Truth in Fabric Bill Aims to Stamp Virgin Wool Use
Wool industry leaders urge Congress to pass the Truth in Fabric Bill to require cloth stamps showing virgin versus shoddy wool content. They warn large stockpiles in storehouses and call for honest labeling to protect buyers and spur cheaper wool and meat. The bill, backed by the National Sheep and Wool Bureau, seeks open disclosure of fabric composition.
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National ‘Sheep and Wool Bureau of America
America
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
South
Chicago
Howard E. Green
Bureau
Wool supply and English import control discussed by Mr Ritter
Mr Ritter argues the United States must boost sheep raising to ensure virgin wool supply. He notes buyers cannot tell virgin wool from reworked wool and says Australia and New Zealand have been sources while England has taken most of their production.
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Ritter
United Sates
Australia
New Zeland
England
Pep and Pride in School Spirit
An exuberant ode extols pep vigor and grit in students and townspeople. It celebrates courage action heart and friendly faces, praising resilience and loyalty to schoolmates and community amid challenges.
Mrs Graves Promotes Poultry Raiser and Rat Snap
Mrs Mary Graves recounts buying an incubator three years ago and turning a profit after rats stole her chicks. She found RAT SNAP to be the only sure rat killer, noting success after using it in her hennery. Sold and guaranteed by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Store Co.
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Heanery
Garner Hill Gladstone
N. J
Snow White Pharmacy
3Kallister Store Co
Fraternal Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodge Meetings
Fraternal lodge notices list regular meetings for Helion Lodge N36 ALF AM, Bath Ko Chapter No4 RA M, Tancred Commandery No40, BLOF P, Pythian Sisters Maquoketa Temple No138, Jackson Lodge No33 IOOF, Maquoketa Encampment 104, Pope Rebekah Lodge No156, Maquoketa W M A, Mystic Workers Maquoketa Lodge No169 with meeting days and times. Also includes RAT-SNAP pest ad with prices and local retailers Snow White Pharmacy and 3KAllister Store Co.
Increases in Freight and Wages Under Federal Control
A statement compiled by the Interstate Commerce Commission for Senator Ed Smith shows increases in freight and passenger rates totaling 1.35 million dollars under federal control, with wage increases in July 1939 totaling 1.7748 billion dollars. The report notes 60 percent of revenue from the increased mines, and was presented in the Senate on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyle
Interstate Commerce Commission
ED. Smith
South Savonia
Senate
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Liston For Kidney Relief
Women endure many aches and pains and kidney problems worsen daily duties. Mrs Jane Liston of Dearborn Street recalls a two year battle with back and head pains, dizziness and fatigue, and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co with restoring her health. Price 60 cents at dealers.
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Jane Iston
Dearborn St. Marquorieta
Broxam & Hinckley
Doan
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