Bonds of Iowa and Omaha Short Line to be Redeemed
Farmers along the Treynor route hold most of the Short Line bonds and seek withdrawal options as a London syndicate led by former Governor Shaw negotiates takeover. Bondholders receive 90 cents on the dollar, with $135,000 cash distributed to farmers and stock largely held by bond buyers. The deal aims to fund Treynor to Des Moines construction and northward extension toward Manning, tying to Milwaukee Great Western Northwestern lines.
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Council Bluffs
Treynor
Shaw Syndicate
Shaw
London
Bonda
Des Moines
Kimballton
Manning
Milwaukee
Great Western
Northwestern
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Storm Lake
Kansan City
Royal Neighbors Serve Dinner Early Saturday
The Royal Neighbors will begin serving dinner at 11 o clock Saturday to accommodate many who requested an early dinner, with supper following at an unspecified time.
Advertising to Potters Warns Manufacturers in D C
Miss Blanche Martin Mason urged U S Potters Association to use newspaper advertising as a modern method of distributing light to Americans. She warned that neglecting the advertising columns risks financial disaster and noted advertising returns many times over.
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Washington,d. C
Blanche Martin
Mason
Chicago
Daily Press
United States Potters’ Association
Chicago Coliseum
Farmer Fred Saemisch Injured Beside Griswold
Fred Saemisch a Nobles township farmer east of Griswold was badly hurt yesterday when his right hand was caught in a corn shredder. His thumb and three fingers were torn off. Medical help arrived at his home and he may be moved to Atlantic hospital for further care.
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Fred Saemisch
Griswold
Nobles Township
Atlantic Hospital
Adams in City Talks of A N S Transfer Incoming January First
Col Geo W Adams president of the Iowa and Omaha Short Line and high bidder for the Atlantic Northern and Southern was in the city. He said no new developments in the A N S matter and predicted the final transfer would occur after January 1. Adams noted smooth progress, potential early operation with title and funds. He dismissed sensational reports as misinformed and commented that bonds of the Short Line would be redeemed at 90 cents with remaining value in stock, a move he said returns all invested money. He met with J A McWard regarding a possible director role in the holding company forming around the deal. He declined to reveal the behind the scenes backers.
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Council Bluffs
Treynor
Iowa & Omaha Short Inc
Atlantic Northern & Southern
London
Leslie“M. Shaw
Philadelphia
Colonel Adams
Col
Geo. W. Adams
Iowa & Omaha
Chicago
Adams
Col. Adams
J. A. McWard
F. M. Hubbell
Short Stories of the Town Tersely Told of Doings of One Day
Short items from a busy town note farm naming and filings in Union township, visits by Henry Hodges and his mother, winter plans for California travelers, a move for the Independent Cash Grocery, oil wagon purchase by Ben Phelps, and Lyric Club arrival after a packed show in Audubon. Includes ads and local commerce mentions.
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Sales
Henry Hodges
Henry ¥. Hodges
Morningside
Iowa
Ben Phelps
J. P. Hill
Ren
Jury Awards A M Kirk 180 and costs in railroad suit
Court adjourned after the verdict in the A M Kirk vs. C R I & P case where damages of 250 were sought for delays in shipping live stock. The jury returned a verdict for 180 plus costs after a hard fought trial. Judge Wheeler adjourned court till Wednesday. final hearings on other matters expected later. Community notices follow.
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A.M. Kirk
U. S
Chicago
H. M. Boorman
Wheeler
Council Bluffs
Arthur
Social events and gatherings announced in reader notices
Invitations from Mrs James Grant Whitney and Miss Whitney invite about two hundred guests to Resthaven for a Friday reception at three times. Mrs Charles R Hunt hosts a thimble party with Mrs Junius Ch ds and others on Thursday December 14. Card party planned at Hunt home on Saturday afternoon December 16. M W A welcomes new members at their hall with a banquet and an upcoming oyster supper. Atlantic Coffee Co promotes a peanut giveaway with Christmas gifts. Royal Neighbor chicken pie dinner and bazaar set for Woodman hall Saturday December 9.
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James Grant Whitney
Miss Whitney
Resthaven
Charles R. Hunt
Hunt
Junius Ch
Luther GC. Temple
Woodman Hall
Los Angeles Votes Humble Socialism in City Election
Los Angeles voters backed Mayor George Alexander and a “good government” ticket by a wide margin, defeating Harriman’s socialist slate. Turnout reached about 140,880 ballots with strong female participation on the west side, while the McNamara case loomed in background and Prohibition appeared unsettled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Job Harriman
Alexander Irvine
George Alexander
Harriman
Balok
Prohibition
John Harriman
McNamara
Alexander
S. C. Graham
Alexander Invine
New York
Joseph A. Scott
McNamaras
Peace Insurance Army
Sebastian Reffittititits
Sfélalifd Shaw
Shd
Hammel
Grand Champion Steer Sold at Chicago Show for 90 Cents
The grand champion steer at the Chicago stock show, bred by Iowa State College at Ames, was sold today by Clay, Robinson & Co to The Fair for 90 cents per pound. Kodak items ranged from 1.00 to 66.00 dollars. Alex chicken pie supper at the Congregational church on Friday, December 8th, 25 cents per plate.
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Congregational Church
Prince
Chicago
Iowa State College
Ames
Clay, Robinson & Co
the Fair
Weather Forecast for Town and Nearby Areas
Increasing cloudiness with likely local rain tonight or Friday. Warm in western and central portions tonight. Crowley E Cole & Co advertises stock and invites shoppers to view goods for gifts.
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Crowley E. Cole & CO
Needles Says No To Poultry Show In New Building
Chas Needles refuses to allow the poultry show to be held in his new building because his ten ants plan to move in January 1, making the site unoccupiable. Promoters fear the show may be disrupted as no alternative venue is available. The notice also promotes local sales and Christmas items from Glefen's and Crowlugh, with various furniture and jewelry offerings. Local ads urge enrollment in a three month business course at Botna Valley College.
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Chas. Needles
Osteopathy facts from Ds Charles TD Finley Talk
A discussion notes that rheumatism does not always signal bad blood. Many pains labeled rheumatic arise from nerve pressure due to muscular contractions or slight dislocations. Muscular rheumatism, often called neuralgia of affected muscles, ends when osteopathic treatment relieves pressure and restores proper bone alignment.
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Charles TD
Finley
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Oransky
Schiappacasse
Marshall
J. H. Marshall & Son
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Block & Son
Chas
Eggers Bros. Seggers' Bros
McDougall
Bauche Martin Mason
National Association
Cole's
Society
C, Bhmke
Fred Alexander's
Qifleen’s
E. Cole & CO
Gol. Adams
Iowa & Omaha Short Line
Sam Pollock
Union Township
Plainview
County Recorder
Calfornia
Albert Grulke
Nellie Scurlock
Frank Grulke
California
Wil
C. BH. Pierce
Cash Grocery
Walnut Street
Lorenzen
R. Lorenzen
Lyric Club
M. B
Audubon
Fred Alexander
Audubon Steam Laundry
Trilby Hotel
WM. Cook
Fred Alexander’s
Atlantic Tha & Coffe CO
Giffen's
BE. Cole & CO
Needles
Justin
J. A. Giffen
Glefen’s
Mayme Findley
Foley & Collins Millinery
Crowlhugh, Cole & Co.s
Carter
Botna Valley Business College
4Th and
Walnut Sts
Coll’s
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