Advertising in home papers or outside catalogs debated in Iowa
The Iowa Trade Journal argues local merchants lose by relying on outside Montgomery Ward advertising. It urges papers to push local editors to attract merchant support, or risk ruin as catalog houses flood markets. The piece blasts retailers for ignoring local papers and calls for decisive, plain talk to wake them up.
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Iowa
Montgomery Ward & Co
Nmber
Loval
Lawn Trade Journal
Merchant
Trade Journal
Focal
Chicago
Towa
Iowa Trade Journal
County buys town clock amid Knoxvill e dispute over cost
The county and Knoxville cobble plan a brass town clock costing 1085 dollars, 400 from Knoxville and 685 from the county. The clock carries a ten year guarantee and a yearly county tax of 68.50 to cover the commitment. The county supervisors face sharp criticism for funding a vanity project while road and bridge needs go unmet.
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Knoxville
Board of Supervisors
Fourth of July Orator Plans Face Setbacks
Knoxville pushes for July fourth patriotism with plans to have the county celebrate. Efforts to secure William Jennings Bryan for the main address failed as the committee was told such arrangements were impossible. Curtis hints at political reform as the Journal notes Knoxville cannot secure Bryan for the event.
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Knoxville
William Jennings Bryan
Curtis
Wilan’ Jennings
Bryan
Cooks Emphasize Careful Handling of OS
Cooks stress meticulous preparation and safety as they manage operating system related tasks. The focus is on precise measurements, clean work stations, and adherence to standards to prevent errors and compromise.
Pella Builds Cement Walks Replacing Board Walks
Last year brought marked improvements for Pella as cement walks are being built again this spring across several parts of the city. Workmen have been busy for days, and before snow falls this fall the old board walk will be nearly a curiosity. Citizens show quick interest in solid propositions, noting cement walks will last many years while board walks require frequent rebuilding.
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Pella
Pella Welcomes New Mayor With Health Leadership
Pella's new mayor, after eleven years as city health officer, signals a busy tenure with two or three cleaning up orders. The move is viewed as progress oriented and likely to advance health and prosperity in the city.
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Pella
Knoxville Drives Out Kansas City Liquor Salesman
The town of Knoxville ordered a Kansas City liquor salesman to leave after accusing him of selling Lone Jack’s liquor to habitual ropers and booze fighters. Days later three liquor-house representatives appeared on the streets taking orders from anyone they could sell to.
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Knoxville
Kansas City
Journal Man Curtis Sums Up Casey Illusion Tale
Curtis, a Journal man, tried to have fun with Casey last week over an illusion claim made by a public speaker. Casey was glad to shed an illusion because he has many of them to bear in his work.
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Curtis
Casey
Knoxville Journal on DPD liquor traffic and drunken schoolboys
The Knoxville Journal notes a week of liquor traffic issues in the town under the C. O. DPD reporting that school boys were found so drunk they could barely stand. The item reflects local concerns about public intoxication and youth exposure to alcohol.
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The
Knoxville Journal
C. O. Dpd
Knoxville Journal agrees to stop when subscription ends
The Knoxville Journal states it will cease publication when the current subscription expires, noting it would continue if county support remains, and implying changes based on subscriber status. The remark suggests adjustments tied to subscriber actions rather than automatic shutdown.
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Knoxville Journal
Lone Jack Agents In Knoxville Prompt Houstons Question
No wonder Causey comments on Houstons with all Lone Jack agents in Knoxville. The remark suggests ties between local figures and active agents, implying scrutiny or speculation about role and influence in the area.
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Causey
Lone
Jack
Knoxville
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Chamberlain Pain Balm
Advert reads that Chamberlain’s Pain Balm quickly eases rheumatic and sciatic pains. It claims the liniment’s great pain relieving power has delighted thousands and that the quick relief is worth many times its cost. Sold by I D Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
D. Stubenrauch
Rock Island system improvements announced for the year
The Rock Island system plans major work across Illinois Missouri Kansas and surrounding states. New steel rails will be laid on 400 miles of track at about a million dollars. Steel bridge work costs 800000 across Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. Road bed rebuilding to ten inches below tiles will cost 867000 on 450 miles across five states.
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Rock Island
Illinois
Missouri
Kansug
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Willections
Rock Island Railway to spend millions on terminal improvements
The Rock Island Railway outlines plans for terminal improvements at division points and major cities, signaling large expenditures this year and across the system. It notes orders for fifty locomotives, bringing total to 115 to be delivered before July 31, with thirty for passenger trains, sixty-five for freight, and twenty for switching service.
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Division Pointsy
Rock Island
Dr King's New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments
Frightful suffering from undigested food vexed Co. G. Grayson of Lula Mississippi until he took Dr King’s New Life Pills. He reports immediate relief as all stomach and bowel disorders yielded to their laxative properties. Available for 25 cents at Henry M. Langerak’s drug store with guarantee.
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Co. G. Grayson
Lula, Miss
Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Relief Appeals for War Wounded Reach U S Citizens
Amid the Russian Japanese War distress, Christian workers appeal to prominent U S citizens for aid to sick and wounded soldiers and destitute widows and orphans. The Japanese Relief Fund is organized to channel funds through the Evangelical Alliance of Japan under Bishop Harris with a committee including Seth Low and others, inviting contributions via Franklin Prust Company.
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Far East
United States
Rev. Y. Wonda
Aoyama Theological School
Okio
Japan
Red Cross
Evangelical Alliance of
Harris
Seth Low
Bishop Gee
Hats
Chas
Cuthbert Wall
D.od
We Thitington
D. OD
Newell Dowideher Willis
Southard
Elitab Grits
B. I. Buck
Franklin’ Prust Company
Fund contributions for Japan aid through Broadway treasury
The treasurer reports about 18 thousand dollars raised for aid purposes. Of this amount 10,900 dollars has already been forwarded to Japan for distribution.
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Broadway
New York City
Japan
Chamberlain's Tablets Aid Digestion For Weak Digestion
For a weak digestion no medicine can replace food but Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets help digest food. It is not quantity but amount digested and assimilated that gives strength. If digestion is weak, try these tablets. Thousands benefited. They cost a quarter. Sold by Stubenrauch FL 2D.
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Chamberlain
Stubenrauch
Trollister's Rocky Mountain Tea The Spring Tonic
A vintage ad touts Trollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that purports to drive out winter impurities and restore strength health and happiness. Available in tea or tablets for 35 cents from F D Stubenrauch.
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Trollister
Rocky Mountain
F. D. Stubenrauch
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HL. Ristveld
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Peter van Sittert
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Pene Tees Overland Mail
Durham
F. Kearl
College Directory
L. A. Garrison
C. A. Hawley
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W. A. Young
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Opera House
T. Vander Myden
W. Kimmell
Patuska
Gezel Sachom
Brainckooh Caf
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J. M. Donal
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Main
Frankin
Viersen’s
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C.C. Welch
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Church Directory
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