Gasoline tax debate and moral reflections from 1920s Iowa
A column advocates Iowa joining states to tax gasoline, noting 36 states already do. It cites the NAAs data on 424 gallons per vehicle, 460,528 cars, and potential $2.9 million revenue in 1922 rising with car numbers. Argues gasoline tax is fairer than license fees and funds roads improvements. The piece then discusses broader philosophy on wealth and learning.
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Towa
Iowa
National Automobile Association
Iawa
Fullness of Life and the Drive Against Materialism
The article critiques Nebraska’s tilt toward materialism in Willa Cather’s Nebraskan essay, warning that universities may become trade schools and classics fade. It urges a return to culture, taste, and education beyond mere utility, hoping future generations value humanities and wisdom over profit. It also notes Iowa’s agricultural display plans and sketches school start-ups and educational challenges.
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Nebraska
United States
Willa Sibert Cather
Fina
University of Nebraska
Jovers
Towa
Toddling and baby footwear guidance from Dr Brady
Personal Health Service by William Brady M D notes on when babies begin to walk and how to support development. Advice covers avoiding early walking pressure, shoe types, and foot health, plus brief Q and A on sleep posture, cold water, prickly heat, and diet debates. Letters to Dr Brady invited with stamped envelopes.
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Christopher Columbus
Ile
Mr. Ballard
Eood
Ballard
Geographical Society
Flo
Om Ain
M. LW
Hrady
William Brady
Friend Wife by Roe Fiulkerison
Imogene cautions Andrew about aging and his changing wardrobe in a domestic scene. He jokes about fashion and lipstick as they discuss growing old together, highlighting humor and affection rather than conflict. The couple navigate appearances and aging with warmth.
The Sandman Story By Mrs. F. A. Walker
A tale titled “The Sandman Story” follows James in a dim parlor where a copper idol on a sofa speaks. The talking idol claims once being a boy in India and recounts stealing a Buddha image, hinting at a wish to become a happy idol who can stay near the temple, while James learns lessons about right and wrong.
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James
China
India
Buddha
Buddha Imap
Tie
Chel
Masked Diary Intrigue Dives Into a Hidden Heirloom
Binny Clay impersonates her dead sister Lola Amaut in a tangled tale of jewelry theft love and debt. Gustav De Mille's pull on Lola's diary hints at dangerous entanglements as Binny plots to uncover truth while assuming a rival's identity. Irma and Kyrie Harkness add suspense amid New York and London links.
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Binny Clay
Lola Amaut
Guntay DeMille
Lola
Binny
Irma
Farrance
Kyrie Harkness
Praroles
England
Terry
Yorry
Lota
Benny Clay
Jme
Sally
Benjamin Clay
Ana
Binoy
Thi Big Boy
Clay
Biany
Terry O'Farrer
Lola Arnaut
Papa
Paris
New York
Signor D’avagila
Maudie Keen
Maudie
Mundie
de Mille
Gustav de Mie
Gustav de Mille
Mandle
Pat
Lakefield
New England
Mr. de Mille
Iowa editors note liquor violations decline in east
A Cedar Rapids Republican item says liquor law violations are less flagrant in the east as authorities shift from fines to harsher actions. Resorts are closed for six months with placards explaining the reason, while bootleggers face broader government pressure.
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Cedar Rapids
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Inquiry Column
A 1923 nature notes column invites reader questions on nature subjects. The Nature Notes Dept of this paper offers answers in the Burroughs club context, with HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO. credited for copyright and the prompt to send questions of general interest for future issue responses.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
Brain Tests By Sam Loud
Minute puzzle yields a famous English statesman historian essayist surname. The time given is 55-11 past 1. Hands aligned at that moment, larger hand obscuring the other. No other hour and minute hand pairing matches yesterday's answer.
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Sam
Abe Martin on modern life and German payroll bandits
The column notes Abe Martin’s quip about a childless, laundry-free household seeking help and modern conveniences. It then turns to Germany, describing widespread trouble beyond payroll bandits, with a mix of satirical observations.
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Germany
Cuticura Talcum For Young And Old
After a bath with Cuticura Soap and warm water Cuticura Talcum is indispensable in soothing and ending tender irritated skins They are ideal for all oflet uses.
Rid of Blackheads With Calorite Powder Method
Simple home remedy claims calonite powder from drugstores dissolves blackheads when rubbed with a hot wet cloth. Wash treated areas to remove residues and reveal cleaner pores. Describes process and expected results for various blackhead sizes.
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Ecu
Joy of Health Woman's Right Detroit Testimonial
Detroit woman Mrs. Jenny Evans credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her female weakness and backache after nine bottles. She describes improved health enabling daily activities and urges others with displacements irregularities or nervousness to try the remedy and share similar letters.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Detroit
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jenny Evans
Lafayette Blvd
Jettera
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