Iowa Legislature Debates Budget and Code Revisions
The Iowa legislature, after passage of a budget bill by the house, prepares for senate action on tax cuts and efficiency drives. Debates span drainage law, pools and trusts, Bible reading, and a new method for state fair director selection, with amendments and public hearings shaping future measures.
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House
Senate
Iowa
Child Welfare Commission
N. E. Kendall
Iowa Senate
Forty-First General Assembly
Romkey
Wamstad
Mitchell County
Antjes
Grundy
Code Commission
Nona
Committee For
Rankin
Lee County
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Healy
Hancock County
Fulton
Board of Health
King of Denmark Rescues Actress At Sea Aboard Rita
While cruising off the Danish coast aboard the royal yacht Rita, King Christian rescued a drowning actress after gunfire forced a rowboat to be abandoned. A motor launch lowered from the yacht took the woman aboard as a cinematograph operator captured the dramatic moment.
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Denmark
Alexandrine
Rita
King Christian
Manchester Guardian
Army Air Records Set With Older Planes at Long Durations
The Army Air Service set 11 world records in the last year using mostly aging aircraft modernized for flight. Distances from 500 to 6,300 kilometers were achieved at Dayton Ohio and San Diego California aided by in-flight refueling from a hose-fed fuel plane. A 36 hour 81 second duration record on April 16 17 was later surpassed by 37 hours 15 minutes 483 8 seconds on August 27 28 at San Diego, in an army observation plane seven years old.
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Army Air Service
Dayton
San Diego
Cal
Lieuts
Oakley Kelly
J. A. Macready
L. H. Smith
J. P. Richter
United States Army Recruiting News
Motive and modesty questioned in Carnegie puppet line
A historical cartoon caption depicts a dialogue about motive and modesty with a jab about a bow-legged woman linked to a Carnegie puppet. The exchange hints at gendered satire and political theater of the era.
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Carnegie
Women of Middle Age Praise Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs John W Watsa of Mannington West Virginia says after seven years of illness including hot flashes numb spells and fatigue Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her strength and mobility. She remains in Marion County and urges others to try the medicine.
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Mannington
West Vege
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marion County
John W. Watsa
R. No. 1
Box 36
West Virginia
A Girl of Capacity Ad Seeks Heavy 20-Gallon Work
An advertisement seeks a stout 20 gallon colored girl for steady housework in Pennsylvania. The listing appears as a compact classified notice reflecting household labor needs of the era.
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Pennsylvania
California Fig Syrup Baby Laxative Ad Teaches Safe Use
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children and adults noting it regulates bowels without griping and contains no narcotics. It urges buyers to insist on genuine product with proper directions and to avoid counterfeits.
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California
Cuticura Ad Promotes Pimples Cure System
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap. It suggests daily use to keep skin clear and recommends Cuticura Talcum. The note also mentions political routters in a casual aside.
Constipation Cure Ad Claims by Brandreth Pills
An old advertisement claims Brandreth-Pills are best for constipation and cleansing the body at bedtime. A wary voice notes multiple personal scorches and suggests tempering judgments about others’ missteps.
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Aventis
Alabastine Company
Grandville Ave
Grand Rapids, Mich
King of
Army
For
Stall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Boschee
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