Evening Courier and its long running ads tract
A mixed text from the Evening Courier includes ad rates and office listings, notes on circulation, and editorial comments on roads, infrastructure, and state governance. It mentions offices in New York Chicago and Europe related to the Courier, and commentary on transportation, labor arbitration, and political matters in Iowa.
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Aterioo
Correr
Courier Tri-Wehely Mosday
Terger Bona
Europe
Ie Waterloo
Mdou
Trafalger Building
Northpumberland Avenue
Anetta Reoress
Haymarket
Dawe
Sloanship Agency
Perne
Ie Bovievarl Des Capucines
Comet Face de Opeca
American Hrpress
Beriln
Cater den Linden
Bi. Petersburg
Si Nevsky Prospekt
Ceces
Why Not Waterloo First City Manager Plan Proposed
The text argues Waterloo should adopt the city manager form of government as the most progressive, efficient and economical system. It asserts the plan reduces graft and waste, avoids jealousy and conflict of commissions, and would attract nationwide publicity if Waterloo pioneers the move through an official investigation.
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Waterloo
United States
Des Moines
State road policy debate as Brockway seeks influence
Representative James M. Brockway of Louisa County leads a House committee clash over highway policy. He favors significant state involvement, while fellow lawmakers push for limited state supervision and staged road development with drainage and culvert work first to ready for permanent paving.
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Brockway
Iowa
Sarin
Rayon Ft
Ibis
James M. Brockway
Louisa County
House
Callures
Stonepatier
Bud le
Jie
State Highway Commission
Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Benefit
An ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease. It claims the remedy works by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces to rebuild health. Testimonial-style copy offers a $100 reward to anyone proving the cure ineffective.
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Acininerea
Hall
Adare
Curney
Toledo
Siadl
Desperadoes Slip From Chicago Police
A vivid depiction of criminals evading capture by Chicago police, likened to kittens learning to catch mice, highlighting the difficulty in enforcing order in the city.
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Chicago
Spirit of the Iowa Press roundup of political notes
Aggregated Iowa newspaper snippets report Furle Joe Cannon’s political defeats, calls to unite for Davenport union station work, Bailey of Texas boosting suffrage, local road and rail improvement efforts, and a reminder that road repair needs skilled management.
Kansas City Kansas and its mock grandeur
An odd column ridicules Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri arguing about state lines and population. It envisions 1920 growth with 100000 residents and Minnesota Avenue sprouting skyscrapers while the Kaw river is confined to a concrete corset.
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Kansas
Migsouri
Denver
Kansas Line
Chicago
Milwaukkee
Indianapolis
Dubuque
Iowa
Kansas State Line
Kansas Hills
United States
Minnesota Avenue
Proverbs and hampers of common sense in daily life
The column debates the value of proverbs and the care for small tasks versus efficiency. It cites a stocking repair, bed making in hospitals, and Miss Morgan’s 25 cent dinners for working girls to illustrate differing perspectives on worth and practicality.
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Wienres
Dinner and the Girl
Dubuque Times Journal notes a 20 cent dinner featuring chops potatoes and apples eaten by Miss Anne Morcan daughter of the financier, highlighting a modest meal in a social snippet.
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Dubuque
OLEQ AND BUTTER
Commissioner Cabell told a House committee last week that the dairy and oleo battles are waning as big packers gain control of centralizing creameries. The consolidation reduces opposition as the same interests control fat and oleomargarine supply.
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Dubuave Times-Journal
Internal Revenue
Cabell
House
Dubuque
Waterloo
Ely's Great Balm for Catarrh and Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Ely's Great Balm and Dream Balm as quick fixes for catarrh and cold symptoms. It claims nasal application relieves stuffed head pain and restores senses, with Dream Balm easing inflamed membranes and throat soreness. A 60 cent bottle of Ely's Cream Tiasm is advertised as a near complete cure.
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Ely
W. Tageart
Udverlaamonks
Oleo interests seek control of butter fat industry
The text warns that oleo interests aim to control butter fat, the key ingredient in butter, before the country fully awakens to their plan. It suggests small butter fat producers would be left bearing the loss and power shifted to the oleo sector.
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Oleo
Ames Declares It Time to Get Busy in Roads Panel
Des Moines reports a clash at the first joint meeting of the roads and highways committees as Ames urges immediate action and unity. Doran and Spaulding push for delay, Sullivan calls for concrete bill drafting to move beyond talk.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
James M. Brockway
Ames
Traer
Doran
Spaulding
Senator Ames
Stipes
Pickford
Whitney
Sullivan
John Sullivan A Polk
Subcommittees Formed On Water Power and Public Hearings
A new subcommittee on water power sites was appointed to gather all possible evidence. Members are Perkins, Sullivan, Savage, Balluff and Wilson of Clinton. A second subcommittee on public hearings was formed with Senators Mattes, Ames and Legel.
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Crist
Francis Cowles
Webber
Perkins
Sullivan
Savage
Balluff
Wilson
Clinton
Mattes
Ames
Legel
Hints for Housekeepers Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
Advises keeping Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound to prevent colds and soothe inflamed air passages. Claims no opiates, stops coughing, and may reduce doctor bills. Notes yellow package and availability at druggists.
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W. H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
All Drug
Wether
DeWolf Named to Public Utilities Subcommittee
Senator DeWolf of the Black Hawk Grundy district was appointed to a subcommittee of the senate public utilities committee to draft the public utilities bill. He will serve alongside the committee chairman and other members, reflecting a key leadership role in shaping the legislation.
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Des Moines
DeWolf
Black Hawk-Grundy
Senate Public Utilities Committee
Danderine Advertises Hair Care Claim Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss claiming immediate dandruff dissolution and greatly improved hair texture. It promotes 25 to 26 cent bottles and urges readers to purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
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