Planes to flood Iowa as air travel surges in 1920
Des Moines reports Iowa aviation enthusiasts predict a boom in 1920 with 75 pilots buying planes since armistice and Iowa Aircraft plans to triple yearly sales. The Iowa Aero Club foresees aerial mail routes, daily landings, new landing fields in towns, and statewide events such as aerial field meets and derbies next Decoration Day.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. M. Young
Iowa Aircraft Company
Asro Club of
Jawa Hiawas
Iowa Aero Club
Food Prices Fall Over 10 Per Cent in Iowa
Des Moines reports a 19 percent drop in general food prices since August with little change in clothing and furniture costs. Iowa Packing Co president Fred T Fuller says pork products fell about 12 cents a pound while hog prices dropped 7 cents. sugar shortages loom and may worsen soon.
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Des Moines
W. LB. Barney
Fuller
Barney
United States
Equalization board disbands and sugar prices forecast rise
The piece notes the equalization board dissolves in December while wholesalers will corner the sugar supply and push prices well above current levels. Clothing and furniture prices stay flat now, with spring apparel expected to soar, though no rationale is given. By Product Coke Watkins Coal Co. advertises phone 1501.
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Watkins Coal Company
Judge A S Blair in Critical Condition
In Manchester Oct 25 relatives of Judge A S Blair report his failing strength and worsening condition. He has been bedbound for days, with severe suffering likely to continue. Blair served from 1794 to 1808 on the district court bench and remained active in public affairs despite blindness.
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Manchester
Blair
Paarkahte
Tenth Judicial District
Ellis Cafe Offers Daily Dinners and Lunches
The Ellis Cafe advertises business men’s lunch from 11 30 to 2 p m and a special dinner daily at 5 30 p m. The note signals ongoing dining options following the world series.
Charles City High to Publish Semi Monthly Paper
The Charles City High School board elected staff for a new semi monthly paper led by editor Stefr. Walter Kuchle and associate editor Donald Dallaman. Staff includes Wallace Exhelman business manager Warren Kerry assistant, Raymond Paul sports reporter Betty Jones forensic reporter and others. The paper will publish every second Tuesday.
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Charles City
Pabcc
Stefr. Walter
Kuchle
Donald Dallaman
Wallace Exhelman
Warren Kerry
Raymond Paul
Betty Jones
Bulalla Kober
Margaret Welsner
Boviely
Marian Ferguson
Orin Thiel
Maxine Coon
Lucile Clark
Marridge
Halls Cross
W. W. Carlton
M. EB
St. Charles ‘Lodge
Alfl & A.M
Automobile thieves display boldness in Manchester thefts
In Manchester on October 24 a thief attempted to remove a demountable rim and tire from F. H. Arnold's car, lights on and owner nearby. Earlier that evening a car near Keckler's restaurant lost three wheels under bright street lighting, suggesting bold thefts while residents were awake. Several other vehicles have had parts stripped, indicating a pattern of audacious activity in public view.
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Council Buffs
Genevieve Davis
O. Davis
Omaha
Manchester
F. H. Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Biel
Keckler
Automoblig
Judge Smith Rebounds Sits Up After Paralysis
In Council Bluffs Iowa on October 24 Judge Walter I. Smith, struck by paralysis two months earlier, sat up briefly for the first time since illness. Physicians say he will not leave the hospital soon. Advertisement notes a Woods Mills discount sale promising a beautiful hat at low prices.
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Council Bluffs
Walter I. Smith
Woods Mills
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