GIBSON FOR GOVERNOR IN IOWA 1924 DISCUSSED AT FAIR
Des Moines Aug 31 Politicians at the state fair discussed gubernatorial prospects and tax policy. Ben J Gibson named as likely gubernatorial candidate with Hamill Moore and others mentioned. Democrats eye bigger delegation as they weigh tax code and highway law revisions for 1924 session. Dog tax criticism rises over license tag process. amendment expected.
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Des Moines
Fair Management
Statehouse
Gibson
Ben J. Gibson
John Hammill
E. R. Moore
Wallace F. Short
Sioux City
Gol
Smith W. Brookhart
Severno
Milton Pitt
Iowa
Kendall Wad
Democrats Eye Assembly
Poison Ivy Spreads Among Wild Grape Gatherers
The grape gathering fad draws workers into woods and streams where ivy growth is common. Physicians report a near epidemic of ivy poisoning among pickers with skin rashes and painful sores. Grapes intended for jam jelly and even home wine are affected.
Textile Mills Strike at Lawrence Ends Peace Reigns
Lawrence Mass August 31 The Lawrence textile strike ended today and workers and employers enjoy virtual peace for the first time since March 27. Most of the 18 000 textile workers are expected back in mills in September and several factories have already restarted production.
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Lawrence
Mass
Simple Method Destroys Blackheads With Calonite Powder
A quick skin treatment uses calonite powder from a drugstore mixed with hot wet sponge to dissolve blackheads on any area. Brisk rubbing for a few seconds then washing away removes blemishes without squeezing. The method leaves skin soft and pores natural.
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Qadver
12 Year Old Lad Proves Best Speller at Iowa State Fair
Nes Moines Aug 3 Lyle Pletheck 12 of State Center won the initial spelling contest at the Iowa state fair. He spelled every word correctly from a 38 word starting pace to the final round where he faced every other word. Col Henningeson deputy state superintendent of schools praised his confidence and skill as the crowd applauded. Second place went to Crawford Wadena spelling "consummate" poorly.
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Nes Moines
Lyle Pletheck
State Center
Iowa
Ife
Col
Hennalingson
N Springs
Hiram
Thorvald
Wcent
Althea
Crawford
Wadena
V Vincent
Earl
Dr Shai Lenberger’s Medical Service Featured
A promotional paragraph praises Dr Shai Lenberger, a Chicago specialist, for treating Waterloo residents with his scientific methods over many years and bringing health and happiness to thousands of homes. It urges readers to seek his care.
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Pand
Shailenberger
Chicago
Waterloo
Fie
Allen's Foot-Rase Does It For Feet
Advertisement describes Allen's Foot Rase antiseptic powder for shoes and foot baths to relieve corns bunions and sore feet. Claims 1 506 000 pounds used by Army and Navy during the war.
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ALLEN
Army Rand
Navy
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Moore
Mayor Short
Rockford Hose
Warsaw
Dotson
Kerwin
Potson Kerwin
Altales
Harvard Peterson
Home Park Grocery
Sullivan and
Third Streets
Purvis Grocery
Brennan Shoe Store
Marsh-Place Bldg
Avant Shoe
Frank Bros
Commercial St
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East Fourth Street
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