Iowa county fairs earn profit amid state aid and growth
Des Moines reports 1928 profits total 80 424 87 across eight five counties and district fairs. Attendance rose with 86 fairs in 77 counties, aided by 152 956 84 state funds and 74 271 87 county aid enabling operation and community service. Over 1.5 million attended, with a season balance and reduced debt, as 200-300 fair managers and officials gathered for convention proceedings.
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Des Moines
URI
Iowa
A. R. Gorey
Fair Managers’ Association
Corey
Fiftyfour
State Fair Board
Hammill
Feir
State House
No more pimples with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
A vintage wartime style sales notice promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver bowel blood cleanser and calomel substitute. It claims clearer skin after a few nights, no bad taste or constipation, and lists prices 15c 30c 60c. The ad emphasizes vegetable content olive color and safety.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Four New Whippet Models Shown at Waterloo Display
Waterloo automotive fans viewed four newly designed Whippet four and six cylinder models at the Waterloo Overland Service company display rooms at Sixth and Franklin streets. The display marks the first public showing of the new Whippet cars, the result of Willys-Overland engineers efforts to improve the light car.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Overland Service Company
Sixth
Franklin Streets
Willys- Overland
New Whippet Cars Flaunt Heavy Design and Efficiency
The new Whippet models feature longer wheelbases and redesigned lines for a heavier look. They include costly motor features, one-piece fenders, and chrome radiators. Willys-Overland claims top speeds over 60 mph and fuel efficiency around 20 miles per gallon.
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Willys-Overland
No Fat at Forty for Wise Women of Today
Excess fat at middle age is linked to a gland deficiency that impairs nutrition. Marmola claims to restore activity with four tablets daily, offering new youth and vigor. The ad emphasizes a science based remedy and urges immediate use.
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