Nine Iowa men hold cabinet posts in U.S. history
Des Moines report lists Iowans who served in federal cabinets starting with James Harlan in 1865. It notes Henry Wallace becoming secretary of agriculture as the ninth Iowan in the cabinet, with brief mentions of Harlan, Pelknap, Kirkwood, Hatton, McCreary, Wilson, Shaw, and Meredith and their service periods.
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Des Moines
Henry ©. Wallace
United States
James Harlan
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Servin
Harlan
Andrew Johnson
William W. Pelknap
Grant
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Interior
James A. Garfield
Frank Hatton
Wilson
Leslie M Shaw
Meredith Resigns as Secretary of Agriculture in 1920
The passage notes that Meredith was appointed secretary of agriculture by President Wilson in January 1920 when Secretary David F. Houston of Texas became head of the treasury. Meredith retires after about 14 months in office and is to be succeeded by fellow publisher Henry Wallace of Des Moines.
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Agriculture
Wilson
David F. Houston
Texas
Treasury Department
Meredith
Henry ©. Wallace
Des Moines
California Syrup of Figs Ad Encourages Safe Brand Use
An old advertisement urges mothers to choose the California Syrup of Figs laxative for children. It emphasizes a trusted brand name, fruit flavor appeal, and full bottle directions, advising to look for the word California on the package to ensure the best and harmless relief for stomach bowels and liver.
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California
Instant relief for clogged nostrils Ely's Cream Balm ad
An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream Balm. A small bottle is sold by druggists and describes applying a tiny amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucus membranes and open air passages for quick breath.
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Ely
Saturday Specials Men’s Shirts and Overalls Blowout
One lot men’s French cuff dress shirts in crepes Madras and Pereales, collars attached, up to 3.50, now 2.95. Men’s overalls formerly 3.00, now 1.69. Khaki wash overalls special 3.15. Delpark washable neckties three for 1.00. Boys’ spring suits ages 7 to 16 up to 15, now 9.73. boys’ coats and trousers up to 25, now 12.45. Boys’ spring caps up to 1.95, now 1.00. Wash suits ages 2–8, 1.95. Easter urging early selections.
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Delpark
Variety soap and candy prices advertised for Saturday sale
Saturday sale ad lists Black's Vegetable Oil Soap 12 cakes 75c, imported Castile Soap 95c, Shah of Persia Soap box of 3 44c, Pompeian Olive Oil quart 1.35, Thespis Cold Cream 0.50, Azurea Powder 0.96, Azurea Sachet 0.62, Butterfly Talcum 0.25, Velour Powder Puff 0.10, Imported Tooth Brushes 0.35, Highland Linen Box stationery, Bunte’s plain hard Candies, neglectable small items, Harriet Hubbard Ayer's Hand Lotion, Envelopes 0.38, Milk Chocolates 0.39, Hershey Almond Bars, and other box candy items listed for Main Floor sale.
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Shah of Persia
Highland Linen
Bunte
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Phelp
Hoover Electric Suction Sweepers Demonstration Ad
House cleaning will soon be here with the Hoover Electric Suction Sweepers as the best and most efficient help. A free in home demonstration is offered to show how the device solves cleaning problems.
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Hoover Electric
New Gloves for Easter Show to Display Tomorrow
Easter glove buyers can preview a spring selection with long silk gloves in white mastic beaver and navy priced 2.25 to 3.28 a pair. Short silk gloves in gray navy mastie and beaver 1.00 to 2.00. Kid gloves 2.75 to 4.75. Extra specials for Saturday include seconds of 2.50 to 3.25 gloves at 1.50 and white kid gauntlets with embroidery 4.95 to 5.50. Main Floor.
Economy Basement Sale Promises Deep Discounts Tomorrow
Readable text advertises a basement sale with galvanized wash tubs at 97 cents each and a large selection of enameled ware, bake pans, pudding pans, and stew pans priced up to 59 cents. Aluminum sauce pans, tin dish pans, eight cup percolators, two way sockets, and classic laundry soap offered at reduced weekend prices.
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Nate le Cdond Thele
Benjamin
Grocery Prices and Specials Highlight Basement Ads
An old-time grocery insert touts pure cane sugar at 9.25 per 100 pounds and lists canned fruits and bake goods at prewar or low prices. It notes sugar price uncertainty due to the Cuban Board decision and promotes summer home stock purchases. Bread, cakes, pastries, and various pantry items are priced for quick sale in the basement section.
Binner Corset Demonstration Tomorrow
Mrs J M Dumbauld will give individual Binner Corset fittings tomorrow by appointment on the Third Floor. Select your new corset and ensure it is a Binner.
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J. M. Dumbauld
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