Clyde Aitchison Named Chairman of ICC
Clyde B. Aitchison, a Clinton Iowa native and longtime railroad lawyer, was made chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The 1875 born, Hastings College graduate's rise follows service as an ICC member since 1917 and comes amid ongoing debates over wartime rail controls and potential return to private ownership. The report also notes a civil service shakeup under Postmaster General Burleson and Iowa interest in entertaining local soldiers in Washington.
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Washington
Waterlooo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Clyde B. Aitchison
Clinton
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Towa
Great Railroad Tribunal
Tthe
Aitchison
Thomas M. Cooley
Judson C. Clements
Inerlor
Franklin K. Lane
Ailroad
Nebraska
Hastings
Neb
Council Bluffs
Te Aid Lumber Interests
Rego
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Wilson
Burleson
Civil Service Commission
Paris
Herman W. Craven
Charles M. Galloway
Graven
Galloway
John A. McAhenny
Haiti
Civil Service
Representative Good
Post Office Department
Craven and
Melhenny
Iowa Society of
Hawkeye
Waller Road General Hospital
Manchester Nomination Echoes Uncontested Municipal Ticket
A citizens meeting in Manchester nominates a full slate for city offices with most candidates chosen unanimously. Incumbent Henry Smith declines reappointment. A B Cleveland named for council in his stead. Ticket includes Fred H Munson mayor, E W Williams and Robert Barr at large, D C Clark third ward, Chas Leeds treasurer, D C Chamberlain assessor. no changes expected to follow. A Courier piece notes a silent but effective salesman and references a For Sale Act.
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Vausud
Henry Smith
A. B. Cleveland
Fred H. Munson
E. W. Williams
Robert
YT PAYS ALIMONY TO THREE SPOUSES
New York reports the Y M C A war work council sending alimony to three wives and detailing payments to Red Triangle funds overseas. The vast remittance program totals over 16 million dollars, with 274,224 soldiers contributing without receipts and many payees unaccounted due to lost records or moved addresses.
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New York
Y. M. C. A. War Work Council
Mormon Church
John Barleycorn
Y" War Work Council
Red Triangle
Towa
A. BE
Madison Avenue
New York City
Winter Traps Boost Manitoba Fur Output in 1918
Canadian farmers and professional trappers boosted Manitoba fur production in 1918 by over 1.5 million dollars, per a Grand Trunk Pacific Railway report. Muskrat pelts led the value, with beaver and wolf pelts also contributing strongly. winter trapping across creeks, rivers, and lakes turned farmers’ idle months into a fruitful season alongside their crops and livestock.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Grand Trank Pacffic Railway
Canada
Consolidation Vote Passes At Marble Rock
At Marble Rock the special election resulted in 154 for consolidation and 40 against. Later that evening a caucus was held to nominate the new board members.
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Marble Rock
Local Social Notes Highlight гостей and Visits
Silat Maxwon Theodore Messerschildt Mayo Spaulddig WELL Awkdey uy Walsler son of Waleter four former residents Burlingre Nodada visiting relatives duavitar Just returned from service Heo Towniway Jett Burduy on a bushicns Url td Latenera Mround Mrs Ui Meiinton and daughter arrived from Une ervlit taking possession of residence on Col leary street Mrs John Stand Jr and son left for relatives at Cuttenburg Birwadairs Gates entertained Study club husbands at Bradford street St Malrick party an elock dinner Miss Matricia Walster Irish songs Mrs Bruce Goss returned from Waterloo
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Silat Maxwon
Theodore Messerschildt
Mayo Spaulddig
Awkdey
Uy Walsler
of Waleter
Burlingre Nodada
Duavitar
TS Unther
Rance
Heo
Burduy
Meiinton
Une Ervlit
Auid
Col+ leary street
John Stand’, Jr
Cuttenburg
Birwadairs
Gates
Ingaicat
Matricia Walster Jams
Sk Oyrop
Bruce Goss
Waterloo
Mrs HR Faville Dies in Fort Dodge Iowa
Wert Dodge Ia March 17 Mrs HR Faville vice president of the Iowa Federation Women's Club and Fort Dodge Womens club figure died Friday night after two days of illness from a virulent form of pneumonia. Her husband, a prominent lawyer, is critically ill from erysipelas. Two children Stanton 17 and Marion 16 survive. She was 50. Moneral Tuesday at Storury Lake Ia.
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Wert Dodge
HR. Faville
Iowa Federation Women's Club
Fort Dodge
Robert M. Healy
Stanton
Marion
Storury Lake
Corporal Harold Lizer Guarded Wilson in Boston
Harold Lizer, in the army 22 months, served in Co H Thirty-ninth Infantry Twelfth Division and guarded President Wilson on his return from France in Boston. He is visiting his sister Miss Nova Adzor at 709 Vowler Street. Lizer enlisted May 1917 and served with mort sydlling Minnesota recruiters. the bodyguard detail lasted from early morning to evening with scarce rations.
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Co. H
Dead Tired and Bowels Sluggish Ad Promotes SALINOS
A vintage advertisement urges readers to fight morning fatigue by using SALINOS to flush the bowels. It claims toxins enter the blood from wasted food and promises quick, pleasant relief by taking the product first thing daily.
Hamlin’s Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Offer Quick Heal
An advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a rapid penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and general aches with claims of immediate healing for sprains bruises cuts and burns. It promises septic relief and a money back guarantee. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents for constipation and headaches with a guarantee.
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Hamlin
Coughs and Colds Quick Relief Ad
A vintage advertisement touts a well known cough and cold remedy that has sold widely for decades. It claims fast relief for all ages and recommends keeping two bottles on hand. Sold by druggists everywhere at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
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Dena
Driggista
Constipation Remedy Ad Praises Dr. King's New Life Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as reliable and mild for constipation. It claims they help remove waste and impurities, improving overall health, and notes availability at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Clyde Aitchison
Manchester
the Courier
Eto Ermatt
Wrigl Aa Juicy Frui
War Work Council
Saloon
Y. Mlc
Scotts Emulsion
Autitt
Waterloo Evening Courier
Dr. King
Grant
Draul Daviis Dry Goods
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