State printer and binder under fire in Iowa legislature
Des Moines reports a push to abolish the state printer and binder offices amid a power struggle between leaders Emory English and E D Chassell and incumbents Murphy and Tedford. The primary law dominates debate as Sen. Lambert weighs from reform stance while partisan lines threaten a legislative clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Brown
Binder
Emory English
E. D. Chassell
Bernard Murphy
Howard Tedford
Englsh-Chassel
Messrs. English
Chassell
George H. Ragsdale
Murphy
Tedford
Lambert
Jackson County
Lkely
Fulton County
Iowa
Illinois
Board of Control
Legislative Commission
Jis
Assembly
Botanic Blood Balm Ad Promises Wide Healing Claims
An old newspaper advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poisoning cancer eating sores and rheumatism. It touts free samples and medical advice while noting a price of one dollar per large bottle and availability at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Havercamp
Iowa glad Ohio adopts biennial election amendment
The Webster City Freeman Tribune notes Iowa welcomes Ohio choosing a biennial election amendment. The editorial frames the move as a shared trend toward longer election cycles and potential administrative efficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Freeman- Tribune
Iowa
Ohio
Regular Monthly School Board Meeting Recap and Financials
The board met at the high school for a routine session with no major actions. Bills were approved or deferred, water and roof issues at Jefferson and Washington schools noted, and discussion occurred on buying eight American Bird and Nature Study Charts before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hutchinson
O. K
Roach and Musser Sash and Door Company
J. A. Bakiemeier
Thompson Bros
South Muscatine Fuel Company
Appel
Fulliam
Jefferson School
Harrison School
Beach
Washington School
Chevalier
Fulham
Chevaling
American Bird and Nature Study Chart Company
Cure Cold Fast with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Ad promoting a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims money back if it fails to cure and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Hazel Dell Notes Include Socials and School Elections
George Rausch called from Muscatine. New Year guests included FE Potter family, Mrs Larson and daughters with C A Peterson and sisters. Kara Vanatta shipped hogs to Taylor Ridge. Tommy Fisher family moved from Muscatine into Will Fisher’s vacated house near Buffalo Prairie. Charley Vanatta made a Muscatine business call. Hazel Dell M E Sunday school elected officers led by Rev. Morton. list of superintendent, secretaries, pastors, and teachers detailed. Gid Reed attends Rock Island jury. Calvin Vanatta and Chas Peterson delivered hogs at Joy. price $5 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
George Rausch
Muscatine
FE. H. Potter
Peter Larson
C. A. Peterson
Kara Vanatta
Taylor Ridge
Tommy Fisher
Will Fisher
Buffalo Prairie
Charley Vanatta
Hazel Dell M. E. Sunday School
Morton
E. H. Potter
John Price
Margaret Powell
Ollie Hayes
Martha Mewes
Kenneth Powell
Johnnie Hayes
J. G. Powell
J. S. Price
Anna Peterson
Louisa Peterson
James Kennedy
Hazel Hayes
Reed
Rock Island
Calvin Vanatta
Chas
Peterson
Woman's Trials and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
A period piece advertises childlessness as a central sorrow for women and touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for infertility and weakness. It claims surgical cures exist for rare cases and promises broad endorsements from medical writers. Also notes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a safe women’s laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and
Surical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Materia Medica
Miceee
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Ory
Prry
Mexico
Catania
B. Hartman
M. D
E. D. Chasse
Des Moines Bureau Journal
Stein Furniture Co
Board of
American Bird and Nature Study
J. D
Corry & Wernentin Co
Imperial Brush Co
Wccans
WFO
Houghton, Miffin & Co
the Prang Educational Co
Rete & CG
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
Iowa Telephone Co
City
Water Woorke
Deeees
Standard School Furnishing Co
Srueferd
Jackson Electric Supply Co
Mason City Globe Gazette
Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Edward Hagerman
Henry Wilmering
Harry Stteven
George Trumpp
Robert Leu
J. P. Maurath
Hose Company
J. Schumacher
Julius Gerndt
R. L. Boydston
Hook and Ladder
J. J. Brown
J. Richards
Will Tiecke
John Leysen
Anton B. Bueser
George Lichenauer
Henry J. Schumacher
Theodore Gottbrecht
F. P. Drisch
H. P. Lennox
H. P
Hess Machine Works
Cor. Second & Mulberry Street
Brunswick-Balke, Callender Co
Marshalltown
J. M. Peck
Chase Ave
Rogers Park
Chicago
Burnside
Weed Lane
Pickle Farm
Inez M. Myers
E. C. Peto
E. A. Akerson
Lindstrom, Minn
Foster
J. B. Roseman
Muscatine, la
R. R
C. Patterson
Fairport
Enquire
Hahn Bros. & Co
Opera House
Chas. H. Salisbury
Enquire F
Journal
Hershey Avenue
Reliance Loan Co
N. Rosenberger
River Street
Telephone Coyner
Mark Coyner
Louisville & Nashville
Florida
Gulf Coast Resorts
Cuba
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
F. D. Bush
D. P
Cincinnati
J. E. Davenport
St. Louis
H. C. Bailey
N. W
J. H. Milliken
Louisville
C. L. Stone
Hoffman
Cooperative Advertising Co
New York
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Old Reliable
Kansas City Barber College
America
F. C. Bridgeford
Delaware St
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Wis
Boarders
East Fourth Street
McKee & Buy Button Co
Freight Newake
D. Nelson
Lowa
Bosserman Bro Murray
H. M. Bileit
P. O
Lady of Fair Educer
J. McBraid & Co
Large Manufacturing Co
Stazap
J. H. Moore
Denver
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Bord Teansier Co
Minneaports
Madame Pocahontas
Mulberry
J. C. Coster
Ed. Herline Farm
Sweetland Center
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