Seed corn questions mix in reform talks and Beaf Trust views
A Chicago Examiner piece notes a man jailed for 104 days for stealing bread to feed his starving family, then surveys debates on seed corn purchases and farm practices. It critiques Senate railroad inquiry moves, Russia reforms, and a Beef Trust report, arguing profits matter little while public rights and reforms loom.
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Chicago Examiner
W.R. Hearst
Chicago
Senate
Kerns
Congress
Rebates in Railroads and Private Business
The text argues rebates are not inherently wrong but become harmful when used to discriminate between shippers on railroads. Railroads are semipublic monopolies, so uniform terms are essential. Rebates conceal discrimination and undermine fair pricing, whereas in private business rebates may apply evenly to all customers for prompt payment.
Congress Travel Mileage Debate Sparks Scorn
The House approved a 190000 mileage appropriation for ex tra session travel to keep members in town, while the Senate cut the fund. Critics say openly raising salaries is preferable to hidden costs and accuse some members of moral failing for seeking unearned travel money. The measure passed the House narrowly amid dismay over unused mileage.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
House
Rock Island announces massive March rail equipment orders
Rock Island lines will receive heavy new equipment in March to handle rising traffic. Twenty pattern passenger cars from Pullman add comfort with Mexican mahogany interiors and green decoration. ten chair cars and ten vestibuled coaches feature large windows and lush seating. Over 4000 freight cars and 65 locomotives, including 20 Pacific passenger engines and a future 50 locomotives, are planned with six engines to receive a new super heating device for efficiency. This expansion signals Rock Island's forward looking transportation facilities and progressive management.
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Rock Island
Pullman
Puillman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Internal use claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and restore constitution. Offers a $100 reward for any uncured case and mentions testimonials and Toledo based company. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Uurevsy
Swanson
Charlotte Alexander
Omer
Mich
Mary Welcher
Bristow
Iowa
Margaret Gatewood
Mr. Pleasant
Safe Cough Medicine for Children Advised for Croup and Colds
An old advertisement urges buyers to trust Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. It claims the product is safe for colds, croup, and whooping cough and notes it is sold by Di Stubenrauch. The misspelled wording reflects vintage promotional style.
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di Stubenrauch
Hollister
F. D. Stubenrauch
Champion Liniment for Rheumatism Proclaimed by Carrier
Chas Drake a mail carrier at Chapinville Conn declares Chamberlain Pain Balm the champion liniment for rheumatism. He suffered in his shoulder for a year before relief after one application and a brief continued use. Sold by F D Stubenrauch.
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Chas. Drake
Chapinville
Conn
Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Notice in Marion County land dispute over Beal and Cavin heirs
George W. Harvey files in Marion County District Court a verified petition claiming ownership of the west half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 22, township 76, range 18, and detailing prior transfers from William Cavin to Joseph Clark, with heirs and unknown claimants of Cavin and Beal listed. The petition notes Beal sold land to Eliana Cole, a mortgage to Beal dated August 5 1860, later paid but not canceled, and seeks remedy against named heirs and claimants.
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Samuel R. Beal
J. H. Cavin
J. B. Cavin
J. C. Cavin
William Cavin
Marion County
Iowa
District Court of
State of Iowa
George W. Harvey
Joseph Clark
J. E. Cavin
S.R. Beal
Samuel R. Bea
Towa
Quieting Title and Will Notice in 1905 Iowa Court
In Marion County Iowa the case against defendants seeks to confirm plaintiff Samuel R Beals title to real estate and quiet the cloud due to a lost deed and unsatisfied mortgage. A second notice covers a will hearing for Abraham Bogaards deceased with the clerk announcing the May term starting May 2 1905.
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Samuel R. Beal
Hirana Cole
Knoxville
Iowa
Bousquet & Lyon
Marion County
Abraham Bogaards
Geo. W. Long
A. Phelps
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