Advertising Agencies and the Press in The City
A historical overview of local advertising firms and the role of newspapers in publicizing goods. It discusses agencies, building names, and the argument that newspapers offer superior reach and credibility for advertisers, citing Louis Wiles of the New York Times and the A A G C. It contrasts billboards with daily papers as sources of reliable, responsible publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tene
Lorenayn Mac
Advertising
New York
Cone
Lorenzen & Woodman
Brunswick Dulldleg
Lorenxen & Bondman
Gumbel
Defrosi
Cony
Roe
Prews Building
Agenw—Con
Lorensen & Woodman
St Journal
the Journal
Ity Magy Reucara
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East and
Atrock
South Muucatine
Tobory Broa
Orpwonatrust
Busch's Drug Store
Hatpay
Syentsy ‘Ecklerville
Chaykes Grocery
Went Hill
J. 2
Waller
Bradford Grocery
Louis Wiles
New York Times
A. A. GC
Wiles
Mr. Wiley
Wiley
F Newsmpagara
Gewspa
Lee
Newspaper Advertising Still Dominates Markets
The article argues newspapers remain the best advertising medium for reach and impact. It notes most advertisers recognize this and use newspapers as their primary channel, with a few supplementing through other media.
Connolly Defends Vollmer in Tariff Speech Debate
Washington June 25 1914 Maurice Connolly replies to a Saturday Evening Post critique of Henry Vollmers tariff and farmer speech noting audiences laughed at the delivery and applauded, while urging publication of his letter to bolster Vollmers reception. The exchange underscores partisan reactions to a maiden House speech and the role of humor in political commentary.
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Connolly
Vollmer
Maurice Connally
Henry Vollmer Batara
National Congress
Saturday Evening Post
The
Muscation Journal
sMuscatine
Town
Henry Vollmer
Meniberg
Monivers
Hardwick
Georgia
Iowa
Congressional Record
Judy
Yollmer
Congres’siong
Democratic Sampal En Rocument
Bbrief
Maurles Connolls
Sam Blythe
Mr. Vollmer
Tor Wa
Reminiscences of Long Ago in Local Chronicle
A recap of local memories across decades mentioning river channels becoming an inland port hazard, a forty year-ago runaway wagon incident, Miss Kate McCormick visiting, Senator Brown undergoing throat operation, streetcar rides, and a mayoral sewer project. Notable names include Charles Kern, Ida Jewett, C. M. Brown, Henry Creese, Mayor Fullam, Chester Lilsbridge, and George Bailey.
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Mad Cras
Mad Creek
Shadows of Little Doubts Veil a Lake Romance
In a moonlit canoe on a lake near a hotel, two lovers debate ambition and love. John sacrifices a career opportunity for two weeks with Amy, fearing her doubts about his single minded profession. She reveals love but fears the shadows of small doubts, and they drift toward resolution as their exchange ends with mutual trust.
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T. Bldr
Exton
Jim
Lucre
John
Amy
Hyweti
Jan Arrant Packalldar
South America
Lang
Hot
Neaven
T c
T. C. McClure
Nation's Capital News and Views by Hanson in June
Washington reports all hope for early adjournment vanished as Champ Clark and Senator Kern pledge support to the President on anti trust regulation. President Wilson insists trust bills pass before Virginia editors’ convention, signaling Congress may stay in session until September 1. Senate leaders say bills will be considered, despite criticism from both parties and the Senate committees.
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B. P
Hanson
Washington, D. C
Washington
Champ Clark
Kern
Clark
Missouri
White House
John Worth ‘Kern
Cenate
Senate
Wilson
Virginia
Congress
House
Prohibition Drive Aims To Make Washington DC Dry
Senator John D. Works pushes a bill to declare the District of Columbia a dry territory and votes to ban tips on trains. He argues the nation favors temperance and that local interests should yield to national welfare. The Prouty bill seeks investigation of DC fiscal relations and a possible local government form, noting residents cannot vote under current rules.
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Seastor
Kenyon
John D. Works
California
District of Columbia
Works
Congress
United States
Washington
Ely
Enis
Anderling
Hole Country
House District Committee
Prouty
Iowa
Wasb
Sion
House
Column notes on capital extension and local politics
In Jackson Sentinel and Waterloo Times-Tribune style commentary, the piece discusses capital extension as a fading issue after candidate Rowley’s defeat. It notes some Iowa papers treat it as a hobby topic and questions the ongoing relevance of the capital extension debate given the election result.
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Waterloo
Local Social Notes Share Weekend Visits and Travel
A stream of visits and travels headlines the Friday through Sunday activity. Many residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Pater Rininsland and Mrs. Morey Murdock, journeyed to nearby towns such as Moscow and Durant. Doctors, ministers, and families attend events, visit relatives, and attend meetings across Muscatine, Iowa City, West Liberty, and Rock Island, reflecting a lively regional social week.
Wilton Notes of Residents Visiting Relatives
Wilton Iowa residents make short trips and visits to West Liberty Durant Victor Muscatine and Davenport. Mrs Will Baker returns home after a few days at Cecil’s. Mrs Hanna Gary visits West Liberty. Alice Schleykohl and Alice Wacker travel to Victor for two to three weeks. Mrs Joseph Will returns from Muscatine. Mrs Theodore Port and Mrs J F Ayras with daughter travel to Muscatine. Fort Wood arrives from Davenport for a brief stay.
Marriages and Social Notes From West Liberty Area
West Liberty residents share visit details from Columous to Longmont and Peoria. Miss Elsie Cerney of Iowa City wed Joseph S. Horton of Hawarden in Town City on Thursday night. Mrs J B Guthrie and Mr and Mrs AW Jackson visited friends in Iowa City while Miss Lucy Evans visited relatives in Rock Island.
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West Liberty
Uarry Owen
Southor
Columous Jiuvellon
Longmont
Cols
S. 8
Propst
Misa Lucy Evans
Rock Island
Willa Termeyer
Dewain
Peoria
Elsie Cerney
Iowa City
Joseph 5. Horton
Hawarden
Town City
Cerney
J. BR. Guthrie
Cone
AW. Jackson
A. Swisher
Herome
Social rounds and visits across towns this week
Isisit and her daughter hosted at 1 Mra L A Royal. Mr and Mrs D W Barnes entertained friends for son Lloyd at their South Prairie home. Arthur Tucker from West Branch visited town. W L White visiting relatives in Trees Ja. Mrs Harry Hill and Miss Freda Baker called on friends in Iowa City. Marie Kimberly returns from Boston Conservatory en route home. Spence Ayres of Wilton was a business visitor. Rev F M Dawson went to Iowa City. Mrs J Madden returned to Town City. Mrs 3 B P McMillan visits Wollman for ten days. W Shipman hosted a farewell for Rev and Mrs F M Dowl in Parkesburg Pa. Clarence Parvin of U S M arrived home yesterday.
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Pater Rininsland
Morey Murdock
Moscow
L. Norton
Spencer Ayres
West Liberty
Paul Brown
Muscatine
T Town
M. D. Lumbar
Iowa
Iowa City
Sarah Kane
Durant
J. H. Johnson
Princeton
Johnson
Mia
Clarence Martin
Fbaby
Taco Morehouse
Leu
Ruth
Susie
Isola Bridges
Blanch Leaker
Art Baker
Geo. Bridges
Perry
Rock Island
Cassie Chardier
Cassie Chandler
Jliss
Ola Wilkerson
Muscatina
John Wilkerson
Charles Ruft
Harry Bult
Davenport
Faye Ayres
Mary Stuff
Gertrude Binhart
Waterloo Courier
Mary Thurston
Sangye Milage
Geldis
Isisit
L. A. Royal
D. W. Barnes
Lloyd
South Prairie
Arthur Tucker
West Branch
W.L. White
Harry Hill
Freda Baker
J. Madden
Town City
McMillen
Wollman
W. He Shipman
F. M. Dowlin
Seaven
Parkesburg
Clarence Parvin
U. S M
Diarrhoea Remedy Praised In Letter From Guin Whatley
Sam Whatley of Guin Alabama reports severe illness after rain exposure and credit Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He claims the remedy rapidly relieved stomach and bowel distress and left him well and strong. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Sam
Guin
Whatley
Ala
Rale
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the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
F. D. Throop
L. Pb, Loomis
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
City and Dummy
Busachibeer
Muscatius
Daily Journal
Mall
Bormai
Branca Exchange
Anx Tor
F. D. Throng
Society Folor
Goo. S. Pitchforth
Adve Mat
Charles Kern
Fourth and
Spruce
Etregts
Jon Lambert
Kate McCormick
Washington, Ia
Ida Jewett
C. M. Brown
Sigourney
Henry Creese
Cellar County
Fullam
Chester Lilsbridge
Great Western Cereal Company
George Bailey
A Jd. Weaver
East Wirth Street
Solis
RV. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Kate D. Richartson
Beazley, Essex Co
Bettex
Dr.Pierce
Jackson Sentinel
Moline Laspatea
Etter
Wilton
Popham
Mandy
Wee
Natal Packa
Mali Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
Il Abe Moartin
First National Bank
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