Politicians at Iowa State Fair Preview National Race
Des Moines reports a large display of politicians at the Iowa State Fair, with judges and final decisions set for 1920. Voters show curiosity about Republican nominees for president and Iowa governor, with plans for campaign headquarters and state legislature actions shaping early year strategy.
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Des Moines
Aug
Iowa
Howe
Republica
Lowden
Taft
Oliver
Wilson
Wedding near Storm Lake ends in county line romance
Alda Heartell daughter of G W Heartell and Ed C Blair of Garland planned a Sac City license marriage to take place south of Storm Lake. The ceremony finally occurred after A L Hyser drove the party into Sac County, uniting the couple in a late August ceremony at a rural location.
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Sac City
Caldwell
Narty
Sac County
A. L. Hyser
Nate Kendall Seeks Republican Governorship Bid
Nate Kendall announces he will actively pursue the Republican nomination for governor of Des Moines. He plans to build a statewide campaign with patriotic speeches and early headquarters after the new year. Former food administrator Deems Urges reevaluation of high living costs and profiteering, signaling potential intra party debate ahead of the primaries.
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Truce Asked by Wilson Aims to Ease War Strains
President Wilson called for a truce in compulsory labor actions to aid government costs and production. Railroads and many industries faced widespread strikes and wage demands, threatening higher prices and reduced output amid wartime pressures.
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Parks Highway Elects Officers and Plans Des Moines meeting
The Parks Highway annual meeting in Des Moines elected officers and named a new executive committee. Des Moines president A J Meekins, Cedar Falls first VP B Santee, Spencer second VP M I Jacon, and Newton’s JL Wy Cramer were among leaders. Route changes include an optional line from Oelwein to Elkader via Strawberry Point, passing McGregor and several towns. A piano plant reopening in Bellevue is planned with J of Menominee backing expansion to 9,000 pianos yearly.
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W. Reble
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Oelwein
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Liurel
Col Mitchellville
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Carrell
Grant + we City
Early
Starshakeale
Rembrandt
Linux Era
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Milford
Arnold's Park
Spirit
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed Nationwide
An old advertisement chain extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and its health benefits for women. The copy claims widespread use, letters of relief from towns nationwide, and urges neighbors to try the remedy for female health troubles.
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United States
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Lydia Vy Winkham
Constable Uses Telescope to Nab Open Air Poker Party
In Sac City a city marshal stationed half a mile away with a long range telescope spied seven men gambling by the river bank. He gathered evidence and brought the group to court claiming the scene would convict on his testimony. He recalls a prior near miss with a similar gathering.
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Sac City
Wesley Gilbert
Unclear OCR Silly Court Speech Cited by Mayor
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mayor Abreus and a jury or crowd discussing a group labeled unlucky seven and a fee of 16 dollars per item or person while pleading for mercy. The text reflects a mock courtroom tone with garbled lines about cost of living and light treatment.
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Abreus
Costa
Lemon Lotion Promises Quick Sunburn Fade and Tan Reduction
An advertisement touts mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to create a three ounce lotion that supposedly lightens freckles sunburn windburn and tan. It claims fast results for face neck arms and hands with a fragrant, harmless formula available at grocers or drug stores for a few cents.
Doctor Warns on Tobacco Habit and Recommends Nicotol
New York physician Dr. Connor of Johns Hopkins fame promotes Nicotol tablets as a cure for tobacco addiction. He claims the remedy neutralizes nicotine poisoning, improves health, and offers a money back guarantee through major druggists Wangler Bros and BW Schuneman & Co.
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Wangler Bros
BW. Schuneman & Co
Ament
Dr. Wm. F. Ross Tuberculosis Specialist Office Hours
Dr William F Ross practices limited to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic chest diseases. Located at 801 Leavitt and Johnson Building. Office hours 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Evenings by appointment.
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