New Iowa Officials Set to Define Rail Rate Powers
Attorney General Cosson releases a sweeping opinion clarifying duties of the commerce counsel and railroad board in interstate and intrastate rate cases. He asserts equal footing for attorney general and commerce counsel in many matters and outlines forthcoming detailed definitions to follow. Mine conditions statewide praised by inspector Ed Sweeney as inspectors plan statewide licensure for cream testers. Articles filed show new incorporations including Kaufmann Brothers Bakery and Midland Development Company. Federal term opens heavy in Des Moines with May sessions in circuit and district courts.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Commerce Counsel
Board of Railway Commissioners
Office of Commerce Counsel
Railway Board
Attorney General
Commerce
Rail Board
Railroad Commission
The
Commerce Council
Merce
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Com
Ed Sweeney
Iowa
Will &Ve
Barney
Hayward
Kaufmann Brothers Bakery Company of
Capital Stock
R. D. Kaufmann
W. J. Kaufman
E. C. Kauffmann
Midland Development Company
Mason City
W. J. Holahan
T. A. Potter
R. J. McEwen
C. A. Dunham Company
Marsh
Stown
Federal Court
Circuit
District Courts
Smith McPherson
Davenport
W. C. McArthur
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Des Moines Water Company
Nes Moines
Importance of Seed Quality in Crop Production
The article explains seed buyers should rely on self protection by judging seed quality. It notes weed seeds contaminate farm seeds, with 300 to 400 weed species in common crops and 75 to 100 in single samples. some weeds harm crops, while most seeds are harmless. It urges farm seed testing, recognizing true seed identity, and studying seed distinguishing features to prevent adulteration.
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F. H. Hillman
Juggernaut Festival in Orissa Draws Thousands of Pilgrims
In Pouri Orissa thousands will gather in June for the Juggernaut festival. The massive wooden car 43 feet high with six foot wheels will lead the Vishnu procession as devotees pull on cables. British officers stand ready to prevent self harm amid fervent worship and beliefs about paradise.
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Orissa
India
Vishnu
Juggernaut
Paradise
Oldest Well in the World at Confucian Shrine
Pekin reports Confucius born 551 lived 479 B C a moralist not founder His water well 2450 years old sits in Kufow Confucian temple grounds The descendant holds duke title He was banished for honesty and later wrote his maxims while in retirement
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Pekin
Confucius
B. C
Socrates
Kufow
Shantung
Windows In the Horse Barn
The article advises placing stable windows on the east west or south side to reduce night glare, keep horses calm, and improve warmth. Windows should be near the ceiling to maximize light while avoiding breakage by stock, with larger panes in stone or brick barns than in frame structures.
To Kill Squash Bugs
A dated note claims moth balls placed at intervals among squash plants may drive away squash bugs and onion maggots.
Inexpensive roller frame from wood and bolts
Reply describes making a land roller from a two foot diameter log with a wooden frame. Use a 3 by 6 inch hardwood frame with 2 by 4 and 2 by 3 braces, keep Budgeon or shaft in one piece or through, and mount a seat on the back for balance.
New Guns on Connecticut Battleship Trial
Four new 12 inch guns will be tried on the battleship Connecticut after tying up at the Brooklyn navy yard for overhaul. Work to replace old guns will take about two weeks. The crew is composed of experts regarded as near world champions following a 13 hit and 14 shot score at 14 000 yards.
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New York
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Two Cents a Week for Children in Workhouse Care
London report states guardians will grant two cents per week pocket money to children boarded out from Sheppey union work house to place them on equal footing with other children.
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London
Sheppey
Kent
A Worm That’s Hard to Kill Treatment Claim
An advertisement touts Resinol ointment as a universal cure for eruptive skin diseases including eczema herpes psoriasis and more. It claims rapid relief from itching and inflammation and asserts suitability for baby skin. It promotes washing with Resinol soap and applying the ointment to the diseased area and notes prices of fifty cents and one dollar at druggists.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Churches and Tuberculosis Study Highlights Toll
National study from the Association reports 7,000 deaths in 1910 among 312,000 communicants across 725 churches in 12 states. It shows 2.24 tuberculosis deaths per thousand members, higher than the national rate of 1.67 per thousand in 1909 within the census registration area.
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National Association of the
United States
Census Bureau
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Humboldt Woman's Health
M. R. Wilson of Humboldt Nebr. suffered kidney disease with pain, swelling, nervous spells, and weakness. After trying many remedies, she improved and became completely well using Dean's Kidney Pills. For sale by dealers, 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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M. R. Wilson
Humboldt
Nebr
Dean
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Double Edged Wedding Tale of Parental Solace
A father contemplates his daughter’s marriage and departure with quiet sadness while a wedding guest responds that it is even more solemn when they stay single, capturing a terse exchange on marriage and virtue.
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Squire
Birla
Her Way Joke Exchange From Puck Pokes Domestic Scene
A brief comic exchange shows Mrs Boggs teasingly mocking Mrs Woggs about keeping a husband at home. The gag ends with the quip that slippers are placed where he can find them.
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
Authorities urge careful inspection of Castoria bottles for the signature and "In Use For Over 30" years. The notice emphasizes Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy and reminds parents to seek the labeled product for infants and children.
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Fletcher
Not Just What He Meant She Feels At The Masquerade
A masquerade scene features a playful exchange about costume appeal. He praises her look and insists she would be lovely in any disguise, blending flirty humor with social theater.
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Slogans Touting Free Vial Offer
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for sore aching feet and bunions. It offers a free vial with a request for a package to A. 8 Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement warns of common ailments from headaches to tooth and earache and painful accidents. It urges readers to buy Hamlins Wizard Oil now as a cure-all remedy for quick relief and to avoid waiting until symptoms worsen.
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Getttle
Consistent She He I Births and Delays Noted
The fragment notes a date of birth April second for a person identified as He I and comments on habitual lateness by She. The text style resembles a diary or column excerpt with minimal context and attribution. No additional names or concrete events are present.
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He—I
Dr. Pierce Pellets Claim Easy Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pellets as small sugar coated candies that stimulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Ambition Drives a Man Toward Near-Greatness
An observation on how strong desire shapes character suggesting ambition can elevate a man toward exceptional achievement. The quote implies ambition as a powerful catalyst influencing personal prowess and status.
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Calvin
Iowa State University
Iowa City
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