Market by Mail Plan Debated to Ease Living Costs
Washington officials urge a congressional inquiry into high living costs and parcel post use to bring consumers and producers closer. Speaker Clark argues against embargo on foodstuffs, cites conspiracy to raise prices, and cites beef and veal trade issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Post- Office
Congress
Friends of the Parcel Post System
Clark
House
Fitzgerald
New York
England
Mississippi Valley
United States
Police clash over turkey. suspect captured after pistol battle
Minneapolis dispatch reports police pursued two robbery suspects after a running pistol battle at Sixth Avenue North and Fourth Street. One man wounded by a stray bullet, Brook Lawler of Third Street North identified the shooter. Frank Larimiere of Eighth Avenue North surrendered. Lawler was wounded in the shoulder and sought hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Pollee
Sixth Avenue N
Fourth Street
Brook Lawler
Third Street
Third
Ninth
Avenue N
Jie
R.R. Abe
Nels Nelson
North’ Side
Frank Larimiere
Eighth Avenue N
Lawler
Lartimiere
GETSIT corn remedy advertised with bold claims
An old advertisement touts GETSIT as a simple corn remedy, claiming fast drying with three drops per application and no pain. It cites widespread druggist recommendations, pricing, and multiple city distributors including Waterloo and Chicago firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros. Co
H. W. Taggart Co
Miller, Hansen & Hansen
Strickler’s Pharmacy
Horn's Drug Co
Pastor Salary Raised At St Pauls M B Church
The first quarterly conference of St Pauls M B Church heard reports from all departments, noted strong finances, and unanimously voted to raise the pastor Rev George B W Shoemaker's salary. Presiding elder Rev W F Spry attended. The item mentions Wilhelm's coat sale as a novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s M. B
George BW
W. FP. Spry
Government reports show rise in direct tax collections
Washington reports 120 Americans earning at least 1 000 080 in 1916 up from 60 in 1915. Total federal revenue from individuals and corporations rose sharply with 612 723 288 collected in 1916, up about 97 million. Osborn calls for reform including a four thousand dollar minimum and source withholding changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
Internal Hayenne
W. I. Osborn
Interpal
Lover
Lysorg
Osbors
Bross
United States
Missionary Orators to Vie for Silver Medals
Logan Avenue United Evangelical church hosts a missionary orator contest Sunday night replacing the usual service. It starts at 7 20 with a silver medal to the winner, and features piano and vocal solos and duets. Participants include Loretta Saunder Silfretta Borden Mrs Exther Ireleston Grace Henning Mae Culbertson Nelle McKereher Mrs Sadie Borden and Margaret Culbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Avenue
Flying Brigade Mobilized to Boost Chamber Membership
Secretary Herman C. Miller issued return postcards for renewal and new applicant names as a final campaign push. A volunteer brigade will canvass remaining territory Monday, aiming for 40 members, with noon lunches and Saturday socials highlighted by Fred L. Northey as key networking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Herman C. Miller
Kaiser
Fred L. Northey
Revealed Skincare Remedy Claims Clear Skin Fast
An advertisement touts a wax treatment to peel away discolored skin and blemishes. It urges readers to apply a thin wax before bed and wash off next morning for a flawless complexion, claiming stains blotches pimples freckles vanish. A second remedy uses saxolite dissolved in alcohol to bath the face for dramatic results.
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Boeiker Clark
Wilhelm’s
Ander
Turkey
Gete-I
Werer
Wilhelm
Douche Sevici Mld
Flying Brigade
Commierce
Nhuar Climax
Miller
Parsons
Armour
Cedar Valley Creamery Co
Mulberry Street
Iowa
Acolian
Aeolian Company
Aeolian
Aeolian Instrumiczals
Parsons Music House
L. S. Parsons Music House
Parsons Buteding
Ry Muemum
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Company
Leenmaid
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