Railroads and the Law in American Regulation
The piece discusses railroads as major rate-setters, noting their self interest and limited competition. It covers regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission, reform efforts against discrimination and rebates, and the financial strains on carriers, including dividend declines and stock losses. It contrasts US efforts with European practices and criticizes financial manipulation while urging cleaner governance.
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Philadelphia Record
Intergrate
Europe
Congress
Suffragette Protest and Historical Rail Interactions
An editorial voice remarks on suffragette violence against Rokeby Venus and critiques public reaction. It compares reform protests to a past Hartford Haven era financial exploitation, referencing the Marian Baker Rockefeller alliance and a decade-old New Haven railroad affair as context for evaluating public bitterness and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian-Baker-Rockefeller
Wew Haven
Let Us Be Gentlemen In A Tumultuous Campaign
A civic editorial urges voters to maintain fairness in the municipal campaign and vote for those best suited to serve the people. It notes twisted focus on personalities, discusses the possibility of a fourth ticket, and mocks sensational war coverage while stressing calm, courteous participation and prudent governance in Waterloo’s city election.
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New York City
Waterloo
The Lion as King of Beasts and Man’s Folly
A humorous miniature essay portrays the lion as Africa’s roaming predator and a social nuisance. It jokes about its roar at night, strength to crush a man, and the irony of a railroad president asking for high rates, while noting lions are captured for menageries.
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Lion
Besso
Africa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Democrats Plan July State Convention In Des Moines
Des Moines March 20. The Democratic state central committee will meet in Des Moines to set the location and date for the state convention. Iowa City and Council Bluffs are the main contenders with July as the target and a July 1 to 29 window required by law. Delegates will be elected at the June 1 primary and will choose district and state delegates.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
N. F. Reed
Iowa City
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Reed
J. W. Reynolds
Creston
Henry Riegelman
Tom Phillips
Ottumwa
Cosson
Charles B. Murtagh
Algona
W. S. Allen
Murtagh
W. F. Cleveland
Harlan
Cleveland
Sioux City
George R. Whitmer
Low Genung
Clanwood
IT. T. Tours
W. Mercer
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Connolly
Mauries Connolly
Fred White
Bashor Cultivating Support Across State for Senate Bid
Reported from Des Moines indicates Bashor, progressive candidate for senator, drawing broad support from southern voters during a statewide tour. Bashor spoke after attending the eighth district conference in Creston, with local organizers highlighting votes in the eighth district. Dr. Gr. J. Bennett's relocation ads appear in BOS 162 West ath Rack Ride listings.
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Ties
Gr. J. Bennett
West Ath
Perry man attends church mock confusion in crowd
A Perry resident, returning to church after months, relays he felt welcome and not embarrassed except for a whispered remark from a bystander, “Oh, look who's here.” The piece also notes reaction to political standpatters amid the Paris Calmette assassination coverage.
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Perry Chief
Perry
Fragmented 19th century tabloids mix of jokes and notices
A collage of excerpts from various papers features quips about beat sellers and weather play, a humorous exchange on golf, a dramatic fall witnessed from a second story, a tale of a man seen from a window, and brief notes from Davenport Times and Tama News.
3 Grain Tablet Makes Flesh
An old ad promotes G grain hypo nuclane tablets as a home treatment to gain 10 to 30 pounds and improve color and nerves. It claims red lips and pink cheeks after several months of use and urges consulting a physician or druggist.
Book of Nature and Human Nature Inspire a Self-Made Man Tale
Ruth Cameron recounts a man who, lacking formal schooling, learned from life. At 18 he earned $60 monthly, then $7,000 in three months selling on commission, quit business, spent the sum traveling to meet diverse people, and sought wisdom beyond books. The piece extols experiential learning and social insight.
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Wwomisa
New York
New England
College of Nfe
Interest in Dr Driver Sermons Across City
A large Westminster Presbyterian Church audience heard Dr Driver preach on And the Oil Was Stayed from Elisha and the widow of Sarepta. The lesson warned that blessings are limited by desire and obedience while a chorus and solo numbers accompanied the program and prayers grew in neighborhood meetings.
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Dr. Driver
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Elisha
Serepta
Mia
St. Elmo Bateman
Ida Bardeen
Mra. Bateman
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Tama
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Chicago Teachers’ College
Hadrian
Asia Minor
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Boston Cooking School
Jagurs Mrc. Co
Chicago
Wangler Brothers
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th St
Uneeda Biscuit
Graham
National Biscuit Company
Alwaya
Drs. Hildebrand
Dentists Suite
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Dentists Office
Commercial Street
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Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
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R. E. Russell
James Black
F. C. Liffring
E. H. Knittle
PR. Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Avenue
Pedersen
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
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