Movement for nonpartisan public ownership gains momentum in Iowa
Twenty prominent men met at the Savery hotel Des Moines and formed a temporary organization to push a nationwide movement for government ownership of railroads and utilities. Col. Smith Brookhart chairs the executive committee with members from Sioux City Des Moines Newton and Shenandoah. The group plans to urge Congress to authorize a presidential commission to study public ownership and aims to expand to other states.
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Des Moines
Savery Hotel
Iowa
Col. Smith Brookhart
Washington
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
J. R. Hanna
O. P. Myers
Newton
J. J. Reiddy
Shenandoah
Congress
Wilson
Brookhart
Iowa Horse Shows Boost Education and Markets Across Iowa
Iowa farmers and experts praise local horse shows for improving horse quality and marketability. Separate notes discuss bond proposals for capital grounds, inspector appointments, bankruptcies, and regional horse employment trends, with figures from Chicago Boston Minneapolis and St Louis. Democratic and progressive party candidates are named for upcoming primaries, and a new interurban bonusing plan advances from the Iowa City Commercial Club.
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Union Stockyards
Chicago
Boston
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Housework Burden Sparks Kidney Disease Warning
A magazine style warning notes that urinary disorders and backache affect many women and men alike due to kidney problems. It urges using Dean's Kidney Pills as a safe remedy without poisonous drugs, claiming it has helped thousands.
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Bright
Dean
Doans Kidney Pills Back My Health After Childbirth
Mrs George Dolsen of Inkster Michigan credits Doans Kidney Pills with curing her postnatal kidney trouble. She suffered back pains swelling dizziness and poor kidney filtration before taking the pills. After use her kidneys improved headaches faded weight returned and she regained strength.
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George Dolsen
Inkster
Mich
Dean
Lawyer and bride to be questions suitors in Chicago
A stylish young Chicago woman calls a lawyer in distress over choosing among three marriage proposals. The lawyer, amused, asks which man has more money, prompting the woman to reply that money would not influence her decision.
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Executive Council
Capitol Grounds
Iowa
H. O. Parsons
F. H. Neimaster
George M. Bechtel Company
Davenport
C. Williams
Chicago
Eczema Cured After Years With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A woman from Seymour Missouri describes a six year eczema ordeal starting with scalp pimples and intense itching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing the condition in two weeks after trying various remedies, noting relief from itching burning and hair loss. The advertisement notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide and offers free samples with a Skin Book from Boston.
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Seymour
Killian
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Debtor and Uncle settle debt over oats and horse
A brief North Carolina style exchange shows Jim owing three dollars for oats with a threatened seizure of a horse. Uncle Jim agrees to pay the balance as soon as possible.
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Jim
Puck
Mixed Principles on Streetcar Etiquette
A quotation notes the rarity of men giving up seats to women on streetcars and observes that many keep their seats as a standing rule. The remark contrasts courteous conduct with observed indifference.
Good Company Communes with Nature in Light Exchange
Mrs Wombat expresses love for nature and quiet conversation. The other speaker notes nature invites talking and that this suits her, suggesting a pleasant, thoughtful moment between companions.
Family Banter Echoes Through Hearthside Joke
A mother asks Helen which son loves her best, Jack or Harry. Helen replies both are excellent at it, lightening the mood with a playful exchange about affection.
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Helen
Jack
Harry
The Watchful Secretary of Our Letters
A tribute to the office woman who manages correspondence supplies judgment and efficiency. She reads letters, notes requests for help, judges tone, and keeps pace with our routine, always loyal in the background like a shadow.
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Collier's Weekly
Uniform roofs could aid pedestrians for motorists
A wry Timely Suggestion questions why flat roofs across houses aren’t uniform. The proposed standard would give pedestrians a clear aerial cue, allowing drivers to anticipate curbside paths and reduce street hazards.
When People Decide Too Late
A reflective line on indecision and timing noting that eventual choices come after opportunities pass, implying lost chances and the need for prompt action.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Feverishness and teething disorders relief for children with a pleasant remedy that moves and regulates bowels. Used by mothers for 24 years, they are so pleasant to take children like them. At all druggists 25c. Sample free. Address A. 8. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Keep an Eye on Mother told by Judge Latimer
Sunday Magazine recounts a juvenile court tale from Washington where a little girl says to watch over papa and adds a quip to also watch over mamma. The judge remarks the line shows a child’s keen awareness of family roles and parental absence.
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Mamma
The
Chicago Record-Herald
Miss Jones Diplomacy Fails Uncouth Suitor
An uncouth young man asks to kiss Miss Jones, who indignantly rebukes him. He remains surprised by her reaction, then the pair exchange a brief exchange ending with a polite good evening.
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Miss Jones
Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops Relief Claim
An advertisement touts Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops as a quick remedy for stubborn throat troubles, claiming magical relief and easy soothing effects. The copy emphasizes rapid action and user comfort with a confident tone.
Businesslike Suitor Makes Offer to Daughter
A daughter's suitor sends a plain, businesslike note with his office location and hours after she tells him to meet her father. The father comments that the match may not be ideal, yet suspects he might do well in life.
Neighborly Gasoline Mix Up Sparks Curiosity
A lighthearted note recalls new neighbors borrowing a gallon of gasoline and the mystery of why they needed it. The exchange reveals humorous assumptions about a car versus using fuel to clean gloves, hinting at neighborly curiosity without drama.
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Capitol Grounds Extension
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Ames
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Prof. Mahannah
Messrs. Fuller and Woodruff
Wesley J. Fair
Story County
Glen K. Hickerson
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Charlies L. Key
Taylor County
W. G. Fletcher
Williamsburg
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Poweshiek County
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Lincoln
War Department
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Cedar Rapids
Fifty-Third Regiment
Iowa City Commercial Club
Iowa Construction Company
Southwest
Commercial Club
Iowa City
Washington, Ia
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Doan
Michigan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
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Europe
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Pt. of Immigration
Ottawa
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St. Des Moines
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Crocker
Moines
Lows State
Masufa verTs Assn
Cressey & Wingate
America
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Ogem
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