Iowa Voices On Roads Taxes And Pigs In 1910s Editorials
The paper discusses transportation funding under federal road laws, state supervision, and the cost of road departments. It praises a local pig breeder M. P. Hancher, notes record sales of Poland China hogs, and argues for domestic skilled labor over outsiders in county offices.
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Des Moines
Highway Commission
Iowa
National Fund For Good
M. P. Hancher
Col
H. 8. Duncan
The Most Popular Boy in Town Revealed
The piece invites readers to name the town’s most popular boy, challenging preconceptions about status. It observes a modest man, unknown yet well liked, who meets neighbors with a warm handshake and cheerful greeting each morning.
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Merle
Humble Hero Wins Hearts With Small Kindnesses
A portrait of a modest man admired for countless small deeds of kindness. He offers sympathy to sorrowing neighbors and entertains children with stories, never seeking greatness. His popularity stems from simple acts that touch many lives, guided by a timeless moral to love thy neighbor as thyself.
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Digestion and Bowels
A vintage advertisement states cheerful elderly women reflect good digestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and ease digestion with gentle bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.
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Gale
Interurban Railway News Linked to Gilmore City Plant
The Arrow reports possible construction of an interurban line through the area. General Manager Crooks implies the Fort Dodge line may extend northwest once materials cost is favorable, with Gilmore City Cement plant as a target. The exact route and terminal are not confirmed, but construction is expected within two years.
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Arrow
Crooks
Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Southern Ry
Fort Dodge
Gilmore City Cement
Gilmore City
Forget Your Aches With Sloan's Liniment
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and aching joints. It promises quick relief from sprains sore muscles and strained ligaments and suggests keeping a bottle on hand for emergencies.
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Sloan
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Hancher
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Mr. Hancher
Fonda Times
Times
J. Tishenbanner
W. C. Shull, Rolfe
W. F. Pattee
W. 8. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
Anst
D. D. McEwen
T. Cashier
Rolfe
the State Savings Bank
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. & McEwen
Joseph McEwen
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