Indictment of City Press in Iowa Insurance Row
Des Moines papers accuse eastern firms of backing W. E. Curtis and the Chicago Record-Herald in attacks on Iowa insurers. Curtis has not denied the charge but suggests Des Moines papers are paid to defend town insurers. The dispute signals deep press tensions in Iowa journalism.
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Horace, Greeley
New York
Washington
Virginia
Gen. See
Hall of Fame
Gen. Lee
United States Army
Old Dominion
Union
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Des Moines
W. E. Curtis
Chicago Record- Herald
Iowa Insurance
Chicago
Curtis
Toj
Country Press
City papers faulted for editorials and trust in rivals
A long discussion questions city newspapers for improper methods and bias. The Cass Township Association met at Cass Center church on July 26 1908 with Rev A I Martin leading lessons and a large attendance despite heat. Officers were elected and reports praised Sunday school work and conventions.
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Cass Center Church
Fremont Township
Webster City
Oak Glen
Cass Center School
A. I. Martin
Saul
King
J. 8. Thompson
Oak Glen School
J. L. Peterson
John Finas
G. Wesley Smith
May Short
W. R. Baird
Home Department
W. B. Fielder
Maggie Filler
Filler
Martin
Burns
Anna Wagner
J. A. Kerr
J. F. Knudegon
County Association
For Rent Farm Near Blairsburg Prairie Queen Creamery
For Rent. A 240 acre farm located five miles northwest of Blairsburg and two and a half miles east of Prairie Queen creamery. The land includes 85 acres tame grass 40 acres wild grass with the balance as farmland. Jesse Segar Boysen Bros dentists Second St. tf
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Blairsburg
Prairie Queen Creamery
Fitix Jesse Segar
Council Creates New Sewer District In City
City council approves a sanitary sewer district on Walnut street from Broadway to Union and extends the Cedar street storm sewer from Prospect to Boone. E. B. Fox named engineer and F. Miller inspector for First street sewer. Council condemns east Des Moines street boardwalk. city marshal reports quarterly finances and licenses totaling 75 dollars in licenses and 80 in fines. City finances show monthly receipts near 991 dollars and total indebtedness at 36,288.01 against a 47,800 limit.
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Prospect
Boone Street
Walnut Street
Broadway
Union Streets
E. B. Fox
F. Miller
First Street
Foster
Des Moines Street
Mickelson & Nelson Rand
Illinois Central
Northwestern Railroad Company
Ash
Bonner
Corporation Fund
New Style of Headgear From Palm Fans in Waterloo
The Reporter notes Waterloo women turning palm leaf fans into sun hats. After removing handles and binding edges in velvet, owners trim center seams. Cardboard circles hold hat pins. A local merchant plans free distribution of ads printed on the fans if worn visibly.
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Waterloo
To Cure a Cold in One Day Product Claim
Claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises cure for a cold in one day. Refund offered if it fails. advertising notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 26 cents.
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H. J. Heinz
Snider
E. W. Grove
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