Manufacturers urge new Iowa law and tax reform
The Iowa Manufacturers' Association calls for industrial education and a new state law on stock and bond selling, workers' compensation reform, and a broader tax reform. Prof. Brinkley of Ames advocates a permanent tax commission as state expenditures rose from 16 million in 1899 to 41.4 million in 1911, urging tax reform start at home. Nearly 600 manufacturers attend the convention as Iowa pursues industrial growth while local entertainment highlights include Roberts the Strong Man and the Texas Tommy Dancers at the Majestic.
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Rieker
Towa
Th. Brinkley
Ames
Majestic
Jones
Hoberts
Roberts
Waterloo
Barbary Coast
San Francisco
Friesen
White House
Washington
Warris & Randall
Cook & Stevens
Greene & Parker
Dave Woods
Death by Own Action A Seasonal Issue Across Nations
A historical survey shows death by own action more common among men, with hanging and drowning as leading methods. It notes higher rates in Protestant communities, urban life, educated classes, and certain professions, while Ireland reports the lowest rates and Switzerland the highest.
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Suielde
Amea
Ireland
Saxony
Neumark
Switzerland
France
Hellgium
England
Wales
Damage Case Dismissed in May Term Dubuyne Court
Kilmer C. Mahon administrator of Roy Mahon estate saw damages claim against Illinois Central Railway dismissed without prejudice after May term action in the federal court at Dubuyne. Mahon alleged obstructions from a pile of railroad ties obscured view, causing a collision that killed Roy Mahon.
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Dubuyne
T. Reet
Kilmer C. Mahon
Roy Mahon
Crade
Illinois Central Railway Company
Des Moines School Teachers List For Next Year
The Des Moines schools announce the next year’s teaching staff. Names include Stephen J. Mockelt Miss Eleanor Nussfeld Miss Crete Parmort Leta Brockway Locie Wixtead and Mrs Caroline Carlton VanMeter who resumes kindergarten work after her husband’s death.
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Des Moines
Fichides
Followiaug
Waterloo
Stephen J. Mockelt
Eleanor Nussfeld
Crete Parmort
Leta Brockway
Locie Wixtead
Caroline Carlton VanMeter
Schuyler's Canal Vision Stirs Dutch Skepticism
General Philip Schuyler proposed a canal and a system of locks to raise water over Little Falls to link Lake Ontario with the Hudson. He faced disbelief from Dutch settlers who doubted water could rise uphill, leaving the inventor hopeful yet troubled by the setback.
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Erie
Atlantic Ocean
de Witt Clinton
Eria
Lake Ontario
Mohawk
Hudson
Lite Falls
Philip Schuyler
Revolutionary Fame
Rail timetable scraps reveal busy Dubuque Chicago line
A jumble of rail departure times shows trains from Dubuque to Chicago and westbound services to Ft. Dodge Omaha and beyond. Timetables list arrivals and connections at multiple hubs including Davenport Burlington St Louis La Porte and Minneapolis with frequent local and express services and waiting-station routes.
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Davenport
Chicago
Burlington
St. Louis
Kansas City
la Porte
Washburg
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West
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Apply Presbyterian Hospital
Amoeticon Hotel
Commercial Street
Terry Hotel
la Porte City
lLady
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Fourth St
Tadies
John O‘reilly
Edwards &J
West Fourth St
de- Wald Cigar Store
East Fifth
Mason City
National Auto Training Assn
Omaha
Neb
Waterloo Shoe Co
Geo. Dennis
Black
Franklin
All Hinds
West Fifth St
Washington Biue
Luc
H.W. Hobart
Sycamore St
Credit Guide Collection Department
Black Hawk
F. Decker
Independence Ave
Adreas Tax
Ima KK. Lacy
Des Laines St
Rebel Ave
Oat Side
Bill
James Gardiner
Firat National Bldg
Ouse
H.W. Osborne
Cedar Falls
James Care
Courier
Gardiner Co
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Bridge St
J. C. Hartman
Lafaylette
Leland
Dendy
West Side
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James Guard- Inew Co
First National
Western
Third Avenues
Starr
Writer Press, Inquire Sedgwick-Lichty Abstract Co
Sauley Stucke Er
O. M. Glessner
Fowler
Fisher, Tent & Awning Co
Eclipse
West Park
Flammond Ave
South St
West Eleventh
Ousehold Furniture
Inquire
Cleveland and
Joder
Hagerman
West Third
Siggs
Rhode Island
Heatmond Ave
Nellie M. Strayer
Bayard
West Mullan Ave
Randolph
White
Summit Ave
Bouldin
Chautauqua Park
Third Avenue
West Sixth
West Fourth
J. A. Young
lPor
East Fourth St
East Side
James Gardiner Co
First National Ride
First National Blig
Ricker St
Walter Holliday
Almond
Chautauqua
Bilue
Conger Park Co
Insuire
Traphagen
O. M
Wyandotte Eges
Orpington
H. H. Morgan
Saits Souci Park
Dr. Hunt
West Second St
LaFayette
the Courier
Conger
Ogly
Enap
J. G. Gidley
Jackson St
Cornell, Clay Co
Tawa
James West
Tower
Corenell
New York Stage Porm
Iowa
Minnesota
Prirties
Tompkins Land & Immigration Co
Jackson &J
St. Paul
Minn
New Hampton
Trent Waterlow
Parkersburg
Pard Auto Co
CW. Benner
Black Mnawk Bank
A. A. Lynn
Gi. H. Heipie
First Nat'l Bank
Phong
E. E. Peek
Peek-Rath Bik
East Fifth St
Iowa Securities Co. Com’l
Foxan
London
Crecelins
To Toan
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
Toan
Dakota
Hone
Frank Jr. Knapp
Tafayette
Tagerman Addition
Falls Ave
T. F
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Balifles
Schwab Bras
Guaranty Loan Alg
Minneapolis
Cifle Coast
Troyd ‘Transfer Co
Jonn
P.O
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Anew
Adsireas T. C
Speaker
Aioux City
Maryaz
Ricker
Lows Shite Manufacturers’ Dassociation
Iis
Astate
Burton EF Wilson
State of Town
Black Wawk County
James Sandy
Sama
Fred S. Pettit
Clerk District Court
Schuyler
Illinois Central
R. I
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Ft. Dodge
Omaha (Express
Fast
Tae
Twin Cities, Limited
Albert Leg
Albert Lea Aarthene
Albert Lea
Albert Lee
la FR
Minneapolis and
Twin Crtter
Rockford
Shell Rock
Galloway
Jefferson Street
Park Avenue
Glasgow
Denver
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Des M. & Kr c
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Des M. & K. Sc
Chion Depot
Des M. & K. Cc
Twin Ct
Twin G
Delweth
H. W. Grout
SOL First National Bank
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