Iowa Aims to Block 75 Percent Express Rate Hike
Iowa railroad commissioners join Midwest peers at Kasson to contest proposed express rate increases that could rise as much as 75 percent. They seek to influence interstate hearings planned for September as they revise intrastate freight schedules and valuations with representatives led by John Guiler and John Benton.
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Bes Moines
Aomvers
Iowa Railroad Commission
Middlewest
Kassy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
John Guiler
National Association of Railway Utilities Commmissions
Iowa Commission
John B. Benton
Benton
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Reader
A Chattanooga reader Testifies how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased back pain and swelling during pregnancy and reduced symptoms during menopause. She reports regained strength and ability to perform housework and urges others to try the remedy.
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Chattanooga
Temn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sam
Lydia ’ Pinkham
J. A. Fantnvax
Orchard Egs Avenue
Tenn
Merit
Gas and Electric Rates Boosted by Fort Dodge Plant
Fort Dodge Gas and Electric files suit in U S district court seeking injunction to block rate changes. City officials and attorney Mitehell appear for the city. Rates would rise from 1.37 12 to 1.75 per thousand cubic feet and electricity from 10 to 13 cents per kilowatt hour domestic. lower uses from 3 to 4 cents. Changes would affect April bills. hearing set before Judge Reed.
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Fort Dodge
United States District Court
Fort Dodge Gas & Electric Company
Hi. J. Reed
M. C. Mitehell
Mark Anderson
Temple of Justice Building in Abeyance Pending Lower Costs
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature committee overseeing the Temple of Justice on capitel extension grounds continues to study architect plans. At a state house meeting the plans were reviewed again but not finalized as the $1 appropriation remains a constraint.
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Temple OF Justice
Des Moines
Iowa
Capitel Extension
Committee finds building cannot be built for this sum
A committee concludes the proposed building cannot be constructed for the quoted amount of 000,000. It is likely no structure will be started until the matter is referred to the next general assembly.
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Nest General Assembly
Kharem Work Begins in Allison Iowa
Spring work opens with a rush in Allison. March 31 reports high winds drying fields as farmers push to finish tasks. Tiled farms show quick progress while adjoining unpaved plots remain too wet for early grading.
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Kharem
Allison
Zemo touted as cure for skin ailments in ad copy
An advertisement claims Zemo stops itching and skin irritation, clears eczema and pimples, and softens skin. It sells in 35 cent bottles or an extra large $1.00, praised as safe for tender skins and non staining by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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