Cummins urges rail remedy to curb high rates
Senator Albert B. Cummins urges consolidating United States railroads into fewer systems and repealing parts of the Esch-Cummins Transportation Act to cut operating costs. He told Iowa lawmakers that postwar maintenance costs and overall rates have risen, and the act was designed to address prewar conditions.
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Associated Press
Des Maoines
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Towa
Supreme Court
Vlew
Cumming
Iowa Assembly
Congress
Cummins
Laws Assembly
Rail rate debate cites Transportation Act and watered stock critique
Senator Cummins Wald discusses the Transportation Act boosting weaker railroads ability to live and argues current rates would rise without it. He notes a $19 billion railroad valuation and condemns watered stock while explaining how government and private interests shape rate calculation and credit provisions. He argues maintenance costs drive savings and cites railway wage costs as a major expense.
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Cummins Wald
Senator Cumming
Supreme Court
Cascarets 10¢ Laxative Adventures in a Box
A vintage ad copy touts Cascarets as a pleasant laxative that helps cleanse the liver and bowels while you sleep. It promises relief from dizzy spells, indigestion and upset stomach without pain, comparing them to pills and calomel and noting they cost ten cents per box.
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Mar
Railway wages debate on costs and efficiency
A political figure argues against wage reductions for railway workers, saying wages cannot be cut and should be increased. He contends consolidating road operations into fewer systems could reduce operating costs and that better management would yield higher quality and more efficient service.
Evan Williams Visits Waterloo Friday Night
Evan Williams executive secretary of the Indiana Christian Endeavor union speaks in Waterloo Friday to promote the International Christian Endeavor convention at Des Moines next July. A large rally is planned at Westminster Presbyterian church at 7 45 p m for all Endeavorers and friends.
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Evan Williams
Field
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union
Waterloo
International Christian Endeavor
Des Moines
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavorers
St Jacob's Back Pain Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacob's Old as a harmless backache remedy. It promises rapid relief from lumbago sciatica and related pains after a single use, noting a sixty year recommendation and availability at drug stores.
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St. Jacoba
St. Jacob’s
Oelwein Man Narrowly Escapes Car Hit by Railroad Engine
E H Putnam of Putnam and Kint narrowly escaped death Monday night when his car was struck by an Illinois Central engine just after crossing a track near Independence. The car was practically demolished, but Putnam emerged with only slight injuries.
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Oelwein
E. H. Putnam
Putnam & Kint
Ilinois Central Railroad
Independence
Driver Survives Crash with Minor Injuries and Teeth Loss
The report notes the driver was in a coupe and knocked clear of the wreck. He sustained the loss of a couple of teeth and minor facial injuries with minor scrapes and bruises.
Sleeping sickness victim in Osage after weeklong sleep
In Osage Iowa on April 11 Mrs W O Nichola awoke from a week long sleep but then fell back into a daze. Doctors have tried to wake her but have made no progress as she remains in a somnolent condition.
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Osage
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Nichola
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