Keokuk rate hearing ends as Brookhart and Thorne push for fair Iowa freight charges
Col. S. W. Brookhart returns from Keokuk where he and Clifford Thorne attended the interstate commerce commission rate hearing. They assert the presentation was strong as Iowa seeks parity for its water power region against St. Louis and other big towns. Thorne’s career as a railroad rate expert is highlighted along with Brookhart’s support and Henderson’s attendance for the Industrial Association.
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Col
S. W. Brookhart
Keokuk
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colonel Brookhart
Iowa
Mississippi River
Burlington
Ft. Madison
Col. Brookhart
Washington
Thorne
Chicago
Cummins
Saturday Evening Post
Iowa Railroad Commission
Commissioner Thorne
State official builds grasp on rate matters at hearing
At the hearing the commercial counsel shows growing knowledge of rate matters in his general state service. He is gaining experience in rate issues related to his work for the state.
Sidewalk Sketches Mosquito Tales and Nighttime Nuisances
A humorous meditation on the mosquito as a nimble predator and unwelcome night guest. The piece humorously exaggerates its traits, nocturnal habits, and myths about avoiding bites, ending with a quip about petroleum showers in New Jersey hotels.
Boice Receives Morgan the Raider Relic Cane
Dr J C Boice of East Liverpool Ohio received a white oak cane piece from a tree near Salineville where Morgan the raider surrendered in 1863. The stick came via his nephew Allison C Boice after the tree was cut and the site marked. J M Thompson of this city also served in a cavalry unit that helped capture Morgan.
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J. C. Boice
Allison C. Boice
East Liverpool
Ohio
Morgan the Raider
Washington
Lisbon
Salineville
Boice
Morgan
Columbiana County
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Dr. Boice
J. M. Thompson
Great Hickman Bessey Co to Perform Next Week
The Hickman Bessey Company led by Guy Hickman comes to Graham with The Church and Its People as opening play. Special scenery and top acts accompany the program. Seats on sale, curtain at 8 15, prices 10 20 30 cents, ladies free first night. Saturday matinee at 2 30.
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Hickman
Bessey Co
Guy Hickman
Graham
Hickman-Bessey Co
Hickman- Bessey
City Bus Line Call Up Details
Call up phone number 589 Black to place orders for the City Bus Line. Leave street and number for prompt service by Frank Rogers.
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Frank Rogers
Steet
Firefly Delayed by Engine Trouble Between Ainsworth and Washington
The Firefly was delayed until about noon today after a flue blew out on the engine between here and Washington. A second engine was sent to finish the trip and the train departed at noon.
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Ainsworth
Here
Washington
Woman Chinese officer to lead company in revolutionary army
Portland reports Miss Leona Mary Jewell daughter of a wealthy Chinese merchant will receive a commission in the Chinese revolutionary army and command a company in the field. She was born in Portland and educated at public schools and Portland Academy. Cracks Neck Combing Hair: Annie Turner a college student in Greeley dislocated a neck bone while combing her hair.
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Portland
Ore
Leona Mary Jewell
Joe Sue
Greeley
Colo
Annie Turner
Teachers’ College
Spanish Warship Reina Regente Ashore Off Morocco
The Spanish cruiser Reina Regente runs aground in a bad position off Cape Tres Foreas near Morocco as salvage steamers with apparatus depart the fort to aid resistance.
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Perul
Gibraltar
Reina Regente
Cape Tres Foreas
Morocco
Ainsworth Short Horn Cattle Sale Scheduled for Jan 23 1912
A sale of forty two head of Short Horn cattle to be held Tuesday January 23 1912 in a tent on Clegg Brothers' farm one half mile east of Ainsworth Iowa. Major consignors include Clegg Bros J M Stewart & Son and Jeffrey & Wallace with 30 head from Scotch and Cruickshanks group. Sale begins at 2 pm lunch served at noon Catalogue available from Col. Geo Bellows Aud. Sale managers CLEGG BROS.
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Clegg Bros
J. M. Stewart & Son
Jeffrey & Wallace
Clegg Brothers
Ainsworth
D D D Prescription for Eczema Endorsed by Skin Specialists
Dr Evans ex commissioner of Earth asserts skin diseases relate little to blood and urges skin cure. The D D D Prescription blends wintergreen and thyme in a wash and is praised by Holmes as a specific for eczema. Sherman Bros guarantees itch relief, offering trial bottle for 25 cents and a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Dr. Evans
Earth
Pr. Holmes
Piles Cured in 6 to 11 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
An advertisement offers PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding and prolapsed hemorrhoids within six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee if not cured. The druggist refunds the purchase price if ineffective. The ad emphasizes quick relief and bold refund terms.
Aerial battle planned at Los Angeles meet
Aerial warfare at night will debut at the third annual Los Angeles bird-men meet at Pomona Field January 20 to 28. Prizes total 100000 with a fort attack, bombs, searchlights, and aerial defense features. Some aviators aim for three miles high and a new altitude record.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pominguez Field
Los An
California
Golden State Limited Luxury Train Offers Winter Escape
The Golden State Limited promises first class travel with cosy Pullmans and full sized berths. A chef barber and valet provide service as a library Vic trola recitals and a news wire keep passengers informed while the well kept route offers bright panoramas in less than three days of pleasure.
Rock Island Lines Offer California Books by Mail
Rail line company advertises sending interested readers descriptive books about California. It invites requests for information and promises to mail interesting volumes to recipients.
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California
Washington Wins Exhibition opener 37 to 28
Washington defeats Morning Sun 37 to 28 in a fast clean high school basketball opener at the Commercial club gym. Anderson, Clapper, and Dokes starred for Washington while Graham led Morning Sun with seven baskets. Next game set for West Liberty Friday January 26.
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Washington
Morning Sun
Commercial Club
Anderson
Graham
Russell
Dokes
Dollies
Clapher
Clapper
Barrows
Palmgren
West Liberty
Dolies
J. McClurkin
Carter
C. McClurkin
Pagemiller
McClurkin
Dokies
Kaye
Bonner
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Brookhart
Gate City
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Industrial Association
J. H. Henderson
Commercial Counsel
Henderson
Frank Hesseltine
Eureka Church
E. Main Street
Journal Office
Frank Stewart
Frank Webb
M. J. Church
J. W. Teeter
Bat
L. K. Beal
Poland
China
Illinois
Missouri
W. Busby Mfg. Co
Galveston
Houston
Texas
W. F. Brinton
Kfe
C W. Busby
Y0th Regiment Armory
Altimore
Fifth Regiment Armory
Annals of Love
New Jersey
Dane
Him
Firefly
Ainsworthe
Short Horn Cattle Sale
Pioneer Drug Store
Los
Angeles
Eles
Golden State Limited
Vic
VIA
Rock Island Lines
Fl Paso
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
del Monte
Golfer's Paradise
San Francisco
H. W. Russell
Washington, Ia. S
JF. Boyd
Davenport
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