Western railroad presidents seek evidence of car shortage
Western railroad presidents have asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for data on freight car shortages and congestion. The American Railway Association reports show idle cars shrinking but total idle cars still near 184000, with a nationwide shortage not exceeding 8000 cars. Coal car shortages loom in the Northwest due to forest fires, grain movement raises box car demand, Burlington shows 100 to 150 idle locomotives in shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railroad
Interstate Comerce Commission
Martin A. Knapp
Knapp
American Railway Association
Burlington
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical ad-like note warns that ordinary colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and other infectious diseases. It claims colds prepare the body for germs and push readers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Drug Co
Engraving and Printing Services Advertised Locally
The News promotes two leading engraving houses offering engraved cards invitations monograms and stationery with samples of stickers seals and related printing goods. They announce future availability of counter pads and full printing services.
Electric Bitters Benefit Veteran From Fayette
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach troubles and keeping him strong He reports spending money on doctors was wasted until using Electric Bitters at Will A Hamler's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette
Gettysburg
A. Hamler
Wood's Liver Medicine for Malaria and Biliousness
An old advertisement promotes Wood's Liver Medicine as a liquid remedy for malaria chills fever and liver kidney bladder issues. It claims quick relief for biliousness sick headache and constipation and notes the bottle sizes one dollar and sixty cents. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Wine and Woman's Downfall of Fred Russell
Elmer B. Johnstone recounts the rise and fall of Fred Russell, Iowa state pharmacy commissioner, once a trusted Calhoun County figure. He abandoned his wife and four children for another woman, with his Rockwell City drug business in receivership, and his career ruined by alcohol and infidelity. The piece laments the personal and public costs, urging self control and warning young men against indulgence.
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Elmer B. Johnstone
The
Iowa
City Citizen
Rockwell City Advocate
Ed. Russell
Fred Russell
State Board of ‘Pharmacy Comisioners
Daily
Russell
Rockwell City
Montana
Des Moines
Calhoun County
Cummins
Far West
Swindlers Rendezvous in Council Bluffs Reported
In Council Bluffs a Colorado man claims he lost over 12 000 to a quiet swindle centered on fake horse races and related schemes. Investigators note designs to lure high sum victims and cash is exchanged openly, with a hidden network extending across the country. The operation reportedly hides in an office building, with actors arriving from Omaha and others passing through for days before resuming quiet activity.
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Council Bluffs
Greeley
Colo
Omaha
Colorado Dispatch
John D. Cross
John Double. Cross
Greeley, Colo
Colorado
Bunco
Beers Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Palmer Co
Be laxative syrup advertised to relieve coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Marketed as pleasant to take and gentle for children. Sold by W T Palmer and Co Drug Store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Primary petitions filed in Iowa governor race and senatorial bid
Governor Cummins and Major John F. Lacey filed petitions signaling the November primaries. Lacey returned petitions from eighty four of ninety nine counties, covering most counties and totaling a large share of the Republican vote. Cummins listed his names from about a week earlier, with Polk County notably absent.
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John. F. ‘Lacey
United States
Hayward
Cummins
Adair
Adams
Appanoose
Audubon
Benton
Blackhawk
Bremer
Buena Vista
Butler
Calhoun
Carroll
Cass
Cerro Gordo
Cheroke
Clarke
Clinton
Crawford
Dallas
Davis
Des Moines
Dickinson
Dubuane
Emmett
Franklin
Greene
Grundy
Guthrie
Hamilton
Hardin
Harrison
Henry
Howard
Humboldt
Iowa
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Kossuth
Lee
Linn
Laurea
Lyon
Madi
Gay
Polk County
Ada I Croom Recalls Near Fatal Illness Cure By Discovery
Mrs Ada I Croom of Vaughn Mississippi, widowed proprietor of Cream Hotel, credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her life after months of severe coughs and consumption. She reports three bottles cured her, noting the remedy s fame for lung and throat healings. Available at Will A Hamler s drug stores for 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottles free.
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Tell
Ada I. Croom
Vaughn
Dr. King
Will A. Hamler
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Sion
Road “Bureau
Mer E. Johnstone
Down ‘Town
Major Lacey
Son
Mahaska
Marion
Marshall
Mills
Mitchell
Monroe
Muscatine
Osceola
O’brien
Palo Alto
Plymouth
Polk
Pottawattamie
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Sac
Scott
Shelby
Story
Tama
Union
van Buren
Wappella
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Webster
Winnebago
Winneshiek
Woodbury
Wright
Bucanan
Cedar
Chickasaw
Clayton
Floyd
Perkins and
Keith Counties
Nebraska
U.S
Grant
Ness
Dave Shuter
Atlantic
Victor
Eggers Bros. Jewelers and Opticians
Atlantic, Iowa
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