Rivalry Between Stores Seen As Friendly, States E C Sams
Earl Sams, president of J C Penney, told a Boston conference that chain and independent merchants share a common duty to serve communities. He argued rivalry remains natural but should be constructive, with firms investing for mutual benefit and customers' needs guiding decisions. Sams urged merchants to act as community distributors of goods, earning public trust through service.
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Boston
Earl Sams
J. C. Penney
Bureau of Business and Government Research
University of Colorado
R I Will Exhibit New Trains
Rock Island Lines announces a 1.2 million dollar display of three new passenger trains to be shown from September 6 to 12 at multiple cities including Chicago Kansas City Lincoln Omaha Des Moines Davenport Rock Island Moline and Colorado venues Crews with 25 years service will man the exhibits and 171 staff will operate 17 trains across the tour highlighting the latest in car comfort and amenities.
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Rock Island
L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
Chicago
Golden State Limited
Rocky Mountain
T la Salle Station
Ill
Union Station
Kansas City
Lincoln
Nebr
Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Moline
Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
Iowans Receive Patents For Inventions In Des Moines
Four Iowans were granted patents last week in Des Moines based on a list from Barr Freeman and Sinclair. Des Moines inventors Wilson L. and Herrold L. McLaughlin earned two patents for a water softening device for homes and small plants. Walter K. Voss of Davenport received a patent for a washing machine braced to strengthen the frame, with eighteen claims accepted. George A. Minetty of Davenport patented a railroad dump car using airbrake tank air for dumping contents, with eight originality claims approved.
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Des Moines
Barr, Freeman and Sinclair
Wilson L
Herrold L. McLaughlin
Patent
Patent Office
Walter K. Voss
Davenport
George A. Minetty
Minetty
First Legion Post in Iowa Claims No. 1 Status
World War veterans raced to secure Iowa’s first American Legion charter. In a five minute win by Spencer over Council Bluffs, Nov 1919 petitioners signed at Spencer, sped to Des Moines, and won Post No. 1 by five minutes.
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American Legion
Iowa
American Legion In
Jacob A. Swisher
State Historical Society of
Des Moines
Spencer
Council Bluffs
Legion Post
Carroll
Perfume and Health Link Highlighted by Medical Science
Medical research notes perfumes aid preventive health by promoting cleanliness and mood. Lavender and other scents play a role in soaps, baths, and cosmetics, supporting skin health and overall well being. English lavender perfumes are popular for daily use after exercise, with ample supply to meet global demand.
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Milady
England
Piccadilly
Ring Cross
Riviera
Nice
Broadway
Otley News Items and Local Doings Story
Otley News itemized social visits and local happenings including visits to Osceola Lynnville Maxwell and Pleasantville, a funeral in Sully, a rain event aiding fall vegetation, school openings with Vander Hart and Van Zante, and a narrative about a female equestrian contest credited to the state fair society with rivals and a purse won by a thirteen year old rider.
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R. V. McKeever
Betty
Osceola
Clifford Meredith
Lynnville
L. F. Beyer
Gus Aalbers
John Tucker
C. Tucker
Mr. Steck
Sully
John Griffeon
Maxwell
Zelle Wittenberg
John van Ginkel
G. van Vliet
Des Moines
Charlie Vander Kolk
Newton
Emma
M. P. van Hemert
Mary Jane
Pleasantville
Elton Cade
Cornelia Kleinindorst
Prairie City
Otley
Sarah Vander Gaarde
Ethel
Pella
Monroe
Vander Hart
van Zante
Cal Society of Iowa
When Women Rode Horseback at the First State Fair
The article recounts 1854 Fairfield fair excitement featuring female equestrianism, a display that challenged social norms as pioneer women rode before thousands. Narration references Earle D. Ross and The Palimpsest August issue detailing the event and its significance.
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Fairfield
Town
Earle D. Ross
State Histori
Waterfowl Season Opens September 24 in Illinois
Illinois anglers and hunters learn the open season for wild ducks geese brant coots and Wilson snipe runs September 24 to January 7. The Biological Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture notes federal rules and state alignment with the 1929 amendment and warns of federal prosecutions for violations. The black belled and golden plovers will remain closed nationwide.
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Illinois
Biological Survey
United State Department of Agriculture
United States
Pioneer farming in Iowa sparks long running orchard trials
In 1866 Henry Roddis established a homestead in Cherokee county and began experimental farming. He planted maple seeds and fruit trees including a Wealthy apple, Duchess apple, and Siberian crab, challenging early stereotypes about tree survival in northwestern Iowa. An attempted mulberry crop failed due to cold and inexperience, while red clover proved more promising after an initial setback.
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Pioneer Town
Henry Roddis
Cherokee County
Iowa
Minnesota
Roddis
Russia
J. L. Budd
The Story of Henry and the Iowa Farm Experiments
An odd fragment hints at Henry and Odie exploring farm experiments in Iowa. Milne and Louis Hi Roddis are mentioned in a July issue of The Iowa Journal of History ties, with references to poll results.
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Dover
Northwestern
Henry
Lowe Odie
Iowa
Milne
Louis Hi Roddis
Towa Journal of History
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E. C. Sams
J. C. Penney Co
R. I
First Legion
Fors
Otley News
Chronicle
Aata
E. Gilbert
Iury Far
Hayward
Hayward Drug Co., Inc
Nassau Street
New York, N. Y
Kuyper Lumber Co
Chinchilla
Fox
North Side Square
Oskaloosa
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