Beware of Subscriptions Contests Endangering Newspapers
The piece warns readers about dishonest newspaper subscription contests run by foreign managers. It explains how contests pressure readers and misdirect funds, leaving local papers with little profit while boosting outside operators. Waterloo papers vow not to contract with contest managers to protect circulation integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
United States
Waterloo Evening Courier
W. H. Hartman CO
Regents Attack on Prof Holden in Idaho Orchard Letter
The Des Moines Register and Leader recounts J. M. Pierce’s attack on Perry G. Holden for alleged influence over Webster City investors A Hopkins and Abbie Huff in an Idaho land deal. Hopkins defends the venture, clarifying no poverty result, and condemns the Pierce campaign as misleading. The piece notes reactions from George W. Clarke and A. V. Proudfoot regarding the campaign tactics.
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Webster City
J. M. Pierce
Homestead
Des Moines
Grandview
Idaho
Holden
A. Hopkins
Abbie M. Huff
A. H
Des Moines Register and Leader
Perry G. Holden
Pierce
Abbie Huff
Mr. Hopkins
Huff
Mr. Holden
George W. Clarke
A. V. Proudfoot
Spray Your Orchards To Double Apple Crops Says Iowa Bulletin
Iowa State College horticultural experts say a cold winter harmed peaches minimally but spraying is essential for good yields. A 44 page bulletin details spraying for orchard and garden, covering diseases and pests, preparations, and a calendar of applications. A frost protection bulletin on orchard heating will follow by April 10.
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Ames
Iowa
Saya
A. Beach
Horti Cultural Department of
State College
Down
Hovy
Horticultural and Forestry
Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
Reach
Laurens Greene
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Byvanet Transfer Co
Iowa Securities Company
Commercial National Bank
Regents
Hopkins
Homestead Publisher
Ames College
the Waterloo Evening Courier
AR Edward W. Bok
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Abraham Lincoln
East Third and
Sycamore Streets
East Fifth Street
Fifth Street Bridge
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Adams and Wilkins Sts
Bown & Bown
East Fourth Street
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