Meat Packers of Iowa Seek Lower Freight Tariffs
Iowa meat packers led by R S Sinclair and J B Decker press to reopen the John Morrell case before the interstate commerce commission they say freight rates discriminate against finished pork products and Iowa processing centers like Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and Mason City will gain. Senator Cummins and Rep Cole pledge to push the request for overargument and reconsideration to obtain rate equalization. The article also notes the Iowa Society of Washington plans a Feb 23 reception at the Mayflower Hotel for National Education Association delegates chaired by Rep Lloyd Thurston with speeches by Senator Cummins and University of Iowa President Walter A Jessup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Dougherty
Washington, D. C
John Morrell & Co
N. Y. Central Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Packers
R. S. Sinclair
Sinclair Packing Company
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Decker
Decker Packing Company
Mase City
Iowa
Iowa Packing Plant
Cummins
Cole
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Commission
Towa
Chicago
Boston
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Mason City
Des Moines
Iowa Society of Washington
Mayflower Hotel
National Education Association
Walter A. Jessup
University of Iowa
Lloyd Thurston
Despondent farmer shoots wife then kills himself near Manilla
Martin Iloskorn a 43 year old farmer on the Henry Kuhl farm three miles east of Manilla shot and killed his wife with a single barrel shotgun then killed himself in the home about 11 45 pm Saturday. The wife was seen during the act by the hired girl who alerted neighbors. The couple had argued over going to Manilla and the man had financial farm troubles. Five children aged 2 to 18 were in the house during the tragedy.
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Manilla
Martin Kiloskorn
Henry Kuhl
Here
Iloskorn
Fields Will Speak to Audubon Society at Y Wednesday
H B E Field of Cedar Heights will give a third talk at the Waterloo Audubon Society meeting at the Y M C A Wednesday night. The constitution and bylaws will be adopted, members enrolled, and plans for spring activities outlined, including a bird house contest in March and possible martin houses in parks and schools. Associate membership costs 50 cents, granting lectures access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Field
Cedar Heights
Waterloo ‘Audubon Society
Martin
Cedar Mill Saga: Spafford Built 1867 and Bridge Disasters
Harvey Smith recalls the Cedar mill era in Waterloo built after Spafford bought water power in 1867. The piece covers the fatal accident to Spafford, the formation of a local company, management by Engle and Lane, a major bridge failure in a threshing season, and the 1872 shift to an iron arch bridge as river traffic waned.
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Smitie
Harvey Smith
West Union
Waterloo
Smith
Black Hawk Creek
Avalon Avenue
East Waterloo
Spafford
Illinois Central
Hilas Mesinger
W. G. Richards
Job Engle
A. Spencer
W. W. Engle
Miter
A. T. Lane
Finch
Matthew Bunbury
Tammy Fay
Bunbury
Tidlingworth
W. L. Thingworth
Engle
Ungworth
Iowa
Tilinois
Better Than Calamel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild fast acting laxative to replace calomel for liver and bowel complaints. The pills claim to cleanse the liver without harming teeth or gums and to relieve headaches dullness and a heavy feeling by improving digestion and spirit.
The Cedar River Bridge Remodeled After A Long Retirement
A river tale recalls a man who fell from the old pier under the bridge breaking his right wrist and the shock to a mill worker nearby was lasting. The air mill and its associations fade to memory as the iron arch bridge is split and repurposed upstream and downstream, still spanning the Cedar River.
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Cedar River
Benton County Reports Surge of Political Candidates
A wave of candidate declarations hits Benton County with several contenders for representative and sheriff posts. J Ek McMillan, Sam Meeke, Charles Van Dusen announce Republican bids, while J J Witquam seeks the Democratic representation, and Fred Kruger runs for sheriff on the Democratic ticket.
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Vinton
Benton County
J EK
McMillan
Harrison Township
Sam Meeke
Charles van Dusen
van Horns
J. J. Witquam
Aud
Fred Kruger
Bath Pavilion Burns in Fire at Wilson Beach
Chicago February eight. A historic Wilson Beach bath pavilion dating back >25 years was destroyed by a blaze. The fire caused about $20,000 in damage to the structure and contents. Local officials investigated the cause as fire loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UNS
Wilson Beach
Bath Pavilion
How To Gain 5 Pounds in 30 Days
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy to add weight. It claims thin men and women can gain up to five pounds in 30 days, with a money back guarantee if the target is not reached, and cites a woman who supposedly gained 15 pounds in six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Robert Drug Co
McCoy
Camp Morrison Endorsed by Junior St Andrew Assembly
Davenport and Waterloo attendees report Camp Morrison endorsement by the diocesan Junior Brotherhood after C. C. Lamson led a Saturday address. Maurice Ottesen re elected president with Don M Gary as secretary. Horace Smith and Charles Chappell as vice president and treasurer. Rev J I Wilcock as chaplain. About 100 boys attended the conference and joined Sunday services marking the Episcopal convention opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Ta
Morrison
Jova
Y. A
Waterloo
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
C. C. Lamson
Maurice Ottesen
Cedar Rapids
Don. M. Gary
Horace Smith
Davenport
Charles Chappell
J. i. Wilcock
New Lon
Trinity Cathedral
Episcopal Church
California Vig Syrup Advertisement Warning
A vintage ad touts California Vig Syrup as a remedy for constipation colic feverish breath and stomach issues. It claims to cleanse bowels remove gases and waste without narcotics and urges mothers to insist on California for genuine syrup rather than imitations printed on bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jameson Brothers Store Changes With Clerk Tart
City bults for some time and Mr Tart has been a clerk in the Jameson store for the past three years. They take charge of the business today while Jameson Brothers retain title. Jameson plans a southern trip for an indefinite stay.
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Tart
Jameson
Jameson Brothers
South
Grocery Firm Change Hands In Vinton
Jimeson Brothers, longtime operators of a Vinton grocery for 13 years, have sold Keller Tasi negs to B I Mease and Lynn Hart. Mr Mease now runs a grocery business in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton, Ia
Jimeson Brothers
B. i. Mease
Lynn Hart
Mease
Cascarets Ad Claims World Leader Laxative Status
The advertisement touts Cascarets as the largest selling laxative worldwide for men, women, and children and urges readers to buy a box at any drugstore.
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Meat Packers
Audubon Society
Board of Supervisors
Jenking
Fulmer
Joe Watson
Mr. Jenkins
Dr. Edwards
Camp Morrison
Junior
Taylor
Lig Commerci
Harned
Longtose Vinton Grocery
Gascarets
Debe
W. Fourth
Jefferson Sis
CU UC Yokof
Coats
Bolivia
Frances Shop
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