San Francisco Chamber Urges Worldwide Armament Limitation
A telegram from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce asks midwestern Senators to push a release from taxes tied to a large military and naval program. It notes England and France aligning with U S business groups and proposes a world wide effort to limit armaments to gain international attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Meredith
Daniel van Stee
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce of
San Francisco
Middlewest
Washington
England
France
Judge Orders Witness to Park Chewing Gum
In Des Moines a district court under Judge E B Stiles dealt with gum chewing in the courtroom. A witness, amid questioning, chewed gum and then disposed of it in a chair corner or kerchief to avoid censure. The judge stated gum chewing was not tolerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Stiles
Rail Strike Looms in Des Moines 3600 At Stake
Des Moines Valley Junction faces potential unemployment for about 3000 railway workers if a national strike occurs. Valley Junction Rock Island shops vote nearly unanimously for action amid job cuts and families opposing disruption. Postal clerks receive strike contingency orders as war department lines hint at mail train operations.
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Des Moines
Valley Junction
Big Rock Island
Tose
Engineering
Government Possesses Large Reserve Force for Mail Trains
A government description notes a large reserve force ready to ensure mail trains perform their regular functions. The statement emphasizes readiness and capability to maintain postal rail service operations.
Smoke Havana Sticks Sweet As a Nut Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Smoke Havana Sticks with the slogan Sweet As a Nut. The card-style ad highlights a tobacco product and its flavor hook in a period newspaper layout.
Davenport Chief of Police Resigns After Joyride Incident
Davenport Iowa chief Charles Boettcher resigned after Mayor Barewald demanded it over an alleged joyride and auto crash. William H. Claussen, former constable, took command. Boettcher recovers from injuries at Ed Lathrop home near Long Grove. Some officials believe he may return as plain clothes officer.
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Davenport
Charles Boettcher
L. Barewald
Sumlay
William H. Claussen
Boettcher
Ed Lathrop
Long Grove
John G. Meier
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Meier
Candy Specials Lead Week Savings
Highest grade of Pure Candies offered with chocolate nougat and nut fluff for Thursday sale. After Dinner Mints available by the pound at 30 cents. Chocolate Stars described as pure and sweet, priced at 39 cents per pound. )
Girls' New Style Gingham Dresses at Half Price
Bright gingham dresses in pink blue and green go on sale at half price. Woven in assorted checks with wide sashes belts and neat trimmings. Suitable for school and everyday wear.
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Victor
Blanket Bath Robes Offer at Unusual Price
Local ads announce Beacon Blanket Robes for women in light and dark colors with collars and cuffs. Only forty eight robes available at seven dollar value with heavy cord and tassel.
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Beacon
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National Service Tar Legion
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Inte Ine Workers of America
William Allen White
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Oria
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Hach
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Jersey
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