Teachers meet to debate wide range of curriculum topics
Des Moines Navy. Town State Teachers association opens a three day session with more than 70 meetings. Reports on year’s research will be presented. President Vasey predicts no major issues while McAndrew’s Chicago school controversy looms. McAndrew to speak Saturday morning but not on the case.
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F.T. Vasey
Mason City
William McAndrew
Chicago
Vasey
McAndrew
Ruby Bryan Owen
Town Horses Earn Honors at Pacific Livestock Exposition
At the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon: Misses Jean and Mary Ander ton of Minneapolis placed third in a 500 stake for three gaited saddle horses with Dainty Donna. Harry Gorham of Morris Minn’ s Duke finished third in the 70 jumper sweepstakes. Bruce Robinson of Des Moines had two entries in the 1000 stake for junior fire welled saddle horses with His Lady Claire fourth and Lady Fashion fifth. Baby Lou and Delightful by D G Welty of Nevada Ia ranked second and fourth in harness ponies tandem class.
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Portland
Ore
Jean and Mary Anderton
Minneapolis
H. Liebes & Co
Duke
Harry Gorham
Morris
Til
Bruce Robinson
Des Moines
W. P. Turner
Lady Claire
Lady Fashion
Baby Lou
Delightful Rod
D. G. Welty
Nevada
Girl Held for Rodeo Cowboy's Murder Not His Wife
Lorena Trickey a rodeo performer is not the legal wife of J P Harris, Cedar Rapids reports. Harris was stabbed to death in a car driven by Trickey near Lakeview Iowa. Trickey faces murder trial opening November 6. sheriff notes no marriage license record for Trickey and Harris.
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Iowa
Lakeview
Ore
Cedar Rapids
Lorena Trickey
Miss Trickey
J P
Slim) Harris
Harris
Charles H. Combes
Ship Card Sharpers Often Wear Glasses
London detectives warn against gambling with strangers wearing glasses after studying trans Atlantic card sharks who fleece passengers. Card cheats rely on magnifying lenses to spot marks on cards and usually aim for pairs, often operating in groups to increase chances of dealing crooked hands.
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London
Divorce Petition Reveals Secret Marriage in Missouri Valley
Mrs. Henry Lindberg of Missouri Valley files for divorce in Logan Iowa reporting a secret marriage to Henry Lindberg in September 1926. She claims he never treated her as wife or provided home or medical support after an accident last summer, and only a few people knew of the union.
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Logan
Moy
Henry Lindberg
Missouri Valley
Lindberg
Religious Work Urged in Iowa Schools
A report from the Iowa State Teachers association calls for formal religious training to curb juvenile delinquency described as a growing crime wave in Iowa. It notes 132 high schools offer Bible study, 4,594 students receive instruction, and 158 schools begin with religious exercises, while urging closer cooperation between schools, churches and welfare groups.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Committee On Religious Education
California Fig Syrup Advertises Toying with Health
An old promotional notice urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to treat constipation in sick children. It claims a teaspoonful clears "constipation poison" and restores health within hours, warns against counterfeit syrups, and promotes an "Inside cleansing" as first treatment.
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California
Spinn
Restore Appetite With 5.8.8 Blood Builder S.S.S
The ad urges readers to regain appetite by building rich red blood cells with 5.8.8. and S.S.S. It promises renewed strength and happiness, noting how life improves when meals are appealing and energy returns. It touts S.S.S. as a reliable remedy available from druggists, with a larger size advertised as economical.
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Nature
S.S.S
Religious instruction and reading programs in elementary schools
Fifty-two schools reported weekday religious instruction in fundamental grades with ethical or religious tone. One hundred five schools reported use of supplemental reading books described as ethical or religious in tone.
Drink Water to Aid Back and Kidney Pain Relief
Advertised advice urges drinking water to flush kidneys and relieve back ache. It recommends Jad Salts a lemon grape lithia-based drink for kidney and bladder relief, claiming it prevents and treats related disorders and promotes a pleasant uthia-water beverage.
When Pain Comes Indigestion Relief with Milk of Magnesia
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast neutralizer of excess stomach acid for indigestion. It claims a single dose in water relieves symptoms, promotes brand trust with a 50 year physician endorsement and trademark status.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company
Charles H. Phillips
Principle of initiative in electricity promise
To insure the complete fulfillment of the promise of comfort and happiness which electricity offers the American principle of individual initiative must be maintained.
Ever-Ready Offer Promises Superior Shaving Experience
A bold sales pitch offers 10 Ever-Ready Blades with a free triple-nickel Ever-Ready Razor for trial. The company claims the new blades surpass all rivals and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back test if not convinced.
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Prof. Wright
Iowa State Teachers Association
DB. Sands Wright
Towa
California Fig Syrup Company
Sement
Salta
Phillips
Herbert Hoover
U. S. Department of Commerce
United States
Vention
Bniilh
Iowa Public Service Co
American Safety Razor Corp
Brooklyn, N. Y
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