Engineers Bet Governors Wages Lift For West Rail Labor
Chicago January 18 1915 western railroads attorney J M Sheean told the board of arbitration that engineers and firemen have higher earnings than governors of seven states and could raise costs by up to forty million dollars a year while the cost of living has not risen as fast as wages. He cited actual yearly earnings for passenger and freight engineers and firemen, and noted roads have posted losses amid growing traffic despite wage demands.
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Chicago
Western Railways
J. M. Sheean
Western Railroads
Sheean
West
Wilway
New Books at the Public Library for Children
A selection of recently added titles in the children's department includes Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail detailing the Westward expansion and the gold rush to Ixe's Peak in 1836. Also Hawkes King of the Thundering Herd features a buffalo study by the American Bison Association president. Boylan's Pipes of Clovis is included.
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Children’s Department
Sabin
Pony Express
Ixe’s Peak
Buffalo Bill
Hawkes
American Bison Association
To Keep Skin Healthy and Youthful in Bright Light
A wartime era beauty tip urges men and women to scrub and treat skin with mercalized wax and powder dissolved in witch hazel to erase wrinkles. The method promises a clear, smooth complexion without cosmetics, noting the risks of visible flaws in bright lighting and recommending a facial bath solution.
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Sally
Wowa Realm
I S T M A Vote to Be Recounted In Iowa City
Des Moines Jan 19 No formal recount request has been filed by Harry B Rex who lost by one vote to U C Deets for secretary of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association. Rex plans to seek a recount but action awaits the board meeting next Saturday for organization and committee selections. The legal process would involve John B Sullivan the association's attorney. Deets will assume duties Saturday. J S Trish remains as chief clerk after previously serving since the former secretary's death.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Harry B. Rex
U. C
Rex
Irish
John B. Sullivan
Deets
Trish
Rader
Dizzy Spells Warn of Hidden Danger to Health
An old health advertisement warns of dizziness and headaches blending fatigue and malaise. It promotes Rallister's Rocky Mountain Herb Tea or Tablets as a cure. The copy claims it purifies blood, tones organs, and restores energy, urging readers to buy from druggists with the genuine label at 25 cents per package.
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Eden
Rallister
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for cold symptoms. It claims two hour dosing leads to open nostrils, relief from discharge, headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing, with a 25 cent price at any drugstore.
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Grippe
Pape
Mission Conference of Waterloo Presbytery in Marshalltown
The second and closing session of the Waterloo Presbytery home mission conference meets at the Marshalltown Presbyterian Church on January 20, with a 1 30 pm and 7 20 pm schedule. Rev S W Smith of Cedar Rapids opens. Rev C H Purmort speaks on Facts and Figures. Rev E W Landbant discusses The World's Challenge to the Church. banquet for visiting clergy and trustees provided by the Marshalltown church.
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Marshalltown
Home Mission Conference
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
Ackley
J. P. Linn
S. W.smith
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Smith
C. H. Purmort
Des Moines
E. W. Landbant
D. D
Cedar Falls
Big fair at Armory advertisement dates listed
Advertisement notes a big fair at the Armory on February 1 2 8 4 5 and 6 by Knights and Ladies of Security and Company L. Mentions six days printing of postage stamps placed end to end would reach from New York to San Francisco.
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Armory
Knights and Ladies of Security and Company L
New York
San Francisco
Remarkable results from new remedy Amolox
Amplor the new scientific remedy will cure eczema acne dimples and all skin eruptions stops itch instantly and sleepless nights will be a thing of the past Sufferers go today and get a bottle Remember Wangler Bros Henderson Drug Co and dealers will refund your money if Amolox doesn't do all we claim Trial size 50 cents
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Wangler Bros. and
Henderson Drug Co
Amioox
Bible Thief Sentenced To Learn From Bible Study
Harold, a youth jailed for burglary in Los Angeles, was ordered by Judge Wilbur to study the Bible as part of probation. The court noted he would be examined to ensure he reads it, with Harold agreeing he will read the Bible and adhere to the court's plan. The judge emphasized monitoring his progress and potential further action if not fulfilled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harold
Clee
Bilte Atsatent
Ia Tveky
Harold Han
Wilbur
Aires Yeate
San Wrnsieldeo
Dodge Wikbur
Morold
What She Wanted For Her Baby’s Cough
A young mother said she wished to stop her baby's cough without harmful drugs. She bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, which loosens the cough and loosens mucus membranes to ease pain and help the child rest. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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Foley
Weary We Sat by the River and Homeward Ply
A fragment listing songs and tunes about youth memory and home life. It mentions titles like Three Fishers Through the Leaves Big Bee River Wall for the Wagon Warrior and Wearing of the Green. The list evokes nostalgia for childhood and Welsh themes.
Kidney cleansing salts promise relief for backache
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts and similar potassium salts as a kidney cleansing tonic. It urges high water intake and a daily dose before breakfast to flush kidneys, claim relief from backache, bladder issues, and urine irritation, and notes availability from H. W. Tepgart.
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H. W. Tepgart
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