Cement Trust Probe Reveals Base Point Price Fixing
Des Moines March 17 investigation by the house committee on municipal corporations reports a cement industry combine to fix prices from a base point in Buffington Indiana. The bill would require factories to sell to the state and public contractors at wholesale prices with no brokers commissions, with injunctions for violations. Representative Westervelt notes brokers profits and base point manipulation hurt small plants and farmers. about 60 percent of Iowa cement sales go to individuals and farms.
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Des Moines
House Committee On
Iowa
Ceent
Buffington
Ind
United States
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
A. K. Westervelt
Greene County
Ben Gibson
Westervelt
Mississippi Valley
Middle West
Westervalt
Kansas
Towa
Pepsodent Promises Quick Change for Smokers and Clean Teeth
Dental ad notes that tobacco stains the tooth film coating and that men will see a rapid visible change with daily Pepsodent use. It warns children and young teeth are especially prone to decay and urges starting treatment as soon as the first tooth appears, claiming safer, whiter results for women through constant film removal and high polish.
State bill targets selling state materials to private contracts
A subcommittee formed to map plant operations reports every sale with purpose and price. The bill, expected to pass, bars refusals to sell to public bodies and empowers railroad officials to probe manufacturers and sellers of rock, gravel, brick and steel for possible violations or discrimination.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Adler i ka advertisement claims health benefits
Miss M Jarvis endorses Adler-i-ka citing relief from gas and sour stomach. The ad promises removal of foul matter from both bowels, relief of abdominal pressure, and potential constipation cure with claims of preventing appendicitis. Wangler Bros. Co. druggists at 229 BE 4th St distributes the product.
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Adler-i-ka
Miss. M. Jarvis
Wangler Bros. Co
State authorities empowered to compel records and testify
The document grants full authority to summon witnesses and examine under oath to produce books and records. Refusal results in contempt. Attorney general and commerce department given enforcement power.
Pepsodent Promises Film Free Teeth In Ten Days
Dental health ad urges readers to try a 10 day tube of Pepsodent to remove a viscous film that coats teeth and causes tartar decay. It describes film buildup, benefits of the dentifrice, and claims five distinct effects including whiter teeth and cleaner surfaces while inviting a ten day personal trial.
State investigations represented before board by counsel
Counsel will represent the state investigations before the board, delineating legal arguments and procedural positions. The guidance emphasizes formal participation and adherence to board rules during questioning and submission of evidence.
Fabrics of durability in rainbow hues praised for home use
Fabrics praised for durability and lasting beauty come in damasks, poplins, overdrapes from Europe. Madras floral designs in soft tones. laces in day shades. panels fit standard window lengths with minimal waste. Quaker laces praised. Cretonnes celebrated as fine art with rich colors and novel figures.
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Europe
Madras
Brussels
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Pyorthea
Fim
James Black
B. W. Schuneman Co
Pepsodent Company
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Berea
Wangler Bros. Company
Waterloo Flour & Feed Co
Davidsons Tomans
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