Nebraska Bank Guaranty Law Debate Spurs Public Benefit Claim
The Lincoln Journal notes 53 Nebraska banks failed in 30 months with liabilities of 11.5 million dollars. A 5.7 million dollar guarantee fund was drawn, plus 3.5 million in unspent additions. Assessments on solvent banks may cover the rest, limited to 1.1 percent yearly on average deposits. some cases reached 23 percent of capital stock. Governor Bryan opposes repeal, while his brother W. J. Bryan campaigned for such a measure.
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The
Lincoln Journal
Nebraska
Charles Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Demand for government operation of hard coal mines
The Michigan legislature seeks government operation of Pennsylvania anthracite mines with a concurrent resolution backed by the state fuel administrator. Prices in the Town market run around 20 dollars per ton though workers earn little more than seven to nine, while Canada charges far less than the United States. Critics accuse committees of delaying action to protect the robbers as two senators and eleven congressmen have done little to curb the fuel combine.
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Michigan
Pennsylvania
Canada
United States
loWanss
Taxes Still Mounting on Town and Farm Burdens
Tax burdens rise with town assessments nearing 100000 dollars and total levies reaching about 154000 dollars. Citizens face federal taxes auto licenses and higher prices on goods. The piece notes per person and per farm costs and laments the overall expense, urging a halt to burdensome taxes.
Georgetown University to award twenty Pan American scholarships
Georgetown University in Washington plans twenty scholarships for Pan American students to be chosen by ambassadors and ministers from South and Central American nations. The move aims to boost understanding of American institutions and values among South American publics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Life in Oklahoma notes Ardmore visit and regional detail
Axel Miller spent three weeks visiting his son in Ardmore Oklahoma and reports on weather, crops, wages, race and ethnic communities, railroads and local economy. He notes oil wells, a 10 percent dividend at State National Ardmore, gun displays, and Oklahoma City and Tulsa growth. He says farmers vary in thrift and expresses mixed views on the southwest.
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Axel Miller
Rudolph
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Missouri Line
Cedar Rapids
Missouri
Okklahoma
aArdmore
State National
Bernard Ulrich
Emmietsburg National
Central Trust Company of
Chicago
Milt
Southwest
Miller
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Kansas City
Iowa
Onions Drive Iowa Vegetable Trade at St Ansgar
The St Ansgar shipping point in Mitch ell county Iowa led 642 car loads of vegetables in 1922 with onions totalling 300 cars. Cabbage and potatoes accounted for most, while extension expert C L Fitch praised veg growing for quicker returns than apples, noting two 46 acre tracts bought at $1000 per acre now yield 10 to 50 percent annually.
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St. Ansgar
Mitchell County
Iowa
C. L. Fitch
Iowa State College
Ottosen Physician Sues Hayes Company for Land Fraud
Dr W M Shipley of Ottosen sues the Daniel Hayes Company of Idaho for mail fraud. He bought 140 acres in California for 31 408 but only nine acres are good land. Government accuses Hayes of fraudulent real estate sales in Merced and Madera counties totaling 4 600 000 to 6 600 000, much arid and unsuitable for general cultivation.
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W. M. Shipley
Ottosen
West Bend
Daniel Hayes Company
Idaho
California
Hayes
Merceds
Madera County
General
Cal
Conman Land Scheme Tied to Idaho Firm Claims Alfalfa Profit
Dr Shipley testified he traveled to California before investing and was shown an expansive improved land tract. John Rogers Jr, vice president, assured him the land would yield five to eight alfalfa crops yearly and could wipe out debt in five years. The price included 40 per acre for development. The Idaho concern appears to have harmed many others in Iowa, with officers similar to Midland Packing promoters.
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Shipley
California
John Jr. Rogers
Idaho
Iowa
Midland Packing Company
Milwaukee to Tacoma rail link growth seen by attorney
Attorney E F Freeman of Williamson Freeman Broenkow in Tacoma reports Tacoma’s rapid growth and strong Milwaukee line service to St Paul. He notes electrification about 63 miles coast to Harlowtown Montana with gaps in eastern Washington, and that trains offer observation cars sleepers touring and regular coaches. Freeman returns to Tacoma soon. Norman McCay, ex-Milwaukee pastor now in Tacoma, is regarded as a capable scholar and preacher.
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E. F. Freeman
Williamson, Freeman & Broenkow
Tacoma
Washington
Freeman
Pacific Coast
St. Paul
Harlowtown
Montana
Norman McCay
Mr. Freeman
Better Iowa Daily Short Course Paper Opened at Ames
The four page daily sheet produced by Iowa State College during the annual farmers short course opened in Ames on January 29. Editorial work was done by students in the agricultural journalism department. The paper carried a daily recap of the prior day and featured a series of cartoons. Miss Celia Agnew, a nurse at Algona hospital, spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Agnew this week.
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Better
Iowa Daily
Iowa State College
Ames
Celia Agnew
Algona Hospital
Mrs
Henry Agnew
American Legion Boxing Show at Ft Dodge Draws 1500
Attendees from Fort Dodge and Marshalltown report a clean, fast eight bout card under the American Legion. O'Hara defeats Amons on points in a standout bout. O’Hare and Dear O’Hara shine. Stev ens-Fourt Couron and Truckenbrotts fuse in close actions. No knockdowns. 1500 spectators praised the program.
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Joseph Hand
C. G. Stedman
RE. Greengo
Eddie Kiehl
Ayrehive
Ft. Dodge
American Legion
Mr. Steman
Archie Amons
Marshalltown
Young O'Hara
Amons
O'Hara
Henry Jones
Des Moines
George Truckenbrotts
Fred Etzel
Dear O'Hara
Fort Dodge
Heck Wright
O'Hare
Jack Stevens
Young Couron
Iis
Legion
Ground Hog Saw His Shadow on Groundhog Day
The report notes a clouded forenoon with some sun by 11 30 and a cold evening wind. By 8 30 the thermometer read 10 below zero. Saturday morning colder at 20 below and Sunday morning six below. Pioneers predict six more weeks of winter with few spring days before March 15.
Hommeland to Move as Sale Set for February 15
Thomas Hommeland of the Cytliv der neighborhood plans a sale on Thursday February 15 before moving in a couple of weeks to Spicer Minnesota where his father-in-law Ole Gjerde lives. His brother-in-law O T Gjerde will depart February 26 with his car but will not stay there, still tied to Palo Alto. Locals lament the loss of Mr and Mrs Hommeland. Margaret Ostrum and Mayme John son returned to Sioux City Thursday after visiting local relatives.
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Thomas Hommeland
Cytliv‘der
Spicer
Minnesota
Ole Gjerde
O. T. Gjerde
Palo Alto
Hommeland
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FT. Dodge Hout
Spicer, Minnesota
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Mayme John
Sioux City
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