Fletcher pleads for shipping bill in defense of commerce
Senator Duncan Fletcher of Florida urged government ownership of merchant ships at Columbia University and warned private control risks. He cited Britain’s wartime requisition, called for at least 400 auxiliary ships, and argued current shipping laws and subsidies failed to protect U S trade and national defense.
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New York
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Academy of Political Science
Columbia University
Fletcher
Senate
Great Britain
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Statgn
Liverpool
Western
Galveston
Panama Railroad and Steamship Lines
Interstate Cormiorce Commission
Bureau of Marine Insurance
Typhoid Inoculation Proves Strong, Engineers Hint
Field and office staff of the geological survey who took typhoid inoculations show no serious cases since the program began three years ago. Two graphic engineers reportedly contracted typhoid but only felt mild illness and returned to work quickly after hospital tests confirmed a light, non-disabling case. A local ad note follows.
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Geological Survey
War Department
Winter lecture course begins with Leavell talk on tires
A winter program of eight lectures opens November 10 with Prof. R. A. Leavell of Iowa State College Ames speaking on The Care and Abuse of Motor Car Tires. The series, held in the Commercial club rooms, features speakers from Iowa State and State University with topics on tires, the Panama Canal, business efficiency, retail trade, economics, and smoke prevention.
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Commercial Club
R. A. Leavell
Iowa State College
Ames
Auto Dealers’ Association
Automoblie
Leavell
Charles van Vieck
State University
Iowa City
Dean Marston
Iowa State’ College
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
O. E. Klingaman
State University of Iowa
N. A. Brisco
The
C. F. Kurts
George F. Kay
Tawa
K. G Smith
Tawa State College
Praf
Citrolax advertised as remedy for constipation and stomach ills
An old advertisement touts Citrolax as the best treatment for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and related symptoms. It promises quick relief with no pain or nausea and claims to keep the system cleansed and wholesome. Sold by 41 druggists everywhere. Cadvertisementy
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Klostersilk
University of Illinois Dean Visits West High for Survey
Dr. Babcock dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Illinois visited West High with P. H. McClenahan Des Moines state school inspector to gather material for a survey of educational conditions for the Iowa State Board of Education. A motorcyclist quipped to a peer about Germany’s supposed affliction, joking of a copper shortage as policemen pace residency.
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Babcock
College of Iberal Arts
University of Illinois
West High
P. EH. McClenahan
Des Mones
Iowa
Commissioner States Position On Park Sewer Plan
Park Commissioner James Byrnes speaks against a proposed sewer through the park, warning it would cross rock roads, cut trees and shrubbery, and ruin the landscape near the hilltop. He notes the project would affect a cherished recreation area, branding it an accommodation proposal with risks and condemning the lack of safeguards in a potential contract.
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James Byrnes
Kenyon
Aly
Harber
Tam
Catarrh Cure Promised With $100 Reward
Readers are told of a claimed cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The ad promotes Dr. F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and claims internal treatment strengthens the constitution and blood surfaces. It also advertises Hay’s Family Pills for constipation.
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Efall
Ciro
Dolay
Aditess F. J, Cheney &O
Toledo
All Drugetsts
Hardin County Favors Good Roads Bonds
In Iowa Falls on November 13 the mood favors a bond issue to fund road improvements. Taxpayers note 14 years to permanent roads, with 16 000 spent yearly on upkeep and 26 000 on permanent work. Bonded funding could accelerate paving, while bids lower costs this year.
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Iowa Falls
Mardin County
Board of Supervisors
Local Gas Engine Chapter Forms in Waterloo
Waterloo hosts first local charter for the National Gas Engine Association to unite manufacturers and workers in internal combustion engines. Monthly meetings will cover history, theory, construction, and operation, with prominent members to speak on topics from early engines to modern practices.
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Waterloo
Lhe Pdtor
National Gas Bnging Association
Iman
Tus
Harmiu
United States
Sasol NG
Onhleh
Menbors Pnd
Ceat
Phhs
Pathowna
Tt Nell Work Ja O
Rheumatism Relief Through Blood Cleansing Ad
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a natural remedy to cleanse the blood and boost circulation to relieve rheumatism including sciatica and muscular pains. It urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from druggists, request a booklet, and begin treatment at once.
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A vintage testimonial style ad touts Dr King's New Discovery for children and adults. It claims over 45 years of use, antiseptic action, and soothing balsams from pine jar, promising relief from coughs and colds and warning of potential complications if untreated.
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Dr. King
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Hartong's Grocery
Germany
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James Bynes
Beanuties
Mark
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Terloo
Moody Tire Company
Evening Courier and Reporter
GAO
PIRSY
Tain Delar'ter
Mendershhy
Manu
Daungist
Fort Weyne
Pedela Onlalde
Fort Wayne
Meir
Hutzell
Drugsist
West Main St
Ind
Post Ofice
Uw State
Thread Mills Company
Klostersithk
Dance Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Lab
Doosse Grothers
West Motor Sales CO
Sycamore Street
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