Davenport Stories Reflect Shared City Life On A Saturday
In Davenport a two seated surrey crash near Harned Von Maur sends shoppers scrambling to safety while a fire department save a garage from a near blaze at Dr Kruel's on West Fourteenth Street. Others report a freight car robbery, revenue gains, Salvation Army Christmas plans, a tire accident injuring August Sundherbruch Jr, tuberculosis lectures to start, and local notices including marriages and an auto show push.
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Good Roads Legislation Expected At Coming Congress Session
Representative Dorsey W. Shackleford of Missouri leads a new House roads committee aiming to pass federal aid for highways next regular session. His Smithford bill proposes $25 million yearly, with $20 million for mail roads and $5 million for cooperative work. Federal funds would require standard road criteria, with state supervision retained.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
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United States
Houston
Road Legislation Tied to Farming Appeal at Session
Lawmakers debate improving roads to attract farmers, hoping lower living costs. Proponents argue better infrastructure makes farming more viable, reducing strain on households. The discussion centers on state policy to boost rural economies and goods transport.
Grosscup to Leave for New York Practice
Chicago reports former U S circuit court of appeals judge Peter S Grosscup plans most future work in New York to avoid reliance on office and staff. he calls Chicago his home and credits his success there.
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Quest for game costs 135 lives in deadly season
The Chicago Tribune reports the hunting season just closed killed 135 people and injured 125, with drowning and self-inflicted gun mishaps common. Notable cases include Prof. M. G. Hammar of the US Department of Agriculture killed in New Mexico, and several hunters injured or saved in dramatic incidents.
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First Patrick Henry Monument Erected in State
In a rain soaked ceremony supervised by Father P. J. O'Reilly of St. Joseph's church, a monument to Patrick Henry was unveiled, claimed to be the first in the state tied to the Virginia founder. A large crowd gathered as Arthur J. Driver, longtime local businessman, dies in the West at Sycamore on December 1.
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Springfield
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Yates Yest
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Blood Purifier Claims Skin Benefit in Swift ad
An advertisement touts 8S S as a famous blood purifier that supposedly targets skin conditions like pimples eczema lupus and other blood related troubles. It claims the product cleanses the blood vessels and promotes healthy tissue with rapid results and warns buyers to avoid substitutes.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift
Atlanta
Its Route Labels for Suitcases, A Droll Exchange
A Kansas City Journal excerpt shows a wry exchange about travel labels. The traveler asks for labels on a suitcase to show its journey, while the pawnbrokers respond that they do not provide labels. The quip reflects playful editorial tone.
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Kansas City Journal
England's Big Mine Road longest underground way
In central Derbyshire, Britain’s longest underground thoroughfare spans seven miles linking multiple coal mines. This unusual route lets travelers walk beneath the landscape, connecting several mines in a single continuous passage.
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