Gold Bonds and Bricks Swindle Exposed in Iowa Ten Years Later
Ten years after a statewide push for a mixed investment and life insurance plan in Des Moines and Carroll, readers learn the National Loan and Trust Company and its successors misled small investors. Promises of big returns collapsed to a pittance while officers tied to public figures face scrutiny. The reform of Iowa insurance laws halted further loss, but many victims still lack recovery.
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John Hungerford
Carroll Herald
Carroll
Des Moines
Hartford
Leslie M Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
Shaw and Dobson
National Loan and Trust Company
Iowa Insurance
Chicago
National Life Insurance Company
U. S. of America
Baptism into Death and the Elect Church Unity
The Russell Sermon argues faith, consecration, and baptism into death unite all who follow Christ. It rejects eternal torment and links baptism to sharing in Jesus death and resurrection for Millennial Kingdom service. It urges unity beyond denominations and adherence to scriptural symbol through immersion.
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Adam
Christ
Jesus
Church of the Elect
Jordan
James
John
Census Enumerators Sought as March Test Approaches
The Cambridge Ailbertson supervisor calls for more census enumerator applicants in his district. Applications must be filed by January 25 for a February 5 test, with results reviewed through February 22 and commissions issued by mid to late March. The process mirrors prior censuses with population and agriculture schedules tested via sample narratives and handwriting legibility.
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Census
Cambridge
Ailbertson
Durand
Cagwin Secures Zemo Agency for Skin Remedies
Joel BE Cagwin announces he has the agency for Zemo a liquid external remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. Zemo offers instant relief and cures by destroying the disease germs and leaving healthy skin. Samples and proof of cures are available to customers.
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Joel BE. Cagwin
Zemo
Cagwin
Roosevelt on Law of Life and Strife
Theodore Roosevelt states that a worthy life is defined by strife and effort. He asserts progress comes through labor, painful exertion, grim energy, and resolute courage leading to better things.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Courageous Author Doubled Post Office Rank Instead of Fame
An old author tells a young aspirant he spent twenty years trying to sell manuscripts. The twist reveals his real achievement was raising the local post office from third to second class, not literary success.
Dream of Five Pound Note and Generous Husband
A London Punch cartoon caption has a wife confessing a dreamy wish for a five pound note and a husband responding with generosity, telling her to keep it. The exchange plays on thrift and affectionate humor in a domestic scene.
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London
ManZan Mentioned as Pile Remedy Sold by Gamble
A health brief notes ManZan as an effective remedy for piles with many users reporting satisfactory results. The product is sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
County Farm House Conditions Questioned by Taxpayer
Editor Intelligencer urges authorities to verify inmate comfort at the County Farm finding air stifling in July with flies in kitchens and locked windows. The writer suggests spending under a million dollars to fit the inmates with spectacles and modest comforts rather than building a new facility.
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Intelligencer
Pinealve Carbolized Salve Sold by Gamble Co
Small easy healing salve Pinesalve Carbolized described as gentle cooling cleansing and soothing for cuts burns bruises and scratches. Sold by C. A. Gamble with rings Little Liver Pills mentioned as accessible items.
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C. A. Gamble
Postponement Cited as Delay to Justice in Emerson Quotation
A brief quotation notes that persons and events can create a time buffer between the individual and justice, describing postponement as a delaying tactic rather than a solution.
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Justice
Emerson
It is for want of application rather than of means
A compact aphorism attributed to Rochefoucauld notes that success hinges on effort, not resources. It emphasizes diligence and sustained apply ing as the decisive factor, warning against excuses tied to lack of money or tools.
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Rochefoucald
Public paving notice for Ames streets 1910 plan
Official publication announces a resolution of necessity to pave Onondaga Duff Douglas and Kellore streets in Ames Iowa with creosote wood block, 3 inches deep, plus sand cushion and concrete base. Assessments cover abutting private property and railways. a public hearing is set for February 21 1910. Notices run January 13 20 27 and February 8 1910.
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Onondaga Street
Carroll Ave
Grand Avenue
Onff Avenue
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Ketone Avenue
Ames
Iowa
Council Chamber
Carroll Avenue
Duff Avenue
Kellore Avenue
Interurban Railway Company
Ames Times and Intelligencer
Pills and salve advertised by C. A. Gamble
The advertisement promotes Rings Little Liver Pills described as easy to take and gentle in effect. Pinesalve Carbolized is advertised as suitable for burns cuts and bruises and available for sale by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Adversity Borrows Its Sharpest Sting From Impatience
A concise quotation attributed to Bishop Horne reflecting on how adversity bites hardest when patience wanes.
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Bishop Horne
Taft Proclaims Lower Tariff Status for Six Nations
President Taft issues proclamations granting Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey and Switzerland minimum tariff treatment for U S imports under the 1909 act. Proclamations become effective March 31 1910 unless Italy alters its laws to discriminate against American commerce.
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Washington
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
Turkey
Switzerland
United States
Government of
William Howard Taft
United States of America
Congress
Philippine Islands
Guam
Tutuila
Germany Rejects U S Tariff Demands On Wheat
Berlin replies to Washington over tariff on shipments between Germany and the United States. The German note does not accept all American wishes, notably on wheat imports, but expresses to meet the U S half as far as possible while signaling readiness for trade hostilities if pressed further.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Walsh Goes to Prison for Federal Term
John R. Walsh, former banker, left Chicago last night for the federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas. He is in custody of U S Marshal L T Hoy and Deputy Marshal Thomas Middleton.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Leavenworth
Kan
United States
Thomas Middleton
Unionists Make Gains In London Elections
London voters returned 21 Unionists, 3 Labourites, 19 Liberals, and 1 Nationalist. Unionists gained 12 seats, Liberals gained 1 seat.
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London
Boy Killed in Cowboy Play Accident
Fourteen year old Morris Ejisenberg was shot and killed in New York on January 19 during a game described as cowboy play. A playmate is believed to have accidentally fired the fatal shot.
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New York
Morris Ejisenberg
Banker John Farson Dies in Chicago
John Farson a prominent banker died in Chicago from heart disease after a illness. He was known in financial and social circles nationwide. The record notes his age and contributions to banking and civic life.
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John Farson
Chicago
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Albert Johnson
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A. L. Champlin
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