Lawsuit Seeks Annulment of Blue Sky Law Enactment
In Des Moines a second petition seeks to block enforcement of the blue sky law alleging the act was not enacted by the legislature and was not signed by the governor. The suit targets Secretary of State and the executive council over funds and department setup, claiming the measure is unconstitutional and not properly enrolled.
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Des Moines
District Court
L. S. Harper
W. Allen
Secretary of State
Executive Council
Harper
Allen
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
House
Ernest R. Abrams & Co
George W. Clarke
Clarke
State House
D. A. Emery
State Board of Education
Frank Herriott
W. I. Atkinson
Butler County
Atkinson
Practical Kitchen Hints and Easy Baking Tips
A compact collection of home guidance on pie crust preparation without water until needed, potato and corn cooking tricks, watermelon wrapping, oven sheet sizing, stocking use as cleaners, burn relief methods, flaky crust tips, and a caramel banana bake with cinnamon butter and lemon juice.
Near to God the Faithful Men Walk in Full Proof
A reflective verse fragment portrays men living near God as a right arm. They move with fearless faith wearing a chain that mocks fear and bars doubt, daring the impossible.
Leftovers Magic and Quick Desserts from Kitchen Tips
A kitchen note highlights economy by repurposing odds and ends into desserts and salads. It details a quick dessert with cake, custard, and banana, and a cucumber tomato salad with dressing options. It quotes John Watson on inner ambition and character.
Glass of Fashion in Short Skirt Mirror Scene
Ermyntrude prepares to leave the bath-house for the beach in a new bathing suit. She studies a two inch mirror on her golden wrist collection and notes her skirt seems not too short, as she powders her nose in streetcar light.
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Ermyntrude
New York Evening Post
Umbrella Motifs and Coca Cola Critique
A witty essay contrasts a prejudiced old lady and Coca Cola critics who blame caffeine. It argues caffeine is caffeine whether in tea coffee or Coca Cola, and prejudice hinges on who carries the umbrella. The writer urges fairness in judging beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
James Aftermath at Local Eatery
Eyewitnesses recount James facing trouble at a restaurant where he became intoxicated. The proprietor expelled him and a police officer took him into custody, marking a tense incident in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy For Restored Health
Mrs. Willard A. Granam of Bovina Center New York says six years of poor health improved after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She cared for her two children and now works full time while recommending the remedy to other suffering women. The advertisement notes the product is made from native roots and herbs and contains no narcotics or harmful drugs and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith McPhernon
Keokuk
Iowa Telephone Company
McPherson
Bovina Center
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Lydia E.pinkham
Western girl endures cocktail with cheerful resolve
A New York letter recalls a western guest at a Broadway lobster house who accepts a cocktail with a brave grin. Her flushed cheeks and bright eyes prompt her hostess to ask about the drink, but the guest insists she feels it only slightly and remains unfazed by the impact.
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New York
Broadway
Kate
The Answer and Warning Speakers
A terse exchange hints at consequences in a domestic dispute. A line warns that improper pursuit could provoke a protective response, implying a danger or paternal involvement. The dialogue frames tension between suitor and family and foreshadows potential intervention.
Promise of a Better Home Draws Suitors
The remark suggests many men can provide a home, yet most women seek something beyond mere shelter, craving a higher standard of companionship and partnership.
Merely a Nickname Mrs Handout in Ragged Rogers Exchange
A humorous exchange features Mrs Handout asking about the nickname colonel and Ragged Rogers replying he has served in the army of the unemployed. The conversation highlights social satire and wartime era attitudes.
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John Hammill
Polk County
Conductor Redpath
Hammill
Ft. Madison
Anamosa
L. H
Rey Paul
Cement Stave
Smith McPherson
Pauls
Playford Ter
United States Court
State Board
Sioux City
Jov
P. G. Henderson
Colfax
Friedman Institute
Iowa
Guy E. Logan
Camp Perry
Adjutant General
Utley
Hird
Loos
Eaton
Durchenwald
Ellwood
Schilling
Varner
Logan
C. M. Porter
L. V. Porter
Eugene Carmichael
David Tripp
State Board of Health
John Tracey
Atlantic
John Watson
D. D
Olek de Samuel Pytcher
the Certaur Company
Bears
Boca
York City
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