Coal shortage to close some utilities in Iowa towns
Des Moines reports state fuel administration says coal strike will force some small city utilities to shut down entirely or run part time. Indianola electric light and water plant may close Tuesday. Newton electric plant may cut service soon. Local committees consider closing churches schools theatres pool halls to save coal while awaiting rail coal deliveries and possible relief by Saturday.
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Des Moines
State Fuel Administration
Charles Webster
Hines
Indianola
Newton
Harding
State Fuld
Corn Borer Threatens Iowa as Seed Imports Rise
Iowa entomologist B D Ball returning from New England warns European corn borer may threaten state crops through eastern seed corn. He cites infections in four eastern states, with Massachusetts and New York hardest hit, and notes seed import bans and seed-sourcing shifts as growers respond. He urges Iowa to adopt inspection like other states to prevent infected seed.
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Ames
Iowa
B.D. Ball
New England
Pennsylvania
Ball
Pastor Installs Movie System in Fort Dodge Church
Rev W J Hev Wright of Kenati Church of Christ has installed a near thousand dollar motion picture system in the Central Church of Christ Fort Dodge Iowa to aid Bible school and congregational singing. He argues churches adopting films could reshape state entertainment and influence film production and markets.
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Fort Dodge
Hev. W. 2. Wrist
Kenati Church of Christ
Moving Pictures
Central Church of Christ
Wright
Iowa
Local Troops Head East For Strike Duty In Coal Fields
Des Moines reports the Second United States infantry moving from Camp Dodge toward Ohio and West Virginia coal mining zones. Orders from the War Department direct concentration at Camp Sherman, Ohio, for potential emergency duty as labor unrest may rise in bituminous regions. Two battalions already en route. remaining units to depart midweek under Col. Bennett with Capt. John C. Walker commanding the Third battalion. The Fourth division is on steel strike duty at Gary, Indiana, leaving Camp Dodge largely deserted. The unit has long served as a premier regular army outfit, eager for action after months of waiting.
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Des Moines
United States Infantry
Camp Dodges
Ohio
West Virginia
War Department
Camp Sherman
Bennett
John C. Walker
Gary
Ind
Camp Dodge
Iowa State two year course boosts farm success in Avon NY
New York youth J D Anderson Jr credits Iowa State College two year agricultural course for high yields on his Avon New York farm. This season he produced 4142 bushels of wheat from 140 acres 1650 bushels of beans from 23.5 acres 72 tons of sweet corn from 18 acres and silos filled with corn from 15 acres. He also sold 68 dairy cows for 11400. About 95 percent of Iowa State two year graduates return to farming.
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Iowa State College
Cascarets Advertised As Quick Liver and Bowel Aid
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative cathartic for adults and children. It claims relief from biliousness headaches constipation bad breath and stomach upset without g verantwort or next day sickness unlike calomel or salts. It promotes low cost and no gripe.
Swift's Blood Remedy Promises Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement urges thorough cleansing of the blood to fight catarrh using S. S. S. a vegetable remedy from Swift Laboratory. It claims decades of use, offers free medical consultation, and notes the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
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S. S
Iswift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Winter Journey to California For Farmers Departing
A group of farmers prepared for a winter trip to California departing on Wednesday. Arrangements were made for a special program and activities during the journey.
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California
Golden State
Olive Tablets for Liver and Bowels Promote Wellness
A doctor long noted for treating women with liver and bowel ailments promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The remedy, shaped as olive colored tablets, claimed to cleanse the system by stimulating normal bowel action. Advertisers urged use by pale complexions and listless feeling, noting small price points of 10¢ and 25c.
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F.m.edwards
Dr. Edwards
Sore Throat and Colds Wizard Oil Ad
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick relief remedy for sore throat chest colds and sprains and bruises. It claims relief when rubbed on the chest and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with guarantee.
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Hamlin
Resinol Soap Promises Clearer Skin and Healthful Cleansing
An advertisement promotes Resinol Soap as a remedy for blemishes and impurities, claiming it cleanses pores and leaves skin radiant. It praises its medicinal properties for general use, bath, and hand washing, advised for purchase at druggists and toilet goods counters.
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