Fox Worth $800 Pelts Reported In Iowa Region
Ed Gayther in Charles City Iowa shot a large red fox and noted rare black and blue fox sightings this winter. Prices for pelts remain high with red fox pelts difficult to trap while muskrats fetch 2 to 3.50 dollars and skunks reach seven dollars for top specimens. Willow Pond sanctuary near town sees muskrat trapping restricted by city improvement group.
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Charles City
Ed Gayther
Gayther
Iowa
Altho J
Rsprovement Association
Uiaden
Tama High School Debating Team Wins Another Victory
Tama Iowa February 2 Tama high school debating team defeated the consolidated school of Roland by unanimous judges choice to reach the northeastern district semi finals on February 13 in Tama auditorium Harold Ennis Ruth Horner and Level King lead the team. Forty eight high schools started the contest now narrowed to twelve with finals to determine state champions.
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Tama
Tama High School
School of Roland
Oelwein
Towa
Waverly
Harold Ennis
Ruth Horner
Level King
Local Man Demonstrates Cost Accounting System
J. B. Sweeney of Waterloo Electrical Supply toured New York City and eastern centers to study the cost accounting system he supervised, designed and copyrighted by the National Association of Electrical Contractors and Dealers. About 200 contractors use it, it is taught in three state universities, and Harvard Business School is weighing its use for determining cost figures in electrical merchandising.
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J. B. Sweeney
Waterloo Electrical Supply Company
New York City
National Association of Electrical Contractors and Dealers
United States
Canada
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
Dubuque Dentist Harry L. Holmes Dies at 38
Dr. Harry L. Holmes a 38 year old Dubuque dentist died Saturday at his home 1796 North Main Street from pneumonia. A prominent citizen he led social improvement efforts especially with the Bar Scouts and in YMCA work and promoted the recent YMCA membership drive.
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Dubuque
Harry L. Holmes
North Main Street
Bar Scouts
IY. M. GC. Ca
Public works contracts awarded in Strawberry Point Iowa
Contracts let for 37 952 yards of paving and 17 366 feet of curb and gutter will exceed 200 000 dollars. The public improvement project announced for Strawberry Point Iowa on February 2 includes paving and curb and gutter work.
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Strawberry Point
Tama Unimproved Land Brings $500 per Acre
Albert Hink, prominent Tama farmer, bought 17 acres of the old Huber farm east of Tama on the Lincoln highway for 500 dollars an acre. The land has no improvements but he plans a home this year. Five years ago Tama business men paid 300 dollars per acre for a portion of the same farm to relocate the Lincoln highway, a profitable investment.
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Tama
Albert Hink
Grinnell
Huber
Lincoln Highway
Hink
Sixty Years Wedded in New Hampton Couple’s Anniversary
New Hampton Iowa residents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Delap marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary today. Pioneers of the county they spent 48 years on a single farm and weathered early wheat failures.
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New Hampton
J. W. Delap
Danderine Hair Treatment Ad Claims Quick Results
An old advertisement promotes Danderine as a hair and scalp remedy promising immediate stop to hair loss and removal of dandruff. It asserts several applications will halt shedding, prevent dandruff, and make hair grow stronger, thicker, shinier, and more abundant.
Nicotol Claim Against Tobacco Addiction
An advertisement claims Nicotol frees users from tobacco cravings and calms nerves. It promises quick improvement in physical and mental condition after using two boxes, with an iron clad guarantee to refund if it fails. The copy urges asking a druggist about Nicotol.
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Advertised for Pain and Colds
An ad promotes Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and many ailments. It claims rapid pain relief and internal external use for coughs colds croup influenza sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis. Buyers are urged to accept no substitute and to purchase from Wangler Bros Co.
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Wangler Bros. Co
Aavertis Menis
Quaker Wedding Without License or Preacher at Ida Grove
Ida Grove Iowa February 2. Jorance Crosbie and Caren Clinton Trossem Paullina were joined in a Quaker style ceremony with 22 guests serving as witnesses. The union was recorded in the county recorder and no pastor was present, yet the vows quoted bind the contract.
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Ida Grove
Jorance Crosbie
Caren Clinton Trossem
Paullina
Essay Competition Gathers Wide Interest Nationwide
Washington requests essays from school pupils as part of Uncle Sam's treasure trove party for heirs to be held May 6. Invitations go out April 19 with national state county and city winners. Prizes include gold medals silver medals clothing and scholarships totaling over 100000 prizes across cities Dallas and Indianapolis highlighted.
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Washington, D. C
Sam
Maine
California
Erancutaqg
Metro
Dallas
Tex
Indianapolis
Vonald Family Plans Denmark Trip For Two Thousand Dollar Outlay
Mr and Mrs Vonald and their four children prepare to travel to Denmark soon. The trip costs at least 2000 dollars with the Dakota crossing estimated at about 1400 dollars. Even the youngest child under one year will require a ticket.
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CORTS
Greeno
Vonalld
Denmark
Mra
Dokota
Yaso Hara
Cascarets Advertisement Claims Quick Liver Cleanse
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a bilious remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels overnight. It promises no sickness or cramps the next day and contrasts with harsh laxatives and salines. The copy references symptoms like coated tongue and headaches and notes a safe, overnight effect.
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Floyd County
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Bottie
Eskie Adkins
East Lynn
W. Va
Alonzo O. Bliss
Wade
A. O. Bliss CO
Watkins Goal Ca
Miller
DR. Chase
Philadelphia
Davenport
Walter Kruse
Zarephath Consiatory
Pane
Kaaba Temple
Roosevelt Lodge
Franklin
County
Watkins
Cascareta
Franklin Road
New York
Boston
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Montreal
Waterloo
Ours
Cramer Motor Car Co
R. H. Cramer
West Fifth Street
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