Iowa Urges Temporary Freight Rate Rise Revised Fast
Des Moines reports show the Iowa commission and traffic men agreeing to a temporary 85 percent intrastate freight rate increase while a full revision of the Iowa schedule is undertaken. The 2 cent passenger fare law remains in dispute, with repeal likely at the next session as railroads may seek an injunction to halt it.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Commission
State House
State Commission
Dwight N. Lewis
State Railroad Commission
Iawa Traffic League
Leo Golden
Burlington
Golden
Navy Captain to Tour Afterwar Conditions in Europe and U S
Captain Kinji Hitake of the navy is ordered to the United States and Europe to study afterwar conditions. His itinerary includes Germany England France Turkey and then New York.
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Tokio
Kinji Hitake
Navy
United States
Europe
Germany
England
France
Turkey
New York
Waterloo dealers protest active marshaltown car checks
Waterloo automobile dealers complain to the Marshalltown club about overzealous enforcement of transit tag rules. The letter, filed with the Waterloo city council, cites cars moving from Des Moines to Waterloo with minimal or no license cards.
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Marshalltown
Waterloo
Marshalltown Club
Des Moines
Jin Transit
Danderine Stops Hair Loss and Doubles Beauty
A historical ad proclaims Danderine stops hair from falling out and doubles its beauty. The claim emphasizes hair health benefits and cosmetic improvement to attract readers seeking hair care solutions.
Bitten by Dead Snake Has Narrow Escape
Gering Nebraska Maynard Beers escaped after being bitten by a dead snake found near his home. He was treated on site and expected to recover without complications. Local health officials cautioned residents to watch for snakes in warm weather.
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Gering
Maynard Beers
Essex Cars Break Transcontinental Speed and Reliability Records
Two light weight Essex cars crossed the continent faster than rail and near the record for cross country travel. They averaged high speeds across 350 cities, handling steep grades and crowded traffic, proving Essex reliability. Over 40,000 owners praise the cars and 25,000 mile test cars supported the claims.
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San Francisco
New York
Continent
Essex
Cdrs
Rattlesnake Bite Fells Worker in Field Incident
A field worker, nearly 112 years old, was bitten by a rattlesnake and died after coworkers severed the snake's head. The scene involved a silent salesman and a mysterious copy of a sale ad in the Courier.
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Maynard
Courier
What Causes Rheumatism and Blood Purifier Claim
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from blood-borne germs and promotes 5.8.4 as a universal blood purifier and cleanser. It urges readers to buy a bottle at their drugstore and offers free medical advice from Chief Medical Adviser, 602 Swift Laboratory, quant. Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Georgia
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