Iowa Retailers Vote on Freight Rates and Policy
Davenport May 27 The statewide convention of the Iowa Retail Merchants Association ended at noon with officer elections. John J. Ludescher of Dubuque was named president. BH. F. Hasemeyer Tanwood vice president. John Hinichs Davenport treasurer. Executive committee includes John A. Eeney Davenport and Ed Caney Burlington. The group urged opposition to freight-rate increases on staple foods and called for rate investigations. They urged wholesalers to guarantee retailers against price declines and to notify 30 days prior to price changes. Other resolutions opposed gross sales taxes and trading stamps and supported federal action against the California Associated Raisin Company for Sherman act violations.
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Davenport
Iowa Etan Merchants’ Association
Commercial Congress
John J. Ludescher
Dubuque
BH. F. Hasemeyer
Tanwood
John Hinichs
John A. Eeney
Ed Caney
Burlington
Interstate Commerce Commission
California Associated Haisin Company
Resolution praised hotel and associations for convention success
The group thanked Hotel Blackhawk for opening its doors to delegates and commended Davenport Retail Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce city officials the press and citizens for their efforts in making the convention a success A rising vote of thanks honored Senator George M Peterson Minneapolis and W B Barney Des Moines for their roles Favor Sunday closing and promote Thursday afternoon closing during May and June
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Blackhawk
Davenport Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
George M. Peterlon
Minneapolis
W. B. Barney
Des Moines
Truth About Eczema and Piles Adverts Ointment Claim
A Buffalo based advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a universal cure for eczema and piles costing 60 cents per box. It cites testimonials from Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praising relief after long struggle, and notes druggists recommend the product with mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo N Y.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Mary Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
A. B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N
Two Cities Invite Convention Hosts Debated by Board
The executive board, led by newly elected president J. J. Ludescher of Dubuque, considered invitations from Dubuque and Burlington to host next year’s convention. The board will decide at the September meeting, with the fair price league activities endorsed.
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Fair Price League
Dubuque
Burlington
J. J. Ludescher
Herpicide promises radiant hair for every woman
A promotional note extols Newbro's Herpicide as a means to achieve radiant hair. It urges women to profit from the product by using the regu larly and enjoying abundant, life like hair and beauty.
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Herpicide
Newbro
Wash Goods Specials for Saturday
One big lot of dark colored voiles 40 inches wide offered Saturday. Fine quality fabrics in a range of patterns highlighted as a special deal for shoppers seeking value and variety.
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