Northern Iowa traffic group seeks rate cut for shipments
Decorah April 22 All ship pers in the northern Iowa territory should back the Northern Iowa Traffic association as it pushes to reduce proportional class rates on east originated shipments to northern Iowa. Doak argues current rates use Sabula as crossing. proposing North McGregor to cut mileage by 101 miles. He notes most freight moves via Chicago and Madison through North McGregor, not Sabula, and urges support to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission with Clifford Thorne leading.
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Decorah
Iowa
Doak
Mississippi River
Sabula,Inc
Dubuque
Sabula
Wo. Mottregor
North McGregor
Sabla
Northern
Milwaukee Railroad
Illinois and
Indiana State Lines
Chicago
Madison
Sabule
Illinois
Indiana
Sabuia
Saula
Towa
Interstate Commeres Commission
Clifford Thorne
Famous Sprinter to Run at Paris Des Moines Meet
Howard Drew, famed sprinter and former Drake University star, plans to compete in the A B F track meet near Paris in May and in the Army and Navy Olympics in June. A letter from Ralph Wagner notes Drew is training in Nice, France, aiming for the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes and drawing French track attention.
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Howard Drew
809Th Pioneer Infantry
Paris
Wagner
Drew
Nice
France
War baby adopted in Council Bluffs hotel
Council Bluffs Iowa April 23 one hour after birth adoption papers were filed for Lord Traine Van Patten born to Mrs Hisie Van Patten at the Lydia hotel The baby named for the sector in France where the father A V Van Patten of Council Bluffs was killed Alvin Mosher and his wife proprietors of the Lydia hotel adopted the infant.
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Council Bluffs
Lord Traine van Patten
Hisie van Patten
Lydia Hotel
France
A. V. van. Patten
Alvin Mosher
Snake Oil Advertises Miller Antiseptic Oil
A historical ad hawks Miller's Antiseptic Oil, formerly Snake Oil, claiming relief from rheumatism lumbago sore throat and other pains. It promises money back if unsatisfied and notes bottles priced 30c 60c and $1.00, with Hansen Hansen and C J Miller listed as manufacturers.
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Miller
Hansen & Hansen
C. J. Miller
Egg Dealers Must Hereafter Secure a License to Operate
Des Moines reports a new law to regulate egg sales enforced by the state food and dairy commissioner. Commissioner W B Barney says the rule promotes fair dealing and market value by requiring compliance with standards. The license goes into effect May 23, affecting about 15 000 dealers.
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Des Moines
State Food and Dairy Commissioner
W. B. Barney
State Food and Dairy Department
Pital
Pacty
People Vote On Location Of New Fort Dodge High School
Fort Dodge considers site for a $650000 high school with a petition for a popular vote. Residents in south and southeast Fort Dodge urge a citywide referendum while others push to move the site near Reynolds Park. Signatures pour in as the controversy grows and the school board faces mounting pressure.
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Fort Dodge
Beean
Kre
Severa Jocks
Thirteenth Street
Dubuque
Fourth Avenue
Frank O’hoare
Hood
Toesult
Sachool
Rother
Jboard
Reynolds Park
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Mississippi
Ray Tuo
Dolmans
Dolman
Elit
New York
Wilhelm Standard
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