Eskimo Pie Inventor Chris Nelson Turns Novel Idea Into Fortune
A Iowa graduate of the University of Nebraska, Chris Nelson, with Russell Stover, created Eskimo Pie the chocolate ice cream sandwich. The product received rapid nationwide licensing, high royalties, and big monthly sales, fueling a dramatic rise from confectionery clerk to millionaire.
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Iowa
Horatio Alger Jr
Chicago
St. Louis
Nelson
University of Nebraska
Thedford
Neb
Onawa
Moorehead
Chris
Chris Nelson
C. K. Nelson
Christ
Russell Stover
Graham Candy Co
Omaha
Stover
Nel
al Peary
Des Moines
Onawa Confection
United States
Canada
Russell Stover Co
Nelson and Stover
Sundaette Corporation
Milwaukee
Exempt Life Policy Shielded From Creditors in Bankruptcy
United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals through Judge T G Munger in Lincoln remanded a bankruptcy order and affirmed Fremont Benjamin's referee decision. The court held a $27 000 life insurance policy owned by Harry John Jens of Shelby is exempt from seizure for creditors after Jens was declared bankrupt in February 1921. Creditors sought to assign beneficiary rights to satisfy claims, but the policy remains exempt.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth District
T. G. Munger
Lincoln
United States District Court
Fremont Benjamin
Harry John Jens
Shelby
Jens
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Information
Indigestion worry and headaches blamed on biliousness and gas, with a reader letter from Henry C. Thorne of Boston praising Foley Cathartic Tablets. Claims cleanse bowels, sweeten stomach, and invigorate liver. sold everywhere.
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Henry C. Thorne
Harrison Ave
Boston
Mass
Farm Bureau costs farmers small sum in Cherokee County
G A Ellis county agent notes state law sets 3000 dollars for Farm Bureau work in Cherokee County but the bureau has rarely requested the full amount. He argues against tax cuts by radicals and reformers and explains that only 21 cents per 100 dollars in taxes goes to Farm Bureau, with taxes on about thirty thousand dollars of value needed for one dollar of support.
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Cherokee County Farm Bureau Exchange
Farm Bureau Organization
Cherokee County
G. A. Ellis
Farm Bureau
Cherokee Farm Bureau
For Those No Longer Young Kidney Pills Ad
Advice urging proper kidney function to prevent age related weakness. Claims Foley Kidney Pills tone up the kidneys and relieve sleep disturbing bladder trouble. Sold everywhere. Ady.
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Foley
Manatt Farm farmed by Manatt family since government purchase
David Sutherland of Brooklyn Poweshiek county recalls the Manatt farm east of Brooklyn spanning 287 acres. The land has remained in the Manatt family since it was purchased from the government by Rob.
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M. E. Manatt
Iowa
Poweshiek
Mary Jane Bope
George Lyman
Lyman
David Sutherland
Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Manatt
Rob
Bondsman Wins Case in Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court reversed a district court decision in Carroll County regarding a $10,000 bond posted by Henry Bruntlett to secure his son Carles's appearance for the Lanesboro bank robbery. Carles fled to Mexico, forfeiting the bond, but returned and surrendered. The court granted Bruntlett relief, canceling the bond obligation.
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Supreme Court
District Court of
Carroll County
Henry Bruntlett
Carles
Lanesboro
Mexico
Mentho Sulpher Clears Up Ugly Skin Fast
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulhur as best for breaking out and irritation. It claims germ destroying properties and claims to heal eczema, leaving skin clear and smooth. A small jar is available at drug stores and used like cold cream.
Oats Price Suppresses Paris Horse Cabs
Paris reports a surge in oat costs reducing horse cab use by 20 per month. Analysts predict a sharp drop in quiet rides through the Bois de Boulogne as city transport shifts and cabs decline.
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Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray to Dark Hair
Oldtime remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken faded or gray hair naturally. Marketed as a cosmetic toilet item, it claims quick, even results after gentle application with a sponge or brush and warns it is not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Qulphur
W. A. Reynolds Carpenter
Cage
Sulphur
Ford
F.o.b
Detroit
Ford Sales and Service
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