Des Moines Advertising Scandal Sparks Iowa Reform Call
In a Iowa editorial late this week the piece condemns officials tied to Associated Packing for alleged use of statehouse influence. It urges resignation or legal action to end the “orgy at Des Moines” and to enact a statute preventing such promotions by public officials. The writer argues officials must focus on state business and support fair food marketing reforms for farmers.
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W. JL Hartman Co
Weet Park Ave
John
Martman
A_W. Paterson
Treas and
Gent Mui
Careler
Winkde Dows
Watarou, Tows
Associated
Associated Press
Joes
Washington, DC
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphiaokss
Des Moines
George Messenger
Associated Packing
Charles Witt
Harding
Treasury
Altho
Iowa
Witt
Govesnor
Statehouse
State of
Towa
Farmers See a Light in Modern Agriculture
A Western agriculturlist awakening to a key issue in farming. The main problem is not crop production but distribution and securing fair prices. The farmer must focus on moving his product to market and obtaining remuneration that reflects value.
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Hater
Mugue
North Vakety
Amd
League
Minnesota
Iain
Hig
Wiese
Health Talks By JOHN R. HUBER A M D
Questions and answers on health, climate advice, and living with bronchitis. A reader asks about Colorado or northern Alberta, weight issues, boarding, and work while considering climate and local support. Huber emphasizes right living, near home, and guided treatment, with mail inquiries welcomed.
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John R. Huber
A.M. M.D
Colorado
Alberta
Albertin
Rae
Canada
Friend Wife By ROW FULKERSON
Andrew questions a passing Mrs Smith as Imogene remarks on her mood, nerves, and a cosmetic astral theory. She praises a method to quiet the mind and curves of cosmic calm while Andrew jokes about domestic life and a tester’s doubts about such detachment.
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Slau
Andrew
Sarah
Kelly's
Meterday
Bill Ms
Julie Willie
Sims
Papa
Malden
Joy in the Year Poem Teems With Love and Seasonal Imagery
A lyrical poem celebrating joy in the year through seasons. The speaker expresses happiness in harvest, love, and beauty, noting that even in snow and wind there is joy when love blooms. It reassures a beloved not to fear foes, as a single rose from the earth suffices.
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Jess
Eee
Tose
The Sandman Story Part II from Mrs. F A Walker
A disjointed children tale features Mrs. Turtle and Mr. Fox at a log as they chase, scold, and threaten. The fox presses toward Mrs. Turtle while chicks urge calm, and Mrs. Turtle escapes to safety with a daring hold on the log. Mr. Dog arrives as a new complicating figure.
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Mr. Fox
Chicks Return From Woods as Mrs Bear Plans Party
The story recalls how the young chicks, led by Dicky Duck and friends, stray into the woods and are guided back by Mr. Dog near the barnyard. Old Black Hen notes the chicks seem different since the day they were lost, while Mrs. Bear announces plans for a party tomorrow.
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Mr. Dog
Dicky Duck
Old Black Hen
Mrs. Hen
Brain Tests by Sam Lop in Morbids of Mikado Style
A quirky arithmetic puzzle from a 1910s style column notes three boys failing a simple sum then hints at a clever arrangement making a number divisible by seven. It mentions 240 steps in the Great Pyramid at 480 feet and an arithmetic progression yielding 28,924.
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Mother Goose
Petasogue
Great Pyramid
Nature Notes by John Burroughs Questioned Answers Later
Nature Notes by John Burroughs poses questions on animal behavior and plant disease. Readers are invited to send inquiries for tomorrow's Pure Notes column.
Beetle worms threaten fledgling birds at nest site
The text describes worms feeding on fledglings and nest contamination, noting dark skinned maggots and beetle larvae likely responsible. It compares animal behavior and human decision making, touching on a robin's persistence and human choices in daily life.
Growing Old Gracefully in Public Discourse
A collection of editorial snippets on aging with dignity, political fundraising, and social change. Observations note older men remaining engaged with youth, while others critique campaign finance, child advancement, and Franklin D Roosevelt’s public persona versus stump speeches.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Secretary Baker as Campaign "Great War Minister" Spars with War Prep
The Kansas City Star notes Secretary Baker will campaign for Cox with a line opposing objections to war and defending preparedness. It recalls Baker’s pacifist stance and critiques his wartime record, arguing the nation faced Europe’s power unarmed and under-equipped before Allied aid.
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Cox
Kansas City Star
YY Baker Ie
Stanton
Europe
France
Portugal
Internal U S debates on league covenant and Article Ten
The discussion centers on objections to the league covenant with focus on Article Ten and national policy. Secretary Baker critiques past wartime failures and emphasizes accountability for national defense and duties under the covenant framework.
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Baker
Ohio
Ac Yun
Jumping to Niagara Falls as a path to fame
Detroit News commentary on public fascination with dangerous stunts and mass suggestion. The piece laments how psychological currents drive people to seek quick notoriety and proposes a counterexample by suggesting a stunt over Niagara Falls in a barrel as a safer way to test the power of suggestion.
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Detroit News
Niagara
Falls
Congress
Niagara Falls
Lemon Juice Freckle Cream Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement hawks a lemon juice based beauty lotion for freckle and blemish removal. It claims a small 3 ounce bottle costs only a few cents and promises clear, rosy skin with daily use on face neck and hands, asserting it is harmless and non irritating.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By A Mother
A Danville mother, Mrs Boyd, recounts her daughter’s recovery from irregularity and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She notes her child’s health improved, returning to school, and urges other mothers to consider the remedy based on 40 years of experience.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Danville
Lydia Q. Pinkbaw
Jackson St
Damville
Mise Boyd
Lydia Ji
Pinkhaw Medi,cine Co
Lynn
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