Good Roads Convention Urges Statewide Bridge and Road Plan
Des Moines Iowa delegates at the two day good roads convention urged a practical road improvement system. They endorsed compulsory drag on, praised efforts to remove rods from business districts, and backed permanent highways with a special tax. The body adopted resolutions recognizing Governor Carroll and naming new officers and a state executive committee.
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Carroll
Iowa
Hiarmony
Alten
Deg Monica Thresher Club
J. C. Cottrell
Kingsley
James Devine
Valley
Agal
J. N. Snook
West Point
H. F. Bierkemp
Durant
William Wood
Hell In
Des Moinex
Dietricta
Mmit
Roady -Agsoolutiona
Jdrasont Highway Commission
Pitth
Didetiasiong
Peranent ‘Organization
Tial
Firat
Comitttes
Cavention
Italians Quarrel One Shot in Des Moines
Carl Dirosso an Italian coal miner arrived from Novinger Iowa was shot and fatally wounded by Paul Gillette at 1216 Mulberry Street. Gillette claimed an unknown Italian named Tarlo Grogito and Dirosso quarrelled over a reported Black Hand plot. Dirosso was hospitalized with bullets in his back and abdomen. doctors removed the bullets.
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Des Moines
Mar
Carl Dirosso
Novinger
Paul Gillette
Ilehen
Mulberry- Street
Dirosgo
Tgarlo Grogito
Mia
Giilette
Slater
Tony Giggilouts
Tony Giggilouts, Brotherladaw of the Scoised
Des. Moines
Divosso
Mercy Hoapstek
Drs. Lost
Morse and Galloway
Hin
Divosen
Gillette
Des Moines Holds Its First Automobile Show
Des Moines hosts its inaugural auto show at the Coliseum after 10 pm on Saturday night. President W. D. Moyer of the Des Moines Automobile Dealers Association reports about 1,000 attendees over the three days and hails the event as the most successful in the Midwest, surpassing Chicago and St. Louis exhibitions in attendance.
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Des Moines
Alysis
W. Db, Moyer
Jorge
St. Louis
Woman Arrested in Harbach Home Theft Case
Des Moines reports Mar 12 Mayme Huet alleged operative of a Chicago gang arrested by Detective Andrew Brackett at the home of Wilmot Harbach 706 Arlington Ave where she worked as a house maid. She confessed stealing diamonds dresses and jewels valued at 1100.
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Roots Harbach
Des Moines
Mar
Mayme Huet ‘Tel
Chicago
Andrew Brackett
Wilmot Harbach
Arlington Avemis
Shelign
Dry Belt Maintained in Minnesota Lyle Vote Result
In Mason City on March 11 the dry belt vote continued with the dry status kept except for Lyle which voted against it by 12 votes. Lyle residents reportedly showed emotion as the outcome held.
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Mason City
Minnesota
Lyle
King of Cedar Rapida Syriana Nabbed
Joe George, king of the local Syrian colony in Cedar Rapida, was arrested by a federal inspector on charges of using fake naturalization papers of deceased Syrians to bring others to the country. The case centers on alleged immigration document fraud.
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Cedar Rapida Syriana
Qudar Rapids
Joe George
Railroad Commission Orders 60 Percent Rate Cut on Seed Corn
Des Malag a May 12 The strong railroad commission has requested the railroads to make a reduction of 60 percent in the ordinary rates charged for transporting seed corn grain and seed potatoes.
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Floyd Carn
Caring for ribbons and quality in fabrics
An article advises on ribbon care and fabric quality. It discusses color use in blouses and suits, embroidery methods, and the value of buying high quality ribbons that endure pressing and wear. It warns against adulterated stiff ribbons and emphasizes long-term economy.
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Costa
Ventilation Treatment for Bright Glossy Hair
The article promotes a five minute daily ventilation method to enhance hair brightness and growth. Separate and shake each strand to allow air to penetrate, with a helper fanning air and supporting the head. Suggested as beneficial after brain work and for nervous complaints.
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Navy
Bag design described with steel mounting and bead edging
A gray suit bag shaped like a fleius delta showcases a steel mounting and plain design. Large beads replace the usual headings to create a distinct outline while sewing the bag together and bringing out the pattern.
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Borde
Steal
Bead Trimming Becomes Fashionable at Local Edits
A girl shows bead trimming ideas that elevate gowns with Japay Work style. Designs use coarse beads on gold or silver, colored crystals, and bugles. The piece notes necklace and embroidery emphasis and suggests following a design or improvising.
Fashion notes on gray chiffon drapery this week
Weekly style glimpse highlights smoky gray chiffon gowns and satin pieces. Drapery trends feature loose silhouettes and decolete coats draping from shoulder to side, reflecting evolving fashion preferences.
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Tate
Fashion notes on belt width and girdle use
A fragment discusses belt and girdle fashion trends with references to waist measurements and garment fit. It notes belts being wider than usual and girdles appearing less worn, while mentioning the impact on skirts and overall silhouette for women.
Evening Waist Blouse with Gold Embroidery Detailing
Description outlines a white nile blouse with a gold collar, silver and alloy embroidery, and decorative gold accents. Front features three deep points with two finished in tassels. sleeves and yoke trimmed to correspond, suggesting a formal, ornate garment.
Faded Description of Brown Sweater Ensemble
A fragment describes a brown sweater with feather colored yarn and a blue-green tunic with a green collar and brass buttons. It contrasts durable colors suited to a spider’s desire for a garment and a delicate white sweater, suggesting fashion contrasts and design notes.
Braid and Embroidery Craft Notes Describe Designs
A fragment discusses coarse cotton embroidery intertwined with braid designs on heavy linen frocks. It notes open spaces in braiding may be filled with solid work and mentions background textures and overall tone of the piece.
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Eave Chen
fragmentary medical claim column tidbits
The text shows a jumble of quotes and names from a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece, mentioning Browning, Howry James, and Dr Détélion. It touts a radical cure for indigestion in three days with a peculiar brew described as safe and gentle, amid promotional phrasing and scattered phrases about overcoming prejudice.
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Wifs
Loral
Pat Crowe
Hels Tra
Dave 1P
Valle
Madras
Ople
Browning
Howry James
Claveland Plain Dealer
Detélion
Gentla
Genordus
Isind
Torwin
Hubbard
Milwaukee
Solvay
Northwest
Pickande, Brown & Co
Golby-Abbot Sidg
Milwaukee, Wis
Solvay Goke
Wrigley’s Patents
Zezztee
von Rr Cways
Western
Canada
Shaw
Dave Pox Eale
Dana
Aqadubio Oi
Alt Iste
Epienald, Asheels
Aug Horssidler
Itasal
Anadida
Selma
Omaha
Wrigley
Pola
UES
Pouilveten
Neural
Dackad
Kidery
Iver
Wales
Eiarantes
Whatern Electropode Co
Utloe
Acute St
Los Angeles
Cal
Biggent
Wrigcey's
Spearmint
Seud Tolay
Popucam
Ghickro
Resinol Chemical, Company
Baltimore
FORSI
Great Western Portland Cement
Weare Sanarat
Davinast
Great Western Portland
Atanbard
QIL Co
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