Care of Your Tires Spring Lesson from 1918 War Shortages
Article reviews how rubber import restrictions during World War I pushed drivers to conserve tires and use repair materials, noting a surge in tire care. It warns if motorists will resume wasteful habits after production normalizes and outlines common tire damage from improper patches, under-inflation, cuts, tracks, misalignment, and ruts with advice to inspect and repair promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Rabbit Stephen Wise Visits Fort Dodge in March
Fort Dodge welcomes Rabbi Stephen Wise, renowned Jewish leader and reformer, fresh from Paris peace talks. Wise has long shaped social welfare, drafted anti child labor legislation, led Oregon’s state charitable boards, and founded the People’s Forum to address community issues.
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Fort Dodge
Mar
Rabbit Stephen Wise
United States
Varis
Rabbi Wise
Oregon
New York
State Board of Charities and Corrections
People’s Forum
Civic Reform Laws Highlighted In Civic Interest Capacity
Discussion noted his active role in enforcing and enacting civic reform measures. The record emphasizes his influence on local governance and reform efforts within the civic arena.
Cedar Rapids Sets Statewide Wage Arbitration Pact
Cedar Rapids leads Iowa in arbitration of wage disputes between employers and employees. The local method started by mutual officials becomes the basis for a state wide agreement between the Master Builders of Iowa and the Bricklayers Union. No strikes walkouts or boycotts will occur during the life of the pact.
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Cedar Rapids
Master Builders of
Iowa
Bricklayers Union
Des Moines Signing Reduces Contract Risk for Owners
The contract was signed at Des Moines Wednesday afternoon, promising owners a lower figure by removing part of the risk. The agreement settles uncertainties and enables a more favorable outcome for the parties involved.
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Des Moines
Griswold Methodists Exceed Quota for Centenary Fund
Griswold Illinois March 24 The Centenary fund surpassed its quota with eleven thousand two hundred sixty eight pounds already subscribed by local Methodists making Griswold the first in the state to exceed its share. Several $500 subscriptions appear along with one $800 and one $2,500 gift and a single day haul of $4,125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Methodists of
England Moves Toward Peaceful Industrial Reform
At Westminster a National Industrial conference seeks a practical path through mining and labor unrest. Prime Minister Lloyd George urges a partnership approach, urging immediate action and unity as employers and workers form a provisional committee to study wages hours and collaboration to avert a national coal strike.
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London
England
Central Hall
Westminster
Triple Industrial Alliance
Trankport
Home Secretary
Robert Horne
Eiter
J. H
Thomas
M. P
J. R. Clynes
Arthur Henderson
Lloyd George
Mr. Thomas
Clynes
Henderson
Brownlie
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Sir Allan Smith
Engineering Employers Federation
Llroyd George
Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks and Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative. The copy highlights safe use at home, a hot bath, and relief within, with pricing and druggist availability.
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Dr. King
How Long Must Suffer From Rheumatism
Questioning perpetual rheumatism pain, the ad claims a blood germ cause and asserts S S S is the effective remedy for over fifty years. It urges readers to write the Swift Specific Co for personalized medical advice.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Hotel Julien Dubuque to Add Eleven Stories and Annex
Plans call for a three story expansion to make the Hotel Julien Dubuque an eleven story hostelry with a four story annex and a total of 500 guest rooms. A new coffee shop will open near Main Street and the gold room ballroom will be converted to a cabaret with soda fountain and dancing space. The annex lids are under study and a chocolate shop is set to occupy the main floor store room. A lease deal with BH. W. Smith, owner of the Chocolate Shop, is pending.
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Julien Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque Hotel Company
Main Street
Main St
BH. W. Smith
Chocolate Shop
Surgeon Replaces Dislocated Joint With Precise Skill
A surgeon quotes a maxim about order as he carefully relocates a dislocated joint to its original position, illustrating meticulous technique and steady handling during the procedure.
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Goodrich Rubber Co
Rabb Wisk
Port Dodge
Teocently
Peace Conference
Master Builders
Union
Europe
Sir
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Formu
Brassieres
W. B. Prieres
W. B. Forma
W. B
W. B. Reduso
Wencarten Bros., Inc
Chicago
U. S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway, N.Y
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