Pioneer editor John Mahin dies in Chicago at 93
Muscatine veteran journalist and temperance advocate John Mahin, longtime editor of the Muscatine Journal, died at his Chicago home at 7:26 am. He had fought saloons for decades, survived dynamite attacks on his home, and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, beside his daughter. His survivors include his wife and four children. He led a life of public service as legislator and postmaster before moving to Chicago to head an advertising agency.
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Army motor truck train stops in Tama City
A convoy of 300 soldiers arrived in Tama City for a noon lunch during a transcontinental movement. The stop drew a large crowd to view the army’s modern motor truck display, highlighting equipment and discipline.
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Monster Furniture Sale at Reus Begins Tomorrow
The advertisement proclaims a monster sale opening tomorrow at Leath’s with entire stocks of furniture and bedding discounted from full price by substantial percentages. Shown as the greatest chance in years to buy beautiful goods at deep reductions with strong bargain emphasis.
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Jamieson Plans Millions for Democratic Drive
W D Jamieson of Iowa proposes a nationwide Democratic fundraising plan to enlist at least 1,000,000 contributors, aiming to shift party control by broadening donor base and avoiding single-money dominance. Treasurer W M Marsh backs the scheme, presenting it as a mass participation effort for the upcoming campaign.
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Democratic Money and Voter Rise for 1920 Campaign
The piece asserts Democrats back the party ticket with 1,000,000 supporters and 40,000 active fundraisers. It notes Iowa’s near-win history, cites past spending of about $2.5 million in 1916, and projects millions of new voters and women entering the electorate by 1920.
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Skin Care By Mercury Wax For A New Complexion
An article touts mercorized wax as a quick method to shed summer skin. Applied at night and washed off in the morning, it claims the outer skin flakes away in fine powder and reveals a whitened, clearer complexion with minimal effort. One ounce is said to suffice.
Jamieson Aims For National Democratic Finance Post
Campaign talk warns of bitterness and rising costs as Jamieson accepts the challenge to survey fund needs for next year. The Iowa man would oversee mobilizing millions in voluntary contributions and shaping their distribution to secure the party’s success. Ice cream social invites friends to Maple and Mh tonight.
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North Iowa Pike to be first paved across the state
Des Moines reports that the North Iowa pike will be the first named highway of importance to be completely paved. Records show seven of eleven counties along the route have voted for paved roads. Three counties Clay Kossuth and Floyd voted favorably on Tuesday.
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County votes on August 4 in lone remaining county
The final county to vote on the question will decide on August 4. Chickasaw Fayette and Clayton counties still remain undecided. The cost to readers is 25 cents daily for the Courier.
Family Suffering from Stomach Ailments Healed by Remedy
A testimonial asserts a six person family plagued by stomach and liver trouble found relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for nearly a year. The ad claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promising one dose or money back. Wangler Bros Hansen & Hansen and druggists advertise the product.
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Dangerous tobacco habit warned by Doctor Connor
An advertisement quotes Dr. Connor from Johns Hopkins urging men to quit smoking nicotine. It promotes Nicotol tablets as a simple remedy and offers pharmacist refunds. Readers are promised a forthcoming detailed announcement about nicotine poisoning and prevention.
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