Farm Board chief appeals for cooperation on grain yields
Chairman Legge of the Farm Board urged farmers to cut grain yields while noting unlikely support from Old Man Dreath and Extreme Heat, roughly predicting a twenty percent impact. The piece jokes about politics in Pocahontas county, mentions golf champions Dr. Barton of Davenport and Johnnie Lasche of Waterloo, and comments on rain relief and public policy debates.
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Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo Claim
An advertisement touts Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo promising to wash away dandruff and leave hair dandruff free. The copy credits C. M. Webb, Your Druggist, and mentions Rolfe and Plover guarantees the results.
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Independent Candidate Declares Run for 77th District
Barney Bruce announces as an independent candidate for representative of the 77th District Pocahontas County subject to voters at the November election, with no party alignment.
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Pocahontas County
Barney Bruce
Motorists feel worth of highway taxes on good roads
The Waterloo Tribune notes drivers largely accept vehicle and gas tax costs because they ride on quality roads. They benefit from faster travel, fuel and tire savings, and reduced wear on vehicles, making motorists feel they get value for their money.
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Waterloo Tribune
Press comment roundup shows varied views on roads and economy
Multiple editorials praise Iowa’s highway financing plan pairing gasoline tax with motor license fees while questioning storage for wheat and farm profits. Critics call for state highway patrol and police protection, noting crime risks on open roads and cautioning public sentiment on hard times.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Iowa
Rat Snap Ad Claims Easy Rodent Control
An advertisement markets RAT-SNAP as a odorless rodent killer. It lists sizes from 35¢ to $1.25 and claims effectiveness in kitchens cellars farms and buildings. Sold by Symes' Hardware Rolle with guaranteed results.
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