Publicity plans announced for Iowa publicity bureau movement
Robt N Carson president of the Iowa League of Commercial clubs outlines proposed state publicity bureau legislation and county agriculture short courses in a Dec 14 1910 circular. The letter notes 250 allied organizations, aims to showcase Iowa at national shows, and to establish a statewide publicity effort with eleven district executives.
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Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
Iowa
Robert N. Carson
Iowa City
Lucius E. Wilson
Des Moines
W. T. Holmes
Sioux City
J. J. Dennison
Dubuque
E. E. Egan
Burlington
C. L. van Nostrand
Bedford
General Assembly
Braunworth's sheep skin shoes save a doctor bill
A note highlights Braunworth's sheep skin shoes as a practical remedy to reduce medical expenses, suggesting wearers avoid frequent doctor visits by choosing the durable footwear.
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Braunworth
Famous Pacer Star Pointer Ends Long Career Near Nashville
Star Pointer, legendary pacer and first to crack two minutes for a mile, died at 21 on a Tennessee farm after a renowned career. Bred in Chicago, he set the 1.59 3/5 mile record in 1897 under owner James A. Murphy, later surpassed by Dan Patch and Minor Heir.
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Chicago
Ill
Star Pointer
Nashville
Tenn
James A. Murphy
Dan Patch
Chicago Clubman May Meet Champ
Jack Johnson charity worker would spar three to six rounds with George Lytton a Chicago merchant and boxing devotee. Johnson said the heavyweight champ is ready to appear on short notice with city approval. Lytton has long been known as a skilled boxing exponent at the Illinois Athletic Club and once fought Kid McCoy in his prime.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack Johnson
George Lytton
O’connell
Lytton
Jeff
Mr. Lytton
Illinois Athletic Club
Kid McCoy
Greek wrestler Lucas Lampiris wins long match at Oskaloosa
In Oskaloosa Iowa on December 16 Lucas Lampiris the Greek defeated Lynn Lat ter in 46 minutes. Lynn tore ligaments in his leg and forfeited the match. Lampiris weighed 140 pounds while Lynn weighed 123 pounds. Billy Ramsbottom of Des Moines watched ringside and challenged Lynn, which he accepted.
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Oskaloosa
Lucas Lampiris
Lynn
Lampiis
Billy Ramsbottom
Des Moines
Piano Tuning and Repair at Hirt and Fesler
Leave your orders at Hirt and Fesler Piano Co for tuning and repairing. Phone 586 X.
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Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
The Standard Central Needle Machine The Right Way
The fragment references The Standard Central Needle Machine, indicating a focus on sewing or textile equipment. Details are sparse but the wording suggests a promotional or instructional note about proper use.
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COM
Mercial Club League
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Robi. N. Carson
Frank Bowman
Thompson Brothers Company
West Second Street
Nievel’s
Ideal Jewelry Store
Muscatine
Gruen Watch
Aes
I. Nievel
Pacer
Nashville, Tenn
Windy City
Robin
B. A. Metz
E. 3d
Giesenhaus
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