Carriers Explain Freight Car Shortage Causes
Des Moines report to the state railroad commissioners attributes the freight car famine to a mix of factors not simply car shortages. A surge in produce moving west from Chicago to the Pacific coast, high corn prices, and a demand to move last year’s and the year before crops all press the system. Even with more cars, peak loads would tie up vast capital. perishable crops also require swift handling. Carriers claim they are moving more freight than ever, but the volume is extraordinary and not a lack of ability. Also notes the death of G F Frontress, longtime Illinois Central railroad agent, and a brief mention of elevator attendants history in New York City.
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Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Lions Club to Give Auto Owners Book Road Regulations
Lions club of Waterloo plans to present every motorcar owner in Black Hawk with a bound copy of Rules of the Road. The booklet, now in print, compiles city and state laws on motor vehicle trade and road rules to reduce accidents and increase safe driving. A committee including Mayor A J Gnagy led the effort, with 16 000 license holders to receive copies when license plates are issued. Distribution begins November 1.
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Lions Club
Black
Hawk County
Lions Club of
Waterloo
A. J. Gnagy
Gallo
Wd Madn
Black Hawk
Oad’ Ag
Leense Platea
Leense
Hoode
Car Stolen at Traer Found in Dubuque After Year
A 1921 Buick six touring car stolen from Walter Motor Car Co in Traer on Sept 18 1921 was recovered a year later in Dubuque. Two men rented a private garage in Dubuque suburbs and hid the car. A Dubuque county sheriff and Buick Motor Co traced the vehicle to Walter Co of Gladbrook and Traer. After two weeks and about 4000 miles the state detective N J Walter of Gladbrook and W C Harrison of Tamal...
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Traer
Walter Motor Car Company
Dubuuque
Sherif
Dubuque
Buick Motor Company
Chicago
Avas
Walter Company
Gladbrook
Tracer
N. J. Walter
W. C. Harrison
Tamal
Sheriff Identifies Thieves. Two Suspects Apprehended
County sheriff reports identification of four suspected thieves with two in custody, including George Crouch a former employee, and Cecil Aldrich from Stason City. A car stored in multiple places most of the year and found in good condition bore 3921 Wisconsin license plates stolen near Madison. The Dubuque county sheriff notes a $100 reward offered by the Welter company.
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George Crouch
Emnplaye
Cecil Aldrich
Stason City
Wisconsin
Caveny Entertainers Welcomed by Packed East High Crowd
A large audience packed East High for the Caveny company of entertainers. J Franklin Caveny drew rapid portraits from the audience and performed colorful sketches. Soprano Marie M. Cayveny and pianist Pauline Woods received high praise for selections and accompaniment.
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East High
Caveny
J. Franklin Caveny
Marie M. Cayveny
Pauline Woods
Danderine Hair Saver Ad Claims Stronger Hair
An advertisement touts Danderine as the largest selling hair saver worldwide. It promises thicker, stronger hair and relief from dandruff, with a money back guarantee if even one strand falls or any dandruff remains after one bottle.
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Toneus
Caged bear attack injures child and father at fair
Venette Goodness, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodness, lies in Algona hospital with a broken arm after a bear in a grotto cage at West Bend grabbed her hand. The bear also crushed the father when he tried to free her. Both injured were taken to the Algona hospital.
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Venette
Frank Goodness
Algona
Weat Bend
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Rairoads
Glenville
Minn
G. F. Frontress
Ilinois Central Railroad
Frontress
Minnesota
Margaret Donnelly
New York City
Lronk
Sne‘wbers
Galloway
Gta
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Canada
Andrew Woulfries
Narald Cale
Woode
Le¢E|Ture
Every Inch A&a Clothing Store
Independent Meat & Grocery Company
T&sc
Graham
Abc
Golden Sun Coffee
White House Coffee
Adc
Breakfast Delight
White House
Japan
Karo
Ast
Frank Brothers
Commercial St
Segz Bert
Cooper-Continental Greatcoats
Cooper- Continental
Frank Bros
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