Trans-Andes railway urged from Buenos Aires to Chile
Chilean public works officials study the southern pass for a new transcontinental line linking Buenos Aires to Valparaiso. The Argentine end nears the frontier while Chile debates routes amid avalanches and rough terrain. A twin weekly service across the Andes resumes, with an eventual high plateau tunnel and cogwheel sections expected to cut travel time.
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Velpareiso
Chile
Department of Public Works
Babla Blanca
Lebu
Andes
Longutmay
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Domingo Duran
Buenos Aires
Valparaiso
Great Plateau
Aspallata Pass
Panama Canal
Europe
Crean
Valparatsa
Tehuantepec
Panama
International Tunnel
Work of Creater Iowa Association Fully Explained
A committee of Iowa Associated Dailies investigates the Greater Iowa Association to clarify its aims and operations. Members from Fort Dodge, Mason City, Davenport, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls review letters, records, vouchers, and printed materials to assess the organization’s promotion of Iowa and its impact on farming, stock raising, and manufacturing.
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Iowa
Greater Iowa Association
Iowa Associated Dailies
C. A. Roberts
Fort Dodge Messenger
Wm. F. Muse
Mason City Globe-Gazette
B. P. Adler
Davenport Times
A. W. Peterson
Waterloo Evening Courier
L. B. Bladina
Cedar Falls Daily Record
Woodworth Clum
Graater Laws Association
Davenport
Iowa Press
Greater Town Association
Investigation Clears Greater Iowa Association of Impropriety
A committee report refutes claims that the Greater Iowa association’s members profited from road material sales. It states aims were public service, promoting local road improvements and Iowa cattle breeding abroad, with no funds misused. From 1914 to 1916 receipts were 19317.50 and expenditures 38204.50, funded by charter and associate dues and lapel button sales.
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Greater
Iowa Association
Certified Public
Greater Jaws Association
Ite
Tews Tha
Wilson May Veto Pork Barrel Bill in Historic Move
Washington reports President Wilson faces a veto of the $38,000,000 public buildings bill after Treasury Secretary McAdoo urged rejection for waste and unnecessary projects. The bill is accused of pork by critics while defenders say it funds essential government needs. McAdoo leads the push against extravagance amid a long running controversy.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Tressury Department
Treasury Department
House
Congress
Bronicle
Chirk
Mx Coleaguar
Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Brotherhood meeting plans by MROtherhood crew
Mk Hl Young, conductor on the indamental railroad, returned from Des Moines where he attended an investiture of the state brotherhood. Thirty one members of the legislative board represented the 31 lodges.
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Mk. Hl. Young
Iindamental Railroad
Des Moines
State Brotherhood
Legislative Board
Cod Liver Emulsion Endorsed by Physicians Worldwide
The piece explains that laws target misstatements on labels of cod liver oil preparations. It contrasts an emulsion containing real cod liver oil with an extract that is alcohol heavy. Scott's Emulsign is promoted as the standard emulsion guaranteed to use pure Norwegian cod liver oil blended with glycerine, free from alcohol, and backed by physicians. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield NJ. 16-18
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Brotherhood meeting in Towa discusses legia Indye program
Members of the Iowa brotherhood gathered at division points in Towa to review the legia Indye program for the Thirty-seventh General Assembly. The full crew bill is expected to gain support from trainsmen this year amid a history of mixed legislative outcomes. Arthur Mond of Fort Dodge was appointed to represent the organization and its legislative board for the upcoming session.
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Towa
General Assembly
Iowa
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Railroad Committee
Agunta
Gta
Arthur Mond
Fort Dodgs
Iowa, ‘Brotherhood
Decline in Flour Seen Temporary Amid Market Shifts
Waterloo grocers report flour prices slipping to 2.60 per sack, a drop of about 20 cents in a week, with traders warning further declines possible as wheat markets show fluctuating movement. The note also mentions Wilson's peace proposals influencing markets and a Christmas demand spike lifting eggs and butter while fruit shipments slow due to extreme cold. Prices described as reasonable and quality high, with turkeys and other poultry remaining costly.
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Waterloo
Thadoryn+ Ward
Wilson
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Tratos
Creater Iowa Association
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German Empire
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Reichstag
Mittee
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
MADDO
Mrotherhood
UAS
A. C. Willford
Sycamore Street
Lice Try
West Side
East Fifth Street
Rath
Cedar Valley
New Post
Virginia
Tbs
Roses
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Ade
Beverly Club Coffes
Hershey's
K. C
Flyer Soap
Dad
Tom
John
Chas, Alshuler Mfg. CO
Racine
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Marshalltown
Scharfenberg
Front Quarters Reef
Miemn
Dillee
Dresend
Iba
Bratna
Hamburg
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