Thorne Defends Rail Rates Against Water to Gold Claim
Des Moines reports Clifford Thorne denounces proposed freight rate increases as a tax on consumers. He argues public regulation has benefited shippers and carriers, noting rail dividends rose and U S railroads show strong finances while proposing rate hikes amid a weak economy. The witness cites now and then compares 1943 and 1914 maintenance allowances and urges not to raise rates.
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Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thorne
Sam
United States
Faces Fair as a Summer Day Promoted by Stuart’s Calcium Wafers
Advert reads that Stuart’s Calcium Wafers rapidly clear complexions by cleansing blood, claiming many users saw skin improvements in days. It asserts no drugs, harmless formula, calcium sulphide as key ingredient, and offers 40 cent boxes with free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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California Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Constipation Relief
An old advisory-style note promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, cleanses stomach and bowels, and cautions against counterfeit syrups while urging readers to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Mother Sea
California
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Railroad Tax Burden Attacked as Unjust and Misleading
A Senate or commission debate questions the basis used to calculate property investment taxes for railroads. Critics note changes in depreciation methods and investment valuation, and call the proposed burden excessive given railroads’ strong profits and credit, urging rejection of rate increases.
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United States
Public Lecture by Mrs Stevenson on Workmen's Compensation
Plans are complete for the Waterloo Woman's club meeting in the Universalist church under the civic department. Mrs Marcia K Stevenson of Iowa City will speak on Workingmen's Compensation Laws and Factory Inspection. She has traveled widely in the state inspecting factories and understands conditions affecting workers.
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Waterloo
Evening Chit Chat features Mrs Stevenson in Waterloo visit
Ruth Cameron notes an informal Waterloo talk by Mrs. Stevenson with open invitation to all women. Mrs. W H Bickley reports from Hampton district federation, light refreshments served, and a meet with Mrs Stevenson follows.
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Stevenson
Ruth Cameron
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, touted as a substitute for calomel, claim to act gently on the bowels and liver to improve bad breath. The vegetable compound with olive oil targets foul breath without harsh after effects, with a suggested dose of one or two tablets daily for a week.
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F. M. Edwards
Howe
Hyer
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Overworked kidneys warned by uric acid claims
An advertisement urges meat eaters to treat weakened kidneys with Rheumasalts, claiming uric acid overload harms kidney function. It promotes a few teaspoons daily in water, touts quick relief, pleasant taste, and notes Rheumasalts is made by the Rheumathath Company in Minneapolis.
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