Iowa proposes strict controls on habit forming drugs
A bill drafted by the Iowa Legislature would ban possession and sale of opium morphine cocaine and similar substances except for licensed medical and scientific use. It requires complete transfer records kept for two years, authorization for seizures, and state oversight through the state pharmacy commission.
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Dea Moines
Elwood
Howard County
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Tha Atete Pharmacy
Witl
State Pharmacy Commission
Threshermen Convene in Des Moines Capitol Rally
Des Moines hosts the annual threshermen convention March 9 to 11 with over two thousand expected attendees. The Wellington hotel serves as headquarters and sessions occur at the Auditorium with Mayor Hanna Governor Clarke and Attorney General Cosson scheduled to speak.
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Ave
State Capitol
Des Moines
Threshermen
Wellington Hotel
Hanna
Welcoms
Clarke
General Cosson
Des Moines Leader Rinehart Plans Chicago Prohibition Drive
G Rinehart, long active in Des Moines and known for leading the Arizona prohibition fair, announces a new Chicago campaign. He is linked to Newton Iowa and to a reported $6000 capital stock base with subscriptions from local farmers and Ottumwa banks.
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Des Moines
G. Rinehart
Chicago
Ringhart
Newton
IFA
Deum Ty
Wanétlo
Actiption Bank
Ottumwa
Thay- Hale
Wrigley Spearmen Promote Mother Goose Book
Wrigley’s advertising copy urges parents to buy Wrigley products with coupons for high-grade merchandise. It promotes a 28 page color book titled Wrigley’s Mother Goose featuring verses and illustrations, offered free from Wrigley Jr. Co. Chicago.
Fractured verse fragment mocks jealous elf and gender notions
Readable lines show a senile social riff on a cantankerous elf figure hostile to women yet backing women’s cycles and rights in coded slang. The speaker questions affection and power dynamics with ironic praise and evasive humor.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darkened Grays
An old time recipe from Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised as restoring natural hair color. The brew darkens gray streaks evenly, reduces dandruff and falling hair, and is sold as a ready to use 60 cent bottle.
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Wyeth
Saya
Wysth
Diary Confusion Touches Wedding Plans
Fragmentary note recalls a lighter moment about diary keeping and a remark on wedding plans. The speakers mention a birthday or anniversary and reflect on past vows, with informal phrasing hinting at domestic humor and casual reminiscence.
Hla Turn Next Diner Delivers on Shell Shortage
In a brief line from the Evening Transcript, Walter tells a diner to wait as shells run low and customers are asked to be patient. The report echoes a casual Boston dining scene with a hint of humor.
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Hla
Walter
Boston
Evening Transcript
Potato King Schroeder Promotes Early Potatoes in Red River Valley
The piece highlights Perry Schroeder known as the Potato King of the Red River Valley. It cites his advice on planting for early harvest and promotes the John A. Snizer Seed Co. catalog with seeds for potatoes, corn, oats, and other vegetables. It notes the company offers mail catalogs from La Crosse Wisconsin and promises inclusive seed packages. The text reflects period advertising language and regional agricultural promotion.
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Perry Schreider
Red River Valley
Jobn A. Snizer Seed Co
Mr. Schroeder
Perigo
Schroeder
Ohio
Red River
Master In This House and the Courtroom Exchange
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation asks who rules a house with a sharp retort. The piece includes an unrelated courtroom quip about a judge and an exchange involving James Ga tte, reflecting fragmented dialogue and ad hoc excerpts from varied sources.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Overwork and Kidney Trouble Claim
Oakley Kentucky resident James McDaniel describes ten months of backache, burning in the bladder, shortness of breath, and rheumatic pain, claiming relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills and urging others to try the remedy. Also notes household hints and snippets.
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James McDaniel
Oakley
J. McDaniel
Dodd
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
Curious Unng About a Highlander at the Music Ball
A customer asks about a man who wishes to appear at a music ball as a Scotttla Highlander. The exchange notes a curious misunderstanding over identity and intent.
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Ula Mare
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Laxative
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for sick children. It claims the product cleanses the bowels without griping and can restore a tired child to health within hours. The text promotes an inexpensive bottle and notes directions for all ages on the label.
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California
Ators
Its Sort Prisoner I Embezzled This Money
A court hears that a prisoner misappropriated funds, with defense calling the motive a poor excuse as the case proceeds.
Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablate Ad
An old advertisement promotes Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablate as a guaranteed remedy for colds and la grippe priced at 2 cents from your druggist. The copy urges “Take nothing else” and markets a different product plus a separate jest about Jonas.
Mothers Write Wm. Wrigley Jr Co Free 28 Page Booklet
A note asks mothers to write to William Wrigley Jr Co Chicago for a 28 page free booklet titled beautifully colored Mother Gage Hogle Look. The pamphlet is sent free to all readers who respond to the offer.
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Wm. Wrigley Jr Co
Kener Bldg
Chicago
Gage Hogle
Ady
So-called friends rely on money, not loyalty
The message notes that friendship is scarce when funds are low, suggesting true companionship hinges on financial support rather than genuine affinity.
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