Bull of the Woods Foreman Charley Williams of Ohio Shop
Charley Williams, a stocky 65 year old foreman in an Ohio machine shop, inspired the NEA Service comic strip The Bull of the Woods. Jim Williams, longtime sketcher and future comic artist, turned Charley into the strip’s famed terror in the pages read by workers and readers of nearly 800 papers.
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Bull of the Woods” Works
Ohio
Charley Williams
NEA Service Alliance, O
J. R. Williams
Bull
Williams
Charney Williams
Jim Williams
NEA Service, Inc
Charley
Mer
Millionaire Stakes and Cowboys in Caldwell Gambit
Tony Craig and Joe Craig discuss growing wealth while Caldwell sees cattle routes and Santa Fe expansion. Cowboys crowd saloons as Craig searches for Benton, threatening Cushioned associate Cushin for answers as the marshal arrives.
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Tony
Nycé
Caldwell
Craig
Wellington
Kansas
Strip
Texas
Costumes for Pupils Urged in Philippine Schools
A Philippine bill proposes uniforms for public school and university students to cut clothing costs and foster intellectual aristocracy. The president of the university and the director of education would set cotton or similar uniforms, banning silk or expensive attire, with penalties of suspension or expulsion for violations. Representative Hernando, sponsor, argues the measure trims expenses and promotes merit over fashion.
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University of the Philippines
Philippines
Director of Education
Hernando
For Sale Poultry and Turkeys in Letts Iowa and IL
Classified lines advertise mammoth bronze turkey gobblers an old tom Barred Rock cockerels and Rhode Island Red pullets. Royal Puritan Barred Rock cockerels claim strongest laying strain. Rhode Island White cockerels offered. Barred Rock pullets 2 dozen. Contact numbers provided.
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Mammoth
Nannie O'Brien
Letts
Iowa
Royal Puritan
M. Nevens
Rhode Island
Holiday tree stands and local bargains in town
Classified items include Christmas trees from a Poultry Farms stand and a five day sale on ladies zippers at Ben Finkle General Store. Also offered are a holiday permanent wave at Ed Hartman’s Beauty Shop and a 60 by 70 lot sold by the owner at 113 E. 4th St along with a New York Life life insurance representative, Frank Shinabarger.
Man Trades Cigar Tale for Farm Talk at Local Store
A shopper recalling a farm deal to visit Aledo fair asks for a long smoke then plans a trip to New Era to inspect land. He notes a familiar cigar and mentions Mas-Que-Ta in the Journal, urging readers to visit 209 East Third Street for Christmas cigars.
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George
New Era
Eddie
Journal
East Third Street
Muscatine Journal Classified Rates and Deadlines
The Muscatine Journal details classified ad rates for small and large type, payment terms, and required guide words. It specifies deadlines for display and classified ads, and notes that cancellations after closing time are not possible.
Delicatessen Shop Promotes Coffee and Home Baking
Downtown shoppers invited to visit the Delicatessen Shop for coffee and samples of cakes pies sandwiches and salads. Take treats home for the family. Located around the corner on Third Street near Avenue.
Bloomington Aid Home Bake and Tobacco Sale Ad
Community event listing for a home bake sale and tobacco sale at Eich Enauer's and German venues. Includes Red Paint store mention and Beechnut scraps. notes Christmas gifts and a price on a Union Leader Humidor at 69 cents. Mixed ad fragments imply a Saturday sale at 10 o'clock.
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American Bank
Bloomington
Eichenauer’s
For Rent 5 Room Cottage at 1009 Lucas St
Ad listing a five room cottage for rent with electric water and a garage. Mentions rent at $16 per month and provides contact details Box 17 Stockton Ia at Hight 1009 Lucas St.
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Lucas St
Stockton
Wanted small modern house on H pointment at once
Wanted small modern house of suitable size. Call C H Bickert Colm Co for details and arrangements.
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Call C. H. Bickert eColm Co
Practical Gift Ideas For The Entire Family
Practical gift ideas for every family member highlighted with substantial savings. Includes versatile goods and value-packed options aimed at broad appeal and smart shopping.
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Joe Craig
Benton
Jeff Harrison
Cashion
Poultry and Thes
Jonathans
Grimes
Geo. A. Hahn
Hone
Thompson’s
Fuller & Hiller Howe Co
Bogard’s
Chase Music Studios
Laurel Bldg
W. 4Th St
New Furnace
Bath
Aus Loan & Investment Co
Ioware
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Town Ave
D. A. Kaiser
Nichols, Ia
Pearl Universal Cooking Range
Voss Electric Washing Machine
Edison Phonograph
Phorle
Royal Typewriter
Law Grocery
Moscow
West Third St
Child’s Desk
Call
Brothers. Co
Sterneman’s
Nesper’s Drug Store
Sweetland Ladies
Woodman Hall
Glasgow Tailors
Ben Finkle General Store
E. 4Th St
Life Insurance
New York Life
Frank A Shinabarger
Muscatine
Representative
Lamprecht
Hell
R. E. Buckman
Wood Choppers
Cadillac
Lodge
Grand Lodge
Masonic Temple
Triune
de Molay Commandery No. 1
E. C
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
J. Greenblatt
East
the Muscatine Journal
West Kentucky
Branklin County
Illinois
J. M. Brockway
American Petroleum
George McManus
Ommie ME Geegee
Great Britain
Mrs Jiggs
Patent Office
Ren
M. P. Bomke
Iowa Ave
E. 6Th St
Muscatine State Bank
River Road Ford Fabric Chain
Ford-Fordson Service Co
Oward
West Hill
Stein
Kincaid
Reliable Coal Co
Oak Street
Whippet
Willys-Knight
Banker Auto Co
Cedar Street
Willys-Knight and
Whippet Motor Cars
Gibson’s General Sale
West Liberty, Iowa
Dave McElhinney
P. N. Gibson
Com. Co
Morgan's
Reen St
C. G. Dallas
River Road
Gene Tunney
Ben Finkle
E. 2Nd Street
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