Quate Road Bond Vote Wins By Large Margin
Des Moines reports the $100 million state road bond issue carried by about three to one in Iowa elections. Early returns show 156,264 for and 69,116 against from 821 precincts, with strongest support in urban areas and significant rural opposition. Court challenge planned on bond interest payments from motor vehicle taxes, delaying final ruling until next spring while road work proceeds via county bonds.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
John Hammill
Iowa Good Roads Association
Hammill
Organize Mitchell County for Annual Red Cross Drive
Mitchell County prepares for the annual Red Cross drive starting this month with Mrs. Daisey Tupper Nichols as county chairman. The American Legion auxiliary leads Osage canvassing under Mrs. Gerhard Goplerud, with school supervision by Miss Margaret Tobin and publicity by Mrs. F May Tuttle. Supervisors include Paul Rosel in St Ansgar, Adele Brown in Riceville, and John Evans in Orchard. A farmer’s exhibit at the Metropolitan museum featured a 4 ft 1 in tall man with a 48 in chest measurement.
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Courier Special Service
Osage
Daisey Tupper Nichols
Red Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
Gerhard Goplerud
Margaret Tobin
F. May Tuttle
Paul Rosel
St. Ansgar
Adele Brown
Riceville
John Evans
Orchard
Sudden End to Stomach Trouble With Pape's Diapepsin
Indigestion and related stomach discomfort are usually caused by excess stomach acid. A 60 cent package of Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes acidity, stops fermentation, and soothes the stomach lining, allowing quick relief and freedom to eat without fear. Many people worldwide use it to end indigestion and related issues.
West Branch sends telegram to Hoover on presidency
West Branch Iowa telegraphed Herbert Hoover at his Palo Alto home congratulating him on his presidential election. The note, signed by the Hoover birthplace committee led by P. A. Moore and including John Thompson and Mayor N P Olsen, praised his birth town and expressed confidence in his leadership.
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West Branch
Herbert Hoover
Palo Alto
Cal
United States
Hoover
P. A. Moore
John Thompson
F. L. Pierson
N.P. Olsen
W. B. Anderson
Mollie Brown Carran
Teacher and husband extend congratulations on achievement
A Hoover era educator and her husband J Ki Carran sent warm words of praise, saying they rejoice that her highest ambition is realized and conveying hearty congratulations.
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Hoover
J. Ki. Carran
Cornell Fund Drive Second Report Set for Friday
The Cornell college endowment fund campaign will hold a full day session at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church in Cedar Rapids with Bishop Frederick D. Leete presiding. More than 180 representatives from Iowa Minnesota Illinois and Washington D C will attend. The drive aims to raise 1 500 000 by December 20 and Waterloo delegates Dr E B Lockwood and Will A Lane will attend. Plans for continuing the drive will be discussed at regional meetings.
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Cornell College Endowment Fund
General Council
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Frederick D. Leete
Upper Iowa
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Waterloo
EB. J. Lockwood
Will A. Lane
Alumni mobilize nationwide in Mt Vernon campaign
The article notes sessions of the gathering with prominent laymen and ministers joining discussions. It states Mt Vernon alumni across the country are actively working in the current campaign, with the nation divided into zones for organized effort.
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Mt. Vernon Institution
Healthy Complexion via Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless cleanser for the whole system. It claims to prevent bad taste pimples and stomach issues by keeping bowels open and the liver toned. The copy notes a 20 year history and 15c 30c 60c prices.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Alleged Threats to Kill Bring Two Youths to Cells
Glen Cooper of 207 Ash Street and George Hart of 132 Sumner Street, two youths described as negro youths, were arrested late for alleged threats to kill. Police filed charges and held them in custody as investigations continued.
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Glen Cooper
Ash Street
George Hart
Sumner Street
Porter Funeral Held in Urbana After Long Illness
John R. Porter died Saturday after a long cancer illness. Funeral conducted Monday at the M E church in Urbana. Survived by widow, two sons Samuel and O A, daughter Mrs Ada Burrell, two brothers W H Porter Fergus Falls Minn and Dr J B Porter Buffalo N Y, two sisters Mrs Mary Porter Urbana and oe hacia Kenney Socket Harbor. Sylvia Kissing taken to state university hospital Iowa City for treatment. Beaver colonies in Europe declining. greatest remain in Norway.
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M.E. Church
Samuel
O. A
Ada Burrell
W. H. Porter
Fergus Falls
Minn
J. &. Porter
Buffalo
Mary Porter
Urbana
Oehacia Kenney
Socket Harbor
Sylvia Kissing
State University Hospital
Iowa City
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East Junior High School
Ralph Travis
Mitchell County
Metropolitan Museum
Cornell Fund Drive
ALL Electric Radio
Savex
SMAX
Grace
Henry
Marie
Bishops
Bishop Cafeteria
Ellis Hotel
Sioux City
Radio Dept
Park Ave
Lafayette St
Court House
Porter
John R. Porter
Europe
Norway
Lauerman’s
Sauerman' S
Lauerman's
California
Baker's Chocolate
del Monte
Monarch
Hamburg
Veal Birds
Latterman S
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