Crisis at hand as eastern railroad firemen strike threat
The piece portrays a looming crisis over a nationwide rail labor dispute. It details 6,000 firemen and 680,000 other employees potentially affected, with a proposed wage demand of 9.6 million dollars annually and debate over arbitration methods under the Erdman act and commission proposals. The article contrasts railroad objections to concentrated power with public interest concerns.
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Fremen Lave
Witte
United States Supreme Court
Martin A. Knapp
Commerce Court
C. P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Elsa
Knapp
Neill
Urban transport danger compared horse and auto in New York
The National Highways Protective Society report notes that last year in New York almost as many deaths came from horse drawn vehicles as from automobiles. It argues speed is not the sole danger and praises automobile drivers for better control and warning signals despite many more cars on central avenues and residential streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Highways Protective Society
New York
Waterloo
Transmission of Power and the Keokuk Dam
The Keokuk dam will light Keokuk and power streets of St. Louis and beyond. Projections claim 250 mile reach for consumers, with insulation and conservation boosting long distance transmission. The note warns Americans to guard water power controls against corporate capture.
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Keokuk
St. Louis
Danube
Paris
Rhone
Goblins
Road promoters urged target all road users fairly
A reader argues against singling out hunters to fund road building and calls for equal taxation of golf players, baseball fans, billiard fiends, and gamblers. The letter asks Mr. Norris to weigh in on whether the approach should be dropped or defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norris
Diaz Era Viewed Through Present Mexican Perspective
The fragment notes a lingering admiration for Porfirio Diaz as a contrasting backdrop to contemporary Mexican leadership. It argues that deeper exposure to current governance strengthens the belief that Diaz possessed the better approach. The remark emphasizes a historical comparison rather than a direct event.
Spirit of the Iowa Press Snapshot
A collage of Iowa civic notes contrasts frugal town governance with vigilant city upkeep. It cites Council Bluffs advice on health and reform besides urges early home care to curb social ills. The Newton Daily Nova reports a city named Fella being forced to resurrect a building project.
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Thuilding
Newton Daily Nova
Fella
Ponderous Personages Galileo and the age of discovery
A humorous biographical sketch recalls Galileo born February 18 1504 in Pisa. It contrasts his scientific zeal with sixteenth century ignorance, notes his telescope discoveries, Copernicus advocacy and monkly opposition. The piece ends reflecting on wisdom trusts.
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Galileo
Pisa
Saturn
Jupiter
Copernicus
Bridge Contractors Oppose Central Road Authority Push
Davenport Times argues against state central control for road and bridge work. It cites Boone Iowa meeting resolutions condemning critics and urges fact based funding, pricing, and expert supervision, warning against political influence in road contracts.
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Davenport
Iowa
Boone
Clinton
Antispitting Ordinance Warns Newton Youths at Depot
A Newton depot incident reports a young man fined for vulgar tobacco spitting after warnings by a depot agent. The note suggests more fines for reckless expectorants could follow, as officials seek to curb spitting near the Rock Island depot.
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Rock Island
Newton
Sidewalks in Newton May See Improvements
Despite broader concerns, Newton’s sidewalks could get upgrades as the city considers improvements. The Webster City Freeman-Tribune reports public opinion outside the legislature favored progress, with widespread belief that a proposed ban on interracial marriage in the state would fail.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Mississippi debate dies in house over race and voting
The text notes the house rejected a measure on the topic with indicated fears of influencing the colored vote. It asserts Mississippi faces little concern over such political pressure and suggests no legislation is likely to pass on the question. Iowa ice cream men in Davenport show compliance with state pure food laws during their convention, welcoming inspectors and promising adherence after returning home.
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Boong
Iowa
Mississippi
Davenport
What's in a name in advertising and reputation
The essay argues that names carry power in branding and trust, citing examples such as expensive name rights for toilet products and Paris shops whose labels signal style. It notes how a name can influence buying choices and loyalty, ending with a Norfolk endorsement for Foley Kidney Pills in an advertisement.
Seerley and Leavitt Targeted in Lobby Confrontation
A Des Moines dated Iowa City Republican special reports in the Savery lobby last night Trewin confronted Roger Leavitt a Cedar Falls Record board member. Trewin accused Leavitt and President Seerley of attacking him and vowed to hold them responsible for the newspaper’s conduct. Leavitt defended that the paper’s attitude did not involve him personally.
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Iowa City Republican
Des Moines
Savery
Trewin
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Leavitt
Seerley
Musterole Mustard Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement for Musterole clean white mustard ointment touts fast relief without blistering. It claims easy application from a glass jar, no mess, and broad uses from sore throat to bronchitis, neuralgia, and chest congestion with hospital and doctor endorsements.
Mast erole Jar Promotion Promises Quick Relief
A dated druggist offer touts jars of gist in 25c and 0c sizes plus a large hospital size for 2.50 with substitutes. If unavailable, send 25c or 60c to the Masterole Company in Cleveland to receive a jar by postage prepaid. A Florida nurse testifies it is better than anything she has used.
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Pierce
Masterole Company
Cleveland
Ohile
M. Speers
St. Petersburg
Florida
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Parise
Boulevard Des Capucines
Comer
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Tater den Linden
Petersburg
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Mee
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Wilson
John Sharp Williams
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Hell
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Spirit OF the Iowa Press
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Buffalo
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People's Common Space
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Crystal Theatre
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