Letters to The Advertiser on railroads and farm burden
A reader critiques a joint Kiwanis Rotary Chamber meeting where railroad owners complain of earnings, arguing roads and autos attract traffic away from rail lines. The letter questions who bears the burden and notes farmers would be blamed, urging cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce while acknowledging road spending and increased competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
PILES RELIEF BY INTERNAL MEDICINE HEMROID PROMISED
Dr J S Leonhardt introduced HEMROID as a internal remedy for piles claiming 98 percent success in 1000 cases. The ad urges readers to obtain HEMROID from Newcomb Matthews with a money back guarantee and dismisses topical treatments as ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Newcomb & Matthews
Adv
Farmers Seek Relief From Burdens On Agriculture
The speaker argues for parity with industry and labor, noting farmers pay for unused equipment while railroads and other sectors enjoy protections. They urge repealing unfair tariffs and protections but warn against destabilizing the economy. The piece compares farming to mining and Union labor in tense times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardine
Local social notes from La Grange and Creston visits
Mrs. Ralph Wilson returns to La Grange after a weekend with Mr. Wilson. Clarence Whittlesey arrives in Creston to visit his parents and relatives. Mr. and Mrs A W Tiren and family with F E Lindahl of Stanton spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs C G Selander. Mrs. William Mackin of Philadelphia leaves for St Petersburg and Miami for several months returning home in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilson
la Grange
Ill
Mr. Wilson
Clarence Whittlesey
Denver
Creston
R. Whittlesey
A. W. Tiren
F. E. Lindahl
Stanton
C. G. Selander
North
Jarvis Street
William Mackin
Philadelphia
James Mackin
West Jefferson Street
St. Petersburg
Fla
Miami
Mackin
Andrews Returns From Asiatic Expedition With Praise for Dodge Cars
Dr Roy Chapman Andrews arrived in New York on November 9 from his Third Asiatic Expedition under the American Museum of Natural History. He credits the five Dodge Brothers Motor Cars for the expedition's success saying the Dodge is the only car that withstands roadless desert strain and performs all tasks. He notes that over 90 percent of Dodge Brothers cars built in the past eleven years remain in active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Chapman Andrews
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Congress Opens Busy Session Facing Tax Reform and Major Debates
The 69th Congress assembles in Washington with plans to push the tax revision bill soon after the president's message. Major items include farm relief, debt settlements, Muscle Shoals, rail consolidations, reorganization, postal rates, banking, public buildings, and eleven appropriation bills. The Senate schedules the world court and Lausanne treaty, facing strong opposition but possible ratification. Republicans aim to demonstrate progress to win majorities. Democrats hope to spotlight administration shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Sixty
Congress
House
Senate
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
Coolidge
Turkey
Vulnerable Points Loom Over Administration Critics Say
Several attack points emerge against the administration including the coal supply and air force conduct by the army and war departments. The Mitchell court martial and the Shenandoah disaster are expected to dominate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
War Departments
Mitchell
Shenandoah
Mission services at St. Paul’s Church this week
Rev C J Campbell of Cedar Rapids leads a series at St Paul’s Church with mission talks and question boxes for attendees. Schedule includes Holy Eucharist daily and mission services from Monday through Friday with breakfast after each Eucharist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Church
C. J. Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Calvary
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Buick Motor CO
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
BUICK
Buick Sales Co
Pine Street
Creston Daily Advertiser
Creston Advertiser-Gazette Co
Carl Davenport
W. A. Roseberry
Iowa
The
Advertiser
Dr. Andrews
America
Gobi Desert
Mongolia
Creston Auto Co., Inc
Creston Church News
Edward Hutchinson
E. 8
Howe
Orient
Ethel Campbell
Des Moines
Thomas Campbell
York Avenue
Campbell
Helen Black
Macksburg
Kansas City
Clay County
St. Joseph
Excelsior Springs
7Th &Charles Streets
Blue Motor Coach
Kansas City Clay Cogunty
ST. Joseph Auto Transit Company
St Joseph
7Th & Charles
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