Character work of Jessie Taylor at the chautauqua
Miss Joasie Rae Taylor drew praise for her male character impersonations in a chautauqua program, transforming quickly into Italian immigrant, Uncle Zohe, an aped negro stereotype, Grandma, and Grandpa. The article notes her unique female talent in male roles and cites the crowd-pleasing performances and backstage makeup notes.
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Joasie Rae Taylor
Zohe
Grandma
Grandpa
Miss Taylor
Gasoline price drop seen in Muscatine area
An independent dealer reduced gasoline by two cents on Monday in Muscatine Iowa. The cut spread quickly to most stations as gas now sells at 16 1/2 cents per gallon.
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Muscatine
Corn Growers proposal aims for cost plus profit pricing
In Des Moines on July 31, R G Clark of the agriculture department endorses stabilizing corn prices at cost of production plus a reasonable profit. He estimates a fair profit above $1 per bushel and touts the Corn Growers association as a simple, local solution focusing on corn with minimal warehousing and reduced manipulation.
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Dea Moines
R. G. Clark
Dairy and Food Division
Department of Agriculture
Clark
Corn Growers Association
Lowa
Reprints of Early Iowa Laws Now Available
Des Moines reports Robert Henderson, superintendent of printing, has collected reprints of Iowa’s early laws for law libraries. Notices list prices of 2 dollars within Iowa and 4 dollars elsewhere, covering acts and resolutions from 1840 to 1860, plus territorial statutes and code reprints.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Henderson
Derson
Territorial Legislature of
Territory of
General Assembly
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