The Erie Railroad Rise and Fall in Early Times
American rail history notes the Erie Railroad from Hoboken to Chicago, its modest start, notable bond debt, and long stagnation in dividends since 1908. It details its 2444 miles of track, $175 million capitalization, $230 million bonds, and a shift to heavy freight with a safety first motto. The piece highlights J. P. Morgan’s dealings with the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton and the railroad’s evolving status under finance and reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Hoboken
K. J
Chicago
Akron
Cleveland
Buffalo
Jeremy City
Newark
Cincinnati
Erie
New York, Lake Erie & Western
Jay Gould
New York
Chiesga
iTé
J. P. Morgan
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Baltimore & Ohio
Iowa Editor Seeks Light Over County Printing Row
The Tama Herald owner withdraws from the county printing bid after confessing inflated subscriber names. Toledo Chronicle and Toledo Democrat win official papers while the Herald vows to purge its lists and pursue honest practices amid a broader push for local employment in spring renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Worser
Tame Herald
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Toledo
Toledo Chronicle
Toledo Democrat
Tama Herald
Star-Clipper
the Herald
Board of Supervisors
The
Herald
Tama
Harsh City Policy Stated On Duty To Down-and-Out
A harsh viewpoint argues the unemployed have no rights or money and must be forced to donate two dollars worth of labor daily to earn bread and shelter. It says other citizens should be kept from aiding the down and out and endorses pushing the disadvantaged away or into harsher treatment to enforce "righteous citizenship." The piece cites a biblical phrase to justify coercive relief policies.
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Des Moines
Hasce
America
American Economist
Black Hawk
Waterloo
Black Hawk Coffee
SpiceCo
Dinner Party
State House
Jackstone
All Grocars
Declaration of America urges league of nations at Niagara
The Niagara Peace society plans a world league to safeguard peace. Members would post bonds equal to one third of armament expenditures, forfeitable if a member fails league tribunal decisions. A May 24 1915 Niagara Falls meeting would invite global delegates and form the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Peace Socrety
League of Nations
Lesgue of Nations
Roosevelt
League
Peace Society
United States
Niagara Falla
Niagara Peace Society
New York Peace Society
Andrew Carnegia
Lyman Abbott
Felix Adler
Joseph H. Choate
Elihu Root
Jacob Schiff
Oscar Sirduss
Charles Wy. Eliot
William H. Taft
Nicholas Murray Butler
Theolore Roosevelt
Wilson's Partisan Appointment Draws Fire Across Parties
The piece criticizes President Wilson for naming Progressives to minority posts on a major trade commission under new antitrust law, excluding Republicans. It argues the move aims to split the Republican vote for 1916, potentially aiding Democrats while damaging Wilson's claimed nonpartisan stance.
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Wilson
Trade Commission
Witeon
Persuasion Fails as Clinton Railroads Taxpayers Blame
The piece argues railroads extract wealth from Waterloo and Iowa City areas while neglecting passenger needs. It notes station crowding from a news stand, laments limited improvements, and criticizes directors for draining funds. The column references January rail traffic and local political figures amid satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Tor
Courier
Waterloo
Rock Island
Great Western
Union
Declaration for a League of Nations at Niagara Falls 1915
A public appeal calling for a permanent league of nations to unite military forces for global peace. It argues for arbitration, reduced armaments, Hague controls, and a shared defense fund, urging Niagara Falls delegates meeting May 24 1915 to form a world security framework.
To the Heart of the Matter and Our Unconscious Creeds
A reflective essay argues that every man harbors a creed hidden in the subconscious guiding conduct. It contrasts idealized beliefs with actual behavior, cites General Gordon and Charles Darwin as paradoxes, and notes science deepens mystery while urging reverence beyond creed. An amusing trolley exchange mocks recognition and perception.
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General Gordon
Charles Darwin
Huxley
Tennysat
One Way to Help the Workingmen
Wabster City reports several homeowners who also occupy their houses are this winter undertaking an unprecedented effort to aid workers. The local plan involves cooperative measures to improve housing and living conditions for laborers amid cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabster City
Lime Starvation and Tuberculosis Treatment Claims
The Medical Record 1901 notes Dr John F Russell arguing lime starvation precedes tuberculosis in adults. He credits Erkman's Alterative with improving pulmonary tuberculosis and throat conditions due to its lime content, touting its safety and availability via druggists or direct orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Record
New York
John IF. Russell
Erkman
Hekman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Still in the Game at Shenandoah
A. S. Bailey of the Sentinel Post marks a milestone birthday and remains active as a printer in Shenandoah. The piece praises his lifelong work ethic and his continued contribution to the town paper, noting his health and strength keep him in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
A. S. Bailey
Sentinel Post
Shenandoah
Public Library Display Promotes New Novels
John Cotton Dana praises literature as a community bond and urges reading pleasure. The library displays fresh novels freshly bound, including Churchill’s Crisis, Connor’s Corporal Cameron, Deland’s Awakening of Helena Ritchie, and Farmer’s Broad Highway.
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John Cotton Dana
Baya
Public
Churchill
Connor
Corporal Cameron
Deland
Helena Ritchie
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
An advertisement urges women to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. It claims the remedy has brought health and happiness to more women in America than any other, encouraging daily use despite poor health and fatigue.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Quit Meat Where Kidneys Bother An Advertisement
An ad touts rad Salts as a kidney flush and purifier made from grape and lemon acids with lithia. It claims meat eaters develop kidney issues and promises relief by a daily tablespoonful in water before breakfast. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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H. W. Taggart
Danderine Promise To Restore Hair Shine And Growth
An old advertisement touts Knowlton Danderine for falling out hair and dandruff. It claims a 25 cent bottle will restore life lustre and gloss, making hair wavy fluffy and abundant with new downy growth after several weeks of use. It urges readers to buy at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
WaterloO Library Story Hours and Featured Authors
The Evening Courier highlights popular stories such as Gillmore's Phoebe and Ernest and Henry Synder V. V. s Eyes. It notes the appeal of Stevenson and Shaw, plus a host of other works. Regular story hours for older children begin this week with schedule specifics for East and West branches and ongoing Saturday sessions for younger children.
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Clementina
William Locke
Stevenson
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Jaw
Harvester
Crossways
Judgment House
Waitstill Baxter
Public
Library East
Brary West
Meritol Pile Remedy Endorsement by W H Holmes
In Decorah Iowa the Iu Journal quotes W H Holmes praising Meritol Pile Remedy for piles and hemorrhoids. He says relief came after using half a package and he would not return to his former condition for any amount. Price listed as $1.00 with distributors Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Drug Co Waterloo Iowa.
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W. H. Holmes
The
Decorah
Iu. Journal
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo
Iowa
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George Figch
Rine
PaMary
Dar Rapids
lonerHy Republican
Iowa City
Howse Brilding
Iowa Senate
Plymouth Church
Woodrow Winson
T. R
Wala
Brotherhood of Man
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Hague
Armaent Ring
Galiong
Hague Court
Leagic
Executive Council
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Dr. Frank Crane
Aenea
Library Notes
Helmes
Akia Wopginiet
Wangler Bros
B. W. Scimmeman & Co
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
J. K. Joder
MR. Lincoln
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