Public blames public for high cost of living in Iowa
The Iowa Food and Dairy Commissioner W B Barney denounces the public for high prices citing luxury purchases by shoppers and credit use. He recounts cases from silk shirts to hats and fur coats illustrating inflated values and urges citizens to refuse pay above real worth. He also notes upcoming road bond programs and state and federal funding for paved roads.
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Des” Moines
W. B. Barney
Iowa
Harding
Barney
Mr. Barney
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Michigan
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Oregon
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Nevada
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New Mexico
I Won’t Pay It Club Advocated To Lower Prices
A Colorado New Mexico and Oregon report urges public refusal to buy overpriced goods to force price drops. A leader boasted wearing repaired shoes and mismatched suit while urging citizens to sustain the “I Won’t Pay It” stance until prices normalise.
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Barney
Heavy Toll at Crossings Nine Months 1919 Iowa Fatalities
Thirty two Iowans were killed and 114 injured in railroad grade crossing accidents during 1919. The Iowa bulletin lists victims including Peter Campbell of Dubuque and Emma Flint of Perry, among others, with 120 cars wrecked and extensive property damage noted.
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Des Moines
Iowa Bulletin
United States
Peter Campbell
Dubuque
Albert Highmiller
Malvern
W. H. Poole
Lexington church feeds outsiders after basement project supper
The Lexington church held a large supper and entertainment for outsiders who helped pay for the new basement. More than 200 people enjoyed a lavish meal described as a poem and inspiration, beyond a simple chicken dinner.
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Lexington
Lexington Church Supper Delights Local Community
A large turnout enjoyed a Thanksgiving style supper featuring mines chicken oyster dressing mashed potatoes gravy pickles cranberry sauce salad and desserts. The afters included an entertaining program with several performers recalled by a delighted audience. Towns across the county sent representatives, showing strong support for the worthy cause and promising future improvements when the word supper is whispered.
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Lexington Church
Stage Preview of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Graham Theatre
Wim H. Kibble presents Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham Theatre with a 50 plus cast a 20 strong chorus ponies and six bloodhounds. The company provides its own scenery and a special train for transport.
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Wim. H. Kibble
Graham Theatre
Mr Kibble
Tip for Mothers in Horton Headlight
A misuse of child care advice is presented with a misguided suggestion to restrain a boy and use sleeping powders periodically, reflecting harmful and unsafe practices attributed to a local column.
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Horton
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Kemp
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Raymond Duckworth
Emil G. Deppe
Clark Deppe
Storm Lake
Hubert Niday
Allerton
Henry Hamdorf
Wheatland
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McMahon
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Onaway
Melvin Williams
Wayne Williams
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Mable
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Andrew J. Kennedy
Gaza
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Avoca
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Harry Johnson
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Annie Kies
Gertrude Arns
Lake View
Garland Doonan
Malcolm
Percy Martin
Danville
Nellie Means
Coin
Lexington Church Entertainment
Iowa Gas & Elec. Co
Éery
Stort
Washington - Fowe
Alice L. Goodspeed
West Chester
Washington County
Terest
Godfrey & Eldridge
Washington National Bank
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W. J. Wilkinson
Riverside
J.D. Duncan
Cotter
America
Iuform
Weingarten Bros
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