Kendall's Idea Railway Values Voted Down
Des Moines August 4 assessment of Iowa railroad properties for taxation ended with rejection of Kendall's plan to fix values as reported to the interstate commerce commission. Council adopted higher valuations for all property, totaling 353.7 million dollars, up from 314 million the previous year. Several officials differed on whether to use ICC values, and the city awaits the final levy to raise the 20 million dollars needed for the next two years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
N. BE. Kendall
Aew
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kendall
Interstate Commerce Commission of
United States
Onim
Intertate Commerce Commission
Executive Council
W. J. Burbank
Danee Tha
Haynes
Ramsay
Burbank
Allenrhu Rheumatism Cure Claim Ad Shows Guarantee
A countywide advertisement proclaims Allenrhu as a cure for rheumatism. It promises relief within 24 hours and offers a money back guarantee if pain is not conquered. Discovered by James H. Allen, the ad names Henderson Drug Co., Hansen & Hansen, and Co. J. Miller as guarantors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenrhu
Co. J. Miller
Freezone promises quick corn relief for pennies
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves aching corns with a tiny bottle priced a few cents. It promises removal of hard or soft corns and calluses between the toes without soreness or irritation, enabling painless lifting of the corn.
How He Grew Full Head of Hair Ploted Patent Claim
Fragmentary advertisement copy claims a hair growth preparation from the Koulko Co. contending a genuine, remarkable formula surpasses Beat Oil in efficacy. The text references affidavit on file and sale of the product with alleged pain relief benefits.
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Fegel
Koulko Co
meri facture, sred_ sale
Boy Falls Overboard in Fishing Accident
The incident involves Mr Vertaka and a boy who toppled from a boat while fishing. The father speaks broken English and the exact sequence remains unclear. Mr Vertsko witnessed the boy fall into the water.
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Mr. Vertaka
Survivor recounts delayed rescue after accident
The witness describes a man who was too stunned to act during the accident and did not seek aid for several minutes, failing to intervene or call for help promptly.
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W. C. Rameau
Glens G. Haynes
Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Mil
Waukee
Northwestern
Burlington
Minneapolis & St Louis
Great Western
Illinois Central
Kotalko CO
New York City
RED Cross Dreg Co
Bonn
Dodge Brothers
Harter
Hull
B. W
Schuneman CO
Rexall
Cedar Rapids
Lucas Vertako
Cedar River
Lin Tabber
Sinclair Packing Plant
Palm Beach
Waterloo Laundry Co
Black Hawk Bank Bidy
Waterloo
Avant
Pnes
Arant’s
Marsh-Place
Tuake
Georgette
Mtn
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