Railroads Seek Congressional Push to Reopen Rate Case
Des Moines Aug 26 A bold move by railroads to force the interstate commerce commission to reopen the 5 per cent rate raise case and seek a congressional decision. New York brokers urge bankers to write congressmen for support of a concurrent resolution directing a review and possible blanket rate advances. The plan aims to boost railroad earnings and attract global investment, with warnings of low present freight rates.
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Des Moines
Enat
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Congress
Towa
New York
United States
Tidland
Europe
IOWA Woman Says English Oppose War
Marshalltown Iowa Aug 25 Mrs F Cummings wife of Judge Cummings says the English people generally oppose the present war They fail to see why Tengland is involved or why she should resort to arms She has just returned home after two months fieldwork or travel
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Marshalltown
F. Cummings
Judge Cummings
Tenglad
Mrs Cummings Describes Hard Times For Expatriates In London
Mrs Cummings and her daughter Mary, arriving from the continent, report food shortages and rising prices in London Averleans and among foreigners. Relief from the Salvation Army aided many, while even large cash on hand failed to secure goods. She notes carriage of baggage, scarce change, and high fares as trains and ships faced delays. The Allan liner Corinthian voyage home stretched twelve days with limited wireless and no outside contact.
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Atwy
Mogland
Mary
Mra. Cummings
London
Altho
Red Oak Farm Hand Kills Parents In Tragic Act
At Red Oak, Hoy Clark, a farm hand, killed Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bell after their refusal to let him take a daughter for a ride, then attempted to kill two other daughters and himself. Neighbors intervened. Clark surrendered to authorities and was jailed. A coroner's inquest bound him over for trial. The Bells had recently moved from Missouri to the Bell farm.
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Red Oak
John T. Bell
Berg
Hoy Clark
Clark
Lin
Mr. Bell
Hell
Ratcliff
Prrisoner
Bell
Missouri
Bell Place
Leach Died From Gas Fumes Not Acetylene Plant
Independence August 25 Coroner Swan testifies that Robert Leach the recent Progressive candidate for congress in the Third district did not die from acetylene gas but was asphyxiated by fumes while working in a pit containing a cold process gasoline plant in his back yard.
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Independence
Robert #. Leach
R. G. Swan
M.A. Smith
Leach
Sauerkraut Day Planned Despite War News
Arhley Iowa prepares for a large sauerkraut day with free hot meals for 10 000, as war and high prices continue. In Des Moines wheat movement shifts export toward the gulf, lifting embargoes except for Russia and Germany, with rail freight heads noting ample car supply and strong shipments.
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Arhley
Main Street
Des Moines
Inna
Montreal
Gulf
Russia
Germany
A. W. Eberhart
Wiliam Clay
Per
Grain shipments rise as rail firms report demand
The report notes strong demand for Gara with SONTE tat the faruork selling. Rock stand ranges 0 to 100 curo of Iowa wheat daily. Des Moines division of Milwaukee handles about fifty ears of grain daily. Minnesota & St. Louis moves 100 care daily. Chicago Great Western reports many grain shipments, including wheat for domestic and export trade.
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Gara
Sonte Tat
Iowa
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Mingeipens
St. Louis
Chicago Great Western
Leary Shipe Wvents of
Griy
Former Preaguel 18 Declared Insane at Aug State Hospital
Marstalltown, Aug. 25. Rev. Frank Ginait, a former Libcoml pastor residing at 1906 Sinmat Street, was adjudged insane by the county commissioners and ordered committed to the state hospital at Independence. Deputy Sheriff R. G. Goodale and Freeman Wertenberger assisted. The investigation found him mentally unbalanced on religion yet rational on other subjects. He holds advanced ideas about religion and church and has spent much of his income promoting them.
Refused Fees of 10000 for Steamship Lok Incident
Odvhott Aug 25 W J Antberg and daughter return from European trip after thrilling Paris and London visit aboard the Philadelphia from Southampton. They carried only a ship's passage. their baggage was left behind. Of 1500 passengers, only 200 had passports. They rejected a $10000 offer for their two tickets, believing them worth at least that much.
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Odvhott
W. J. Antberg
Lave
Paris
London
Pargensers
Philadelphia
Southampton
Universalist Church Names Rev Haywood Pastor at Webster
Webster Indiana Aug 25 Rev Haywood of Richmond Ind has accepted a call to the Universalist church at Webster succeeding Rev L G Melaughtin who resigned for California The new pastor will begin next week He has done chapel work and will return to the platform next spring He is 29 years old.
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Websterily
Haywood
Tichmond
Ind
Universalist Church
L. G. Melaughtin
California
Waywood
Laxative Craylax Endorsed by Syracuse Reader
Advertisement notes MITROTAXL Tt's 4 laxative and a pleasant hot weather drink. F. C. Crysler of Syracuse, N. Y., claims he has used laxatives for 15 years, but this Clralax beats all others a mile. Try it.
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Mitrotaxl
F. C. Crysler
Syraese
N. Y
Waverly Notes The WOTUL Plans Friday Meeting and Elections
Waverly notes that the W O T U L will meet with Mrs Philip Schell on Friday afternoon for the annual officer election. Mrs Calvin Smalley returns from Citronette Alabama with granddaughter Marion joining school in Waverly. Mr and Mrs Sam Sprecker visit WA Sprecker then depart for Waterloo. Geo Ebert and daughters Cora and Adelaide visit friends in Waterloo. The Misses Marjory Grawe and Vera are mentioned in the ongoing social notes.
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Waterloo
Abs. Geo. Ebert
Cora
Adelaide
Marjory Grawe
Vera
To Put on Flesh And Increase Weight
A discussion of how some people fail to gain weight despite eating fatty foods. It recommends Sargol tablets, a fat-absorption aid, claiming they help absorb fatty elements, boost red blood cells, and add 3 to 5 pounds weekly. Sold with guarantees by apothecaries.
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Foder Pharm
German Evangelical church relationships and local visits noted
The text lists community notices including Rev. Mr. Lane’s former pastorate and remembrance, visits by Mrs. Ernest Qwon and son from Marengo to Waverly, Miss Marjory Knight’s Nash relatives visit, Mrs. Cock Kerr and Grace’s week with Will Woodringging and McCoy’s travel to Acidey for a trimming job, and Attorney Forest Herliman’s NYC origin amid family matters. It also mentions Beulow moving into a room above Behell's grocery, and Waterloo-based residents returning from the German Flannellea meeting to their homes.
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Margaretta Card
Dave Cook
Ls.tc
Lane
Thay Aersons
Tin Son
Woc Tae
Dee Mainz
Mtr
Laan
Tin German Evangelleal Church
Try
UG. Sehluter
Waterloo
Ernest Qwon
Marengo
Waverly
Marjory Knight
Nash
Cock Kerr
Datushder
Grace
Will
New York City
Beulow
Ia McMeekin Fat
Lang
G. Tt
Behell
Beulows
Mesars
Henry
Thies
Meank Hls
John Basking
Henry Kenhagen
Train of stolen horses recovered after two years
Webster D Ia August 28 1912 R G Milner rejoices over recovering a team of horses stolen from Ida barn nearly two years ago. A farm hand hired a team from Utica and left town. The horses were traced to James Kane a farmer and horse dealer at Marvin. The team changed hands four times before Averyman of Marvin purchased them. Milner proved ownership and recovered the property.
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Webster
R. Gitner
Ida Barn
Utuor
Ingle
Hunor
Marvin
Summit
Uief
James Kane
Imar Marvin
Marvin Averyman
James Kae
Milner
Parcel Post Tests AIUE Satisfactory in 10 Cities
Washington Aug 2 The parcels post has proved practical as a medium of direct exchange between city dwellers and fig farm producers in a test conducted in 10 cities. The post office department announced the finding in its postmaster’s report.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Jad Salts for Kidney Relief Ad Claims Useful Cure
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and kidney problems. It claims uric acid in meat irritates kidneys, causing pain and frequent urination, and that Jad Salts cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder trouble. Sold by H. W. Tagegart.
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Drugg
H. W. Tage Gart
Parcel Post Service Expansion Aids City Trade
Damage to Parcels M1 shipment totaled over one eighth of 2 percent with Meleut packing. Tests occurred in Washington St Louis Boston Jattimiorg Athin 14 H Birmingham San Francisco Rock Island UL yun Maas La Crocsa Wis. Perishable items like dressed poultry declined in heat. delivery times reached 2 hours. Farmers priced higher than city quotations, yet postmasters reported urban families gained better product trade.
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Washington
St Lowis
Boston
Jattimiorg
Athin- 14
Hirmingham
San Francisco
Hock Island
Yun
Maas
Elty Ptt
Plas
Elty
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Promises Relief for Colds and Coughs
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for hay fever asthma and coughing. The copy claims it soothes the throat calms choking fits and provides rest and comfort during summer colds and irritated airways.
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Foley
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