Surplus Use Proposed to Help Railroads in Crisis
Des Moines report outlines using eastern carriers surplus of 265 million dollars as a buffer for the industry during the current downturn. Chairman Thorne argues surplus should offset low earnings, with dividend adjustments and debt pressures to ease the transition. He notes railroads posted record operating income in 1913 and praises U.S. regulation as a boon to the system.
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Des Moines
Thorne
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Mr. Thorne
Tate
Commission
United States
Great Britain
Early winter cough remedy and bankruptcy notice
An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for persistent winter coughs, claiming soothing effects with no opiates. A separate bankruptcy filing by attorney J E H Jordan lists assets around twenty thousand dollars, with a local trustee appointed in Dubuque.
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Foley
FIGM
Black & Garrahrant
J. EH. Jordan
Tuptey Wt
Federal Court
Dubuque
Merrian
Directors of Philadelphia shown in Iowa trial of 1880 figure
The Iowa supreme court reviewed Mary Ann McKeown of Glasgow claim to the estate of James Murray of Franklin county. The case hinges on proving she is a niece of Murray amid Philadelphia directory confusions and disputed inheritances. The state argues funds already distributed to counties. tax issues hinge on international treaty and collateral inheritance taxes.
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Des Moines
Philadelphia
Iowa Supreme Court
Mary Ann McKeown
Glasgow
Scotland
John Murray
Franklin County
James Murrays
John Murerays
John Murrays
The
Banch
James Murray
Adair County
Ringgold County
Howard County
Story County
Iowa
Great Britain
United States
Towa
George W. Jones
James Harlan
Augustus Hall
Joseph Thorington
Architects and 7 Capitol Extension Debate at Sioux City
The Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects at its twelfth annual convention in Sioux City urges thoughtful voter consideration on extending Capitol grounds. It argues for more ground and improved surroundings to harmonize with the state house and soldiers’ monument, and for property facing the capital site to avoid back yards.
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Iowa
American Institute of Architects
Sioux City
Capitol
Soldiers
Cascarets Promise Quick Stomach Relief for All
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to cure sour stomach biliousness constipation and headaches. Claims relief by evening with a 10 cent box from any drug store and promises long lasting comfort for adults and children alike.
The Green Cat and the Witch Betto
Hans frees a green cat in a cave tale where a witch Betto curses a princess into a cat and a dwarf guards her. The cat reveals a prince and princess plan, turning Betto to stone as dawn arrives. Hans learns the pair will wed, Gretchen awaiting at her cottage. Copyright 1914 McClure Syndicate. Tomorrow’s story How Mr Fox Was Caught.
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Lari IL
Hans
Betto
Old Bette
Bette
Hane Bis
Betta
Old Welto
Old Bette’s Cave
Gretchen
Goodby
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mr. Fox
Beauty as an asset spurs profitable state sales
W T Hutchens of Wichelson Georgia suffered a severe rheumatic attack with swollen joints and pain. After using Foley Kidney Pills his feet and ankles improved, he slept well overnight, and he reports feeling much better. The advertisement claims the pills are sold by all druggists.
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W. T. Hutchens
Wichelson
Foley
World's Greatest Palmists to Appear in City Outcome
Madame Beatrice and others headline a gala European plan event with Madame De Brown and Madame De Rezoich in their final season. Readers Mademoiselle Horner Vancole Ze West perform, the Midget Quartette and Sir Francis A La Strudevant on violin provide selections. Czar Nicholas of Russia reportedly boasts costly chinaware. Nova Scotia coal mines showcase electric equipment.
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Madame Beatrice
Madame de Brown
Madame de Rezoich
Mademoiselle Horner
Vancole
Ze West
Francis A la Strudevant
Beer Parties Raise Alarm at Waterloo Gun Clubhouse
Waterloo Gun Club officers hunt guilty party after repeated depredations at Byrnes Park clubhouse. Two rewards of 10 dollars and 5 dollars offered for information leading to arrest. Last Thursday officers found open windows and signs of a night celebration with beer bottles scattered inside.
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Waterloo Gun Club
Byrnes’ Park
Park Commissioners
Gun Club
Zemo promises fast relief for eczema and skin troubles
Bold ad touts Zemo as a foolproof cure for itching burning skin and conditions like eczema pimples and dermatitis. It claims quick action with a 25 cent bottle and offers a free trial bottle by mail, noting druggists carry the product and Miller's Drug Store in Water Joo stocks it.
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Zemo
Zeno
Rose Go
Laboratories
Dept. 23
St. Louis
Miller's Drug Store
West Fourth Street
Greek Church to Be Built in Waterloo
Greek residents of Waterloo plan a Greek Catholic church with about 260 subscribers toward the building fund. A Sunday meeting at 2 30 p m on Commercial near Fifth will organize a committee to raise funds and arrange for the dedication of a priest. Ground and plans will follow once funds are secured.
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Waterloo
Commercial Street
Fifth
Henderson Promises No Pledges in Sheriff Bid
Republican candidate D. B. Henderson says he has made no pledges to any person or organization and will take office without alliances or promises if elected. He notes rumors aimed at damaging his campaign and says he will finish the race in the same manner, pledging a civic and economical administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Henderson
Tenderson
Henderson
Ghosts and Witches at Christian Church Invite Friday
A cordial invitation goes to the public to visit the Christian church Friday evening October 20. There will be ghosts to meet you and witches to greet you. Admission is five cents and the eats promise to be fine.
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Christian Church
Democrats Open Central Committee Headquarters in City
The Democratic county central committee opened headquarters in a vacant room at Fifth and Sycamore streets on Wednesday afternoon. The text notes Greek community members and others aiding, with plans to receive election returns and support the campaign.
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House of Worship
Waterloo
Democratic County Central Committee
Fifth and Sycamore Streets
Frank P. Keane
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Ine A
Taney
de Windeau
Dirk
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Ap. Moony
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Priest
Crystal Theatre Today
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Anne Stewart
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Vitagraph
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