Des Moines Letter Signals Transit Growth and Farm Areas
The Des Moines Street Railway Co. plans fifteen interurban lines next year, boosting farm near city access and potentially lowering housing rents. Rural free mail delivery expands Iowa, with road funding and country road upkeep urged. Figures discuss prison matters, veterinary practice rules, surgeon fees, constitutional issues, and a crackdown on slot machines amid preacher influence and business pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Polk
Des Moines Street Railway Co
Hippee
Iowa
Rual
Anamosa Penitenttiary
Messrs. Kinne and Robinson
Hunter
Druett
Sturdivant
Supreme Court
Bonaparte Dam
Dake
Social Event by Dutch Reformed Young People Society
The Young Peoples Society of the Dutch Reformed Church held a Wednesday evening social at the church. A literary program delighted attendees from nearby towns, followed by speeches on local society work and a serving of chocolate, cake, and sandwiches for 15s. The event drew the largest crowd yet, with buggies lining the street and crowded church sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Society of
The
Dutch Reformed Church
Boyden
Young Peoples Society
Langdon and Gunter Wed in Sheldon Church Ceremony
Miss Clara Langdon of this place and J. T. Gunter of Rock Valley were united in marriage at St. Patrick church in Sheldon Wednesday morning in the presence of many guests. A reception at the bride's home followed, with day and evening filled with merriment as congratulations and well wishes were extended for their future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Langdon
J. T. Gunter
Rock Valley
St. Patrick Church
Sheldon
To Cure the Grip by Dr Miles Remedies
Advice from a famous physician urges rest for grip. If severe, bed rest is essential. Eat sparingly and drink pure cold water to reduce fever. Use Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills to keep bowels open and Nervine doses for sleep. For fever and aches, Dr Miles Pain Pills provide quick relief with no bad effects. Remedies widely available with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Working Overtime
Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills claiming to cure indigestion constipation sick headache and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Targets workers with bold claims and pricing at 25 cents from M Brinks drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
M. Brinks Drag Store
Croker pays English income tax to stay in Britain
The report notes Richard Croker paid $5,000 to British authorities to satisfy income tax requirements while remaining on English soil. The piece criticizes income taxes for travelers and suggests English law has often failed to translate abroad. It also mentions local Iowa notices and a Des Moines department store fire with large losses and rebuilding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
Richard
England
Croker
Iowa
Frankels
Des Moines
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Faithful Sentinel
Ayer
James QO
Bunquvor
el Paso
Texas
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
J. M. Mehan
State Veterinary Board
Young Pepples Society
Schoeneman Bros
H. C. Newendorp
A. C. Gibson
Gibson
Charles L. DeWuele
Roscommon, Mich
Miles’ Nervine
John Davis
Dr. Brink
Claud Davis
Sherman Davis Elwood
John Ver Hoef
E.w.grove
Hartwig
Illinois Central
R. R
Florida
Chicago
Nashvile
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Illinois‘ Central
Fla
Looking Mountain
Central
South
Matton
Peoria
Nashville
Linois Central
Collecr
Ting
A. H. Hanson
Buckien
M. Brinks
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