Shortage of Cars Worries Railways Across Midwest
Burlington dispatch reports grave box car shortages threatening the Midwest as traffic rises after wartime strain. Iowa officials urge shippers to maximize car loading and speed unloading to avert a looming winter car famine, with regional figures noting unprecedented demand and several lines unable to move grain and flour.
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Burlington
Middle West
Leo &, Golden
Burlington Shippers’ Association
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Aishton
Haley Holden
Iowa
Golden
Altho
Pasl
Tive
Hoover noted as Europe’s de facto economic dictator
The Manchester Guardian lauds Herbert C. Hoover for shaping relief and industrial recovery in postwar Europe. The piece credits his engineering economist mindset, rapid decision making, and strategic leadership from Paris, directing vast food shipments and rebuilding efforts across multiple nations.
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Hoover
Europe
Napoleon
Wilson
Rhine
Supreme Council
The
Manchester Guardian
Herbert C. Hoover
Edgar Rickard
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Rickard
New York
Hoever
Hoover’s Postwar Crisis Role Shaped by Central Europe
The piece recounts Herbert Hoover’s postwar efforts in Europe, detailing goals across relief, currency exchange, prisoner repatriation, production, communications, and aid to undernourished children. It notes his firmness with leaders, a ten day European tour, and a pivotal confrontation with Hungary over Romanian actions and Hapsburg influence.
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Supreme Council
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
America
Europe
Oskison
Central Europe
Paris
Hungary
Hapsburg
Archduke Joseph
Will Raise 300000 for Aged Ministers
Muscatine news reports a Methodist conference drive to raise 300000 for a permanent fund aiding needy retired ministers and widows. Benefactors pledged include H M Havner, Mrs Chris Haw, and Mrs Heath, with a note that old preachers were forgotten in a prior centenary drive.
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Muscatine
Methodist
H. M. Havner
Chris Haw
Ottumwa
Heath
A. A. Heath
Mexico Denies Japan Seeks Oil Holdings
The Mexican department of industry and commerce asserts no Japanese interests have acquired petroleum holdings in Mexico. It notes Japanese geologists recently visited for exploration and that oil deposits were located on the Pacific coast. A Japanese explorer, A. B. Douari, claimed extensive Pacific coast searches and potential Japanese oil needs, but no Atlantic coast leases are planned.
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Mexico
Oriental Exploration Party
Pacific
Japan
Atlantic
Newton Utilities Manager Resigns Over Wage Dispute
Newton city engineer exposed pay disparity with manager Harry Scheark who hired staff at seventy five cents an hour while he paid fifty five. Scheark quit after a heated council meeting, Connie O Leary named new manager of public utilities succeeding Scheark who returns to Kansas City.
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Newton
Harry Scheark
Newton Utilities
May
Scheark
Connie O'Leary
Seheark
Kansas City
Flu Epidemic Will Not Be Severe Says Health Official
Dr H M Guilford Minneapolis health commissioner urges outdoor activity exercise and antiflu inoculation to avoid a recurrence of last year's influenza epidemic. He cautions against over eating worrying and close contact with colds while noting possible but not certain recurrence and the value of precautions.
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H. M. Guilford
Minneapolis
Minn
Scientists Question Repeats of 1918 Flu Epidemic Predictions
The text argues eastern scientists overestimate repeat influenza outbreaks, citing 1889 1890 and 1902 epidemics as historically different from last year. It notes last year’s flu did not leave tuberculosis victims in its wake, contrasting with earlier scourges.
Idaho Leads in Rattlesnake Industry and Habitat
Idaho features extensive rocky ridges with deep bowls and caves where rattlers breed by the thousands. The state stands as a banner locale for rattlesnake hunting and processing, contrasting with Pennsylvania’s scattered sites and tannery activity.
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Idaho
Pennsylvania
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Reward
An old classified style pitch offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Claims cure through blood purification and mucous surface healing. Encourages taking the medicine now and sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with price 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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White Way
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