Des Moines Considers Revised Street Car Franchise
City attorney completes a revised street carriage draft based on the Harris proposal from Chicago. Key changes target interurban bus competition, arbitration replaced by a trio of railroad commissioners, and a sliding scale fare. The council seeks a public vote after negotiations with Harris interests and hopes for a six week delay before final action.
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Des Moines
Harris Invests
Chicago
Harris
Railroad Commission
Hick 8
W. E. Ing
Toltz
King & Day
St. Paul
Miller
Harrisnter
Council Arts
Preacher Pendleton Resigns Amid Church Rift in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids First Christian church split over pulpits topics leading to Rev. Dr. P. Y. Pendleton resigning effective December 1. Pendleton says older, financially influential members urged him to avoid patriotism and national issues in sermons after a wartime rally last winter. He laments pressure to preach only the gospel and ignore war and national topics.
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Cedar Rapids. In
First Christian Church
P. Y. Pendleton
Pendleton
Bird
Dr. Péndléton
Nuxated Iron Promises Nerve and Blood Boost
A health ad touts Nuxated Iron as a remedy for weak nerves and low blood vitality. It claims improving nerve force, circulation, and energy, with a money back guarantee and broad consumer use by millions.
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Man
Fall Fashion Display Promises Rich Fabrics and Silk Silhouettes
The piece surveys autumn garments from children to adults, highlighting Guimpea collars, luminous fabrics like Yellowstone Mohawk and Cantaloupe, evening gowns with lace and brocade, gloves with gauntlets, and new shades. It notes Parisian and American designs, bold coats, fur wraps, and millinery with irregular shapes and flecks of novelty.
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Pompeian
Mohawk
Bordeaux
Java
Orient
Hais
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Consumers Coal Co
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5Th ST. Hdw. CO
Chalmers
Waterloo Motor Sales
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James Black Dry Goods CO
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