Rock Island Third System to Install Block Signal in Iowa
Washington July 20 article outlines Rock Island's plan to install a block system on its Iowa division. It describes semiphore signaling, automatic blockhouses, and intermediate stations between Des Moines Altoona Council Bluffs Weston. Also notes inland waterways investment advocates and required track reballasting progress.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
United States
Congress
Washington
House Committee
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Iowa
Rock Island
Des Moines
Altoona
Council Bluffs
Weston
Block System Adopted on Rock Island Iowa Division
The Rock Island railroad installs the block signaling system on its Iowa division with Aug 1 or 15 start. It is the third Iowa line to use the system after Northwestern and Milwaukee. Superintendent C. W. Jones has sent examiners to verify telegraph operators understand the signals. He estimates the system will reduce accidents to a minimum.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Illinois
Rock Island Road
Rock Island
Northwestern
Milwaukee
C. W. Jones
Washington Brick and Tile Co introduces new tile and brick stock
M T Anderson proprietor of the Washington Brick and Tile Co announces freshly burnt tile and brick of notably improved quality. He invites community inspection, asserts the stock is well burnt smooth and hard, and stresses the plant employs fifteen men and supports the town.
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M.T. Anderson
Washington Brick and Tile Co
Chautauqua Fosters Practical Adult Education Across Communities
Paul M. Pearson describes Chautauqua as driving civic improvement through wider culture and efficiency in schools, roads, and government. It educates adults beyond formal schooling, emphasizing ethics economics sociology and politics via accessible literature and authoritative speakers.
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Chautauqua
Paul M. Pearson
Lippincott’s
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
An old remedy claims immediate aid for asthma in severe stages. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as offering relief and a cure if taken promptly, sold by all druggists.
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Foley's
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