Pershing Way proposed route gains support in Washington
The Pershing Way, a north south auto route from Winnipeg to New Orleans, may pass through Iowa towns including Kalona Washington Brighton and Fairfield en route to Keosauqua. A public inspection trip will start tomorrow from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Vinton to Keosauqua for the dedication of a state park with Sec McDougal leading the delegation and a 4 by 5 foot book of illustrations.
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New Orleans
Iowa City
Kalons
Washington
Brighton
Fairfield
Keosauqua
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Vinton
Journal
McDougall
Pershing Way
Commercial Club
Sec. McDougal
Iowa
Journal Office
Better Days Return as Prices Fall and Consumers Rejoice
The text laments inflation and profiteering, calling for end to gouging and urging shoppers to resist unnecessary purchases. It envisions merchants lowering prices and workers saving, with a hopeful tone that happier days follow months of strain. It mocks wasteful spending and urges prudent buying and social restraint.
Taft Endorses Cummins in Iowa Senatorial Race
In Iowa City on October 25 former president William H. Taft urged voters to reelect Senator Cummins. Taft praised Cummins as a long standing Republican and a statesman on rail policy, noting the Esch Cummins railway bill and its creation during wartime government control. He argued the reform protected shippers and supported overall national interests despite political divisions.
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Iowa City
William H. Taft
United States
League To Enforce Peace
Iowa
Cummins
Republican Party
Senate
Republican Congress
San
House
House Committee
Senator Cummins
Wilson
Rail rate reform backed by Iowa senator amid dispute
The plan envisions ICC guidelines to fix average 5 percent returns for railroads, plus gradual investment incentives and a revolving fund to aid capital needs. It also establishes collective bargaining boards for wage talks and a public-interest board to decide disputes, aiming to reduce strikes and reassure investors while critics fear higher rates for farmers and shippers.
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Letts Endorsed as Washington County Rep Candidate
C F Letts Republican candidate for state representative in Washington County is a longtime farmer born on and operating his inherited farm. He studied in public schools, attended Parsons College, and is active in Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, and the Iowa Meat Producers Association. He leads the Washington County Farm Bureau and is respected in his community as Presbyterian Bethel member.
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C.F. Letts
Washington County
Lown
Jefferson County
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
Farm Bureau
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Washington County Association
Iowa Meat Producers Assa
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Tanlac Restores Health, Mrs. Baker Declares
Mrs. EB E Baker of Des Moines Iowa credits Tanlac with restoring her health after a severe bout of influenza and stomach illness. She says after taking Tanlac she can eat any food, sleeps well, and has gained strength to do housework and help in the store. Sherman Bros Washington McGuern Drug Co Wellman and other druggists sell Tanlac.
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EB. E. Baker
Maple St
Des Moines
Iowa
Tanlac
Washington
Sherman Bros
Wellman
McGuern Drug Co
Advt
Mystery Solved Interrogation Transcript Unveiled
A cryptic label titled Whom am I Easy You re Cyril Boeston Transcript reveals the solution to a long unsolved riddle. The document centers on identity and deduction with a playful tone. Named individuals or groups are referenced as part of the mystery without revealing new facts.
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Cyril
Boeston
Mentor Underwear Sale for Women and Children
A local seller offers Mentor Underwear for women and children at discounts of 25 percent to 33 percent. The note says the reductions are voluntary by the seller, as mills did not inform of any price cuts and stock will be exhausted before new stock arrives.
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Phoenix Mills
Prices Set To Drop On Muslin Underwear
The note states muslin underwear prices will fall from 25 percent to 33 percent, with replacements at market value when necessary. It highlights labor costs as a major factor in pricing decisions.
Corset Price Reductions and Worcester Factory Sale
A local notice repeats reductions on Gossard Corsets from 10 to 25 percent and announces Royal Worcester Factory will offer any selected style at reduced prices, though no cut has been officially announced.
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Royal Worcester Factory
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