News Notes of Iowa and Iowans feature
Des Moines based Eddie O Donnell a noted auto racer killed in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving. His early career included Sioux City 1914 with Ralph Mulford and Des Moines races in 1915 at Valley Junction, where a fatal 1900s era accident in Des Moines was witnessed. Also recounted are historic trees and the Camp Dodge sale order with city infrastructure notes.
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Eddie O'Donnell
Los Angeles
Des Moines
Ralph Mulford
Sioux City Speedway
W. W. Sears
O'Donnell
Valley Junction Speedway
Joe Cooper
Th Meyers
Munity Club
Jarma
Dodge
Lon. Miller
Cecil Fills
Manchester
Delaware County
Miller
Milter
Ancient Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises Long Life
An article touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure for aging and disease. It credits H. H. von Schlick and Bulgarian native Boris Marokeff with a herbal formula said to renew health, boost vitality, and aid influenza recovery, with wide distribution and trials across the United States.
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H. H. von Schlick
Mr. von Schlick
Boris Maroeff
Bulgaria
Marokoff
Marokeff
Miurokeif
von Schick
Europe
Asia
Africa
von Schlick
Mi von Gehilivle
Prumyt
Alruggiels
Une
Marvel Products Company
Marvel Building
Pittsburgh
Tama Reservation
Mexico
Tama County
Sie and Fox
Columbia Chief Quips on City Ground Purchase History
President Butler of Columbia University quips that the ground under New York City was bought for a bottle of whisky, warning that if conditions don’t align, the land could be bought back at the same price. The remark reflects historical illusions about colonial land deals and future urban development.
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New York City
Butler
Columbia University
No More Rats or Mice with RAT SNAP
Guaranteed rodent killer RAT SNAP promises rats and mice will die without odor after use. It claims cats or dogs won’t touch it and offers several sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 with use cases for pantries cellars chicken houses and larger buildings. Endorsed by F W Kelley and R H Daniel.
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F. W. Kelley
R. H. Daniel
Glenwood High basketball double header at Armory Friday
A Friday night double header at the Armory marks the season opener for Glenwood High. Strahan hosts the visiting team with a 7 30 p m tip off and 35 cent admission as students and patrons rally to back the boys and girls toward a potential championship year.
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the Armory
Strahan
Glenwood
Glenwood High School
Farmers Comment On Grain Futures And Confidence
The piece laments November weather for corn, critiques grain futures and war era policies, notes corn’s price drop from near two dollars, questions fuel use, and links national confidence to credit and economic stability amid farming concerns. It reflects rural views on agriculture, finance, and national industry.
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Russia
Mexico
Mr. White Warns Against Idling Rat Problem
Mr. Fred White urges action to deter rats with a vivid warning. A local ad promotes RATSNAP rat poison in three sizes priced 35¢ 65¢ and 1.26, sold and guaranteed by J. W. Kelley and R. H. Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred White
Mr. White
J. W. Kelley
R. H. Daniel
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Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
John Minn
Decorah
Kame
American Forestry Association
Washington
John Finn
Jarnagin
John Donnell
Marion County
Monroe
Otley
Jasper County
Tool's Point
War Department
Camp Dodge
Ja H. Mayne
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Harry Fain
Kentucky
Harmetsburg
Winn
I. J. Sands
Senate
Dew
Sands
Uo Comittee
Giate Board of Bosletetae
Eeuiy
Way
Fray Tlie
Down Lily Leachers College
Cedar Falls
Reorganized
National Educational Association
United States
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Salt Lake City
Winterset
Madison County
Jaws
Frank E H. Horack
Department of Political Science
University of Iewa
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Iona
Horack
Payeuport
Council Bluffs
D. L. DB
Detroit
Tancolnm
Denver
Kemp
Albert Walling
Leonard Chate
Francis Lyon
Park McManigal
Francis Roberts
Mary Larson
Helen Burrus
Dorothy Barber
Susie Champaugh
Harry Haney
Thomas Kier
Francis Hall
Marjorie Mayberry
Harold Reasgoner
Kathleen Kier
Eugene Woodruff
Iva Ord
Nelly McGary
Eunice Pruitt
Aleda Edmonds
Pred Warren
Luella Cook
Council Bluffs, Corning
Here
Schuyler
Neb
Fremont
Clarinda
Villisca
Missouri Valley
Tabor
Shenandoah
Kah
Sidney
Miss French
Food Administration
Teasdale Company
Walnut St
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton
West Side Square
Glenwood, Iowa
Lord Baltimore and Symphony
A. Lley
Olor Eaelz
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