Thorne Boosts Kenyon Rate Bill in DC Hearing
In Washington on February 1 Clifford Thorne chairman of the Town state pact commission testified before the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce supporting Senator Kenyon's bill to set a uniform rate classification by the Interstate Commerce Commission. O P Gothlin of the public service commission also urged passage while witnesses for various railroads opposed it. The measure, already passed the Senate, could aid shippers if enacted, though railroads argue the commission rather than the carriers should set classifications. Gothlin urged the committee to report the bill this session and see it through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clifford ‘Thorne
Town State Pact Commission
Washington
House Committee
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Kenyon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thorne
National Nation of Railroad Commissioners
O. P. Gothlin
Association
Public Service Commission Ghip
Alough
Faulkner
West Vic
Senate
House
Mhis Ssion
Gothlin
Kurtzmann Pianos Praised By Virginia Dealer
A Virginia dealer notes Kurtzmann pianos dominate local sales and praises their sweet mellow tone. He recalls first offering Kurtzman and Emeric pianos followed by Chickering Bros and Kurtzmann player and automatic players. He asserts customers value quality and lowest prices with no stencil or trademark pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtzmann
G. W. Hobson
Eczema Remedy Offered by J B Lemmon Agent
A local notice promotes Igneritol Eczema Remedy as a skin disease treatment. The agent J B Lemmon urges immediate use for eczema, claiming the product targets eczema and other skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BH. Lemmon
Intercollegiate athletics news and coaching moves
The piece reports on field and track event restrictions by the Naval Academy, the Penn intercollegiate meeting set for April 26, Yale distance coaching by William Queal, and notable performances by Till Kramer and Hannes Kohlemainen. It notes prize plans, eligibility changes, and various college football scheduling comments from Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, and Columbia leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Academy
Athletic Association of the
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Canada
William Queal
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Yale
Queal
Meritel Tonic Digestive Aimed at Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Meritel Tonic Digestive as a world famous remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation bilious attacks and impure blood claiming instant relief. Lemmon is listed as exclusive local agent for advertising copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR
Lemmon
City Bus Line Orders by Phone for Prompt Service
Call up Phone No. 589 Black and have orders attended to by Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Frank Rogers
High Five Plays Brighton Tonight
The Washington high school five travels to Brighton for a return game on a smaller unfamiliar floor. A previous two week win by the home team sets expectations for a closer contest amid lineup changes and travel plans including possible train or road trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton High School
Brighton
Washington Boys
Dokies
Eldridge
Meek
Goode
McLaughlin
Cummings
Knauss
Garard
MacEachron
Orange and Black
Skunk River
Patent Grants Reported This Week in Iowa
Mesers, Davis and Davis announce patent grants to Iowa residents this week. Denison Peer faucet awarded to R. A. Champion of Denison. Fort Madison receives a photo printing machine by C Courtright and A D Mika. Newton gets engine gear for BE Greenlies. Clarinda offers automobile wagon brake by A J Mathews. Charles City receives a drain by W M Powers. Walnut gets a victim set animal trap by J W Voss. Waterloo gains a variable speed transmission mechanism by D K Wilson and C L Tutt.
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Washington
Mesers
Davis & Davis
R. A. Champion
Denison
C. Courtright
A. D. Mika
Fort Madison
C. BE. Greenlies
Newton
A. J. Mathews
Clarinda
W. M. Powers
Charles City
J. WH. Voss
Walnut
D. K. Wilson
C. L. Tutt
Waterloo
Mrs C J Martins Advised Tablets Cure Sickness
A Boone Mill Virginia mother of eighteen children Mrs C J Martin credits Chamberlains Tablets with curing five years of stomach trouble and constipation and recommends them to the public. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Martin
Boone Mill
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Advertisement Promise
An old newspaper ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or prolapsing piles in 6 to 14 days and offers a refund if it fails. The ad emphasizes druggist backed money back guarantee and lists a price of 50c.
The Water Wagon drinking guidance satire
Howard L. Rann mocks temperance rhetoric by presenting a satirical “water wagon” as a sloping, affordable substitute for the Keeley cure. He links its use to New Year crowding and questions about self control, arguing the only path to sobriety is to quit.
Roads Committee Works All Night in Des Moines
Des Moines reports secret nightly sessions of the roads sub committee as they press toward the mid session deadline. Members meet six hours nightly with hints of progress and a bill to organize local road districts offering a $100 prize per mile of completed road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Committee On Roads
Doran
Governor Clarke Extends Long Office Hours in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa February 1 Governor Geo W Clarke keeps a open door policy seeing every person who seeks conference The nine to five hours are abandoned with arrivals after 730 and continuing past 6 PM Staff adjust to the new schedule Many visitors seek legislative or political discussions A board of control appointment and three education board terms due July 1 1918 are noted Brenton Holbrook and Murphy names appear for future consideration
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Des Moines
Geo. W. Clarke
Iowa
State House
State Board of Control
Gifford Robinson
State Board of Education
P. H. Holbrook
Onawa
Chas. R. Brenton
Dallas Center
DB. D. Murphy
Elkader
Iowa loan shark measure drafted in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa the welfare committee of the Dubuque Industrial corporation has drafted a bill to curb loan sharks. It would require chattel mortgage lenders to obtain state auditor licenses post a 50 dollar fee and 1000 dollar bond, allow inspections, cap interest at 2 percent monthly, and limit loans to 320 dollars per person. The proposal mirrors Washington DC rules and will be introduced in both houses by Senator Schrup and Representative Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Dubuque Industrial Corporation
Schrup
Representative Kane
District of Columbia
Fifty Mile Lake in River Planned Near Rock Island
Clinton Iowa February 1 a river lake stretching fifty miles from Davenport and Rock Island to near Savanna is proposed by PF A Coke fair president of the Great Northern Development company. The plan aims to develop 109000 to 150000 horsepower with constant water levels deeper wharfage and elimination of rapids to a fifty mile stretch. The engineers compare conditions to Keokuk where a hydro electric plant is under construction and note river falls of about 28 feet at low water and 16 feet at flood in twelve miles of rapids at Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mississippi River
Davenport
Rock Island
Savanna
PF. A. Cokefair
Great Northern Development Company
Keokuk
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed by Norfolk Conductor
Conductor L. Miller of Norfolk Nebraska on the Bonesteel Division of the C and N W Ry Co endorses Foley Kidney Pills. He reports very satisfactory results and recommends their use for kidney trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Miller
Norfolk
Nebr
Des Moines Loses Pioneer Businessman Moses Strauss
Des Moines telegrams report the death of Moses Strauss, Des Moines capitalist and Polk County pioneer, in Pasadena California. Heart trouble is suspected. Mrs Strauss and accompanying relatives head to Des Moines with the body for funeral in the Hebrew synagogue he helped organize. He was active in Masonry and other organizations will participate in funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pasadena
Cal
Moses Strauss
Polk County
Woman Receives Conscience Money in Iowa Note
Algona Iowa February 1 Mrs Colonel Spencer wife of a pioneer has received fifty dollars from a man in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin who says as a boy he stole a few dollars from her father a store keeper and wants to return it to the dead many heirs so his conscience will be clear. The writer's name is withheld and if an investigation proves he is a poor mut the money will be returned with full forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Iowa
Colonel Spencer
Chippeway Falls
Wis
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, urging constitutional treatment rather than local applications. It offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available, from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Take Wall
Patent Cold Remedy Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement touts “TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY” with laxative bromosine tablets and quinine. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E V Groves signature appears on each box. Price marked 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Grovbe
Foley's Kidney Pillie Advertisement Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pillie promising to cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities and relieve rheumatism by removing uric acid. It claims prevention of Bright's Disease and disables substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Footpad Attacks NY Contractor Over Ring
A footpad who robbed Frank P. Carnett, a New York contractor, attempted to bite off his finger to seize a $200 diamond ring during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Carnett
New York
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Virginia Paper
Lee Piano O
Lynchburg, Va
Mutual
Black Over Frank
Wilson Book Store
Wabiiington
C. Abyane
Bayatibiet
Palcus
Thr & Co
BoNce
Witbou
Ely
Iamdermaa
St Lidy Boel
Orcade
Till Kramer
Long Island A. C
Millrose Club
Kramer
Hannes Kohlemainen
Brooklyn Seagate
Lincoln
Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Jack” McInnis
Athletics
Jack
Slim” Sallee
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank Marquard
Giants
United States Navy
Frank
Cleveland
Billy Hoppe
Maurice Daly
Slosson
Ora Morningstar
George Sutton
Calvin Demarest
National Association of Amateur Billiard Players
Tad Jones
Exeter
Harvard
Bob Storer
Hogsett
Dartmouth
Princeton
Butler
Columbia University
Columbia
High Five
Patent Report
Howard L. Rann
Clarke
Brenton
Bill
Fifty Mile Lake
Pasa
Dena, Cal
Promi
Nent Man
Foley
E. S. Thomas Washington
TOWA
Dakota Lands
Wash
Nat'l Bank
Res
W. W. Wilson
South Side Square
Washington Loan & Trust CO
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