Chariton Bank Report and Local News Gleanings
Treasury report on First National Bank of Chariton assets liabilities and potential payout outlines 25 to 30 cents on the dollar. Depositors and stockholders details, upcoming meeting at the courthouse. Also charity huskers raise funds for Methodist church via corn sale netting 50 dollars. Creston Advertiser notes Iowa illiteracy rates by state with Georgia highlighted.
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First National Bank
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
H. W. Gittinger
the Leader
Chariton
Towa
First National Bank of Chariton
T. P. Kaxe
Methodist Church
Roy Bott
Corydon Poultry Breeders’ Show Planned at Corydon
The Corydon Poultry Breeders Association announces the first annual show to be held December 10 to 14. Judge will be Walter Perkins of Ames. Premium list available by addressing L. H. Allen.
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Corydon
Thanksgiving Game In An Even Hameston Chariton Clash
The Hameston football team travels to Chariton tomorrow for a competitive matchup with Chariton. Both teams are strong and the game is expected to be closely contested with balanced play and evenly matched defenses.
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Hameston
Chariton
Poultry Show In Humeston Set For Next Week
The Wayne County Poultry Association will hold its fifth annual exhibit in Humeston from the 3rd to the 10th. W. S. Russell will judge the poultry with a prize list aiming to attract top birds from the region. A field corn contest will run concurrently with Fred Wooley of Garden Grove judging.
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Wayne County Poultry Association
Humeston
Russell
Fred Wooley
Garden Grove
Secretary Wilson urges farmers to follow his advised practices
Secretary Wilson outlines traits and practices of thriving farmers including stock, manure management, crop rotation, tile drainage, fences, pastures, gardens, breeding work, and education. He notes some prosper without all tips but would gain more. The M E church ladies plan Thanksgiving dinners in the Opera House for 25 cents, inviting social time and meals.
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Wilson
Gate City
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Dividend Being Paid by Seymour Bank Receiver
Seymour Leader reports receiver F P Fry began paying a ten percent dividend to depositors of the Farmers and Dravers State Bank. Interest on time deposits through April 29 is being paid. future interest proceeds later. Checks are drawn on the First National Bank of Seymour. Depositors expect further payments from stockholder assessments and capital stock to cover remaining losses.
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First National Bank of
Seymour
Call to release hoarded capital and restore confidence
The piece argues against expanding the currency via Panama Canal bonds and urges wealthy individuals to stop hoarding cash. It cites a Chicago Evening Post report claiming $100,000,000 is idle nationwide, causing contraction of the circulating medium. It calls for fortitude, faith in others, and patriotic adherence to good citizenship.
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Treasury
Chicago Evening Post
It Should be Fittingly Observed Thanksgiving Day Message
A community note urges observance of Thanksgiving to thank God for blessings of a prosperous year. It highlights farmers' harvests, business success, and gratitude toward surrounding friends for support in creating good citizens and a brighter life. The day is described as a time of ships, cheer, and happiness in the true spirit.
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Catute
Secon
Don’t Do It County Superintendent Warns Schools
County Superintendent Mrs Laura Gow tells Chariton Leader that many county schools are considering closing due to money shortages. She argues against halting schooling noting missed months harm children’s life prep. Warrant payments draw interest, teachers are willing to work with boards, urging prioritizing children’s welfare.
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Laura Gow
Thesurance
Chariton
Waterman Pens Drive Pen Demand in National Stationers Meet
At the St Paul convention Mr Waterman of L. E. Waterman Co New York reported last year sales of fountain pens totaling over 2 250 000 with nearly two thirds sold by stationers The official note credits heavy advertising for rising demand and notes the trend in fountain pen use in commerce and everyday life.
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St. Paul
Minn
Waterman
L. EF. Waterman Company of
New York
Comercial Union
Winter expectations and local farm notes from twenty years past
Twenty years ago the New Era editor predicted a mild winter using authorities from gas and nut markets. A John Beal farm residence burned November 18. Farmers discussed threshing corn and the Wayne county crop yield. Local news mentions a new Corydon band, trips to Indiana, a cold wave, and poultry show cancellation in Chariton due to finances. Open Door Mission hall room in Shenandoah rented to a five cent theatre after church theater clash.
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John Beal
Chariton
Mission Hall
Shenandoah
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