old Coppock Dam and Mill Teardown Begs Transformation
Workmen remove rock from the Coppock dam and tear down the old mill as the landmark is replaced. The stream will be opened up and Coppock will lose a familiar feature.
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Coppock
Tile for fall or spring paving offered by John Shields & Son
Farmers urged to plan now for tiling this fall or early next spring. Instructions invite writing, telephoning, or calling at 31126 John Shields & Son for arrangements.
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John Shields & Son
Prompt reports on carrier boys negligence in paper delivery
A directive urges timely reports to the office on any negligence by carrier boys in delivering papers. It notes the office has no knowledge of service imperfections unless reports are made there. The message emphasizes official awareness only through formal reporting.
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Gorner
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Kaye & Lytle Telephone 404
Steck
H. F. Steck
Russell
Columbia Pharmacy
J. BK. Lemmon
State
George Lease
Riverside Leaves
Bulington
Masonic Fraternity
Bishop Grant
M. Eb.church
Riverside Ve
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Johnson Bakery
Colenso Hotel
Homeseekers
Louisville & Nashville R. A
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Florida
Mississippi
Pitsburg
Ile
G. A. Park, General Industrial & Imigration Agt
Louisville & Nashville
R.R
Louisville
the Journal
New York
Washington, Iowa
McCall Bros
Harwood
South Side
Washington County
Chas. Corette
Dave Keltner
Solbric & CO
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