Liquor Question Divides Iowa Labor Convention Ending
Davenport June 13 After a record turnout the Iowa State Federation of Labor adjourned its twenty second annual meeting. Delegates backed reforms for workers and laid out a legislative program for the next session. A vote to reopen the anti-prohibition issue sparked extended debate with key speakers before the resolution was finally adopted as a declaration that work should be provided for all displaced if Prohibition passes in Iowa.
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Davenport
Iowa State Federation of Labor
State Federation
General Assembly
J. H. Strief
Sioux City
Fred A. Canfield
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Shank
Co. J. Berkley
James Archibald
Albia
Sorenson
Ellsworth Paddock
Iowa
Falls Waterloo Taces July 4 At New Fair Grounds
George H. Holcombe secretary and general manager of the Cedar Falls District Fair association announces an extra attraction on July 4 at the new fair grounds between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. TACES will feature auto and horse races with over one hundred horses entered and AAA controlled auto events. Wild Bill Endicott, known as Farmer Bill, is secured for the auto races aiming to draw thousands.
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George H. Holcombe
Cedar Falls
Holcombe
Wild Bill Endicott
Farmer Bill
Studebaker Drives Auto Sales With Campaign and Quality
The Studebaker name and a trusted car have boosted sales nationwide through a three month newspaper push. Waterloo dealer Padden Auto Supply Co. promotes Studebaker with wide ad campaigns and a large inventory at 718 Sycamore Street. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advised for night coughs with quick relief and no substitutes.
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Padden Auto Supply CO
Sycamore Stree
Studebaker
Waterloo
Padden Auto Supply Company
Sycamore Street
Studebaker Company
Padden Auto Company
Foley
Iowa Storms Hit Waterloo Telegraph Wires
The past week’s four storms disrupted Corn Belt Telephone Co services in Waterloo and nearby towns. Lightning and floods damaged nearly six thousand miles of aerial and underground cables, with pumps used to clear water from manholes and crews replacing damaged cables. A terminal hit on Barclay street after a storm forced repeated repairs, while rural lines faced repeated lightning strikes.
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Telephone Company
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Waterloo Exchange
Waterloo
Randolph Street
Williston
Byron’s
Wellington
West Park Avenue
West Third Streets
Hileman
Barclay Street
Bluest Blood to Wed Her Leads Electric Fixtures Ad
The piece describes electrical repair work handling calls, recording reports, and testing lines by device provisions. It outlines classifications and directing reports to proper departments for servicing, amid an advertisement for Black Hawk Electric Co.
Democrats Plan State Campaign Meeting in Des Moines
Des Moines June 13 Democrats opened the state campaign with a Des Moines club luncheon funded by E. T. Meredith. John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids attended and said capitol extension will not be his sole platform plank, noting he favors a restrained approach and plans a compact campaign with no extensive speaking tour.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Club
E. T. Meredith
Hamilton
State House
Rowley
Lee
Savage
Tie for honors in conference meet at Staggfield
Henderson of Illinois and Bingham of Denver University tied for individual honors at the intercollegiate athletic conference meet at Staggfield in Chicago. Henderson won the half mile setting a new record and also took the 440 and 880. Bingham won the discus and hammer throws.
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Henderson
Illinois
Bingham
Denver University
Staggfield
Chicago
Meredith Plans Des Moines Lovefeast After Primary
Mr. Meredith said preliminary arrangements were made two weeks before the primary for a Des Moines lovefeast. Invitations went to all candidates to meet and discuss party success in the fall, aiming to mend sore spots and align on the platform at the state convention.
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Meredith
Des Moines
Potent laxative touted as best cure for multiple ailments
A short advertisement extols a laxative as the best remedy for constipation headaches sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It promises prompt action without pain or nausea and notes the product tastes pleasant like lemonade offering a thorough cleansing.
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Acta
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Royal
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Ina Maria von Bassewitz
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Denver
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