Health officers urged to share facts with newspapers
Des Moines editorial urges health officials to be candid with press about epidemics and contagious disease, arguing full information helps the public and fair treatment by media. Moon law topics to be discussed at Iowa county attorneys’ convention in Oskaloosa, June 28–29, including bootlegging as a felony and tax issues for banks. Former Senator Wade blames the state board of control for penitentiary conditions and outlines upgrades to the old cell house. State education board eyeing Cedar Falls for Ames Agricultural College presidency. Sparks favored from Pennsylvania State. August 1 deadline for milk tester licenses. three companies file articles elevating capital.
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Road Law Perplexing Across Iowa Townships
Iowa townships wrestle with the Cunningham road dragging provision. An attorney general opinion clarifies that a drager earns 50 cents per mile for each trip, potentially yielding multiple dollars for the same stretch. Parole Board probes two life prisoners, and Iowa pharmacists gain cross-state registration through a national board. Other items note Mitchellville school fire-safety costs, a reorganized state guard band, and Cedar Falls smallpox hospital funding.
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Des Moines
Attorney General's Department
Hostess party games and a Five and Ten Cent Shower
A garden party invites guests to answer flower based clues, revealing many plant names. A “Five and Ten Cent” shower for a June bride sparks a spirited procession and a cache of humorous gifts. Novel party favors include fine work baskets and Shakespeare mini books, with rewards for bridge players.
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Italy
Bath and Laundry Shower Parade Gift List
A celebrated bride hosted a bath and laundry shower that drew twenty guests who preplanned to avoid duplicates. The partial gift list includes clothes items such as 7 dozen clothes pins and a denim bag to hold them, among other practical offerings.
Jelly and Pickle Shower for October Bride
A mid month bride received a practical jelly and pickle shower. Guests brought jars or glasses of jelly or pickles with recipe cards. Hostess awarded an aluminum preserving bat tle with a spoon, served hot toast marmalade tea and candied ginger in a nasturtium decorated room. Madame Merrill
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Madame Merrill
Beagan Styles Set To Highlight Spring Fashion
Boleros sleeveless and a rise in popular Beagan looks head spring and summer. King’s blue may lead the color palette. Dim eastern embroideries brighten work bags while gray satin belts pair with gowns in vivid color. Georgette sailor hats with edge lace fringe appear. Velvet parasols with soft hues debut. Crochet and ornament fringe offered in cotton and silk for gowns.
Midsummer Hat Designs Draw Admiration in Lace and Pearls
The article praises the Midsummer hat as ideal for warm weather featuring lace nets chiffons and millinery braids. A black chiffon hat on a wire frame dubbed Midsummer Night's Dream wins praise for its simple elegance with silver braid and two black plumes. A white petta hat with a wide velvet edge lace border wreath of ribbon foliage and a willow plume complements the collection.
Shakers End Their American Sect Experiment
New York reports the Shakers, formally The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, founded around 1767 in England and 1772 in America, winding up their affairs. The movement numbers about 1,728 adherents across 15 societies, with Mount Lebanon the largest community.
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Sacred calf born at Lincoln Park zoo in Chicago
The Lincoln Park zoo welcomed its fourteenth sacred calf born to Romeo and Juliet over 14 years. Hundreds crowded the zebu pen to view the new arrival as superintendent Cy DeVry notes the zoo’s growing breeding reputation and shipments to Milwaukee, while zebus like Honess begin to close the gap in family size.
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India
Horseshoe Found Inside Pine Tree in Milton Indiana
In Milton Indiana a horseshoe was found 18 inches inside a pine tree as M B Hubbell cut it down. The location suggests the shoe was placed there long ago during the tree’s life in the heart of the pine.
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Milton
Ind
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promises Cleaner Breath
An advertisement touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic powder as a germ killer for mouth and throat, claiming it purifies breath, cleans teeth, and deodorizes skin with multiple hygienic uses. It promotes 25 cent and 60 cent boxes and offers a free sample from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Between Two Fires on Vacation Abroad Dilemma
A reflective line contrasts public fear and personal choice about leaving the country. It frames a debate over risk, perception, and duty as people consider travel during unsettled times.
Finest wall paper sample books offered by Beard and Bro
If you are a paper hanger or dealer In Wall Paper it pays to know that T. J. BEARD & BRO. Omaha have ready for distribution among the trade the finest and most complete set of wall paper sample books ever offered to the Western trade. We will verify by sending an application a set by express all charges prepaid and not asking you to sell the goods unless you find them OK in price style and quality superior to any you have ever handled. Limited sets available immediately on above conditions. Long sets for store dealers short sets for canvassing. Specify which you desire and send in your application at once. T. J. BEARD & BRO. Omaha Neb Oldest Wall Paper House in Nebraska.
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O. K
Ones
Omaha, Neb
Wall Paper House
Nebraska
Store Garments Touched by Shoppers Spark Outcry
Mrs Willis laments crowds handling wares at the counter. Mrs Gillis notes every garment bears marks from previous handling, reflecting shopper proximity and concern over cleanliness and inspection in the store.
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Claims 800 Years of Use
An advertisement urges parents to examine bottles of Castoria for a signature and notes the remedy has been used for over 800 years. It emphasizes safety for infants and children and mentions that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Confidences and Comfort in Domestic Realities
Subversive comforts discussed include pillow shame and the notion of women wearing smaller shoes after using Allen's Foot-Hase to ease tight footwear. The ad promotes Allen’s Foot-Hase as an antiseptic powder for shoes with a free trial package. It juxtaposes themes of laziness and premature death with domestic vanity and hints at social norms.
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Allen
la Roy
N. Yeo
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