Public taste shifts and pickle flavors in 1949 notes
Business Week links current prosperity to national policy and notes consumer buying power affects stability. It mentions drink preferences tilting toward straight whiskeys over blends and bonded types, wine consumption rising while hard liquor and beer dip slightly. It also lists new pickle flavors like raspberry, strawberry, grape, pineapple, apricot, banana, licorice, walnut, caramel, chocolate, peppermint, maple. Social updates follow with visits from local residents and travelers from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Picklers
Revival in Ainsworth Sparks Lumber Trade Boost
Don Ross reports in Mississippi Valley Lumberman on Ainsworth Iowa’s shift from a quiet town of 1940s depopulation to a revived business scene led by Heck Gesling and local merchants. New Eclipse lumber yard, fresh bank, doctor, locker service, feed store, and active civic groups spur shoppers and events statewide.
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Ainsworth
Mississippi Valley Lumberman
Minneapolis
Don Ross
Des Moines
Washington
Heck Gesling
Don
Iowa
Lowa
Bank
National Institution
Main Street
Eclipse Lumber Yard
Eclipse
Touring With Towser Hits Public Service Bulletin
A new public service bulletin titled Touring With Towser lists hotels and motor courts that accept dogs and provides tips to make traveling with a dog more pleasant for guests. It also notes a household hint about freezing Ny lon yarn to aid handling and knitting in cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
New Hearing Device Lets Deaf Enjoy Quiet In Ear Aid
Chicago firms Beltone announce Phantomold and Beltone hearing devices that require no visible receiver in the ear. They offer free brochure and home trial with no risk, promising clearer hearing and social ease without the appearance of deafness.
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Chicago
Phantomold
Beltone
Dept
Chicago 8
Social Guests and Weekend Visits Across Davenport and Denver
Davenport and Denver residents spent a weekend visiting relatives in East Moline Davenport and Crystal Lake. The gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Busby Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs. Bessie Palmer Mrs. Clarence Goodwin and family and others plus a farewell trip for Mabel Anderson who will return to Crawfordsville after teaching at George. Frances Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank B Miller, is noted in the final line.
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Jesse Busby
Davenport
Walter Brown
Bessie Palmer
Denver, Colo
H. M. Dodder
Maurice Kelly
Clarence Goodwin
Carl, Clyde
Gayle Kelly
Darlene
East Moline, Il
Clifford and
Mrs
Glen Treen
Crystal Lake, Ill
Harold Wehr
Mabel Anderson
George
Crawfordsville
Frances Miller
Frank B. Miller
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents
Birthday wishes extend to Dr. P. L. Etter Mrs. Ira Gastman Merritt McDaniel and Mrs. K. A. Mathers of Haskins. Also honored are Ira Hough Clarence Hotle Keota and Lillian Endicott. Sarah Ellen Jones and Karen Kay Shalla plan candle ceremonies. A May 29 1895 wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneider is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Etter
Ira Gastman
Merritt McDaniel
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Ira Hough
Clarence Hotle
West Chester
Joe Lambert
Keota
Lillian Endicott
Dale Robertson
Patrick Henry
Leonard Pohren
Sarah Ellen Jones
Harry Jones
Karen Kay Shalla
A. L. Shalla
Frank Schneider
Muscle-Rub Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatism Pain
An advertised topical remedy named Muscle-Rub claims to ease rheumatism arthritis neuritic pains lumbago and muscle soreness without internal medicine. Patients apply the liquid to limbs shoulders neck face or back and may return unused portions for a refund. prices shown are 5 cents 1.25 and 2.25.
Cubs Sweep Pirates with Two Shutout Wins in Pittsburgh
The Cubs won 6 to 0 and 5 to 1 at Pittsburgh as Johnny Schmitz earned a five hit shutout in game one, driving in four runs with a bases loaded double and a squeeze bunt. Bob Rush secured his sixth victory in game two.
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Cubs
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Johnny Schmitz
Bucs
Bob Rush
Tigers Struggle at Home as Road Success Stays Strong
Detroit Tigers show a weak home record at seven wins and eight losses despite 14 and 3 on the road, as New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox also post strong road marks. In St Louis, Dizzy Trout shines with five hits allowed in a key game, while other early-season results include the Yankees beating Philadelphia and Boston dropping a 7 6 decision in Washington. Phillies gain sole first in the National League after split doubleheader with the Giants. Dodgers lose.
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New York
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park
Tigers
St. Louis
Browns
Dizzy Trout
Atletics
Philadelphia
A’s
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Page
Boston
Washington
Mickey Harris
Ted Williams
Vern Stephens
Bill Wight
Wynn
Steve Gromek
Cleveland
Phillies
Fighting
Giants
Dodgers
Brooklin
Mike Goat
Dave Kost
Eighth Grade Citizenship Awards Announced for Dunlap and Prebyl
Ten years ago today the American Legion presented the eighth grade citizenship awards to Shirley Dunlap and Everette Prebyl who were chosen by the eighth grade students and faculty.
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American Legion
Shirley Dunlap
Everette Prebyl
Insecticide Products For Garden Use
You can obtain a full line of Aeme spray materials for garden use. This listing highlights available insecticide products for home gardeners seeking broad pest control options.
National and American League standings and results
Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading the NL with 21 wins and 13 losses, Philadelphia at 16 2, New York and Cincinnati trailing. Yesterday's results include Chicago sweeping Cleveland and a split by Detroit and St Louis, along with Washington beating Boston. In the AL New York and Cleveland posted wins, while Chicago defeated Pittsburgh in a pair of games.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Fehr
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Deron
Chase
Local Scores And Nearby Visits Highlight Weekend Docket
Scores show Philadelphia 5 New York 2. St Louis 6 Cincinnati 2. Boston 4 Brooklyn 1. Iowa City residents Mrs A J Harmeljer and Kate Donovan are in Washington on business. Mrs Margaret Shearer of Mt Pleasant plans a Washington visit with Dade Shearer. Mr and Mrs T H Peters take a short vacation in Keokuk.
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A. J. Harmeljer
Kate Donovan
Iowa City
Washington
Margaret Shearer
Mt. Pleasant
Dade Shearer
Mrs. T. H. Peters
Keokuk
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Panion
Business Week
Truman
the Journal
Frank Shepperd
Osceola
Mrs. Shepperd
J. FE. Perry
Mr. Shepperd
V. A. Pasehall
A. P. Custer
Wanda
John Custer
Harry Gipple
Mabel Bailey
Letts
Bruce Cowden
THE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
EK. Shannon
Dave R Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Hiland Palace
Les Hartmann
WMT
Haver
Macrae
Sakall
James
News
Tom & Jerry Cartoon
Vera
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Thos. E
Martin
Congress
Tom Martin
D. C. Nolan
Dairymen
John Hedberg
John Griffith
West
Madison Street
Griffith and Hedberg
Cardinals
Reds
Cincinnati
Alpha Brazie
Max Lanier
J.B. Randle
East
Madison
L. B. Lamb
America
Armory Show Grounds
G. Kelly
Wimal
Major
Hiladelphia
Mr. Jones
Furniture Company
Jones
Irene Stacy
FORD
Mercury
Rollie
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