Playgrounds Demonstration Shows Value and Challenges
A report from the playgrounds committee notes supervised play drew daily crowds averaging 100 at Alcott and 225 at Central, totaling about 12,900 for the season. Opposition and heat limited some operations, but two grounds cost 697.38 with 2.62 surplus, and the committee urges larger next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcott Playground
Suchas Sful
Woman's Club
Alcott
Central
Gost
Res
Franklin C. Platt
Slade Transitions From Stage to New Professional Role
Former stage performer Slade makes a large advance, signaling strong attendance and public interest in the new professional venture.
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Slade
Banker's Baby Savings Plan Aimed at Black Hawk County
J E Sedgwick president of Leavitt Johnson National Bank pioneered a plan to start every newborn in Black Hawk County with a savings account by depositing one dollar on birth. The Burroughs Clearing House quotes 452 accounts with an average initial balance of 5.44 dollars, showing generous gifts from relatives. The goal is early financial education and growing deposits as children age, fostering long term savings habits and future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sedgwick
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Black Hawk County
Burroughs Clearing House
Sedgwick
Sadgwick
iFarm Conference Opposes Embargo Policy
Julius J. Barnes of Duluth addressed the fourth national conference of marketing and farm credits urging against grain embargoes. He argued that such actions would harm foreign relations and undermine supply and demand, noting large visible stocks and high wheat prices. He warned the move would deprive growers of profits and hurt business relations abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julius J. Barnes
Duluth
Tanlac praised by Illinois Central engineer
An Illinois Central railway engineer from Waterloo says after a long siege of rheumatism he feels splendid and credits Tanlac for relief. He reports improved digestion and ability to work again, claiming Tanlac restored his health. The endorsement lists several Iowa druggists and towns.
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Illinois Central
John Marsley
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Illinois Central Railway
Tanlac
Dandruff Destroys Hair Ad Claim by Halidarvon Remedy
An old advertisement promises complete removal of dandruff by nightly application of four ounces of Halidarvon, claiming it dissolves and destroys all signs of dandruff, stops itching, and improves hair appearance with four applications. Aquidarvon is advertised as the available product at drug stores.
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Vua
Bill
United Commercial Travelers
Waterloo Theatre
A. R
iFarm
Tanlacs
Schuneman Drug Company
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Clarksville
R. W. Sylvester
Grundy Center
A. H. Hummel
Hudson
A. T. Joder
Independence
May Parker Co
Jesup
N. M. Trux
Dike Drug Co
Dike
Iowa
Ment
A.C. Willford
Sycamore Street
U.S
A & Sen Geer
Eomargi
Eomarg
G. H. Hammond Company
Chicago, Ilinois
Martha Washington
Ems Fineman Eerie
ABC
Karpen Furniture
Alc
Karpen
Leath
Priscilla
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