Corn In Western Iowa Best For 3 Years
Western Iowa counties report 95 to 100 percent of corn safe from killing frost according to the U S Department of Agriculture weather and crop reporting bureau. Sunshine and warmth improved corn late last week, with eastern portions recovering from delayed planting. Light frosts Oct 6-10 caused little damage. harvests and silo filling continue amid wet fields. Apple crop fell below 50 percent of normal. sweet corn 76 percent. peppers, pears, tomatoes, and cabbage also below normal with various percentages. Hog cholera reported in some areas but losses remain lower than last year.
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Pes Moines
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture Weather and Crop Reporting Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Bureau
Refiners Lose Plea for Better Rates
Washington D C Oct 12 Refineries in southern and central Kansas lost their bid before the Interstate Commerce Commission for more favorable freight rates to the Midwest on refined gasoline and petroleum products from the mid continent district.
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Washington,d. C
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middlewest
Mid-Continent
Porto Rican elective governor memorial to Coolidge
In Corning Iowa Oct 12 Horace M Towner Porto Rico governor will present a memorial to President Coolidge urging an elective governor for Porto Rico in 1932. Towner notes self government and a sane legal system as progress and plans to return to Washington after two weeks in Iowa. Also Red Cross state council meets with Dr E A Steiner addressing disaster relief and election of officers.
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Towner
Coolidge
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
State Council
A. L. Murray
Cedar Rapids
Walter St. John
Henry M. Baker
Red Cross
E. A. Steiner
Grinnell College
Hollis Jones
Iowa Falls
Iowa Red Cross to Hold $100,000 Roll Call
Des Moines reports that Iowa aims for a $100,000 Red Cross roll call this year with an event spanning November 11 to 25. The drive seeks broad participation and outlines regional fundraising efforts.
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Iowa Red Cross
Cascara candy laxative promoted for natural cleansing
An advertisement touts cascara based candy laxatives as a natural bowel cleanser that clears poisons through normal bowels. It warns against habitual medicine use for constipation and auto intoxication and notes children and adults may prefer cascaret flavors. It claims skin purification and comfort from a clean system.
Cornell College President to Speak at Sunday School Meeting
Dr. H. J. Burgstahler, president of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, will address a gathering of Sunday school workers from Waterloo and Black Hawk County after a 6 30 p m dinner today. The event is sponsored by the Waterloo City School Superintendents Association and the Black Hawk County Council of Religious Education.
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H. J. Burgstahler
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Waterloo
Black Mawk County
Waterloo Eiteny ‘School Superintendents’ Association
Black Hawk County
Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Vitality
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable remedy to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. It claims brighter skin, elimination of pimples, better breath, and more energy, with nightly use at 15c, 30c, or 60c.
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Edwards
Cranberries Claim to Heal Eczema in Ad Pitch
An advertisement from Wangler Bros. Co promotes CRANOLENE cranberry cream claiming it cures eczema and skin troubles. It offers a money back guarantee if customers are dissatisfied and lists a price of 1 dollar per jar.
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Wangler Bros. Co
MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promoted by Lauerman's
An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO a new French process face powder that stays on longer without shine and does not clog pores. It claims a pure fine texture and urges customers to try it at Lauerman's.
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Lauerman’s
Marmola prescription tablets promise easy fat loss
A vintage advertisement touts Marmola tablets as a modern scientific method to banish fat without harsh exercise or strict dieting. It cites two decades of use, a book in every box explaining the formula, and safe results with beauty, health, and vitality. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist for a one dollar box.
Keep Stomach Young Digestive Aid Ad Card
An old time ad urges readers to use Pape's Diapepsin after meals to dissolve stomach acids, stop sour bile, and restore appetite and energy. It claims quick five minute relief from indigestion and promotes a youthful, vigorous stomach able to eat freely.
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U. S
Halfan
State Horticultural Society
Herrick
Lowan
Porto Rico
Gates
the American Red Cross
Horace M. Towner
Mné
Cascarets
Pres. Burgstahler
Fedelco
Federco
Town Public Service Co
Cedar Falls
West Side
Standard Tire Co
Jefferson
NSS
Chrysler
Detroit
Aan
Waterloo Motor Sales Co
East Fourth and
Franklin Sts
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