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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
5
The treasurer presents a copy of the gas tax bill noting the distributor names under which business is conducted in Iowa and listing the addresses of the individuals constituting the firm.
An advertisement claims Ely Cream Balm provides instant relief for clogged noses from colds and catarrh by applying it in the nostrils. It argues the antiseptic formula combats germs and stops cold progress, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for female ailments. It claims women suffer backache headaches and nervousness from focal derangement and that the remedy restores health and joy, driving high demand nationwide.
The act requires gasoline distributors to register with the treasurer, provide corporate details, and appoint a resident agent. Monthly, by the 20th, they must file sworn reports of gallons imported and sold, and pay the prior month’s license fee. Failure to comply results in misdemeanor charges and fines. Funds are distributed among Primary Road, County Road, and Township Road funds by proportional formulas.
Harry C. Abell of the American Gas Association told the midwinter gas company meeting in San Francisco that a national conservation program will force a shift from oil to manufactured gas for industrial heating. He warned oil will last about 12 years at current production and called for vast capital, new generation methods, and rate adjustments to spread costs fairly across customers.
The treasurer of state shall refund quarterly two cents per gallon of gas used in tractors for farm work or public road maintenance. Refunds issued on state blank forms under oath proofs. If any part is unconstitutional, the rest remains valid. Immediate effect from publication in Des Moines newspapers.
Water rich in iron stains clothes. To counteract, add a heaping teaspoon of washing soda per gallon of water.
Grass stains may be removed from white goods by sponging with ammonia water. For silk, alcohol or chloroform is better.
A home method proposes removing onion odor from hands by scrubbing in clear cold water with a little mustard. The guidance emphasizes a simple kitchen remedy using common ingredients.
A guideline notes the cellar walls should be whitewashed once annually to preserve structure. The instruction emphasizes routine maintenance for damp areas and aesthetic upkeep.
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