Iowa road plan urges citizens to fund improvements now
A countywide argument outlines a plan to anticipate revenues for graveling roads and building permanent bridges within 15 to 25 years. It compares the scheme to buying a building with debt paid off from rents, argues for local control via districts, and defends the State Highway Commission as cost effective and essential for uniform standards and expert supervision.
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Wilson Marshall Ticket Leads Democratic Convention Vote
At St Louis on June 16 the Democratic National Convention renominated Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president. The vote for Wilson was 1 002 to 1 with one defiant dissent. Bryan entered to loud demands for a speech as James adjourned the galleries.
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Wilson Picks State Officers for Democratic Committee
From Washington comes word on the new Democratic committee officers with President Wilson's approval. Vince McCormick Pennsylvania is chairman, Homer Cummings Connecticut is vice chairman, Carter Glass Virginia is secretary, W. W. Marsh Town is national committeeman and treasurer, Fred 8 Lytrch Minnesota is national committeeman and executive committee chairman. Campaign activities will be run from Washington by McAdoo Burleson Tumulty Baker and other administration leaders.
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Alumni Officers Elected and Directory Plan Endorsed
U. F. Alumni Officers Iowa City George S Wright of Council Bluffs elected president of the University of Iowa association. The annual meeting backed a plan to publish a new alumnus directory with Judge R. P. Howell elected vice president Theodore Wanerus secretary and P. A. Korab treasurer
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A Joy Table for Children at Home
A mother crafted a lowered table by sawing off legs to let children reach it. Painted green it is surrounded by a four inch green wooden ledge filled with zinc and filled with clean white sand. Children play seaside village garden and farmyard scenes on it. The project proved a success.
Resinol Stops Skin Torments Says Doctor Endorsed
Resinol ointment and resinol soap soothe irritated skin and stop itching at once. The treatment speeds healing of eczema ringworm and similar eruptions and clears pimples even when other remedies fail. Resinol is a doctor’s prescription used nationwide for twenty years. Every druggist sells resinol ointment and soap.
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Modesty Line Changes Sparks Fashion Debate
Mrs. Thomas A. Edison regards present fashion styles as advancing beyond modesty, though critics note that modesty lines shift with changing fashions, illustrating a tension between decorum and evolving dress codes.
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Thomas A. Edison
Castoria Ad Promotes Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
A historical advertisement urges mothers to use Castoria for infants and children noting its safety and long-standing use. The copy emphasizes trusted branding and child relief, with claims of gentle efficacy and consistent quality across years.
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Johnny Jones Delivers A Quip On Improper Fractions
A classroom exchange features Johnny Jones provoking the lesson as he declares all fractions improper. The teacher asks for a definition and Johnny offers a clever personal verdict about improper fractions, highlighting a playful student voice.
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Proud Flesh Remedy Named In Hanford Ady Product
An ad copy mentions Hanford's Bal gam of Myrrh as a remedy for proud flesh. The phrase also notes the product line includes Bal gam of Myrrh. A proverb about a good talker finding pleasure in a good listener is included.
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