Opening of the Academy Largest Enrollment in Years
The Washington Academy opened this morning with recitations under way. Enrollment on the first day surpassed eighty and rose to about one hundred twenty this week, the largest since Prof. Daugherty took charge. Destructors are present, and the book keeping, stenography, and commercial department show strong interest for a practical business education. Faculty additions include Daugherty, Lytle, Fogel, Shearer, Smith, Ishawson, Smith, Ball, Parrish, and Luce leading piano and music instruction.
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Washington Academy
Daugherty
Academy
Itas
Lytle
City Council Meets In Brief Evening Session
City council met for a short session with mayor pro tem Emry presiding in mayor Albersons absence. Council members Barden Brookhart Crooks Foley Glasgow Miller Patterson and Emry attended while petitions for street mud hole repair and sewer extensions were referred to appropriate committees. A $12000 borrowing plan was approved as needed to cover overdrawn funds and several permanent walk installations were ordered after owner notices.
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Alberson
Emry
Barden
Brookhart
Crooks
Foley
Glasgow
Miller
Patterson
Wm. Rewnd
Christian Science Church
F. H. Smith
J. A. McCoy
Marion Ave
Sewer Committee
Meeting of Iowa City Railway Sub-Committee
George Carson of Iowa City attended a meeting of the Iowa City Kalona and Washington Railway sub-committee. Articles of incorporation were completed and typewritten, to be filed shortly. Officers' names were not yet decided.
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Geo. Carson
Iowa City
Globe Barber Shop Promises Quality and Cleanliness
The Globe claims to be the finest barber shop in the region offering a clean, modern environment. Customers are urged to visit and enjoy attentive service with top quality tonics. HS-6t Mart White, Prop.
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Globe
Third Ward Republicans Set Friday Caucus at Smouse's Hall
The Republicans of the third ward plan a caucus Friday evening at eight o'clock in Smouse's Hall. J A Y Ashby serves as Committeeman.
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Third Ward
Smouse’s
J. A. Y. Ashby
Route 1 mail carrier returns from Marysville visit
Milton Whit of Route No 1 returned Saturday night from an extended visit with relatives in Marysville Missouri. He resumed his mail route this morning after being relieved by his son Omer during his absence. He was delayed by high waters in Missouri.
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Milton Whit
Marysville
Mr. White
Omer
Missouri
Rubio area water strike boosts boiler plant plans
At Rubio Milwaukee reports water just below surface a pump shows a six inch stream yet water remains ten feet from top. soft water suitable for boiler use. The company will erect a stand pipe. Last week five lots sold three business plots at 75 each with Leopard and Dillon purchasing. residence lots went for 0 each as crowd of 200 watched in rain.
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Rubio
Milwaukee
Chas. Leopard
J. Dillon
Weather Summary for Week Ended August 31 1903 Des Moines Iowa
For the week ending August 31 1903 Des Moines Iowa reports show three warm days and a cloudy wet cool balance with an average temperature deficit of 2 to 4 degrees. Rainfall ran above normal statewide with heavy downpours in the West Central and southern districts and some flooding. beneficial moisture may offset corn damage. Longer dry warm weather is urged for a strong finish. Pasture and fall plowing aided by rain. late potatoes benefited but rotting reported. northern half reports good fall apples while winter apples are light.
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Des Moines
Iowa
West Central
Wtr
Grace Hill residents push for train platform near Milwaukee line
Milwaukee trains pass within five rods of Grace Hill ill crossroads but do not stop. A Grace Hill citizen representing hundreds asked for a platform and was told service cannot be granted. Residents hope for a platform or depot to load freight and passengers, as Titus station is 24 miles away and Rubio seven miles distant.
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Milwaukee
Grace Ill
Williams
Grace Hill
Grace Hill Rubio
Prohibitioniste of Washington Convene County Ticket Nomination
The Prohibitioniste of Washington Do call a mass convention Monday September 4 at 2 p m in the armory west of the First U P church to nominate a county ticket. All ladies and supporters of home protection are invited. Will Hay and other speakers expected. Chas Corette, Co Chairman.
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Washington
Armory
U. P
Will Hay
Chas. Corette
Track trouble delays Firefly near Cotter
The Firefly was three hours late due to a damaged track near Cotter. A 1400 series engine derailed after front fender trucks jumped the rails while dead heading. The engine was thrown from repair and later moved to the round house for service.
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Cotter
Round House
World renowned salve claims cures for many conditions
Noted as superior for cuts burns boils sores and other skin ailments, with a cure guaranteed. Only 250 at Stewart's Pharmacy. Dr J Norton Jr named general agent for the Cook Hotel Company owner of the Napoleon Bonaparte at the World’s Fair grounds, St Louis. Hotel capacity seven thousand. Notices to follow in the Journal with cheap arrangements via Norton.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
J. Norton, Jr
Cook Hotel Company
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Louis
Norton
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises One Hundred Dollar Reward
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for any uncured case. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and lists several Toledo wholesalers endorsing the product. Internal use claims target blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials offered free. price ten dollars per bottle. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesle
Gentry Bros Shows Return With Consolidated Acts
Gentry Bros famous trained animals head to town with a permanent consolidation and a double program using twice as many animals. The act promises all new features and a parade by United Shows. Event scheduled for Friday September 4.
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Gentry Bros
United
Lecture Course Season Offers Eight First Class Numbers
The Lecture Course presents eight first class numbers including the University of Chicago Glee Club soloists J DeWitt Miller Fred Emerson Brooks Father Vaughan Lou J Beauchamp L B Wickersham Albert E Wiggam and Washington Academy Gee Club Tickets are 2 for the entire course with children's tickets 1 Pages list Prof R D Daugherty president C H Wilson secretary or any Academy student Se cure your tickets at once.
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University of Chicago Glee Club
J. DeWitt Miller
Fred Emerson Brooks
Father Vaughan
Lou J. Beauchamp
L. B. Wickersham
Albert E. Wiggam
Washington Academy
Gee Club
R. D. Daugherty
C. H. Wilson
Academy
Iowa Central Railway Special Summer Excursion Rates
The Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates from Brighton for June 1 to September 30 1903 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and related Utah and South Dakota destinations with prices from 22 75 to 35 75 and diverse routes and stopovers offered. For folders rates call any Iowa Central agent or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. septso
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Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Lead City
Tot Springs
Custer
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Veteran J J Wavens of Versailles Gains From Bitters
Bedridden old soldier J J Wavens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney illness for years. He tried Electric Bitters, recovering quickly and claiming they are best for liver kidney stomach and bowel ailments. 50 cents guaranteed by Stewart Druggist.
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J. J. Wavens
Versailles
Stewart
Shaw at the Fair Site
Secretary of the Treasury Lesnett Shaw met in Chicago with a committee of officers and directors of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company to review inspection work at the World’s Fair grounds in St Louis. The group learned that the exposition company will spend ten million dollars within the week, triggering the availability of a five million dollar government appropriation under congressional law.
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Chicago
Treasury
Lesnett
Shaw
St. Loute
Wes
Corwin H. Spencer
August Genner
Festus J. Wade
Secroers
A. L. Snapleigh
Geo. T. Cram
W. B. F’evens
St. Louis
St. Louisa
Fair Grounds
Exposition Company
Upper Peninsula proposes eight team baseball league
An eight club UP base ball league is proposed for the northern Michigan region. Calumet Lake Linden Hancock Dollar Bay Ishpeming Escanaba Marquette and Sault Ste Marie would form the circuit with a salary cap and regular schedule to produce a closer northern Michigan championship. Escanaba’s team has disbanded. Calumet has dominated this season with Baraga and Crystal Falls seeking membership.
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Marquette
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Calumet
Lake Linden
Nancock
Dollar Bay
Ishpeming
Escanaba
Sault Ste. Marie
Escamba
Northern Michigan
Baraga
Crystal Falls
Emory youths capture chicken thief after all-night hold
Lee and Bert Frazier aged 16 and 17 arrest Charles Palmer a criminal this Sutton farm night hold him at gunpoint until morning and deliver him to Ann Arbor Palmer receives a sixty day jail sentence.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Lee
Bert Frazier
Emory
Chas. Palmer
Sutton Farm
Palmer
Joliet Farmer Near Death After Son's Murder Quarrel
Joliet I Sept 1. Johno Gaines an aged wealthy farmer who shot and killed his favorite son in July during a quarrel is dying of grief. He has been moved from jail to hospital and doctors say he will not live to face the grand jury indictment for murder pending against him.
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Joliet, I
Johno Gaines
Bhi
Prairieland Judge Eb lis Dies After Fasting Claim
Pratt Kansas Sept 1 Judge J C Eb lis one of western Kansas best sawyers died at his home in the city He had pursued a fasting cure for dyspepsia and endured thirty days without food.
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Pratt
Kan
J. C. Eblis
Kansas
Weather Forecast For Midwest Regions Tonight
Illinois and Indiana general fair and warmer with variable winds. Michigan generally fair with north to west winds. Wisconsin generally fair and warmer with variable winds. Iowa generally fair with slowly rising temperature and southerly winds.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Markets Mixed Hog and Cattle Quotes Aug 31
Chicago grain and livestock prices show hog receipts near 29 000 with pies at 5.25 to 5.65 dollars and heavy packing at 5.80 to 5.85. Cattle receipts about 19 000 offer steer quotes from 4.00 to 6.80 with varieties from common to choice. Sheep and lambs quoted 4.20 to 5.10 for western lambs and 4.25 to 7.40 for native, with calf values around 7.50 to 7.15. East Buffalo reports similar ranges for cattle hogs and sheep.
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Chicago
Catttle
Texas
East Buffalo
East Buafflo
N.Y
Dunnine & Stevens
N. Y
Flying Roller sect opens in Everett with millennium pledge
In Everett Massachusetts on September 1 a new religious group called the Flying Roller appears. A blue and white sign above its headquarters proclaims an Extract from the Flying Roll and warns of the millennium next year.
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Everett
Mass
Iowa Central Announces Final Home Visitors Excursions
On September 1 815 and October 6 Iowa Central will run final home visitors excursions to Ohio and Indiana. Tickets go on sale on those dates with a thirty day return limit. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis MN
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Iowa Central
Ohio
Indiana
A. B. Cutts
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis
Three Cannerton Boys Drown In Ohio River Bathing
In Cannerton Ind on September 1 Mrs. Jacob Davis is away when her three sons swim in the Ohio River. The two younger boys drown, the eldest is rescued with difficulty by a farmer who heard their cries. The bodies of the drowned boys are recovered.
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Cannerton, Ind
Jacob Davis
Derby
Ohio River
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