Des Moines Capital debates proposed postal savings banks
The paper reviews a measure allowing post offices to accept savings deposits with accounts for anyone 10 and up, limits on total deposits, and interest rules. It questions government banking competition and questions the practicality of daily deposit notices to Washington, noting favorable party support but skepticism about necessity.
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Des Moines
George von L. Meyer
Postmaster General
Washington
Focal Post
Postal savings bank debate in country town post office
A discussion on the postal savings bank idea notes clerks handling dribs and a possible rush of business. It contrasts early novelty with fears of banks, noting $2 interest for 100 in long time deposits and a return to traditional banks if better rates arise.
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Postal Savings Bank
Tris
Taft Praises Congress Asserts Rail Regulation Success
President Taft, in a signed Times Star-Cincinnati statement dated June 23, hails enacted legislation as fulfilling party pledges. He notes the first regular session achieved significant railroad regulation, with capitalization supervision later to be pursued. The Republican party is said to have a strong record heading into the Corning election.
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Times Star
Cincinnati
Taft
Congress
Republican Party
Abstracts Offer Cuts Costs in June
Our one third off on complete abstracts continues during June with unchanged quality. Abstracts are produced with the help of our Abstract Books, the only ones in the County, and we guarantee accuracy. Get the best at no extra cost.
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Ti Costa
Local Social Notes and Storm News from Glenwood
Exchange notes mention Miss Tranche Coffman Misa Pearl Kiddoo and others as morning passengers for Snenardoah Friday. Mr and Mrs Criswell from Glenwood visit Geo F P Salyers home while he is in Montana. The Robbins family heads to Valparaiso Indiana for a long visit near Mr Robbins old home. Geo Rockafellow moves his meat market into a new brick building. A wind hail storm from Wavie Nebraska causes damage. Myron Munsinger loses 11 cattle. Milton Swain Harvey Summers relocate stock to Bozeman Montana. include horses ponies and a famous Kentucky mocking bird. C M Follett to build an 8 room modern home northwest of town with a prime site. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised as life saver with broad approval. sold by A J Howe in Glenwood. June.
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Geo Rockafellow
Hig Meat Market
Thal
Iowa
Wavie
Neb
Myron Munsinger
Milton Swain
Harvey Summers
Harry Summers
Bozeman
Mont
Harry
Kentucky
C M Follett
Follett
Chamberlain
A J Howe
Glenwood
Tabor Beacon items briefly note travels and news
Residents report Mrs A T Weat visiting Huntington with her daughter Mrs E W Cole. Walt Todd and Rowland Crawford attend the YMCA summer conference at Lake Geneva. Prof Crawford rejects a lucrative offer from Emporia College. Mrs T M Aistrope returns from Burlington Junction. Mr Aistrope improves with crutches. Tot visits his father at the Springs. Relatives from Glenwood and Ainsworth visit North Tabor. Editor leaves for Jefferson to see his dying father L D McClintock. Miss Clara Keller's runaway ends with minor injuries after a buggy accident. A can of cream is distributed. stomach and liver blots are prescribed to brace nerves.
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T M Aistrope
Burlington Junction
Aistrope
Minerva Sawyer
John
Glenwood
Eli Sawyer
Ainsworth
Neb
J W Miller
North Tabor
L D McClintock
Jefferson, Ohlo
Clara Keller
Will Yates
Tabor
Yates
Miss Keller
Emerson Chronicle Notes From Emerson Area Events
A jumble of local items: Mrs Shipman’s daughter journeys with Theodore Roosevelt. churches plan park services during heat. W D Ranz stricken with paralysis June 17. Miss Wintringer leads a local WCTU revival. Judge Hotel changes hands. lettuce head 54 inches round. a savings of lard prompts tame misadventure. Will Tompkins’ buggy accident near Emerson ends with minor injuries. Rev Bump calms horses after a playful scare. odd anecdotes about neighbors and local commerce.
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Emerson
W.d. Ranz
A. J. Combs
Washington
Warden
F. W. Karr
Oscenia
Judge
Rolfe
Iowa
C. J. John Son
A. E. Yates
Andy
Indian Creek
Wilbur Tompkin
Kate Somers
Tompkins
Lou Tupper
F. C. Bump
Baptist Church
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If you are not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle you can have your money back. The Tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve the digestion regulate the bowels. Give them a trial and get well. Sold by A J Howe Glenwood. June.
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AJ Howe
Glenwood
Chamberlain
A J Howe
Local Osceola hotel sale ties to Emerson store holdings
F W Karr sold his Emerson hotel and acquired a stock of general merchandise, the store building, and residence at Rolfellows. Mrs Karr visits the H L Karr home as the K P E O picnic unfolds on Major and Mrs H L Karr lawn with about sixty attendees. Bertha Johnson, daughter of agent Jos E Johnson, injured in a runaway near Neidt residence. Ester Day also hurt but improving after train ride home.
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F. W. Karr
Emerson
Rolfel Lows
Bertha Johnson
Jos. E. Johnson
E. L
Promise City
Effie Morris
Bertha
Ester
Miss. Johnson
Iowa Notes From Logan and Nearby Towns
Reports from Logan and surrounding areas mention Dr L B Wickersham and Misses Bussey and McFadon promoting Simpson College, opposition to a street carnival during homecoming week, and mayor Bennet’s refusal to sign a street fair license. A fire at Minden destroyed depot and coal house after sparks from engine No 6. Shenandoah plans a $50,000 new church building as old one is torn down. Everett Wildman, 15, drowns near Ottawa after bathing with others. Vinton hosts homecoming for long-absent residents. Cedar Falls debuts an $80,000 Cotton theater funded by Frank Cotton and the city. Grand View Park hosts Van Buren’s annual picnic with ~100 old residents. obituaries note Thomas Birkly and Samuel A. Henry. Iowa praised for dairying and agriculture by foreign observers.
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Shenandoah
Everett Wildman
Onawa
Vinton
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Frank Cotton
van Buren County
Grand View Park
S. E. Irish
Keosaujgua
Thomas Birkly
Sidney
Samuel A. Henry
Montgomery County
Red Oak
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J. G. Sargent
Fillman
Alma Harmon
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A T Weat
Huntington, Ind
E W Cole
Walt Todd
Rowland Crawford
Lake Geneva
YMCA
T H Dalbey
Olin
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College of Emporia
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Emerson Chronicle
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