Railroads Seek Higher Rates in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa April 21 The Fallrons operating in Iowa plan to fight before the interstate commerce commission to raise freight rates in the state They also aim to increase passenger rates from eight tenths to two and four tenths cents per mile The railroads argue it is unfair to charge shippers from Rock Island to interior Iowa more than from Davenport They compare shipper rates from Omaha and Council Bluffs The Iowa railroad commission previously indicated filing schedules to mirror Shreveport and Iowa Nebraska rate cases and fears are confirmed by new evidence
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Des Moines
Fallronas
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island
Davenport
Omaha
Council
Iowa Railroad Commission
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Shreveport
Iowa-Nebraska
Lost Advertisement Brings Hope for Furnished Room Seekers
AVWoa notice hints at seekers failing to locate finders, suggesting many housing ads promise better fits yet leave renters unresolved. The piece notes about a third of furnished room tenants pay high rates for subpar accommodations and still struggle to secure satisfactory housing.
Pirates of Penzance Coming to Fairfield Soon
The Fair field Oratorio Society presents The Pirates of Penzance with final dress rehearsal at the High School Tuesday. Miss Anna Sullivan assists in stage formations as tickets go on sale Monday at Jericho Easton’s drug store.
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College
High School Auditorum
Jericho Easton's
Advertising for boarding houses versus department stores
The text argues that a boarding house needs advertising for its prosperity, though less than other businesses. It stresses that advertising must be adequate to succeed. It presents a comparison of advertising needs across industries.
Sunday School Orchestra to Play Final Concert of Season
Tomorrow evening the members of the Sunday School Orchestra of the Christian church will give their last concert of the season. The program will be varied and well arranged and includes several instrumental solos. The public is cordially invited.
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The
Christian Church
College Notes: Sanger Weekend in Clarinda and Hibbitt to Winfield
Charles Sanger will spend the weekend at his home in Clarinda Iowa. Miss Hazel Hibbitt left this afternoon for her home in Winfield.
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Charles Sanger
Clarinda, Iowa
Hazel Hibbitt
Winfield
Why Did You Come to Fairfield Sermon Topic
Rev. Wilbur R. Keesey will discuss pointed questions for young people at the Methodist church on Sunday evenings for several weeks. The sermons follow a recent campaign by George Ellingwood Joy and aim to inspire ambition for all ages. Tomorrow evening’s topic is Why Did You Come to Fairfield.
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Wilbur R. Keesey
Methodist Church
George Ellingwood Joy
Fairfield
P. E. O. Dinner Rescheduled by Methodist Church Ladies
The Methodist church ladies will serve dinner and supper for the P. E. O. members on Wednesday instead of Thursday. All workers are asked to take notice of the change.
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Pearl OF
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