Independent telephone managers meet in Waterloo Iowa
District managers from 17 northeastern Iowa counties gather at the Commercial club rooms in Waterloo for an Iowa Independent Telephone Association session. President H B Showmaker Poleda and Secretary Charles C Deering discuss rising costs, stubborn rate structures, and interference from high tension lines affecting rural telephone service.
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Iowa Independent Telephone Association
Iowa
Waterloo
Sesslon
H. B. Showmaker
Poleda
Charles C. Deering
Ara Maines
Secre
Deer
Austrian Women On the Firing Line
Rome reports Austrian prisoners describe 5000 women mobilized on the firing line. Women dress as men and dig trenches while serving in supply, nursing, and combat tasks. Chaplains reassigned to fight duties. hospitals run by convalescents with officers punished for misconduct.
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Rome
Steig
Saraite
Craikae
Ling
Nevdiai
Thera
Divorces and Punishment Debate Sparks Legal Backlash
In New York on February 29, a speech argues punishment is deserved for guilty divorce actions. A pastor recounts a case of a young woman seeking help, denouncing cold family members who abandoned her. The article cites divorce rates, noting 1880 and 1908 statistics in Bland, England, and America, and warns of social chaos if trends continue.
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New York
Indi
Sing Sing
Bland
America
England
Rail Probe Seeks Additional 3.5 Million Funding
Washington November 29. An additional 3.5 million dollars will be sought to fund the physical valuation of interstate railroads. The aim is to complete all Ford g operations within three years from the start, with plans to wrap up work later, according to Prouty director of the valuation program.
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Washington, D. C
Work & Fear
Sat
Pronty
Cal
Prouts
October cow testing reports from Iowa associations
The Iowa Cow Testing associations report for October lists 6 204 cows across 18 associations, with 73 cows yielding 40 pounds or more and 22 cows at 64 pounds or more butterfat. A purebred Pioneer association cow produced 83 pounds of butterfat, while eight of 16 top cows came from a single herd. One hundred sixteen cows were sold, about half to raise money for their owners, the rest to the market for not meeting standards. Co op buying reduced costs on gluten dried brewer’s grain bran and cottonseed meal, saving 2 to 6 dollars per ton. one herd saved about 200 on cottonseed by early purchase. Potlows note of October summarizes.
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Iowa
Howard
Baker
Idairying
Teerer
Clinton
M. Omrings
Ytaris
Acher
Inne Pringville Drouck i
Hyde
Lanier Wricht
Upper Town
Brooklyn
Newford
Ls Drandt
Nt al Ct
Ripol
eSiea
RAS Lundy Cederaf Sh
Kussarh Uniy
Ola Hursen
Charlie Towght
Asin Wiser
Lohan
Rsmussen
Independence Glaubite
Jesup
Valuation Experts Praised Across Nation
An estimated range of 15 million to 20 million dollars was reported, with valuation experts nationwide delivering strong performance in multiple regions. The remark highlights expertise and solid work across the country.
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Nal
Chamberlain to Urge Universal Military Training
Washington outlines a push for universal military training to be presented to Congress in the current session. Senator Chamberlain plans to introduce a bill requiring training for men 19 to 23, creating a younger corps and cadet units, amid recruitment concerns and possible Senate changes.
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Chamberlain
Washington
D. C
Army
Navy
Congress
Senate Military Committee
Bey
Altho
Senate
Orlain
Firw
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Ata
Chemberlat
Diet costs per person reveal low daily food outlay
The article reports Dr. Robertson finds actual food costs per capita at 2 8 cents daily excluding fuel and overhead, with economies from bulk buying and small retail prices. It notes bread at 1 cent loaves, eggs 40 to 44 cents a dozen, butter 40 to 46 cents, milk 35 quarts weekly, flour $1.23 per barrel portion, sugar about 9 cents per pound, and reference to various prepared dishes. Also mentions a bank suit involving the Gur Falls National Bank against Edward J. Ackerson for unpaid building materials.
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Sloop
Prediction of Potato Prices By Sean Sparks Debate
A garbled report from New York discusses Sean predicting a decline in potato prices. The text mentions measures, commerce, and consumer effects amid unclear context. It references Brody and public reaction but lacks concrete dates or locations.
Farmers face price drops and disrupted potato supply
A messy OCR fragment discusses potato prices and farming struggles. It notes farmers losing money due to demand and transport costs, with references to New York markets, distribution costs, and attempts to stabilize pricing. The text is unclear but centers on rising costs and market pressures for producers.
Complainant Files Sioux City Transit Rates Case
Ungton Nov 29 A complaint from Sioux City shows a protest against railroad freight rates on corn and other products to Omaha and Kansas City. The complaint alleges discriminatory handling by the Great Northern railway and seeks action from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Sioux City
Great Northern Railway
Omaha
Kansas
Itching Scalp Treatment Claims Quick Relief
Advertised remedy promises relief from itching and dandruff with antiseptic formula. Claims say it is non greasy, easy to use, and will not stain hair or scalp. Includes references to low price options and suitability for extra large sizes.
Quch Lame Back Rub for Backache Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes a backache remedy claiming quick relief via a rub. The copy mentions kidney pain, rheumatism, and arthritis, touts a product named St. Savoly Oi, and claims the application provides fast comfort without side effects.
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