Advances Granted in No Wise Will Affect Western Shippers
Iowa readers learn that the recent rate decision remains local to the Central Freight area, sparing Iowa and the western U.S. from direct or indirect rate hikes. The piece cites Railways and officials, notes a national issue raised, and mentions a new state publication and rising accident totals in Iowa. It also recounts Webster City reports of a German engineer’s presumed death aboard the Panther and a Dutch-Iowan observer’s broadanti-German postwar forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines
Central Freight Association
Iowa
West
Railway Age Gazette
E. P. Ripley
United States
F. D. Underwood
The
Erie
Anamosa
Scarborough
Kepford
A. L. Urick
State Labor Bureau
Death of Mason City man struck crossing tracks
Geo Trindle of Mason City was killed near Aredale when Northwestern freight No 132 struck him as he tried to cross the tracks yesterday morning. A one legged man, his handicap prevented timely escape. He was a wealthy retired farmer owning several farms and had lived in Mason City for years. Survived by wife, two sons James and Ralph, and daughter Helen.
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Mason City
North- Western
Geo. Trindle
Aredale
Here
Trindle
Iowa
James
Ralph
Helen
Young farmer gored by infuriated boar near Leeds
Sioux City aug 15 an infuriated boar attacked Roy Gillette a young farmer working at the E P Farr ranch about a mile east off Leeds and slashed him with tusks inflicting multiple cuts. Fellow employees drove the animal away with clubs then rushed Gillette to St Johns hospital where doctors treated him and expected recovery. Gillette is a nephew of Mr Farr a member of the Iowa legislature.
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Sioux City
Roy Gillette
E. P. Farr
Leeds
Gillette
St. John's Hospital
Farr
Iowa
Deputy Sheriff Suffers Stroke on Train Escorting Felons
Sioux City dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff Hugh McDougall of Woodbury County fainted from a stroke on a southwestern train near Marion while transporting four prisoners to Anamosa and Fort Madison. He received medical care in Marion and was later returned to Sioux City with Sheriff Dilley continuing the escort. The prisoner transfer proceeded as plans dictated despite the medical incident.
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Sioux City
Hugh McDougall
Woodbury County Court House
Marion
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Sherif
Z B. G. Dilley
McDougall
Charles A. Allen
Dilley
Anes
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Two letters from users across Chicago and Dayton praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles and avoidance of surgery. Testimonials describe headaches, fatigue, and side pains eased by the remedy. A confidential correspondence service offers personal letters answered by women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago
Poe
Lydia ‘E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
M. R. Karschnick
N. Paulina Street
Illinois
Dayton
Ohio
J. W. Suerer
Cass §T
1015 Overland Ready for Inspection
The 1915 Overland Mader Sol model, built at the Toledo plant by John N. Willys, showcases improvements over the 1914 line. Willys-Overland Auto Co. in Watlerton at 118 East Port street provides the car for formal inspection and test notes.
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Toledo
John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Auto Co
Watler-ton
East Porth Street
Overland Model 80 Offers Improved Ride and Design
Overland Model 80 introduces changes over last year with new body designs and improvements aimed at greater riding comfort quietness and flexibility. Willys-Overland maintains a consistent approach with detailed information expected by motorists. A July letter to Mrs. Gleer notes these enhancements and their significance. Relatives think Mr and Mrs Smith may have started for home and expect word when an American port is reached.
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Overland
Willys-Overland Company
Cording
Woman Mauled by Hog Drive Near Iowa City
At a country home near Iowa City on August 15, Mrs. Andréw Melsky was bitten and torn by vicious hogs. Her six year old daughter Vera bravely aided her mother, braving a sow that dragged her by the arm. Neighbors and family restrained the animals. both victims are recovering with injuries not life threatening.
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Iowa City
Andréw Melsky
Vera
Mr. Meisky
Manchester Workman Suffers Thumb Loss Under New Act
Manchester reports its first injury case under the new workman’s compensation law. Isaac Hammond lost a thumb at the First National Bank building while working on the third floor. He will receive $300 for the loss plus all doctors’ bills. liability insurer to reimburse. The incident occurs amid a large, hazardous construction phase at the bank site.
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Manchester
Isaac Hammond
First National Bank
Hammond
Death of Miss Martha Wackerbarth in Independence
Independence Aug 18 Miss Martha Wackerbarth dies at her Main Street home. She was sister to Jacob Wackerbarth and Mrs. C Steinmetz. Also noted are visitors, fair dates, and local residents returning from trips and illnesses.
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Independence
Martha Wackerbarth
W. H. Stickel
Traptist Church
HW. F
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
A. L. Palmer
Eugene
Wooster, C
Palmers
Delarware county teotle concern for relatives in war
Manchester August 15 A number of Manchester and Delaware county families fear for relatives in Europe or at sea en route to America. Fred Holbert and sister Misa Charmion Holbert, children of Mr and Mrs A B Holbert of Greeley, near Liege are missing for weeks. Mr and Mrs W C Gloer fear for Mrs Gloer's brother Dr BE KK Smith and his wife who had been studying vocal in Paris.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Europe
America
Fred Holbert
Misa Charmion Holbert
A. B. Holbert
Greeley
Liege
Altho
W. C. Gloer
Visit notes and transfers across towns and relatives
Fragmented OCR lists relatives visiting Maine and Waterloo addresses, shifts of residents, and transfers in property and business affairs. Mentions Stevan, Julius Kabehe, Mr and Mrs J. AW, and others in early 20th century notices.
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Irdin
Yellowstone Parks
da Mondana
Didepeidonees Canning Corpo
Tacon
Ps Mensuas
J. AW
Stevan Ana Dainiter
White
Julius Kabehe
Maine
Knee
Weterlow
Biood Tonic Claims Health Benefits Amid Medical Hype
An advertising text touts a vegetable blood tonic named The Sypur Speedie Co full page claims it purifies blood, relieves fatigue, and boosts nerves. It warns against metal tonics like mercury and arsenic, urging readers to seek the product from Heilman Chemical Co and to request medical advice.
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Innia
Local Man Wins THIP and Webb Triumph
WJ Webb, legal manager of the Toterancionil Correspondence aehody, wins the Creed Western for Serantgay Pay. He will represent down at Wie field duen's ae vention om next work. The fraternity adopted the slogan Send Webb to Scranton and his victory reflects strong support.
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WJ. Webb
Wie Field Duen
Webb
Scranton
Lee Henge
Mr Webb
New York
Buffalo
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Svenson
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Mr. Syenson
TY Than
Doar
Shertef Tas
Geo. DE Latr
George Delair
John Allen
Hopkinton
Ate
Chat Weller
Foley
E. M. Sheehan
Des Moines
Fifty-third Regiment
Dr. Pierce
Ro V. Pierce
Invalids
Middle West
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Corporation
Teotle
Real Estee
W. Hustla
Jotta
Waterton
Ceuster
Told
Kiaver
Vince
Grit
Fpranktin
Platt
C. C. Wolf
Drnstee
Vliee
Krom Wailer
Carleton Sian
Waterloo
Thayer Seavey
Waterlou
THIP
Katre
Regal Motor Car CO
Detroit, Mich
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry and
E.¢. Sixth Streets
Paige
Glenwood
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit
Midi
Central Auto and Supply Co
Sixth and
Franklin Streets
Therwood
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