U N Tregities Sells 81 240 000 Worth of Homes
Rock Island Illinois October 36 The own your own home movement backed by the labor department speeds sale of 460 government houses built for war workers in Rock Island Moline and East Moline. In 15 days all homes sold to 4690 purchasers. Average price about 2000 dollars per house.
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United States Department of Labor
U. S
United States
Rock Island
Moline
East Moline
U. S. Arsenal
Congress
Washington
Verdous
Pacific Coast
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Seattle
Mare Island
San Francisco
Middle West
Hammond
Ind
Niles and
Aviance
Ohio
Erie
Atlantic
Maine
Norfolk
Gundry
William B. Wilson
Department of Labor
Surrey Board
Carver
Calvin FE. Willams
Central Works Council
Unitai States Arsenal
Ben Jacobson
Tri-Cities
B. S. Judd
Title Contention To Be Clarified In Saturday High School Football
Des Moines Oct 31 Contenders for the state high school football title meet this week in hopes of remaining in the championship scramble. A key game at Algona pits Algona against Fort Dodge both undefeated, a win or loss deciding the finalist. Fort Dodge, led by Coach Waters, expects to win and face Davenport winner in a through-season clash. Town City travels to Davenport to face the Davenport gilded era, while Iowa City recently lost to Cedar Rapids by a narrow margin. Try Phelps Glassen for headache. 518 Jefferson.
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Des Moines
Algona
Fort Dodge
Dodgers
Girls May Be Compelled to Learn to Swim
Iowa City, October 30. Freshman girls at the University of Iowa may be required to swim for their diplomas if a contemplated plan materializes. Instructors in physical training for women say every girl should know how to swim and may push to make the course compulsory.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Way
Iowa
Department of
Department of Physical Education
Bad Colds But No Influenza Yet at Davenport
Davenport health officials report no influenza cases in recent days despite many residents suffering from colds. Physicians note heightened activity tending coughs and colds, but no serious cases. A year ago influenza peaked. officials warn continued caution to prevent an outbreak this year. A silent but effective salesman! A "For Sale Ad" in the Courier.
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Davenport
Altho
Many blanks issued for new motor registration law
Des Moines reports 18 different blanks being mailed to county treasurers as part of the forthcoming automobile registration law. Start of registrations is Nov 1 with the full law in effect Dec 1. Fees computed at 1 percent of value plus 49 cents per 100 pounds weight, minimum $10, weight must be listed, and duties shift to county treasurers. A monster sunfish near Santa Catarina was hauled aboard a New Jersey steamer after a sighting off Avalon, with attempts to lift it failing due to insufficient gear.
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Des Moines
Secretary of State
Automobile Department
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound to break a cold in hours. Take every two hours for three doses to relieve stuffed nose headache feverishness sneezing and sore throat with a pleasant taste and no quinine. Rest at drug stores for only a few cents.
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Pape's
Blood Disorders and the Promise of Acid Tron Mineral
The article argues blood impurities cause many illnesses including kidney and rheumatic conditions and urges early treatment. It promotes Acid Tron Mineral as a liquid iron remedy to purify and strengthen blood, claim clear skin and overall health, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Wangler Brosco and Miller.
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Wangler Bros
B. W. Schuneman & Calsemant
Grinnell Adopts Name Pioneers for Team Debut
Grinnell Iowa announces its athletic teams will debut against Drake Saturday under the name Pioneers. The choice came from student suggestions gathered by the 1920 annual board of the Honor B club, aiming to replace incognito proteges with a distinctive identifier.
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Grinnell
Drake
Pioneers
Grinnell College’s Westward Founding History
The text notes Grinnell as the first college west of the Mississippi. It recalls the 1847 founding of an early college in Davenport by a New England band, the move to Grinnell in 1859, and the 10 years later name change to Grinnell College.
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Grinnell
Mississippi
New England
Old Laws College
Davenport
Grinnell Colege
A Happy Family 5x vinn by C Bowers
A home health column urges flushing the liver and kidneys to prevent illness. It promotes castor oil or Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuric as kidney tonics, describing benefits for digestion, uric acid elimination, and overall wellbeing.
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C. Bowers
Pierce
Tobacco Health Warning by Dr. Connor Test Shows Harms of Nicotine
New York physician Dr. Connor, formerly of Johns Hopkins, warns that tobacco severely harms heart and arteries and shortens life. He cites a simple self test for throat and heart health and promotes Nicotol as a quick aid to quit. The ad-like piece claims strong endorsements from local druggists and guarantees.
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Connor
New York
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Famo Promises Cure for Dandruff Seborrhea
Against seborrhea FAMO is marketed as a total remedy claimed to kill dandruff microbes and improve scalp and hair health. The Detroit based manufacturers say it stimulates hair growth, slows graying, and suits all ages. Available in 35 cents and one dollar sizes with refunds offered.
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Detroit
Sedborthea
F. A. Thompson & Company
Mich
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Heilner
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Waterloo
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Henderson Drag Co
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Red Cross Drug Co
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