State contracts for 1920 printing to be bid next Monday
Des Moines reports contracts for state printing valued at 100000 dollars or more will be let next Monday by the printing department. Turbulence in the printing industry and the state’s binding and printing maximum complicate bids. Sealed bids have been filed, with expectations of competition for at least part of the work. The document editor Ora Williams discussed with Supt. Kuser and the board of control plans to use the state plant at Eldora to avoid delays.
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Des Moines
Printing Department
General Assembly
State
Ora Williams
Supt. Kuser
Eldora
Board of Control
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to loosen coughs and battle colds. It promises quick first results then stronger relief, claiming effectiveness against coughs la grippe bronchitis and asthma with prices 30c 60c and 1.20. All druggists carry the product.
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Dr. Bell
State Printing Board Faces Higher Rates and Cuts
At the state reformatory and in other departments, pressure mounts to print at rates above the legal limit as the state may need to undertake part of its own printing. Officials acknowledge growing volumes and possible contract changes, blaming past assembly inaction for limiting latitude and warning that the board will do its best under strained authority.
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State Reformatory
Wiliams
General Assembly
Printing Board
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Relief comes instantly with one dose of Pape's Cold Compound and a second dose two hours later. Three doses are said to break up severe colds, unclog nostrils, relieve headaches, feverishness, sneezing, and stiffness. Advertises low cost and independent action.
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Pape
Printing Costs and Advertising Dominate State News
The article notes year to year increases in printing costs and paper stock shortages make state printing more difficult than ever. It asserts advertising remains integral to news, reflecting ongoing pressure on press operations.
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