Highway Legislation and Public Opinion in Iowa
The Waterloo newspaper argues for centralized highway planning via a highway commission, noting mixed views in the Iowa legislature. It weighs abolishing the commission against expanding its powers, urging prudent, efficient road spending while preserving voters' control over funds. It also highlights the era's push for temperance and broader political reforms.
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Toads
Jie Bone
Senate
United States
Iowa
Wie
District of Columbia
House
Alaska
Committee
Congress
Indiana
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Health guidance for stroke care and remedies
In serious illness, summon a doctor at once and comfort the patient in bed with head elevated. Use cold compresses, regulate bowels with mild laxatives, and keep meals light for two weeks. Trephining may relieve pressure. outcomes vary with age. Includes Q and A on apples, rhubarb, granulated lids, and seeking medical advice from Dr. Huber.
Manager Takes Control In State Supervision Move
Iowa editors report the manager aims to take charge of a largely independent bureau led system. State supervision will track funds and work completion as consolidation moves forward amid anticipated political appeals. Governor remains firm, predicting no serious Springfield opposition when the final vote occurs.
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Tavenport Fimes
Tinos Te
Wusini
Legis ‘Ture
Sicle
Springfield
A Year of Training in Military Fitness
Washington reports from military and medical experts that universal military training will correct disabilities in youth. It argues such service builds stronger citizens, benefits peace and war readiness, and elevates national manhood through disciplined knowledge of health and self-control. Admiral Peary’s alarm highlights naval aviation needs, urging greater attention to military aeronautics. Europe’s economy leans on a saving daylight plan as a broad measure.
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Minnegspolis
Washington
Council of National Defense
England
British War Office
Britain
France
Germany
America
Nhe
Admiral Peary
Springfeld
Mass
Serial Coast Patrol Commission
New York City
Boston
Charleston
United States
Just in Jest and Old Man Sage Jokes in One Page
A readable collage of satirical snippets from humor columns. Jests on gender haircuts college life and legal quips follow a series of short cartoons. Wives Solomon and numbers of wives are lampooned with punchlines about marriage and bureaucracy.
SIDE TALKS BY RUTH CAMERON
Readers share how they allocate their incomes for gifts and charity. The letters reveal weekly budgets, monthly savings, church offerings, wedding presents, and personal spending, spanning incomes from ten dollars a week to almost three hundred dollars yearly.
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Ruth Cameron
Red Cross
The Sandman Story Tonight
A tale of Peter and Martha whose child Nellans is swept away by a white bear to a royal family. To ease a grieving Queen, the King hires wise men to find a substitute, and Nell becomes the Princess. An annual reunion is arranged, but Nell grows uneasy about her true home and refuses a kiss from her parents.
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Peter
Martha
Nellans
Nella
The Wild Girl Intervenes at Princess Nella’s Wedding
Martha and Peter raise Nella in a cottage but must face a royal wedding. A wild, herbal girl aids Martha while traveling to the palace. The girl reveals herself at the wedding, startling the Queen as she stands before a crystal globe, and is summoned by the Queen.
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Martha
Peter
Nella
Marthe
Lost princess revealed as Martha and Peter’s daughter
The wild girl bears a red star on her arm as Martha and Peter reveal the girl is their daughter and not a princess. The Queen accepts the truth, Nella faints with shock, and the Prince vows to marry her despite her humble origins. The couple wed and depart to a distant land, while the real Princess remains.
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Martha
Peter
Nella
Ake
How to Be Rid of Disgusting Dandruff
An advertisement claims permanent dandruff removal by applying Parisian Sage to the bare scalp after parting the hair. It asserts shampooing only cleans for days, promises 160 percent better hair and scalp after a few minutes massage, and states the remedy is harmless and affordable.
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Wangler Bros. Co
King and Queen Provide Home Near Palace for Peter and Martha
A tale of royal care as a princess offers a daily visit and a daughter joins the family. The narratorial note promises a happy old age made brighter by loving attention from a real Princess. Tomorrow’s story features Mr Fox Gets Into Trouble.
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Peter
Martha
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mr. Fox
Women Too Ambitious and the Dangers of Overexertion
An early 20th century ad warns that excessive ambition among women in school, home, and society strains endurance causing nervous troubles and headaches. It urges rest and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for feminine ailments.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Simple home cough syrup outperforms store bought remedies
A home made cough syrup using 24 percent Vinex and sugar syrup costs about 54 cents for a full pint, claiming quicker relief than $2.50 ready-made products. It allegedly eases phlegm, throat tickle, and irritation, and is marketed by The Pinex Co. of Fort Wayne Indiana with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Ind
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Colleco Culaire
Baltimore American
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Fudge
Boston Transcript
Washington Star
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Nat Goodwin
Sandman
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