Street Car Wage Clash Looms Over Five Cent Fare
Davenport May 22 A Bay City era wage dispute erupts as Tri-City railway head B J Denman says operating on a five cent fare June 1 is impossible with current pay. He cites losses and warns of possible wage cuts while noting no council plan yet and no Chicago talks set. Several street car men threaten to quit as tension rises over the fare change and pay scale.
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Davenport, Ja
Tri-City Railway
Carmen
Davenport
B. J. Denman
Denman
Chicago
Get Rid of Rheumatism With Cham berlain Liniment
An advertisement urges readers to use Cham berlain's Liniment for rheumatism noting quick relief with plain directions. It claims no internet treatment is needed for chronic or muscular rheumatism and promotes liberal use of the product.
Trusted cough remedy praised nationwide
A letter extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe family cough medicine for lingering colds and flu aftereffects. The writer from Andrews Ind says it cured flu symptoms and recommends keeping it in the house. The notice urges avoiding croup or severe coughs in children and claims the remedy is sold everywhere.
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Atlantic
Pacific
A. B Griffith
Andrews
Ind
Foley
Republican Candidate Activity Outside Waterloo
Backed by schooling in banking, post office taxation and journalism the lone Republican candidate operates outside Waterloo. The terse note suggests a single party entrant with professional background across multiple public sectors. No further details on office sought or location are provided.
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Waterloo
No Title Provided in Readable Text
Community readers discuss wage chaos and streetcar labor tensions with calls for higher pay while phrases show local officials and organizers preparing for wider meetings and annual gatherings. Details about dates and places are unclear.
La Perte City Ta Marte Cilx May $2 Mrs M Je War
fragmentary readable text from a 19th century city notice or diary entry mentions May dates and local figures. details are unclear but reference to community communication and meetings.
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Vaio
Kidney health warning from a Connecticut reader
A notice in a 20th century ad style warns that aches may signal kidney trouble and urges quick help. Mrs L Gibson of Latanta Connecticut shares relief after Foley Pills, noting swelling eyes and fatigue improved promptly. Sold everywhere.
Pink and White Birthday Celebration Honors Local Women
A long community notice describes a pink and white birthday gathering for several young women, with music by the Minneapolis Symphony. The event featured a decorated dining room, crepe paper festoons, and favors in pink and white, plus a drag-course menu.
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Patel
Misa Constance
Mary of Milas
Bextier
Port City
Wagner
A.B. Park
Minneapolis Symphony
Mta
Jesse Nation
Altar society social honors Sacred Heart church in social meeting
A pleasant Altar society gathering was held Thursday evening at Mrs. Jack Driscoll's home on Hishop avenue. Needlework and games provided amusement while attendees enjoyed a luncheon served by the hostess. Charles Loveless, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Loveless, joined with Maurice Thompson during visits and diversions.
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Maurice Thompson
Charles Loveless
Henry Loveless
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Clean Blood And Vitality
An old health ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse and enrich the blood, strengthen the body against infections, and improve appetite. It recommends taking the medicine after meals and notes it has satisfied three generations for the blood stomach liver and kidneys. It also promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative.
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Hood
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