Des Moines Hearing On Railroad Rates Concludes
The Interstate Commerce Commission completed its hearing in Des Moines on complaints by the Greater Des Moines committee against five railroads Kansas City Southern Chicago Great Western St Louis Southwestern Missouri Pacific and Wabash for higher lumber rates to Des Moines versus Omaha. Washington will hear arguments in April with briefs due by March 24 and replies by April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Greater
Omaha
Kansas City & Southern
Chicago Great Western
St. Louis Southwestern
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Washington
N. T. Guernsey
Greater Des Moines Committee
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
Wylie
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Commission
Deafness Cure Claim Through Constitutional Remedies
An early 20th century medical ad declares deafness uncurable by local applications and asserts a constitutional cure. It explains deafness as an inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining, links catarrh to most cases, promises a $100 reward for cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Niagara Falls bridal trip joke causes alarm
A courting couple debate Niagara Falls drying up after decades. The young man teases that climate change and time threaten their bridal trip, prompting the girl to fear missing the famous sight. A lighthearted exchange ends with a playful admonition to plan carefully to avoid a drying falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Niagara Falls
Hog cholera dangers and Sloan treatment tips
A farmer from Burnetts Creek Indiana recalls cholera in hogs five years ago and credits Sloan's ointment with saving several animals. He describes drenching hogs that would not drink milk and notes continued use when opportunities arise. Readers are invited to request Dr Sloan’s free health book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Williams
Burnetts Creek
Ind
Mr. Williams
Earl
Sloan
Albany Street
Boston
Mass
Different Effect on Heart by Smoking Conversation
A mother pleads with her son over smoking, claiming the habit sickens her and affects her gut, while the boy jokes that it tickles his stomach. The dialogue captures a street2level scene of generational clash over tobacco use.
Sunday School Lessons Reach World Wide Distribu
A small Boston group led by W N Hartshorn selects annual Sunday school lessons that printers scatter globally. The effort translates the materials into scores of languages serving Europe Africa Asia and islands. India alone requires 40 dialects and about 660 million leaflets are distributed yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenway
W. N. Hartshorn
Boston Herald
Europe
Africa
Hawaii
Japan
India
Old Surgeon Reports Postum Help End Coffee Tremors
A surgeon writes of stopping coffee after years of tremors and insomnia. He describes trying Postum, finding it mild and soothing, and credits it with restoring nervous stability and better circulation. He recommends boiling Postum per package directions and notes a friend also swore off coffee for Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Winter Wheat Crop and Farm Notes Across Alberta
A historical summary from Coaldale Alberta in 1907 describes 349 acres of grain with 74 to 88 bushels per acre yields for oats and wheat respectively. It details acre values, hay and potatoes, best yields, and a note on stubbled oats, plus farm work from 1906 and team-hired labor. Additional January 1908 notes from Warner Alberta cover winter wheat yields, other crops, and local settlement impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coaldale
Alta
Can
W. H. Pawson, JR
Warner
Canada
A. L. Warner
Breaking
Tenny Brothers
Leffingwell
Billion Dollar Grass Seeding Promises Big Yields
An advertisement touts Billion Dollar Grass and related seeds offering high returns. It claims a 100 acre farm yielded 3800 dollars in seed sales and 300 tons of hay, while promoting seed catalogs from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. The notice promises samples and package deals for 10 and 20 cents, mentioning other varieties like Victoria Rape and Silver King Barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Sam Eee
Sly Miller
Sainfain
Victoria
John A. Salter
Frenchman’s purse tale in New York prompts legal counsel
A stranded Frenchman in New York explains to a lawyer that his friend Le comte may have helped him search for but not steal his purse. The exchange shows nuanced blame shifting as the client clarifies his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lecomte
Chocolate Pie Marketing Claim
A short ad claims chocolate pie is healthful and nutritious and notes growing popularity. It promotes an instant mix labeled OUR PIE chocolate flavor with ready ingredients and directions on the package, priced at 10 cents at grocers.
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Davenport
H. W. Byers
National Guard
Congressman Hall
Adjutant General
War Department
Iowa
United States Treasury
Ames
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Atlantic
Ottumwa
Fort Madison
Clinton
Oskaloosa
Eigh Associatins
Fred B. Smith
Geo. J. Fisher
International Committee
Cedar Rapids
Baxter
Paton
Jefferson
Defiance
Kirkham
Shelby
Asa Turner
A. R. Hackett
Buena Vista County
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ottumwa Brick & Construction Company
Smith McPherson
Milwaukee
Brick Company
Rock Island
Burlington
United States
Supreme Court
C. W. Lyon
Washington, D. C
Charles Thomas
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas
Alberta
Champ
Sharpe
Helma Lee
Hardy Porte
E.w.grove
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn, N. Y
N.W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Mia
Winslow
Ryrup
Tor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sallie French
Pancannla
Ter
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Carters
Nerata
Western
Saskatchewan
E. T. Holmes
Jackson, St
St. Paul
Sterling Foundry CO
Main Street
Sterling
Ills
Wiez," Inc
Taaue Coast Borax Co
Chicage
Lampe
Merry Widow Gems
Merry Widow
Jerome H. Remick & CO
West 41St St
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adams
Chicago
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