Iowa railroad mileage ranks fourth in nation in 1900s report
Des Moines reports that Iowa, among the first states to create a railroad commission, now rides fourth in U S mileage behind Texas Alabama and Pennsylvania. The 19th century growth recounts early lines from 1855 onward and the 1878 law creating three railroad commissioners to regulate rates and service. Electric rail beginnings appear with the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Rapid Transit in 1901.
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Des Moines
Upj
AB Tichardson
Iowa Railroad Commission
Iowa
O Railroad Commission
United States
General Assembly
Texas
Aliaig
Pennsylvania
Mississippi & Missouri [Railroad Co
Chierga, Rock Island & Pacific
Illinois Central
Richardson
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Council Bluff
Chicago
Rock Island & Vacifte
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Leto
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pauli
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Iowa railroad growth and future expansion plans
Richardson notes Cedar Falls and Denver routes with 40 miles of service and 118 miles electrified in 1908. By 1920 there were BLG miles, and future growth focuses on tonnage, double tracks, heavy rails, and stronger locomotives. Consolidation and unified terminal facilities are expected.
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Transit Co
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co
Cedar Falls
Denver
Richardson
Closing Radio Attack on Indian Legend in Iowa History
In Iowa City on April 23 the Sac mythic figure Wisaka was described by Dr John B Driggs editor of The Pallmapsest on WSUI radio. He stated Wisaka would return from the north to deliver the Imdang of his race from white domination, in the final program of a series.
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Iowa City
Wisaka
John &. Driggs
Stop Losing Flesh And Grow Fat Quick
Advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets fatten the thin and help weak people gain weight. Cites a woman gaining 15 pounds in five weeks, promises at least 5 pounds in 30 days or money back. Priced 60 cents for 60 tablets, sold by local druggists and stores.
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McCay
Wangier Bros
Robert Drug Co
C.le Miller
MeCor
Sac and Virgin Earth’s Creator Tale Recited on Radio
Iowa history week program aired in partnership with the Federation of Women’s clubs. The saga centers on Cetoi Munito the Great Spirit and Sac traditions. It recounts Wisaka’s world creation with a muskrat bringing earth from the watery depths and the earth’s subsequent formation.
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Iowa
Saka
Sail
Sac
Cetoi Munito
Wownis
Waterloo Boys and Columbia College Choir Reference
A report on the Columbia College Vested Choir and Waterloo boys with strong quotes about performers like Edward Brennan and Howard Girsch, noting their years with the choir under Dr Alfons Dress and praise from papal delegate Pietra Funitsoni-Biondi. It mentions planned concert tours, conductor, and the choir’s high reputation, alongside local fair ground court work and a separate note on Selzer’s Krurnityre storefront.
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Columbia College
Duobuque
Aimats
Tuestias
Waterton Boys
Dtward J. Girsely
Edward 3
Brennan
Howard Girsch
Mary A. Girsch
Mulberry
Alred
Atplonke
My. Girsen
WHG
Ard Brennan
Mielewel Brenan
Dia
Gaye Mare
Maisie
Pietra Funiitsoni-Biondi
United States
Columbia
Sistine Choir
Rowe
Alephonse Dress
America
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Wiel Saka
Earth
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John J. Mekteagy
Paul A. Klaus
Williams
The
Fair Society
Ss Sabekin
EN @ es
Davenport
Chelsea
A. Leath & Company
Court Hote
Simmons Gracelina
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