Victory for the People in Western Freight Classification
Iowa chairman Clifford Thorne led sixteen western state rail commissions in the Interstate Commerce Commission's suspension and revision of Western Classification No. 51. The change affects about 7,000 articles across 20,000 towns, with March 31 as the effective date, promising relief to shippers and consumers from Mississippi to the Pacific.
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Don Moines
United States
Iowa
West
Missiatppi
Towa State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Clifford Thorns
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western State Railroad
Thorne
Benjamin L. Jacobson
A. D. Beals
Milwaukee
Missisippi River
Pacific Coast
Miselarippi River
America
Commission
States
Inols
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Colorado
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
Dsolding Tribunal
Western Dlagnification
United
Carriera
Books Speak of Warmth and Comfort on Shelves
A fragment praising used books for their charm and the cozy glow they bring to evenings. Describes shelves filled with volumes as adding warmth and quiet ambiance to a room.
Roosevelt Named for 1918 Then 1920 1934 1928
A New York Evening Post editorial argues for naming Roosevelt for multiple years 1918 1920 1928 and 1934 to save time and avoid conven tion costs by presenting a consistent designation across dates.
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Roosevelt
New York
Must Love the Little Folk Nurse Guidance for Child Care
A thoughtful guide outlines the ideal child nurse must love children and enter their world. She should be a comrade and mentor without overemphasizing authority, supervise health and behavior, and seek proper training to aid employment prospects.
Not Long to Wait Bumble Seats Scarce on Water Wagon
A clipped exchange shows Bumble insisting no seats remain while a judge warns persistence will yield a seat later, highlighting a humorous take on resource scarcity and patience in a public transit scene.
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Bumble
Removing Grease From Paint Paste Method
A paste made from ordinary whiting is applied wet and allowed to dry before being rubbed off to remove grease from paint without affecting the underlying finish.
Teagasc Question Sparks Church Catechism Gaffe
A minister of the old school lectured children on biblical knowledge when a young pupil earnestly answered Who was Teagasc with He was Rebekah's man. The exchange shows playful confusion during a catechism session.
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Hla
Teagasc
Rebekah
Easter Chimes Prompt Reflections on Child War Victims
A reflective poem by E. KisER laments children scarred by war and hardship. It contrasts gleaming Easter rites with neglected youths whose fragile childhoods were sacrificed, urging society to remember, pray, and heed the quiet toll of suffering.
Easter Special Dishes And Folk Customs Across English Counties
In Devonshire Easter features a gammon of bacon and tansy pudding linked to an old ballad. Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Durham recount unique customs with men or clergy lifted or shoes removed on Easter days. These regional practices illustrate enduring local traditions tied to Easter celebrations.
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Devonshire
England
Staffordshire
Cheshire
Durham
Not Finished With Life The Tomb Opens On The Dawn
Victor Hugo reflects on mortality and endurance, stating that the soul remains luminous as bodily powers wane. He speaks of winter on the head yet spring in the heart, hearing immort al symphonies as death nears, and asserts his day’s work will renew each morning rather than end with the grave.
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Victor Hugo
Why the Rabbit at Easter in Myth and Custom
A compact survey traces Easter rabbit origins from German folklore to Ostara goddess links, explains the egg symbol of resurrection, and describes European and African customs. It notes children seeking eggs from a godmother, the baked rabbit gift, and sacred egg decorations with Quran inscriptions, linking to a Detroit Museum of Art example.
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Haster
Germany
Ostara
Africa
Detroit Museum of Art
Cairo
Windbreaks for Iowa farms by F W Allen
Iowa State College guidance on windbreaks shows tree shelter protects buildings crops and livestock. Recommends evergreen rows on north and west sides, 3 9 or more rows, with plant choices including white pine Austrian pine white spruce Black Hills spruce and deciduous options like maple ash cottonwood catalpa Russian olive. Planting in spring, careful handling of evergreens, spacing on rows and from house are advised.
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H. P. Baker
Forest Service Circuiar
Iowa State College
Ilva
Bridge grafting saves girdled orchard trees from rabbits or mica
Orchard trees girdled by rabbits or mica can often be saved by bridge grafting. The method links below and above the wound with a clone of last season’s growth, finishing with grafting wax and cloth wrap to prevent air exposure and drying. If girdling is severe, cut the trunk below the wound and graft the stump with new stock.
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Mss
Why Pruning Should Start Early in May for Orchards
An experimental study by a land grant station pruned a cherry tree after five years and tracked bud formation. Results show a small fraction of fruit buds form each year, with pruning key to directing buds to fruit rather than wood. Early summer pruning reduces wood growth while boosting fruit buds, making the first of May the optimal pruning time.
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Lawa -Experiment Station
More Sheep Needed on Local Farms
Farmers advertise a need for additional sheep to bolster flocks across the region. The call to increase livestock aims to support wool, meat production, and farm economies as pasturesatares boost seasonal demand.
Free Advice to Sick Women from Lydia Pinkham Co
Sufferers are urged to contact the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co confidential women’s correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts for personalized guidance. Letters are read and answered by women, kept private, with no testimonial publication without consent, and no compensation required beyond goodwill. A free embedded 0 page book offer is available by mail.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Moss
Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Constipation cures claimed by Doctor Pleroo
A brief note asserts constipation causes serious diseases and claims cure by Doctor Pleroo with Pleasant Foliots marketed as laxative and purgative. The text adds a moral bit about applauding good deeds by others rather than oneself.
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Pleroo
Tiles Cured in 6 to 14 Days and Refund Offer
A garbled notice touts tiles cured in six to fourteen days and promises refunds if a specified condition is not met. It mentions uncertain terms and repeated phrases while hinting at a struggling man who marries an heiress and abandons a struggle.
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Sieedhur
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad In 1912 Boston Journal
An 1912 testimonial claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed a severe arm burn after salves failed. The ad promises world wide sales, free samples with a $2 skin book offer, and includes a humorous aside from the Boston Evening Transcript.
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Lincoln Park Blvd
Chicago
Harry Junke
Cutleura
Dept. L
Boston
Munyon Remedy Free Almanac Offer in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement promotes a free annual almanac called the Munyon Remedy Almanac featuring illustrated character roading, birth dates, dream interpretation, and weather forecasts for northern, Pacific, and southern states. It also lists free full size Munyon remedies for rheumatism kidney indigestion biliousness and general health, with no payment required.
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Munyorn
Pacific Slope
Philocdelphin
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