Iowa House Debates Road Consolidation and Fish Game Funds
Gov. Hank Hill proposals reach the Town legislature two weeks into the session. A measure consolidates township and county roads under county boards, mandating uniform road levies. Holmgren and Nelson file an amendment to the fish and game appropriation raising department revenues to conserve wildlife, with a 50,000 reserve and a 83 percent distribution from licenses and rough fish sales. Other bills cover city pool creation under manager government and reincorporation rules for Plymouth Clay, plus utilities surplus transfers for small towns. The Y M C A names officers including W. H. Brenton as chair and W. R. Johnson as director.
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Des Moines
Hankhill
County Boards of Supervisors
House of Representatives
H. A. Holmgren
Palo Alto
C. H. Nelson
Hancock County
State Fish and Game Department
Game Department
Hollmgren-Nelson
Fish and Game Department
New ‘House
Knudson
Hamilton County
R. L. Rutledge
Webster County
Plymouth Clay Products Company
Foyt Dodge
S. Ratliff
Henry County
Second And Worse Flu Wave Feared
Health authorities warn a current flu decline may mask a second and more severe wave. They urge avoiding colds to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia, noting that excess dosing can disturb digestion. Vicks VapoRub is recommended for external use at first signs, rubbed on the throat and chest at bedtime.
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Vicks
Marmola tablets promise easy fat loss without harsh regimes
Advertisers claim Marmola prescription tablets reduce excess fat by addressing its cause rather than exercise or diet. They tout 20 years of use, a booklet inside each box detailing the method and safety, and urge readers to buy a $1 box from their druggist to achieve beauty health and vitality.
Sloane Wallace Declan Contest Delayed by Cold
The declamatory contest at Sloane Wallace Junior High was postponed due to cold weather. Principal Miss Nettie McKinnon announced the event will likely be held next Wednesday evening.
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Sloane Wallace
Sloane Wallace Junior High School
Nettie McKinnon
Pioneer Woman Margaret Hastings Dies at 96 in Quasqueton
Quasqueton Iowa January 25 Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Hastings will be held at Union church Saturday afternoon. She died Wednesday at age 96 longtime Buchanan county resident since 1850 born Peach Bloom Ohio March 4 1832 married to Dr D C Hastings in 1854 he died years ago. They had no children but she raised Ida Hilton and nephew Carl Cooper both deceased. She retained faculties well reading current events and handling business until illness. Interment in Greerswood cemetery. Reverend Charles Basham former Union church pastor will preach.
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Courier
Quasqueton
Tmn
Margaret Hastings
Union Church
Charles Basham
Orient
Greerswood Cemetery
Hastings
Peachbloom
York County
Ohio
D. C., Hastings
Ida Hilton
Carl Cooper
Ancillary notes on plague toll and family church ties
The fragment mentions management of two farms recently and a lifelong member linked to the Congregational church. A niece, Mrs. George Winsor, has cared for her. It also cites a frightening figure about bubonic plague killing over 11 million people in India in the two decades ending 1923.
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The
Congrégational Church
George Winsor
India
Parker Named President at State Veterinarians Meeting
Des Moines Doctor F F Parker was elected president of the state veterinarians association at their closing meeting. N A Kippen of Independence was named vice president, J Scott of Knoxville secretary and treasurer, and Henry Hall of Wilton Junction joined the executive board.
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Philip L. Bryant
Bryant Paving Company
Black Hawk Building
General Contractors of Iowa
Des Moines
Ben J. Cole
Ames
Firs
Paul B
Reis
Frank Ward
Omaha
Des. Moles
F. F. Parker
N. A. Kippen
Independence
J. Scott
Knoxville
Henry Hall
Wilton Junction
Child Recovers From Severe Cold After Pectoral Treatment
Waterloo mothers urged to use a home remedy for children's colds with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Estella Gordon, a child who fell ill while riding, improved by the third day and was fully recovered by the following day, as doctors confirmed.
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Waterloo
Robi
Gordon
Estella
Aver
Ayer
Grocery price list highlights assorted canned goods
A scanned price sheet lists Libbys Sweet PotatoesPumpkin Dates Gelatine sugar and coffee items. It notes prices for Hams Bacon Beef Meats and Capons from various brands and suppliers with per pound rates and package sizes.
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Knox
Swift & Co
Rath
Black Hawk
Switt & Co
Fresh Candies Offerings at Cordova and Ambrosia Brands
The store lists Bunte Cordova Milk and Hand Roll Chocolates for 47 cents per pound, Chocolate Butter Creams at 87 cents, Chocolate Peppermints at 27 cents, Chop Suey at 23 cents, and Ambrosia Chocolates in 1 pound boxes at 1.00. Ambrosia Enchanting Chocolates and Golden Peanut Crisp are also advertised with 4 pound boxes and 1 pound tins respectively on the main floor.
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Bunte
Cordova
Boxed Stationery Stock Offered at Main Floor
Advertisement notes high grade boxed stationery with assorted styles and finishes. Saturday sale includes stock priced at 78 cents per box. Location listed as main floor.
Soaps and toiletries advertised with bulk perfume sale
An old newspaper ad lists Jergen's Castile soap cakes and boxes, Vernon Bouquet soap, toothpaste, Lavoris mouthwash, Lysol disinfectant, Trostilla lotion, and a variety of perfumes. It promotes Saturday specials on bulk perfumes and lists numerous item prices in a nonstandard, garbled format.
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Beate de Gutperee
Vernon Bouquet
Columbia
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Hanimiill
Des. Moines
W. H. Brenton
Dallas Center
George M. Foster
Ottumwa
Eugene Walkefuhler
Othumwa
W.R. Johnson
Davenport
J. E. Bullard
Marshalltown
Imperial Eastern Kentucky
Watkins Coal and Lumber Co
Iowa Contractors
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Weaver
Rose Hill
Town
Lydia E. and
Ma Ae
E. Pinkham Med, Co
Lyn
Wood
Bridge ‘St
Same
Parker
Tadvertis
Tioose-Wiles Biscuit Co
Hershey’s Coven
Libby’s
Delicatessen
Wenee
Tripoli State
Philadelphia
California
Kibby
Kraft
Kraft-Phenix Cheese Co
Imperial Valley
Ida Russett
Texas Rio Grande Valley
Texas Rio Grands Valley
Texas
Canada
Libby
Lipton
Hibby
SAPS
Commercial Street
West Fourth
Sardesen Hovland Co
Suedes
Waterco
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