Industries Here Ready For Coal Supply Suspension
A central field coal suspension seems likely but Waterloo industries and rail transport can finish the summer with available stock. Two months of coal stored in the Ulineis Central yards plus interline shipments keep lines operable. Major firms Deere, Rath, and others report ample coal. utilities and railroads foresee no shortage unless the suspension lasts months. Domestic buyers expect Kentucky coal to cover demand through hot weather, with winter stock a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ulineis
Scott Williams
Western Lines
Kentucky
Williams
C. MM. Cheney
Chicago Great Western
Oelwein
Deere
John Deere Tractor Company
Union Coal
A. H. Head
Ilinois
Foley diuretic advertised for backache and kidney health
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Foley’s diuretic as a remedy for lumbago and aching backs, with a testimonial from Mrs. Black of Patersburg about reduced pain after use. It also includes a nursemaid tone promo for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription aimed at expecting mothers, claiming relief after a short course and recommending it to pregnant readers.
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Black
Patersburg
Val
Foley
Jo B.mulhern
Spruce St. Hannibal
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Poor Farmhand Died Penniless Had 1854 Notes Discovered
Iowa City March 31 After being known as a poor man for two decades August Kramer identified as William Wedigs. Savings from 20 years as a hired hand totaled 1854.50 in bank deposits found among his effects. A postal card to Chicago niece Ida Lipke and five other heirs surfaced. Dr I M Fitzpatrick received a share. A 10 year judgment against the hoard, plus interest, reached 924.46. N Meyer of Jordan Minn retired as county judge of probate after 48 years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
August Kramer
William Wedigs
Kalona
Wellman
Ida Lipke
Chicago
Ashe
I. M Fitzpatrick
Jona Guy
Good News for Skinny Men Need More Strength and Vitality
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming to add energy and pounds for underweight individuals. It cites cases of women gaining 10 to 14 pounds in weeks, promises a 60 day trial at 60 cents, and offers a money back guarantee if no weight gain.
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Alberta’ Rogers
McCoy’s
Wangler Bros. Co
Robert Drug Co. Co
Ad. Miller
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Illinois Central
Stuart
F. al Stuart Co
Depa. Nii, Marshall
Mich
America
Nichols & Gates
Otson
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marz
Mederehe
Andsmang
Sycamore
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