Cummins Urges Direct Election And Rail Reform In Iowa
Governor Cummins reads a 1907 message to the Iowa legislature urging a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators, a 2 cent rail fare, freight and demurrage reforms, a statewide primary, and restrictions on lobbying with a call to abolish the ostensible lobbyist. He notes reports from state officers and outlines finances and allocations for 1907-1908. He defends lobbying rights while condemning corrupt practices and calls for vigorous action against bad actors.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Thirty-Second General Assembly of
Iowa
House
Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Thirty-Second
General Assembly
Thirty-Second General Assembly
Thirty-First General Assembly
Union
Congress
Ainsworth Home Return After Stay at Whitlock House
E M Funston's condition remains unchanged though steadily weakening after time spent at the T J Whitlock home. his recovery timeline unclear.
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Brighton
T. J. Whitlock
E M. Funston
Washington visitors fill town scene on Saturday
E D Morrison of Washington and several others visited the town on Saturday. Washington guests included D H Griffith M C DeLong Wm Randall Alfred Peterson John Strain and Miss Tet White. Miss Myrtle Carter visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Carter over Sabbath. Mrs J B Crooks arrived from Washington to spend the day with relatives. J A Hawthorne returned from an over Sabbath visit in Winfield. Mr and Mrs John Strain of Mt Pleasant arrived Saturday to visit relatives. The little son of Mr and Mrs Fred Grieder, ill with pneumonia, is improving slowly.
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E. D. Morrison
Washington
D. H. Griffith
M.C. DeLong
Wm. Randall
Alfred Peterson
John Strain
Tet White
Myrtle Carter
John Carter
J. B. Crooks
J. A. Hawthorne
Winfield
Mt. Pleasant
Fredgiader
How to Avoid Appendicitis by Relieving Constipation
Health pamphlet notes most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup to stimulate liver and bowels, restore natural action, and claims no nausea or griping. Advises refusing substitutes and notes availability at all druggists.
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Orino
Muscatine All Stars to Play Washington Trip
The Muscatine All Stars travel to Washington for two games on February 1 and 2. They will face Washington high school team and the Washing Independents, made up of academy players. Manager Paul Williamson leads the squad including Ralph Williamson Robert Barry Charles Herman and Doc Harrington.
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All Stars
Washington
Tive
Washing Independents
Academy
Paul Williamson
A Stars
Ralph Williamson
Robert Barry
Charles Herman
Doc Harrington
Mrs J B Crooks Heads to Crawfordsville Visit
Mrs J B Crooks departed this morning for Crawfordsville to spend the day with her son J H Crooks.
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J. B. Crooks
Crawfordsville
J. H. Crooks
Latchem Siblings Travel After Brother Charies Death
Ray Latchem of Chicago and Miss Mae Latchem of Iowa City arrived this morning following the death of their brother Charies.
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Ray Latchem
Chicago
Miss Mae Latchem
Iowa City
Charies
How to Cure Chilblains in Plain Advice Column
John Kemp of East Pistage recommends Bucklens’ mnica Salve to relieve chilblains and skin ailments. He claims it cures fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and various skin diseases. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.
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John Kemp
East Pistage
Mnica
Stewart's Pharmacy
Let us Meet to Trade Coal in City Sale
The advertisement promotes the buyer seller meet as the essence of business. Manion T. Anderson offers celebrated Hot-Stuff Coal and invites customers to contact via phone 176 for purchases in the city.
Iowa Governor Urges Two-Cent Passenger Rate Plan
The governor argues for a two cent per mile passenger fare in Iowa, contending current three cent rates subsidize wealthier travelers and burden those least able to pay. He cites railroad earnings, interstate comparisons, and calls for stronger passes prohibition and stricter demurrage rules to boost railway revenue and curb freebies.
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Thirty-First General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Beut
Universe
Iowa
Thee
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Towa
Chicago
Local residents embark on travel and business trips
Local news lists O F Haigat, Rev L D Young, J B Wright, M Johnson, H Shrader and others leaving for cities such as West Chester Des Moines Havre Burlington Lincoln and Keota. Several plan visits with relatives and business trips while Iowa Gas & Electric offers 25 percent off gas mantles for three days starting the 15th.
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O. F. Haigat
West Chester
L. D. Young
Ft. Madison
Lawrence Waters
Crawfordsville
J. B. Wright
Des Moines
M. Johnson
H. Shrader
Olive Ward
Keota
R. H. Coulter
Ainsworth
Lincoln
Nebr
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Farm for Rent in Boone County Iowa 320 Acres
320 acre black land farm with 13 room house and big barn located in northwest Boone County Iowa. Includes 240 acres of corn land plus pasture and hay land. Rent to good tenant for cash or crop rent. Three good banking towns on three lines of R RB within 3-5 miles. Full information from L D Higgins Washington Iowa.
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Boone County
Iowa
R. RB
L. D. Higgins
Washington
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J. Cowver
D. Rittenhouse & Son
Washington, Iowa
Ino. E. Griffithton
the County News
Muscatine
Manion T. Anderson
Free
J. ©. Caner
Sadie Shrader
Havre
Frank McClean
Charles Jones
Burlington
City
F. M. Smith
Bloomington
I. J. W. Dunham
L. K. Carpenter
G. G. Sigler
John Moss
Batavia
E. W. Nelson
Howard Benn
Mrs. Benn
John Shields & Son
Columbia Pharmacy
John K. Steen
E. Madison
Representaive
E.E. Vrooman
Patent Aily
Geert
J. K. Steen
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