Move to make railroad commissioners appointive in Iowa
Des Moines reports a proposed shift from elected to appointive railroad commissioners with six year terms and a $5000 salary to attract qualified talent. Proponents urge fixed qualifications and governor senate approval, arguing state needs experts versed in freight traffic and railroad rates to serve all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
Col
David J. Palmer
Washington
Iowa
N. S. Ketchum
Marshalltown
Ketchum
Thorne
Col. Palmer
Senate
State House
Revivalist Seeks Church Lodge Unity in Pleasing Hill Talk
The Rev. G. F. DeVol spoke at the Eagles Hall on Some Lessons Churches May Learn From Secret Orders, urging balance between lodge and church roles. He criticized sectarian divisions, praised lodge charitable spirit, and urged the church to emulate it. He also spoke at the Baptist church and again at the Eagles hall on related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. DeVol
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Washington
Eagles’ Hall
de Vol
DeVol
Rail commission rules shape rail traffic and safety standards
Every traveler on a railroad line is affected by the board of railroad commissioners. The body fixes the rules of traffic and the regulations governing safety and management, influencing operations as goods are shipped into and out of the state.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Henry Wallace backs prison farm plan with reforms
Des Moines reports Henry Wallace endorses a prison farm as a valuable addition to the penal system. He favors work programs, wages for inmate labor, and employment in printing school books, arguing education and purposeful labor aid reform.
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Des Moines
Henry Wallace
Cosson
Ames
Agricultural College
Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets Ad Claims Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets to drive out gas and sourness, end dyspepsia, and provide five minute relief. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers a refund if the product fails to relieve indigestion and related symptoms for pregnant vomiting, over eating, drinking, or smoking effects.
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Lemmon's
Iowa Man Remains Vigorous at Almost 101 in Cedar Falls
Patrick Corbley, Cedar Falls' oldest citizen, born March 17 1812 in Meath Ireland, will turn 101 on his next birthday. He recalls Ireland's great wind, voted for Buchanan in 1856, and moved to America settling in New Jersey Illinois then Cedar Falls where he lived half a century on a farm west of town. He enjoys stories of old days, stays jovial, and has never been photographed.
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Cedar Falls
Patrick Corbley
Tarnhill
County Meath
Ireland
Corbley
Wilson
James Buchanan
America
New Jersey
Jane Huzzy
Aurora
Sam Rownd
N. K. Christensen
Emerald Isle
Mr. Corbley
China
Africa
Milk Case Comes Up in Supreme Court
Washington reports that Milwaukee is a party before the U S Supreme Court for the Waukesha milk dealers suit. John Quincy Adams of Waukesha seeks to overturn Milwaukee’s milk ordinance requiring tuberculin tests for out of city shippers. The dealers argue the rule is unreasonable a taking without due process and unfair to non city dealers.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Court of the United States
John Quincy Adams
Waukesha
Circuit
Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court
The Corn and Bunions: A Humorous Foot Diary
A satirical riff on corns and bunions, tracing foot woes across history and cultures. It humorously notes how tight shoes produce painful sticking points, comparing ancient barefoot life to modern civilization and the oddities of foot care. It ends with reflections on aging feet and pink protuberances.
Coughing at Night Keeps Family Awake
A Shaffer Michigan resident reports a severe cough that forced sleepless nights. After using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, the cough diminished and sleep returned. Lemmon’s Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
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Phil. Disorneau
Shaffer
Mich
Foley
Lemmon
Charles City Men Defrauded by Fake Checks
Two merchants in Charles City Iowa lost 74 dollars to a young man calling himself Jeffrey Morris who forged two checks for 32 dollars each. A warrant was sworn out and police in other places were alerted.
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Charles City
Jeffrey Morris
Foley Kidney Pills Advertise Elderly Kidney Support
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills aid elderly kidney and bladder function with patient testimonials from John Mc Masters of Streator Illinois. Lemmans Pharmacy promotes the product amid other notices. A separate New Orleans dispatch notes beef trust ouster proceedings in St Louis with Attorney General Revelle guiding the case and a January 6 argument target.
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Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Ill
Lemman
Beef Trust
St. Louis
Daniel Dillon
C. G. Revelle
Supreme Court
Vinci advertised cod liver oil cures grippe and pleurisy
An Iowa druggist ad promotes Vinci cod liver oil to prevent grippe complications like pleurisy and pneumonia. The testimonial from Mrs. A A Crabill of Strasburg Virginia claims strong cough relief and renewed health, with a money back guarantee if no benefit, plus Saxo Salve for scalp eczema.
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Vinci
A. A. Crabill
Strasburg
Grippe
Vincl
Sherman Bros
Washington
Iowa
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H.F Steck
A. A. Commission
Legislature
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Washington, Iowa
LODGE
By Howard L. Rann
Revelle
Major
Stein-Bloch
C. M. & F. Clothing Comp’y
Failley
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
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