Little Girl Held Safe After Wandering City Streets
A three year old girl, hungry and exposed, wandered the city streets from morning until afternoon before a police officer took her to the station for safe keeping. Her mother, Myrtle Bacon, later claimed custody and promised closer supervision. The child appeared well cared for at the station, with a janitor offering a hot meal. The article notes an appeal for the child's return and references local business notices and ads.
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Fifth Street
Dave
Myrtle Bacon
Democratic State Convention Call at Cedar Rapids
Des Moines June 14 1919 secretary John F Tralton of Manson issues official call for Democratic state convention to meet in Cedar Rapids Thursday July 26 with 1934 accredited delegates. Basis of representation is the 1919 vote for Claude Porter governor. each county entitled to one delegate.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
iThursday
John F. Tralton
Manson
State Central Committees
Claude R. Porter
Souvenir Checkers Free Sample Coupon Offer
A newspaper coupon invites readers to try Souvenir Checkers popcorn free with no purchase or effort required. Each package supposedly includes a small surprise and the ad urges cutting out the coupon to receive a free sample today.
Meritol Snow White Liniment Ad Claims Value
A vintage ad touts Meritol Snow White Liniment as a superior investment for relief from muscular and rheumatic pains swellings lameness and muscle soreness. It highlights use as a general pain killer and credits Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co with promotion.
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Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
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Nauman Co
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West Water- Goventean
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Sum Ner School
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