Iowa editor urges voters to back $85 million road bond
Belle Plaine Iowa January 13 O C Burrows publisher of the Belle Plaine Union and Iowa Good Roads director calls for a statewide vote in 1926 on a proposed 85 million bond for road improvements. He argues state control of primary roads and a two cent gasoline tax, with funds split between primary and county secondary road programs. The decision, he says, is the people’s and should be studied before voting.
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C. Burrows
The
Belle Plaine Union
Iowa Good Roads Association
Neonle
Towa
Burrows
Farmers of
Iowa
High- Way Commission
General Assembly
People Should Decide On Iowa Road Bonds Vote
A plea urges legislators to let Iowa citizens decide their road program. The writer argues for a statewide system of roads and asks if lawmakers can justify keeping the decision from voters. The piece contrasts bond funding with pay-as-you-go finance.
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Iowa
Marceller Draws 10000 in Alimony
Alma Hill Marceller was granted absolute divorce from Elmer Hill, a wealthy farmer, in Fort Dodge on January 13. She received $10,000 alimony, agreed by both spouses, pending Judge Sherwood A Clock's approval. The couple, married in Kansas City before the war, cited a troublesome marriage history and incidents during their union.
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Fort Dodge
Alma HM
Marceller
Elmer Fhm
Mare Celler
Doug Jack Dempsey
Justice
Hill
Kansas City
Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Results With Arvon
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain arvon will dissolve dandruff when applied nightly. It promises instant relief from itching and a fluffy glossy scalp hair after a few applications, available at any drug store.
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Hanna Arson
Tinge Ceremony Then Taxi Ride Ends In Separation
After a brief wedding, the couple left for a city taxi ride and returned to their hotel. At 2 30 pm that afternoon, their troubles began and endured through the years until they were finally separated.
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Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Medicine Ad
Mothers demand safe cough relief free of narcotics. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound claims fifty years of trusted use and world leading sales. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Van Belle notes quick relief for her boy. Refuse substitutes. sold everywhere.
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Foley
van Belle
Penroy
Mont
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as rapidly curing colds with two tablets every three hours for three doses. It claims the first dose relieves symptoms, the next two doses break up the cold, and notes it is pleasant, safe, contains no quinine or opiates, and costs thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Sure Way to Get Rid of Blackheads
An old remedy touts calonite powder with hot water to dissolve and wash out blackheads. The instructions describe applying a pillet on a hot wet cloth, rubbing over the skin, then washing to reveal clean pores.
Man credits Pe-ru-na cure for ten year catarrh
Mr Charles S Many of Ossining New York writes of long standing catarrh and dizziness then claims recovery after using Pe-ru-na. He reports bloodshot eyes foul nose dizziness and near falls ended by the medicine and notes he keeps it on hand for early cold symptoms. He urges asking for the original genuine treatment and states Pe-ru-na is sold by dealers in tablet and liquid forms.
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Charles S. Many
Water St. Ossining
N. Y
Tam
Pe-ru-ma
Marmola promise to reduce fat without dieting
An old ad touts Marmola as a simple fat loss method avoiding exercise and starvation. It claims readers can eat substantial food and still slim down, selling Marmola Prescription Tahiris for one dollar per box or direct order from the Marmola Co. in Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola Co
General Motors
Detroit
Mic
Digestive Aid Claim Promises Quick Relief
The article urges readers to use tablets of Bisulated Magnesia after meals to relieve sourness and indigestion. It touts this anti acid as a sure remedy, claiming it neutralizes stomach acidity, sweetens the stomach, and prevents fermentation, with no pain or discomfort.
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