Iowa’s ratification of woman suffrage swift in special session
Des Moines July 3 report on the Iowa Thirty-eighth General Assembly special session noting an almost unanimous vote to ratify the woman suffrage amendment. The two-day session ran 10 am to noon with strict no-fireworks decorum and rapid passage. House and Senate approved the resolution, mileage and per diem set at 31 dollars per member, and adjourned. Senator Brookhart proposed a counter-resolution favoring delay on a separate league of nations covenant issue.
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Des Moines
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
Senate
Wilson
Appanouse County
Perry Holdoegel
Calhoun County
Buser
Muscatine County
Kimberly
Scott
Knickerbocker
Linn
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Brookhart
Washington County
Cummins and
Kenyon
United States Senate
A. B. Cummins
W. S. Kenyon
Iowa
Senate of
Cummins
League of Naitions
Taxpayers' League Head Talks Until He Misses Vote
In Tama county near Montour farmer A J Banks, president of the Iowa Taxpayers' league, spent much to oppose paved roads. He chatted at the polls until the clerk announced polls closed, his own vote missed. His absence would not have changed the outcome.
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Taxpayers’ League
Tama
Tama County
Montour
Iowa Taxpayers' League
A. J. Banks
Oil Tn
Will Harris
Banks
Federal aid to reopen labor bureaus may restore offices
Des Moines reports Washington approved a focus on federal state unemployment offices with new funding. About 12 offices closed Monday could reopen if larger laws allow, but many cities must find new quarters due to landlord rent issues. Commiss Crick notes widespread office relocations needed across states to resume harvest labor operations.
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Yeni Tts
Hodoma
Saethey
Des Moines
Jor
A. K. Urickhi
Labor Department
Washington
Crick
Leretofore
Kansas City
Davenport Teachers Receive Ten Dollar Monthly Raise
Davenport school board action grants all district teachers a ten dollar monthly increase, effective September 1, with principals and other staff also benefiting. The raise totals 100 per month per individual or 1200 annually for some, raising salaries to about 2250 for top grade teachers and adjusting overall personnel pay across the system.
Douglas Plant at Cedar Rapids Will Not Be Rebuilt
Cedar Rapids plant leaders vote to liquidate the Douglass company and cease operations. A new firm may form to salvage remaining assets, with officers discussing reopening under a different name or relocating.
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Douglas
Cedar Rapids
da Digiya
Lee
Minneaponis
George
A.W. UW
Enat
Mir Douglas
Abe
Thomas
Tuel
Wathine
Dart
Stop Itching Skin With Zemo Treatment Ad
A Cleveland Ohio firm promotes Zemo as a safe dependable treat ment that relieves itching irritation and cleanses the skin. It claims to banish pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles after applying the 35 cent or one dollar bottle as directed. Heavily marketed as a penetrating liquid from The E. W. Rose Co.
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E. W. Rose
Cleveland
How Many Women Do You Know
A vintage appeal notes women suffer from overtaxed strength causing headaches backache nervousness dragging-down pains and irregularities. It recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health and strength.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Good for Indigestion Chamberlain's Tablets Claim Benefits
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion claiming they strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. A gentle bowel movement is stated as a secondary benefit, with readers invited to see improvement after a few doses.
Dr. Wm H. Ross Chest Doctor at Leavitt Building
Dr. Wm H. Ross practices diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic chest diseases from 801 Leavitt and Johnson Building. Office hours are 2:00 to 5:00 P M with evenings by appointment.
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WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
Tobacco Habit Conquered In Three Days by Woods
A New Yorker writer Edward J woods TB-625 Station F1 New York City claims a book shows how to banish tobacco habit in three days with delightful benefits Health improves as the nicotine poison leaves the system Calmness tranquil sleep clear vision normal appetite good digestion strong memory and efficiency noted Get rid of morbid desire for pipe cigars cigarettes or chewing tobacco without craving or relapse
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Edward J. Woods
New York City
Wll
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Speer
America
Labor Commission
A. L. Uriek
Taer
Phelps
Jefferson
Federal Aid For Labor Bureaus
Davenport
Fifty-Fifty Corporation
Fifth Ave
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Waterloo
Laws
E. J. Dunkelberg
Black Building
Black
Porterfeld
Simmons
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