Polk County Probes Bootlegging in Iowa Liquor Trade
Polk County Attorney Francis J. Kuble announces grand jury calls for state officials to testify on bootlegging of liquor into Iowa. The move prompts surprise but cooperation from officials. Discussion centers on how price changes at state stores might reduce near beer bootlegging and the political implications for the 1940 election and party majorities. The piece also notes a Greater Iowa Commission visit to scrutinize cement sourcing for highways and a Golden Gloves bout involving Rep. Thomas P. Martin’s son.
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Francis J. Kuble
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Public Safety
Karl
Iowa Legislative Coal Committee
Greater Iowa Commission
State Highway Commission
Lowa
Richard Martin
Iowa City
Thomas P. Martin
The
Evening Journal
Washington
Pat McDole
Government funding boosts for maternal child health and crippled children
The act provides through the Children's Bureau 3.8 million dollars yearly for grants to states for maternal and child health services and 2.85 million for crippled children. The Public Health Service adds 8 million dollars annually to strengthen state and local public health organizations.
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Children’s Bureau
Public Health Service
John Philip Sousa Leader of Marine Band and Composer
John Philip Sousa, born 1854 in Washington DC, rose from Marine Band member at 13 to leader, formed his own band in 1880 then led until his 1932 death. He wrote 142 marches including Washington Post and Stars and Stripes Forever, which gained fame after early publisher rejections. He is buried in Congressional Cemetery.
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Washington
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Washington Post
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Wilson aide named to National Safety Council committee
A member of Governor George A. Wilson's safety committee was appointed to the National Safety Council's committee on public education and community organization for 1940.
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George A. Wilson
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National Safety Council
Committee On Public Education and Comunity Organization
Buckleys CANAD Mixture Ad Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement urges 45 cents for Buckleys CANAD Mixture triple acting cough medicine. It touts immediate throat and bronchial relief, loosening phlegm and easier breathing, with claims of aiding rest. It notes Buckleys as the largest selling Canadian cough medicine and directs readers to Lemmons Pharmacy for purchase.
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Buckley
Canada
Stars and Stripes Forever Tomorrow
The fragmentary text offers a headline style phrase about a musical march and a cryptic question regarding tricks used against Russians, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
Local Readers Visit Families and Community Members
Reports say C. K. Snyder is improving, along with Mrs. Sam Hout and L. T. Fullerton. Mrs. H. C. Lewis and her Des Moines children visited H. M. Crone’s home and returned home. Mrs. Mary Crozier and her grandson Bobby came from Chicago, Illinois, after a two week visit. W. M. Albright and family of Iowa City called on Mame T. Brock. Dwane Hazen of near Ainsworth and Sherd Wilson of Idaho visited H. M. Crone’s home this week.
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L. A. Meridith
C. K. Snyder
Sam Hout
L. T. Fullerton
H. C. Lewis
Des Moines
H. M. Crone
Mary Crozier
Bobby
Chicago
Ill
Animals in captivity live longer than wild counterparts
The note states that animals kept in captivity typically have longer lifespans than their wild relatives due to steady food, medical care, and protection from predators, though specifics vary by species and environment.
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief Glimpse
Doctors explain kidneys filter blood with about 15 miles of tiny tubes. Doan's Pills promise relief by flushing waste from kidneys and reducing backache, energy loss, and nighttime urination. Millions have used them for over 40 years.
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