City Council Rejects Bridge Repair Bids Amid High Costs
The council adjourned session rejected all six bridge and retaining wall proposals after bidding totaled about 80000 dollars. Four contractors submitted bids with projects including Fourth Street pier repairs and Black Hawk creek walls, but none fit the city's finances.
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Fourth Street Bridge
Fifth Street Bridge
West Bridge
Black Hawk Creek
Miles Street
Sans Souci
Logan Avenue
Virden Creek
G. F. Scales
Waterloo Construction Company
A. Olson
Miller-Fifield Construction Company
G. F. Scaies
Black Hawk Bridge
Cutoff
Olson Construction Company
Logan Avenue Bridge
Jy Miller-Fifelad
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An old-time hair darkening formula advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims to restore natural color, hide gray, and leave hair glossy after simple application with a brush, praising natural-looking results and low cost.
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Wyeth
Plaintiff Denied Damages in Auto Collision Suit
Ivan Pederson failed to prove negligence or contributory fault by HL Wheelock in a motorcycle accident at the HighbH and Washington intersection on March 14. Judge J W Gwynne found for the defendant and charged trial costs to the plaintiff.
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Ivan Pederson
HL. Wheelock
J. W. Gwynne
Highbh
Washington Streets
Auto prices cut at Hare's Motors Locomobile Mercer lines
Hare's Motors Inc the operating company for Locomobile and Mercer brands announced price reductions on standard Locomobile cars by 1350 dollars and Mercer models by 1000 dollars. The move aimed to boost buying power amid economic times. The article also notes historical context about Jefferson and electoral system defects.
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Assoohated Press
New York
Hare's Motors Inc
Locomobile
Mercer
Heydler outlines plan for national baseball governing body
Chicago October 1 1920 Associated Press Heydler president of the National League proposes a nationwide centralized authority to replace the national commission to oversee major and minor leagues and to punish players and promoters, asserting wider reach and integrity for the game. He cites past incidents and calls for full cooperation to restore baseball to its pedestal. An unrelated advertisement for Danderine hair product is included.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Commission
John A. Heydler
National League
Herdler
Seaton and Smith
Pacific Coast League
Southern Association
Depilis Hair Removal Product Ad
Depilis removes hair from underarms neck and face with a pleasant after feel. Claims less hair roots after each application. Sold by druggists everywhere. Manufactured by M. H. Pharmacal Co in Chicago Illinois.
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M. H. Pharmacal Co
Chicago
Illinois
Jefferson and Burr Tie Sparked by Electoral Deadlock
In 1800 and again in 1804 the United States faced a harsh electoral system. Jefferson and Burr split votes leading to a House decision. Federalist pressure kept votes split in two states, letting Hamilton’s influence shift support away from Jefferson amid constitutional impasse.
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Alter
Thomas Jefferson
Aston Burr
House of Representatives
Bere Jeferson
Alexander Smilton
Ke Farm
Jemfersen
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Baby Geet Po
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Boston Bulls
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State House
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Boston
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Cedar Rapids
Salt Park
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Ioan
Kled
Stric
Oleo Swift
Tbs
Swift Premium Olea
Walsco Herries
B. Pke
Swift
Farmer Jones
Domino
Oleomargarine
S.vail Butterine CO
Shea Ae
Evergood Liberty
Boston Cash Market
East Fourth Street
Fourth Street
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