Population shifts push Americans toward towns not farms
The census shows rural populations shrinking while medium towns and small cities grow. Americans move from remote farm hamlets to nearby towns, driven by better jobs, entertainment, schools, and shopping, reshaping national life into a community oriented pattern.
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Huge cattle swindle indictments linked to Iowa buyers
A Jefferson county grand jury indicted thirty five men on criminal conspiracy charges tied to a $30 000 cattle deal and a separate $1 960 false pretenses case. Witnesses from Iowa Illinois and other states testified as to substitutions weight misrepresentations and payments forged by telegraph certified checks. The indictments arise from a two year state justice department inquiry led by J C McPherson and Attorney General John Fletcher.
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Alias Clemme) Ruggles
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John B. Stever
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Lewistown
Stevers
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Gilkerson
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Pella
Robert Hart
Charlies Lang
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Gilman
Dorsey Underwood
Ogden
R. Woolums
Packwood
J. C. Lawson
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O. Leu
Lockridge
Ross L. Parrett
Batavia
J. E. Petzinger
Plenty Money in Le Mars Banks
Plymouth county banks report abundant funds and clean note records, with excess cash held as a shield against a downturn. Bankers say the bond market is unattractive, so surplus money stays on hand rather than being invested. A diner quip contrasts with a waitress exchange about college pudding and an egg.
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Plymouth County
Correcting a List of Visible Defects in a Provided Scene
The list identifies eleven observed issues: drain pipe misalignment, sink drain board offset, thermometer upside down, shade cord off-center, wall outlet drawing inaccuracies, jar size exceeding a pint, jar content not pears, measuring cup markings reversed, missing portion of a girl’s right arm, missing right shoulder strap on an apron, and baseboard variation between walls. Each item notes precise flaw and location for repair or adjustment.
Insurance Firm to Insure Teetotalers Only
Drys E. C. Dinwiddie of Washington heads a new insurance company created to insure only teetotalers as risks, signaling a niche effort in the field. The firm aims to attract clients seeking protection aligned with temperance values and likely targets individuals who abstain from alcohol.
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