Christmas Trees and Lights Liven Des Moines Market
Nurseries report white and silver sprayed trees and artificial options amid wartime shortages. Cedar Rapids dealers note limited larger lights stock, but expect enough trees for a green Christmas. Prices likely 50 cents to 2.50, with six to seven foot trees most popular.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Donohue Presses for Governor Blue House in Des Moines
State Rep. D A Donohue of Tipton urges Iowa to buy a governor’s residence in Des Moines since no suitable home exists and private leases are scarce. He notes the lack of an official residence and says many proposed homes have been rejected by the legislature. Blue seeks housing as he prepares to take office.
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Frank Nye
The
Gazette
D. A. Donohue
Tipton
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Jiggs
Cedar County
Des Moines
Elect Blue
Lge
Statehouse
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Aes
Pinafores Listed in Printed Orgamdees and Trim Variations
Classified ad lists pinafores in printed organdies with ricrac trims in red blue or green checks with beer shaped pockets or plain chain stitch fabrics. Includes sizes and fabric options.
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Ricrac
Fitted with coin purse and mirror vest description
Vague catalog fragment lists a vest styled with a coin purse and mirror accessory in black or brown and priced from 4.95 to 35.00. appears as a small merchandise snippet with missing context.
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