Council Rejects Lone Bid for Sidewalks Amid Cost Concerns
The city council rejected the only bid for about two and a half miles of sidewalks as too high. R. E. Fairbank’s bid listed 1.05 dollars per lineal foot for 4 inch sidewalks with smaller rates for narrower paths, while 5 and 4 foot walks carried 9 and 1 cents respectively.
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R. E. Fairbank
W.D. Scott
Fire Department
Link
Register
Feisner
Horns
Manning
Ogle
Ray Tiller
His Conscience Troubled Him
A letter from a reader confesses guilt for not performing duties and seeking forgiveness. The note praises Maryr's Wonderful Remedy for chronic gas and indigestion, claiming lasting relief after two years. The message endorses the remedy as harmless and effective across stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee.
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Maryr
Hansen & Hansen and
Fight over RHY vacation funds stalls city budget
City council debates appropriating RHY funds for vacations amid tight finances. Councilmen Ogle Feisner and Link clash over cuts and a fair fire department square deal. Mayor Frisbie notes a tie vote while Minor Council notes seek Sans Souci bridge lighting and contractor bond issues.
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Ogle
Feisner
Link
Frisbie
Committee On Water, Sewer and Gas
Sans Souci Bridge
City Council Advances Sewer Plan for Roosevelt School
A resolution of necessity to construct sewers including a connection for the new Roosevelt school was adopted. Objections will be heard after 30 days' notice. An amendment to release plumbers from keeping sewer ditches open for inspection was discussed. After W. N. Birdsall spoke, the council adjourned to Thursday, April 28, for final action.
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Roosevelt School
W. N. Birdsall
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