Paving Contract Approved and Work Imminent
City council approved Bryant Asphalt’s contract for paving about 19 000 square yards with water sewer and gas connections to lot lines. Work must begin by June 15 or the city will complete connections and assess costs, bonds of 88 000 dollars filed, project cost about 380 000 dollars. Preliminary work to start next week as many applicants seek paving jobs.
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Bryant Asphalt Company
Bryant Company
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
Silvers Manufacturing Company
United Taxicab Company
A. BE. Gnagy
Robert Cohn
Conrad Nauman
Charles Vaughn
Warren W. York
York
Dogs License Count Signals Hectic City Pet Tax Season
A sickness of license counts shows Clerk A. E. Gnagg issued 422 dog licenses by June 1 while dog catcher E. V. Baldwin logged 420 disposals since January. Penalties for late tags increased from May 1 to June 1, with fees and higher taxes due for male and female dogs and state taxes on all county dogs.
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A. E. Gnagg
E. V. Baldwin
Iowa City
Baldwin
A Silent But Effective Salesman Ad in Courier
A concise for sale notice appears in the Courier under the title For Sale Adt. The short item highlights a quiet seller offering goods or services with a straightforward pitch. The ad emphasizes practicality and clear contact details for prospective buyers.
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the Courier
Freezone promises quick corn relief with no soreness
An advertisement touts Freezone as a simple remedy for all corn types including between the toes. It claims instant numbness and painless removal when a drop is applied, with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents.
No Fabulous Sums in Alimony in Black Hawk Courts
A Black Hawk county survey shows divorces largely award modest alimony. Typical payments run about $16.25 monthly, with occasional lump sums up to $25,000 for wealthy husbands. Many payments go through the clerk’s office, banks, or mail, rather than direct.
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Black Hawk Courts
District Court
Black Hawk County
J. W. Thompson
Rheumatism Cure Promised by Self Made Formula
A man named James H. Allen years of rheumatism led him to develop a prescription claiming to dissolve uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. He says his remedy banished all signs of rheumatism and he shared it publicly. Local agents Henderson Drug Co Hansen & Hansen and C J Miller offer refunds on first two bottles if no benefit is shown.
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James H. Allen
Henderson Drug Co
Hansen & Hansen
C. J. Miller
Allenrhu
Senior Boys to Attend Hi Y Picnic at West Cedar Bank
East and West High senior boys are invited to a farewell Hi Y Club picnic on the west bank of the Cedar River this afternoon. All seniors are welcome to join for a program of addresses and songs. Also notes on ancient linen fabrics and a kidney health ad mentioning Foley Kidney Pills and a testimonial from Mrs Carey of Middle Town, NY.
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East
West High
the Cedar
Womes
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Have to Go
Dr Carey warns that kidney and bladder issues threaten life if untreated and urges immediate use of Marshroot prescription No 777. A local drug firm offers a money back guarantee if no benefit after two bottles, covering concerns like frequent urination, irritation, and backache.
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Bright
Hendersson Drug Co
C. J. Miller, Hansen& Hansen
June Clearance sale on domestic fabrics–new yard prices
Readable fragments show a June clearance of domestic fabrics including Brown Sheeting 40 inches at 14c per yard and Bleached Sheeting 50c quality at 39c per yard, plus 32 inch Ginghams up to 39c. White Shaker Flannel 27 inches wide quoted at 11c per yard. Second floor notes follow.
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Perry
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Council
Moose Hall
Mystic Workers OF the World
Foley
Carey
Middletown
N. Y
H. V. Dublie
D. G
Nat'l Bank
Cutiura
Victor
Joseph C. Smith
Paul Whiteman
Moonbeams
All Star Trio
Cy Paul Whiteman and His
Orchestra
Butterick Patterns
McCall Patterns
lIt’s Safe
Leese
Oakdale
Wiltana
Nepperham
Empire Tapestry
Dimity
Athletic Union
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