Rate Hearing Closes as Des Moines Shippers Win Rail Objections
Des Moines rate hearing ends with Commissioners Lane and Clark returning to Washington after evaluating complaints by the Greater Des Moines committee. Railroads named include Kansas City Southern, Chicago Great Western, St. Louis Southwestern, Missouri Pacific, and Wells, with further cases to be argued in April. Minneapolis & St. Louis shows potential victory for Des Moines shippers as its tariff revision is promised, while a Davenport primary law question is sent to the attorney general for guidance. New rifle range land deals and bank statements reflect ongoing public and economic activity in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane and
Clark
Washington
Ayricmly
B. W. Wylie
Des Atolues Shippers
Greater
Greater Des Moines
Attery Keys
Sotipantes
Minneapolis & St. Louls Railroad Company
Telag
Wylie
Ls Company
Tittemore
National Guard
Hull
Adjutant General
Thrlet
National Wizard
War Department
Iowa Young Men's Christian Association Work Advances
The Iowa M G A reports unusual activity with 7 000 men at 31 student associations and 3 400 members. Leaders held institutes and conferences across Waterlon Fort Dodge Atlantic Ottumwa and more to boost Christian life and Bible study among youths and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G
Iowa
Young Men's Christian Association
Verying
Christian Ife
Ames
Elighteen
Waterlon
Fort Dodge
Atlantic
Ottumwa
Fort Madteon
Clinton
Oskaloosa
Tred B. Smith
Dey Moluea
Dre Gee
J. Pishey
International Committee
Stote
Cedar Rapids
Hell
Baxter
Paton
Jefferson
Defiance
Kirkham
Shelby
Asa Turner
A. R. Hawkett
Duens Vista
Unguarded Courtship Fractions Try Niagara Bridal Plans
A quirky reminiscence features a young man recounting nine years courting a girl named Jennie and quoting a newspaper claim that Niagara Falls will cry up in 60,000 years. Jennie clutches his arm, fearing the falls might dry up before their bridal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galise
Jennie
Niagara Falls
Hog Cholera Warns Hog Breeders Across the United States
A letter highlights hog cholera as a major farm problem. Indiana breeder A T Williams from Burnetts Creek recalls cholera outbreaks in hogs five years earlier and credits Bloen's Liniment for saving animals. He notes drenching may be needed when hogs refuse milk. Readers are invited to request Dr Sloan's free book on treating livestock.
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A. T. Willams
Burnetts Creek
Ind
Witlidnts
Sloan
Earls, Sloan
Albany Street
Boston
Mass
World Sunday School Lessons Committees Supply Global Outreach
A Fenway gathering led by W. N. Hartshorn selects lessons for the world’s Sunday schools. After printers finish, the materials are distributed in many languages across Europe, Africa, and Asia, reaching billions of readers annually.
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Fenway
W. N. Hartshorn
Huston Herald
Europe
Africa
Hayali
Japan
Peg
India
Old Surgeon Credits Postum For Restored Steady Hands
A surgeon credits Postum coffee substitute for eliminating tremors and insomnia that hindered operations. He recounts his switch after learning coffee affected his nerves and writing, noting a friend also improved after fifteen days and praising proper brewing as essential for the product’s benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomiu Postum
Mins
Postum
Winter Wheat Crop Yields and Farm Activities Report
A Winter Wheat crop report from Chaidato AVK Can Nov 19 1907 details 249 acres of rain fed fields including 197 acres spring wheat and 102 oats with average yields around 28 bushels per acre for wheat and 60 to 74 bushels for oats. Proceeds from wheat and oats and hay and potatoes are cited, plus notes on farm labor and field work, including stubble oats and 800 acres broken during the year. W. H. Pawson Jr signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaidato
AVK
Can
Stedol
Yours Traty
W. H. Pawson, JR
Warner
Alta
Canada
Aa. L. Warner
Breaking
B.S. Leffingwell
Seed and Hay Auction Notice From Wisconsin Dealer
A fragmented notice from Johny A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises seed and hay auction details. It mentions tonnage pricing, postage, and a catalog published in Accotlea with references to various farm produce and notations about selling terms and added incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Willer
Saliforn
Harley
Johny A. Salzer
Saed Coy
la Crosse
Wis
We O
Frenchman Involved In Hidden Document Case
A Frenchman speaks of a past master’s lines in a court setting. He denies accusing Le comte of theft while acknowledging his friend helped search for a yanize. Lawyers interrogate the claims as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecomte
Lawyar
Lanny
Chocolate Pie Healthful Claim and Ready-to-Use Directions
An advertisement promotes chocolate pie as healthful and nutritious and notes easy preparation with ready ingredients. It touts chocolate flavor and directions on the package, urging readers to order today at grocers.
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Davenport
Geners
H. W. Byers
Junge
Ganeral
Banke
Des Mothey
United States Treasury
Chicago, Milwendee & St. Paul
Otumwa
Haa
Smith Moresson
Swirebine
Ot- Lina
Phint Ad Peturn
Chease
Milwaukee
Kuck Island
Burlington
Wabash
Urea
Supreme Court
Stats
W. Lyon
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas
Comtela
Otaverr
Niigaun
Gaga
Benik
Gurney
Ben Hat
Avantipathori
Alberta
Champ
Eivarely
Sharpe
Helma Tee
Hardy Porte
Fleet Benquet
Bex Pardoner
Girdield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
Orion
la Possille
Ake Titgatew
UNIO
Efte
Lty
Kore
Pon Houes
Avery
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ars
Sallie French
Pancannla
Tad
Ter
Birs
Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkhow
Ari
Merry V
Merry Widow
Maxim's
Muse
Merry Widow Gems
Alvald
Merry Wislaw Tong
Jerome KH
Remick & Ci
Torein
Carters
Bonnin Musdea
Signatur
Ehalcest Innuta
Abele
Fort Ie
Saskatchewan
Ryent Grala-Growlog
Drygleratstuy
Farang
Lost Beat West
E.T. Molmes
Jackson St
AOL
York Tite
Alata
Wid
Nardwara Deve
Wid Tinnere
Sterling Foundry CO
Jick
Main Street
Sterling, Ll
Ny End
Brery
el Atria
Aslredlong Newstaferod
Atpenna
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