Protests Double Election Boards That Would Rob Ruralites of Uncertainty
Des Moines March 8 protest letter from W L Stern Harrison county Republican chairman denounces a bill for double election boards. He jokes that counting would end by 9 pm and robs rural voters of the thrill of late returns, recalling nights of suspense and local gatherings.
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Des Moines
W. L. Stern
Harrison County Republican Committee
Stern
Pitt
Podunk
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair
Old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken hair naturally. Claims gray roots vanish after one or two applications, yielding lush dark hair and a youthful look overnight. Warns against gray hair and promotes nightly use with drugstore availability.
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Wyeth
Wreth’s
Canned Peas Said to Cause Poisoning in Perry Farm
A Perry farm near Perry Iowa had the Dick Harrison family and five children fall ill after a meal. Drs Cedar Rapids arrived and Col W G Dows and nephew Col William Thaw aided the seven victims. The first outbreak left the seven out of danger by morning with peas suspected.
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Col.j
William Thaw
Spring Elopement Leads to Arrest of Two Teenagers
Wesley Malcom aged 17 and Dorothy Santee 15, both of What Cheer Iowa, eloped in a touring car last week as spring called. They were tracked to Topeka Kansas and are held awaiting Dorothy’s father, with a reward for their capture to be paid by the Santee family.
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Muscatine
Wesley Malcom
Dorothy Santee
What Cheer
Topeka
Kan
Mr. Santee
Shreveport Natives Praise Ruth After Nine Home Runs
Local fans in Shreveport, Louisiana, hail Babe Ruth as king of swatters after he hits nine home runs in a single afternoon. Ruth played first base in a practice game and demonstrated remarkable power at the plate.
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United Press
Shreveport
Babe Ruth
Mrs Amelia Thorn Endorses Pierce Medicines
A testimonial from St. Louis, Missouri asserts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helps general weakness and nervousness. She says Pleasant Pellets regulate the system and keep her in a healthy state. The quote cites Mrs. Thorn at 4204 John Avenue and notes availability at first class drug stores.
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St. Louis
Dr. Pierce
Amelia Thorn
John Avenue
Red Sox Begin Spring Training In Hot Springs
Twenty seven Boston Red Sox players arrived in Hot Springs Arkansas to start spring training. Manager Hugh Duffy is expected to open workouts with the pitchers and catchers first, setting the pace for the squad.
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RED Sox
Dfot Springs
Ark
Hugh Duffy
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast acting external treatment for rheumatic pain. It claims immediate relief for joints and muscles and lists conditions like sciatica neuralgia and lumbago. The copy urges a small trial bottle from any drug store and asserts a long history of cures.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacob's
St. Jacobs of
Heller
St. Jacobs Oil
Red Pepper Rub Brings Quick Chest Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Howles Red Pepper Rub for chest congestion backache stiff neck and rheumatic pains. It promises rapid warming within three minutes and claims the rub is made from red peppers and cannot hurt users.
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