Des Moines Letter on Western Union Valuation Reforms
The piece discusses corporate attitudes toward stockholders and buyers, declaring reforms would not depress values but boost confidence. Impartial appraisers valuing Western Union found a surplus of 18.9 million, and the company’s real value was reported much lower than prior claims, shocking old financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grag
Bheing Corporation
Reid
Board of
Western Union
Busi- Phes
Poultry shows and Thanksgiving visits in Marshall and nearby towns
The item catalogs poultry displays at Belle Plaine and nearby fairs, mentions exhibitors like Harve and Belle Plaine, and notes Thanksgiving visits by families such as Hiram and Mrs Hammond, Lewis and daughter Bertha. It references Kodak promotions in Newton and Arnold in Nevada, and reports on local social gatherings, farm activities, and upcoming hotel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirao
College notes show lectures and campus events at Marshalltown
Mr Conrad Olsen attended events in Marshalltown on Saturday afternoon and Monday wh ere Kerr traveled to Chicago to join family returns Wednesday. Genkia Harper of Barnes City arrived Monday to join college life. The Byron J Clark lecture drew a small audience. A gymnasium building project advances with ticket sales aiming to cover costs. Various local residents and visitors are listed with Thanksgiving and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Orient
Iam
Genkia Harper
Barnes
Ake
Byron J. Clark
Obituary: Seven Month Old Kenneth C. Weitzel Dies
Kenneth C. Weitzel, seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Weitzel, died of pneumonia after a brief illness near Green Mountain. Funeral services were held Thursday at the German Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C. Woeitzell
Chas. Weitzel
Green ‘Mountain
Rock Creek
Simmons Book Store Heralds Holiday Goods Headquarters
Simmons Book Store announces headquarters for holiday goods in Marshalltown. Offered items include books of all kinds, Bibles, china and glass, pictures, frames, toys, games, scrapbooks, calendars, diaries, toilet sets, and more. Specialty in picture framing. visit New Location at 14 W. Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
W. K. Arnold && Sons
Pin
China
Gravlpa
Grandma
Marshalltown
Simmons
Main Street
LeGrand Couple Wed In Quiet Thanksgiving Ceremony
A popular LeGrand couple, Ms. Martin Lamer and Wilbur Kelloge, married at 4 o clock with about twenty five guests. Rev A B Kendall officiated. The bride wore white, the groom blue black. A three course lunch followed. Out of town guests included Mr James Lamer and Vera of Tema and Mr John Inman of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howie
Martin Lamer
Arlena
Wilbur Kelloge
Ehat
J Gillim
Rosella
Ruth Lamer
Davis Kelsey Wedding at LeGrand Parsonage
Davis J J of LeGrand marries Cordia Veet Kelsey in a Monday evening ceremony at the M E parsonage Audubon Town. The groom is noted as Northwestern station agent. Attendees included Mrs L di Elly Weitzell and other local residents. Wayne Cumming visited Feedden Mills in LeGrand recently. Mrs H W Trowbridge and children arrived from the east Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis—Kelsey
M. E. Parsonage
Audubon Town
J.J. Davis
Cordia’ Veet
Henry Kelsey
Fidisp Village
A Polish Mechanic Builds Timepiece From Odd Parts
A czar tests a Polish mechanic by sending copper nails wood scraps broken glass a china clip wire and cabbage board pets to assemble into a clock. The craftsman completes a working watch in eight hours which keeps time well and is sent to St Petersburg amid praise and honors. A humorous aside notes a child’s playful mischief with phonograph records.
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St- Petersburg
Our Churches Are Our Churches Rev Desanee Pastor
Sunday school at 104 led by Mrs Addie Knudson superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. The Christian Endeavor society meets Sunday at 6 30 p m Ruth Bowen president All will be cordially welcomed at these services.
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Addie
Knudson
Christian Endeavor Society
Ruth Bowen
Christian Church Sunday Services Amid Reconstruction
Rev A B Kunpars presides with Bible School at 9 45 a m and sermons at 1100 a m and 8 p m. Y P S C eats at 7. Regula widreek prayer and praise service Wednesday 8 pm followed by Teacher Training class. All in college chapel during church rebuild. Sunday evening topic The Young Men and His Life Work.
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S.C
Regula Widreek
GYMNASIUM FUND SUBSCRIPTIONS REPORTED FOR DRIVE
The notice lists subscription totals for a gymnasium fund campaign including Palmer 125 faculty 150 athletic association 100 and various church and individual donors from multiple towns. A Founders tickets section names several contributors and invites others to join or buy tickets with names like Woodworth Madrid Kerr Kendall and Evans. Also mentions arrangements to supply kerosene and gasoline at reduced prices through Arnold & Sons with delivery from the oil store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Fund
Athletic Assn
A.s.lyhn
M. L. Everett
Flora I. Pyle
E. E. Bennett
Hill of Zion
Ida Menagh
Madrid
Truro
Forest
Barnes City
A.D. Woodworth
Tokyo
Geo. Hutton
Guy Lucas
Arnold Bros
LeGrand
E.G. Kerr
A.B. Kendall
Merle Perishe
F. Vermie
Adelphia
Anton Johnson
Marshalltown
M. M. Evans
Jo W. E. Bickel
Corwin O'Neal
John Manship
Merritt Gaunt
Paul Borbert
Thanksgiving at Delta School Sparks Parent Attendance
High School Prof Sturdevant spent Thanksgiving at his Delta home with the school closed Thursday and Friday. Teachers appreciated parents attending the Thanksgiving program and urged continued attendance as pupils resumed their regular work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Sturdevant
Delta
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Glenn
Shonardonb
Belle Plaine
Earl, Snyder
Walter Weitzel
Near A
Lal Richards
Boe
Millard
C. B Adair
Dinter
Baw
Adair
Montour
C. E. Gaunt
Calvin
Luther
Famie
Merritt
Samas
Newton
Spen
Nevada
Cis
Fois
North Yan
Chas
Arnold
Dom
Léy Dunham
Charley
Agra
Okla
Dinka
Ping
Will Dunham
Borne & Geltin
Arnolds
Thomas Thompson
Torkél Olson
Shei
L Welton
Alarshal
Toankegiv
Allen
Walter Hoover
Taka
Himer Sluxt
Sloat
Shellenbarner
Joel
Woodmen of America
Cross
Halliday
Sotren
Mai Otto ‘Tweed
Knut
Otto
Marshalltown Club
Victor Talking Machine
Columbia Phonograph
Chang
Caruso
Campanari
Tf Ceniize
Arid Sheet Music
Rews
Conrad Olsen
Prés. Kerr
Chicago
Roshéster Wash
R. Bred Nichols
Scomb
Evans
Emma McCord
Cyrus Richards
Leone Heater
Tho Bie
Ames
Minnesota
J. Li Inman Alarsballioway Lowa
Horne & Gelvin
Poise
Galey
Bill
Daley
Friends Church
G. A. Desanee
Christian Church
A. B.kunpars
M. Nag “Garris
W.K. Armold & Sons
A. di Woodworth
Flora Pyle
Ass. Lynn
Orient, OR
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