Senate orders report on Office of Commerce Counsel
The Senate passed a concurrent resolution by Senator Allen calling for a two year report on the Office of Commerce Counsel operations. Created by the last general assembly, the office has handled extensive transportation and rate matters, with Judge Henderson praised for diligent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pes Moines
Senate
Allen Neking
Office of Commerce Counsel
General Assembly
Aller
Hay
Fudge Henderson
Railroad rate bill hearing set for Thursday afternoon
The committee in charge of the bill to authorize the railroad commission to order excursion rates to fairs and similar gatherings will hear testimony Thursday afternoon. State agriculture representatives will argue in favor while railroad company representatives oppose. No progress on the measure yet and reduced rates to out-of-state gatherings remain unlikely. Also an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills appears, claiming relief from constipation and improved digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne
Commission
Interstate Commission
Washington
State Commission
Sanatop Allan
State Board of Agriculture
Rillroads
Probate Notice In Muscatine County Iowa
Notice is given that on March 4, 1913, a will purportedly of Johann Lemkau, late of Muscatine County, was opened for hearing. The hearing on admission to probate is scheduled for April 1, 1918, at the District Court, with any objections to show cause. Clerk W. S. McKee and attorney Lonish Everymoyer are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Muscatine County
Johann Lemkau
Sald County
District Court
Pape's Diapepsin Regulates Stomach Health
Dyspeptic readers are urged to try Pape's Diapepsin to digest meals quickly and relieve stomach distress within minutes. The ad promises rapid relief from gas, belching, and discomfort, claiming the stomach is restored to a healthy condition and can tolerate favorite foods again. A fifty cent bottle is suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Concluding Sermon On The Spread Of Christianity
The Lent sermon at St Matthias Catholic Church Tuesday night featured Fr J Donahoe of St Pan the Apostle Davenport as guest preacher. He traced the growth of Islam Buddhism and Confucianism and contrasted their development with that of Christ’s faith, presenting it as scholarly and well supported by study and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias ‘Catholic Church
J. Donahoe
Pan the Apostle
Davenport
Hetuver
Elaus Christ
Wellman Banker Dies in Iowa City
Charles Lantz, a Wellman banker and former cashier of the Iowa Savings Bank, died in Iowa City after a health decline spanning from Texas. He leaves a widow and two young sons. Lantz had been connected with Johnson County Savings Bank in Iowa City for years. Iowa educators gather in Fort Dodge for Northwestern Teachers Association sessions March 12 to 15, with UI professors Jessup Wilson Kay and Dorras slated to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Charles Lantz
Texas
Davenport
Iowa City
Lantz
Iowa Savings Unk
Wellman
Lag
Wag Connabhal
Johngon “County Savings Bank
Iowe City
Fort Dodge
Iowa University
Northwestern Teachers’ Association
Dodge
Ww Oa. Jessup
Department of Education
Charles J. Wilson
George F. Kay
J. C. Dorras
Poultry Association Meeting Date Change Noted
Due to scheduling conflicts the Poultry Association meeting at the county crop advisor office has been moved from Tuesday evening to Monday. Mx Kirkpackes is now expected to speak to Rainbow Grange members that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Poultry Association
Rop
Mx Kirkpackes
Rainbow Grange
Commission Orders Railroads to Disclose Water Transport Ties
Washington March 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission requires railroads to disclose under oath by April 15 every connection they have with transportation by water. The data will aid Panama Canal related regulation. The rule bars railroads from owning or controlling water carriers operating through the canal or elsewhere if they compete with the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Boar
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jawfaol
Panama Canal
Woodmen convention closes with joint installation
In Duluth Minnesota the ninth biennial joint district convention of the Woodmen of the World and the Indies auxiliary Woodmen Girale opened yesterday and will close this afternoon. Tonight’s closing ceremony includes the joint installation of the head camp and grand governors. Mrs Emma B Manchester presides and John W Geiger head consul for Iowa speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Woodmen of the World and the Indies’ Auxiliary
Woodmen Girale
Emma B. Manchester
Woodmen Circle
John W. Geiger
Towa
Will Apeak
Milady Spring Hat Styles Promise A Fashion Spark
Muscatine stores unveil bold spring openings with steeple hats, corsetless gowns, and new silhouettes. Highlights include a high crowned steeple hat with blue satin ribons and rosebud accents, a Liechtenstein inspired crown with plumage, and "peek-a-boo" bonnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cprances Hickman
Muscatine
Milady
King's Blue
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Power
An old newspaper ad touts Syrup of Figs as a natural gentle laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels without irritation. It promises quick relief from sour stomach headaches and bilious feelings, urging readers to choose the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and beware imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senna
California Fig Syroy Company
Spring fashion notes with Nell rose coat trend
The article discusses slender figures in the latest Paria export, mentioning gathered back coats and draped dress effects. It highlights fabrics like chinchilla cloth and trims in Bulgarian shades, with colors American Beauty, Irish green, and capary yellow. It also lists local real estate transfers and deeds with names and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Paria
Uy Tein
Milady
Nell Rose
Johnny
Real estate transfers listed for Muscatine area
A long list of real estate transfers is recorded, detailing buyers and sellers such as Bersie Farnsworth to A C Bartlett and Elizabeth Pound to George B K Brogan, with lots, blocks, sub-divisions, and limited cash considerations. The entries cover Muscatine and West Liberty properties with various parcels and fractions, including Lot 10, block 4 in Atalessa and parcels in Smalley’s subdivisions, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Lown & Investment Company
Lown
Ednor R. Bret
Carl Wassgound
Muscatine
Bersie Farnsworth
Hus
A C. Barlett
Buzz
George Fiedler
Tizzie Suan
Smalley
Elizabeth Pound
West Liberty
Conor Sideration
W. McDada
R. A. Butchler
Atallesa
Willian V. Daut
John Keating
Bis
Patricn McSwiggin
Fatrick J. McEwigrin
Oscar B. Townsley
Trar Temple
Henry F. Lange
Julia Frantes Casper
Terrace
Heights
Charles Samuel
Laura Stinson
Center
Prank Ware
Agnes Sandere
Montpelier
Fred Bowman
Et Ux
R. G. Tipeton
Nwij
Mary Slevin
Mark Coyner
Canon
Suwediv
Katherine Gabler
Has
Jacob Rosenberg
John F. Rosenmund
Geo. C. Rosenmund
Roy Keubler
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Earth
Iowa
Iowa Dairy
Iowa Dairy Separator Co
Waterloo
McQuesten Hardware CO
ASK
Office OF Commerce Council
Renate
Wolklygs
David Bogard
Pearl City Fuel CO
H. J. Jeffries
Geo
W. Reuling
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Castoria
Infanta
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Wellman Banker
Goiger
Thompson Bros. Co
Etta
A. Smakey
South Muscatine
Joseph BD
Pomroy
W. B. Pomroy
Riverview
Nicholas Wirtz
James
McMurphy
Wilton
James S. McMurphy
Walter EB
Martin-—-Wit
Orpheum
Tempest & Sunshine
Satis
Ycamare
Cash Grocery
T. H. Ogilvie
Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidts
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
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