Iowa Auto Registration Faces Months Delay
Des Moines May 22. State secretary W S Allen explains Iowa is three weeks behind issuing automobile number plates due to a surge in applications. He notes 105,888 registrations by May 8 and 76,443 by May 15, with fees totaling $832,655.05. He bemoans limited clerks, urges more help, and compares Iowa’s 7 regular clerks to New York’s 129, warning the backlog hurts citizens.
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Des Moines
Allen
Iowa
Uth
Towa
Conider
New York
Kindg
Pennsylvania
Athon
Secretary of State
Basta
Dunn Joins Willys-Overland as Vice President
Harry T Dunn, long time president of Fisk Rubber, becomes vice president and director of The Willys-Overland Company in Toledo Ohio. He will devote major time to the new role, reflecting a strong friendship with Willys and the firm’s planned growth. Fisk Rubber personnel remain unchanged.
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Harry T. Dunn
Fish Rubber Company
Wilys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Mr. Dunn
Fisk Rubber Company
Mr. Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Whillys-Overland Ior Cmpany
New Industries At Penitentiary Progress Report
Des Moines May 22 The board of control is advancing plans to establish industries at the state penitentiary and reformatories. Projects include chair making at Fort Madison, auto truck construction, shoe manufacture at the reformatories, tailoring, ceanerage for butter tubs, and an enlarged Anamosa printing plant. Warden Saunders and Warden McChaughry cooperate to develop paid labor for inmates, easing state costs and boosting employment. Treasurer W. C. Brown has returned improved in health from Wisconsin and focuses on recovery.
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Des Moines
Board of Control
State Penitentiary
State Reformatory
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Sanders
Gront
Anaiora
Anamosa
Saunders
McChaughry
Brown
W. C. Brown
Wisconsin
Mr. Brown
Wigmalady
Iilus
Survey of Iowa lakes to decide which to drain soon
A partial text notes a state survey of Iowa lakes to determine drainage actions under a new law. It mentions controversy on which lakes should be drained, the governor's council favoring a general report, and calls for a complete, thorough survey as reported in multiple papers.
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Lowa
Ding
Counel
Blood Risings Warn Against Dangerous Pimples
A dubious medical pitch touts a patent remedy 8. 9. 8 for skin issues and claims it cures pimples and related ailments. The piece promotes the product as a natural alternative to toxic substances and urges readers to obtain a bottle from local drugstores or contact The Swift Boervise Co. in Atlanta for guidance.
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Waterloo
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Eventig Courier
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Swift
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Standard Oil Company
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