The Courier in Europe discusses railway rate power
The Courier in Europe surveys The Foreign Postage and the struggle over railway rate regulation. It cites Judge Sanborn's Minnesota decision and its potential to shift rate control to the Interstate Commerce Commission, with implications for state powers, constitutional questions, and the future Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Ganborn
Federal District Court
Minnesota
North Star
Railroad Commission
United States
Charles E. Otis
Union
Sanborn
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
Minnesota Commission
Supreme Court of the
Inter
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
United States of America
Des Moines Republicans seek to end deadlock at convention
Des Moines Republicans may gain recognition as constrictive party leaders and find a path to smash the deadlock. Iowa Senator Youngs could be persuaded to speak in a looming extra session. Mrs. W C Brown, wife of the New York Central president, says she will milk on her husband’s farm. Waterlog opens new YWCA rooms in Waterloo, a milestone for local Christian women uniting efforts to aid girls without homes. Judge Deemer’s senate bid prompts questions about his fitness for the role. A Waterloo man recalls God’s presence during surgery, amid modern medical aid. the Des Moines Register notes landowners’ growing ability to live where they choose.
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Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
W. C. Brown
Keoknk Gate City
New York Central
Young Womens Christian Association
Waterloo
Women of Waterloo Celebrate Public W. C. A. Milestone
Women of Waterloo gather to honor the public and institutional mother of all girls the W. C. A. and its role in providing home refuge and support. The occasion marks a significant celebration of the organization’s moral and physical aid to the community with a hopeful wish for a memorable day.
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Waterloo
Llomobrrow
Conditions of the Girl Strikers at Muscatine Button Factory
The report centers on Pearl McGill of the Istrikers and her claims about filthy water used in the finishing room, causing skin issues and illness among workers. She emphasizes improved conditions over wage demands, criticizing inhumane practices and calling for basic comforts amid a broader political scene and looming legislative sessions.
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Pearl McGill
Istrikers’ Organization
Muscatine
Dam swept away at Quasque ton in Buchanan county
Writings note Waterloo posts and mail contracts. Seneca Cleveland wins the Waterloo post office appointment while S. C. Wright secures the car-mall contract for the year. A Cedar Falls railroad celebration invite is received. Fishermen report Cedar river runs, with a 32 1/2 lb pickerel caught. Local barter and scrip introduced due to scarce change. Prices of eggs butter kerosene and grains listed. Postmaster appointments announced including Cedar Falls G. M. Harris and Keokuk J. B. Howell.
Towans Flee Iowan Mud Roads For Smoother California Travel
The author laments Iowa mud roads and asks why many Towans leave for California Florida and elsewhere. They note travelers praise smooth roads they experienced abroad and wonder why domestic roads remain so poor during wet seasons.
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Iowa
California
Florida
Do Not Wish Away Time Learn To Live In The Moment
An essay contrasts the temptation to long for future pleasures with the value of living fully in the present. It argues that constant anticipation can be unhealthy and that true happiness comes from extracting meaning from each moment, not endlessly plotting ahead for brighter times. Franklin’s wisdom echoes this call to embrace life as it unfolds.
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Raymond Prox
Mesick
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Beautify Your Premises and Plant Flowers Now
A persuasive call urges all property owners and occupants to improve their surroundings this spring by planting flowers vines and shrubs for personal comfort and heart’s sake. It emphasizes that even renters should beautify their spaces and let the flowers look upward in every place.
Don’t Scold in Domestic Quarrels Says Judge
A judge advises a complainant to take her husband home and stop talking. He notes many quarrels stem from excessive talking on both sides and urges couples to curb scolding to reduce divorces. He envisions men as frequent scolders and calls for calm, shared restraint.
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Goodnow
Our
Home
Attorneys Scrape in Liquor Case at Ottumwa Court
Bitter words flew in Ottumwa district court as the wets moved for a continuance of the saloon consent petition hearing. The drys opposed, claiming the petition was insufficient and that Ottumwa would be dry for the next five years. Doctors testified Captain Jaques was ill, while the drys accused the illness as a delay tactic, prompting Senator Smith to defend Jaques and condemn the accusation as unworthy of the bar.
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Ottumwa
District Court
Otumwa
Jaques
Wapello County
Memorial for Dead Comrades
Memorial services were held Sunday for four members of the United Commercial Travelers in the Pythian temple. The ritualistic service featured quartet performances by Mrs. W. H. Sigworth Miss Cora Bunn Arthur Bunn and J. E. Hinges. In charge were S. K. Ruel senior councillor with talks by the junior councillor and chaplain. Lucile Knee placed a lily in a vase as each name was read.
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United Commercial Travelers
Pythian Temple
W. H. Sigworth
Cora Bunn
Arthur Bunn
J. E. Hinges
Judge Goodnow mocks in domestic dispute case
Chicago Record Herald notes Judge Goodnow of the municipal court made Solomon like remarks after a woman had her husband arrested for cruel treatment. Testimony showed the man had been more sinned against than the woman, though details are cut off in the excerpt.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Goodnow
Solomon
Cigars Left to Columbia University Disputed
In New York on April 11 a legal question is raised whether cigars left to Columbia University by the late George Croker should count as household goods and furnishings. The discovery of a giant humidor in Croker’s mansion basement at Manwah New Jersey fuels the dispute over whether funds should be used for cancer study.
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New York
Columbia University
George Croker
Important New Laws Enacted in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines Iowa April 11 Governor Carroll signed three major laws the Grout bulk sale bill requires creditor notification before bulk stock sales the Perkins bill facilitates sterilization of habitual insane epileptic and criminal to prevent procreation and the Cowles Ritter bill provides for life certification of teachers after five years first grade cert and continuous teaching plus the Made in Iowa trademark bill authorizes a state registered mark with standards set by the Iowa Manufacturers association and fees paid to the secretary of state to fund advertising
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Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
House
de Wolf
Iowa Manufacturers’ S Association
Secretary of State
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised in Natick Letter
Mrs Nath an Greaton of Natick Massachusetts describes severe symptoms during menopause and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. She urges others to consider the remedy and invites confidential correspondence for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Natick
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nathan B. Greaton
Sin
Main Street
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the Mall
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Cedar River
Raymond Bros
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Segar
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Independence
J. Rich
Vinton
J. A. Bilis
Fort Dodge
C. A. Sherman
Cedar Rapids
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Maquoketa
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C. H. Chernyk
General Assembly
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Dewey
Sherman, Tex
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