Rebuilding plans hinge on Oakley reforms and bids
Oakley presents a plan to revive the road and its shops in Antioch, outlining wage cuts and operational changes to win stockholder support. He wins cautious approval from Cornish as he prepares order books and figures, while anticipating a future return to finalize the project.
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Oakley
Antioch
Cornish
Tilm
Corniish
Hoon
Ile
Rathers
Semern
Reform Moves at the Railroad Aims to Cut Costs
Oakley plans broad personnel cuts at General Cornish's railroad to save $2,000 annually per position, delaying dismissals and avoiding notice to staff. Kerr resents Outsider Oakley while Holt remains cordial as payroll work begins on the 6th and 10th. Oakley prepares new schedules and contemplates decisive action.
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Oakley
General Cornish
Ezra Hart
Cornish
Miss Walton
Philip Kerr
Byron Holt
Kerr
Dan
Holt
Industrial changes loom over Antioch town in tension
Oakley outlines layoff plan affecting the railroad shops and road, warning of hardship for workers and potential sale threats from the M. and W. line. Holt notes marriage plans as shift disrupts employment, while locals fear economic ruin if the shops close. Local notices hint at community hustle and small-town chatter.
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Oakley
Hoadley
Antioch
Aixture
Man Hesitates Carrying Wife's Shoes to Cobbler
A lighthearted Somerville Journal piece recalls a man who refuses to care what others think yet hesitates to carry his wife's shoes to the cobbler to have them tapped. Wrapped in paper, the quirky vignette reflects everyday manners and private habits.
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Somerville Journal
Indestructible Toys and Utensils Go to Scrap Heap
A light exchange notes that the indestructible toys bought last week are now out on the scrap heap, joined by the indestructible kitchen utensils. The quip reflects humor about fragile sentiment in household items.
Obstinacy masks weakness says Panin on Horace
A quotation discusses Horace as appearing in good humor while censuring, with Panin noting his censure lacks passion and stems from judgment rather than feeling. The remark contrasts firmness with weakness and frames Horace as disciplined in critique.
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Horace
Man credits Foley’s Kidney Cure for health gain
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says he suffered two years from kidney and bladder trouble and spent much on doctors. He credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with restoring his health and urges others to use it. He warns to refuse substitutes and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Oakley
London
Earl of Manchester
Holloway
Bia
R. B. Crone
Washington Schools
Iowa City Republican
North Side
Ray Foley
Washington
Jack Parker
Keokuk
Kermit
Calvin Messers
Merrimac
Rena
Amelia Leesman
Martsburg
Jackson and Leesman
Verne Ashby
Bertha Evans
Center Avenue
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Harry H Savage
East Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Miss Anna Scott to Speak on Tabernacle Theme for Junior C E
Sabbath afternoon at 4 Miss Anna Scott will address the Junior Christian Endeavor society at the Presbyterian church. She will illustrate with a model by Miss Grace Saxe, part of the revival teaching by Dr. R A Torrey and Charles Alexander. All junior workers and others are invited.
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Anna Scott
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Grace Saxe
Miss Saxe
R. A. Torrey
Charlies Alexander
Rubio Tabernacle Meeting Set for July 27 to August 6
The Rubio tabernacle meetings run July 27 to August 6 with Christians from Washington and Keokuk counties urged to unite in prayer. The Itoly Ghost is in charge and ground workers will be on site. All are invited to attend and may walk three blocks from the depot to the camp. Overnight guests should bring a blanket for a cot. N. Dodder traveled to Harper on business.
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Rubio
One Cent a Mile to the National Encampment
The Iowa Central offers one cent per mile tickets to Minneapolis or St. Paul for the National Encampment August 13 to 18 with return through August 31 and an extension to November 30 for 50 cents. Tickets via agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis. Also hosts Homeseekers Excursions with round trips every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the South and West with rate one fare plus 2.00 and liberal stopovers.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central
St. Paul
A. Bb. Cutts
Minnepolis
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and, if used promptly, will effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
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Oakrey
Tome
Tolt
Pyron
Teeter & Lathrop
Glynne Rowan
Ainsworth
Ciy
Jobn McCartney
Miss Pearl Hauser
Mediapolis
Lucy Wilson
Auburndale
Massachusetts
Laser Seminary
J. K. Green
Doc
John
Alvin Clingan
Lancaster Township
Keota Eagle
Vera Alberson
Rye Patterson
Spirit Lake
Frank Bandy
Morning Sun
W. F. Marston
Columbus Safeguard
Verle Dunham
Lillie Hauck
Ripley Street
Agatha
Maud Thomann
Rock Island Street
A. Thomann
Sarah J. Beatty
Davenport
S. P. Beatty
Brady Street
Dubuque Street
Davenport Times
Panin
Athlophoros
the Athlophoros Co
New Haven
Conn
Windsor Grocery
Soe
Rubio Tabernacle Meeting
N. Dodder
Harper
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