Way Back When Twenty Years Ago Today Jan 2 1904 Cumberland notes
The Cumberland Savings Bank takes over with E. B. Hara as president John Reid vp Burt Laird cashier and C Shearer asst cashier Capital ten thousand dollars. New officers include A. K. Coomes recorder C. B. Clovis clerk of district court W. Z. Taylor supervisor. Dry goods stores Levi Downs S J Gillette & Sons J H Marswatt Metcher & Melcher to close at midnight New Year’s Day. Judge Wheeler to convene January district court. Marriage licenses issued for Arthur Bland Cumberland Maud Wakefield Cumberland Richard P. Nutter Amelia Huffman Atlantic. Professor P G Molden to speak Red Oak Jan 16. John Brown Cumberland in city on business. Otis Riggs Mt. Collins visiting relatives near Atlantic. Mrs Ira Needles returns home Red Oak after visit with J H Needles family.
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Cumberland Savings Bank
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Levi Downs
S. J. Gillette & Sons
J. H.marswatt
Art Metcher & Melcher
Arthur Bland
Maud Wakefield
Richard P. Nutter
Amelia Huffman
Atlantic
Farm Outlook 1925 Signals Stronger Farmer Purchasing Power
Babson Park January 2 1925 Roger W Babson economist calls 1924 the turning point for American farmers noting prices received for crops rose sharply in 1924 and while industrial prices fell the farmer gained buying power. He cites corn wheat and potato values up with higher farm cash income by hundreds of millions and predicts 1925 will see renewed business activity as farmers return to spending.
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Burley
Agaift
Nis Trops
Sinew Hn
United States
Abe
Legion Has Great Chance For Service Says State Commander
Mason City Jan 2 The American Legion state commander Ben A Webster issued a holiday message praising the Legion as a great unselfish organization. He urged opportunities to reflect its ideals and noted six years of postwar effort by one million young men in shaping present day problems and service to youth and country.
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Ohio State President to Deliver Iowa Varsity Address
A report notes the Ohio State University president will deliver a varsity address in Iowa City on June 2. The event is tied to a campus exchange and features remarks by Dr W. Qi, with a focus on university collaboration and leadership.
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Iowa City
Jag
University of Towson
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Hompaon
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Stata Versity
Ohio University Head Led for Quarter Century
The former Ohio University president served twenty five years and was a minister in Odebolt Iowa. Ordained as a Presbyterian in 1882 he led the Odebolt congregation for three years. Before Ohio State he led Miami University eight years and headed Langmont Calo College four years. Educated at Muskim Um and Western Theological Seminary.
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Western Theological Seminary
Partner of Sunlight Cod Liver Oil Benefit
Cod liver oil described as the partner of sunlight vital for children at risk of rickets. The piece emphasizes natural energy sources from nature’s store and the importance of nutrition for kids.
Scott's Emulsion Advocated For Bone Strength
An old health note emphasizes Scott's Emulsion and sunlight to strengthen weak bones. A small daily dose, given to both children and adults, is claimed to restore vitality and combat malnutrition.
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Scott
Legislature to review law on public funds deposits
Des Moines Iowa January 2 A P The state sues to recover a quarter million from surety companies tied to United State Bank. Governor Kendall signals possible revisions to preferred claims law for public money deposits and subrogation after depository bonds. The aim is stronger guarantees and only receivers handle reimbursements.
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United State Bank
Kendall
Assembly
Office closure notice from Dr Allender
The notice states the office will be closed until January 10. The message ends with a prompt to use News Telegraph want ads for urgent needs.
Internal Revenue Men Uncover Graft Scheme
Public notice from Publique Iowa dated January 2 reports Internal Revenue collector Lars E Bladine announcing a graft scheme. Fraudulent booklets sold as essential internal revenue ledgers to retailers and professionals for 7 to 10 dollars, with agents posing as revenue inspectors and threatening fines. A man named KR Ferguson was arrested in Council Bluffs, linked to the operation based in Minneapolis.
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