Capital Receives Trade Envoys From Many Nations
Department of Commerce introduces foreign and domestic buyers to American markets as over twenty nations send visitors to U S bureaus in Washington and branch offices to seek new trade relations. Agents from Russia Belgium Australia Italy Argentina and more organize sales agencies and plan purchases and agency ventures across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of ‘Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Bureau
Central America
South America
Commission
Australia
Russia
Italy
Argentina
Spain
India
China
Canada
Dawan
South Africa
Bulgaria
New Zealand
Brazil
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Unusual Interest Shown in West High Debate Tryouts
Unusual interest is shown in debating at West High this year with 28 boys and girls already signed to enter the tryouts starting early next month. Miss Ethel Zartman leads the department planning two affirmative and two negative teams plus a three girl team to offer 15 students regular places. The minimum wage debate question pits West High against Independence, Town Falls, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids and East High in the annual contest. Veterans Sherman Drake Dwight Rider Hobart Dawson and Harry Coughlan will rostrum for West High as Miss Hartman expects a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
Ethel Zartman
Independence
Town Falls
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
East High
Sherman Drake
Dwight Rider
Hobart Dawson
Harry Coughlan
Miss Hartman
Rath Packing Protest Tariffs Before Interstate Commission
Rath Packing Co filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against freight rates of 23.5 cents per hundred on fresh meat and 18.5 cents on packing house products from Waterloo to Minneapolis and St Paul. The company argues these rates are unreasonable and proposes 19 and 16 cents as reasonable. It seeks reparations of 621 dollars on passed shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rath Packing Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Waterloo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Pape's Cold Compound Relief Ad
Quick action cold relief boasting instant opening of nasal passages and stoppage of discharge. Doses every two hours up to three, eases headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing, claims pleasant taste and no inconvenience, priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Brand Whitlock Granted Two Month Absence Leave
Washington reports Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium has been granted two months leave of absence and will return to the United States aboard the Halland American liner. Officials say he has suffered a complete nervous breakdown due to strain since the war outbreak in Europe. Return is not connected to the Cavell case, though some speculate the episode influenced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgium
Ner Ryng
State Department
Whitlock
Europe
Cavell
Mr. Whitlock
Three West High Faculty Attend Iowa Teachers Convention
Three members of the West High faculty plan to attend the Iowa State Teachers Association convention in Des Moines. Superintendent A. T. Hakill and Emily Porter are already on site, with Principal S. M. Wallace expected to join the principals round table tomorrow. The Evening Paper notes that Want Ads pay in the Ourler and Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
Iowa State ‘Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
A. T. Hakill
Emily Porter
S. M. Wallace
Silk Fabric Sale Notice with Mixed 36 Inch Text
An old newspaper snippet advertises silk and velvet fabrics including 36 inch black taffeta and messaline, velvet corduroy in various shades, and tub silks. The fragment lists yard prices and unnamed special offers, reflecting a retail dressmaking supply ad with faded text and illegible portions. The readable items show yardage and fabric names without clear dates or organizer.
Good Values in Warm Underwear Catalog Listing
A serviceable line of light to heavy weight garments including high neck long sleeve and sleeved options. Women’s vests and pants feature ankle length styles with various necks. Lacies’ White Merino Union Suits priced at $1.60 and described with long sleeves and ankle length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Children’s Union
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HPAP
Ourler and Reporter
Ute Saudeau
First National Bank Building
Elks’ Charity Minstrels
Waterloo Theatre
the Majestic
Menlo Moore
Winter Fashion Books
Pletorial Raylaw
Adies
Weview
Tabies
Lot IV
Lot I
Regina Electric
Regina
Regina Cleaners
Art Dept
Royal Society
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