Extravagance blamed for high living costs report cites causes
Des Moines reports Gov. Harding aide Commissioner W B Barney outlines causes of rising prices. World overproduction after war, consumer extravagance, producer to consumer price gaps, marketing costs, profiteering, and speculation are cited. He foresees prices not dropping to prewar levels without reduced consumption and increased production, plus education and possible state marketing measures.
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Des Moines
Gov. Harding
Med Today
W. B. Barney
Barney
Europe
Iowa to host new country newspaper competition
Ames Iowa January 19 a new competition will seek the state s country newspapers that render the largest service to their communities The winner receives a silver trophy from the Ames Sigma Delta Chi chapter The event to close during the annual country newspaper short course at Iowa State College in May 194? after war interruptions Newspapers will be nominated by friends with authoritative statements of service to the community The aim is to honor newspapers as community builders and servants of public welfare
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Ames
Iowa
Department of Agricultural Journalism
Iowa State College
Sigma Delta Chi
F. W. Beckman
Miesouri
Don Sung claims boost egg lays in cold weather
Mrs. B F Pierce of Butter Tenn reports 5 eggs from 50 hens in week one, 72 eggs next week, and 104 the following week after using Don Sung. Ad touts a 30 day test with money back guarantee, claims Don Sung improves laying organs and acts as a tonic, offered at 50 cents per package from Burrell Dugger Co Indianapolis.
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Don Sung
B. F. Pierce
Burrell-Dugger Co
Columbia Bldg
Indianapoli
Ind
National competition ends with Pulitzer endowment support
Nina Wallace was found guilty in a sensational case as the national competition proceeds under the auspices of the Pulitzer endowment. Details are sparse, but the verdict marks a turning point in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the event.
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Oskarooss
Nina Wallace
Woman Held in Second Degree Jury Case
A woman faces second degree charges as a husband was involved in a Cricket Mining case. She is implicated in a death from several months ago and is to be sentenced January 24.
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Jourder
Cricket Mining
Chargea
Haeving
S S T he Blood Treatment for Catarrh
Advertises S S S as a blood cleansing remedy for catarrh claiming infection resides in the blood. Promises relief from throat mucous, nasal sores, bad breath, and hawking after using the tonic. Encourages readers to consult the company medical adviser with free advice and orders from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Company
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
TONSI LINE Advertises Diphtheria Throat Prevention
An advertisement warns that A sore throat is a breeding ground for diphtheria germs and urges parents to treat promptly with TONSI LINE. It claims TONSI LINE reaches diseased throat surfaces directly, promoting healthy membranes and stronger defense, with prices 35c 60c and $1.00.
Franklin Car Roadability Demonstrations Highlight Reliability
Franklin Car demonstrations nationwide aim to show the car’s advantage while owners prove it in daily use. Stock models perform consistently, setting road records with few tire failures. Six runs yielded one puncture and no blowouts, and average wear shows about three punctures per 12,500 miles.
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Franklin
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Kro
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HILU
Mr. Hill
Doug Stacee
S. S
Bendtrsom Drag Co
Carter
Carter Little Iver Ee
Wenulec Mesibear
Franklin Touring
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Cramer Motor Car Co
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West Fifth Street
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