Automobile licensing delays spark calls for reform
The News-Telegraph urges strict enforcement of the automobile law while criticizing delays in license plate delivery. It cites widespread frustration that paid license money does not permit road use until metal plates arrive, creating unfair penalties for owners and dealers and hampering sales. The piece argues for a fair interim policy allowing use with receipts and seeks quick state action to resolve the plate distribution backlog.
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The
News-Telegraph
Secretary of State
Primary politics and roads in Cass county reflect tense year
A Hawkeye-era column criticizes the current primary law as unfair, urges reforms to distinguish violators from principled lawmakers, and notes highway quality on West Sixth Street. It mentions unrest in mining towns, Des Moines political maneuvers around Governor Clarke, and questions state tax policies and newspaper duties on broadcasting train movements.
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Sixth Street
Jack Odem
Cass County
Des Moines
Clarke
Self-Serving Politicians and Road Woes Highlight Iowa Letter
A writer critiques self-styled statesmen and their indifference to primary results. He argues Des Moines neglects road maintenance and calls for county action to repair the Atlantic to Lewis road. He questions state enforcement by Cosson and warns of broader auto influence on trade and prosperity centered on Atlantic.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Iowa
Atlantic Plea for Fair Auto Policy and Public Morale
The column argues Atlantic should support friendly automobile policies to avoid harming local commerce. It criticizes politicians and editors, notes drivers face unjust penalties, and warns that antagonizing car owners harms merchants. The piece emphasizes auto trade as vital to Atlantic and urges prudent governance and fair enforcement.
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Iowa
Atlantic
The Cow and the Flies by Walt Mason
A humorous 1914 verse decries summer fly swarms tormenting cows and milking. it urges patience, gentle mercy to Bossy, and pleas for readers to complain to those who swat flies. The poem mocks the plight of cattle and the milker as flies plague every part of the cow.
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Walt Mason
Adams
Hammocks and shoes advertised by local stores
Full sized solid woven hammocks in latest colors priced at 2.75 while Nehe's offers ventilated shoes. Henshaw and Martin, the People's Store, promote the items in a compact local commerce notice.
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Atest
Henshaw & Martin
People’s Store
Monster good roads day celebrates Clarinda event
Clarinda Iowa hosts a monster good roads day with three new road tiles and 100 teams competing. Over 100 men joined by farmers from surrounding areas worked from sunrise to sunset, totaling about 1600 dollars in road work. A barbecue at the fair grounds served 600+ people by the Clarinda Ladies Booster club. Farmer winners dominate athletic contests funded by local business leaders.
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Clarinda
Greater Clarinda Club
Fair Grounds
Manning Plans Keen Firemen Tournament Week
DEEP INTEREST IN TOURNAMENT MANNING IA June 16 The Inter State Firemen association meet will be held July 3 and 4 Manning hopes to defend its cup from rival teams Harlan Denison Audubon and others The town plans to entertain with free attractions and a grand Fourth display of fireworks The Iowa Military band will head a music program with four other bands joining in the festivities.
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Manning
Inter State Firemen's Association
Harlan
Denison
Audubon
Iowa Military Band
Bee Inspectors Busy as European Foul Brood Spreads
State bee inspector Frank C. Pellett reports urgent calls from across Iowa as three diseases surface, especially a malignant European foul brood threatening honey production. Beekeepers warned to monitor for early signs. many apiaries may fail if not prepared. Northern Iowa tea keepers plan to meet inspector June 17 at the home of Eugene Secor in Forest City to discuss control, with a picnic to follow.
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Frank C. Pellett
Pellett
Iowa
Eugene Secor
Forest City
Woman Recovers Health After Pinkham's Compound
In Philadelphia and Providence women describe displacement, backache, and fatigue improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies praise relief, restored sleep and energy, and endorse publishing names. The ad claims many American women testify to its virtue and urges others to try it.
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Philadelphia
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry Fisher
Juniata Street
April Lawson
Lippitt St
Providence, R. I
Lydia E. Pink
Nam
French Remedy for Stomach Troubles
Leading French doctors have long used a prescription of vegetable oils for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. One dose convinces you, and severe cases often improve within 24 hours. Many claim surprising results, urging all with constipation or liver and stomach troubles to try Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, now sold by Pee Moore Drug Mo.
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France
Mayr
Pee Moore Drug Mo
Highland News Notes Visitors and Local Calls
Frank and Fred Benham of Winterset visit sister Mrs. B. R. Godanour. Sunday evening prayer services draw large crowd. L. A. Koob and wife visit Brayton. Miss Alice Gilpatrick visits Mrs. Foster. Miss Clara Farwell returns from Berea and stays with sister Mrs. Walter Sisler. Mrs. James Rickel improves after illness. Lester Bowen family visit with Ira Bowen. Roscoe Koob of Brayton stays with uncles Homer and Lafe Koob. Mrs. Jessie Walker visits brothers George and Fred Pratt. Brayton picnic draws local crowd.
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Frank
Fred Benham
Winterset
B. R. Godanour
Highland
L. A. Koob
Brayton
Alice Gilpatrick
Foster
Clara Farwell
Berea
Walter Sisler
James Rickel
Lester Bowen
Ira Bowen
Roscoe Koob
Homer and
Lafe Koob
Jessie Walker
George
Fred Pratt
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