Promissory Notes Fraud Rulings and a Philadelphia Exhibition
Supreme court reports show appeals from judgments in promissory note cases where purchasers seek recovery from makers amid widespread wartime securities sales. Notes to banks failed, teaching caution. Uncle Sam enforced confiscation at sea. The piece also notes a San Francisco educational trip for schoolteachers and a mixed appellate outcome, plus debate over a 1926 Sequi Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia and its funding.
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Supreme Court
Kansas City Star Satirizes Celebrity Romance Rumor
A playful note from the Kansas City Star asserts Charlie Chaplin and Pola Negri are not to marry, suggesting their agent will devise another publicized plan.
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Kansas City Star
Klown
Charlie
Chaplin
Pola Negri
Lloyd George Defends American Prohibition Stance
An Associated Press report from London quotes former Prime Minister David Lloyd George praising America's prohibition experiment. He argues Britain should not hinder U.S. efforts to curb liquor imports and urges sympathy for the United States as a bold test of modern civilization.
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Lloyd George
Associated Press
London
United States
Welch Baptist Chapel
David Lloyd George
New York Harbor
America
Europe
Alaska Promoters Sell Stock in Promoted Mines and Railroads
The author cautions readers about stock schemes tied to Alaskan ventures. Promoters touted rich rewards from a fifty mile mine railroad project and other promoted plans, with little chance of return. He urges practical work in Alaska rather than speculative investment, noting risk, despair, and possible death from failure.
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Cyrenus Cola
Cedar Rapids
Alaska
Iowa
P. S
Seattle
Chicago
Taggart Forecasts Wet Issue Tactics for 1924 Democratic Convention
Philadelphia commentary notes Indiana boss Tom Taggart argues no win in 1924 by pushing the wet banner. He predicts a wet dry clash at the convention and favors Senator Sam Ralston as a compromise candidate to avoid a heated battle over prohibition.
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Philadelphia
Boss Taggart
Indiana
Tom Taggart
Walstead
Taggart
Governor Smith
New York
Underwood
Alabama
Senator Ralston
Sam Ralston
Three Mile Limit As Arbitrary Jurisdiction Says Editorial
Springfield Mass Republican argues the three mile limit is a historical artifact tied to coastal defense. It contends advancements in weaponry void the need for a fixed maritime boundary and warns against overreliance on international law.
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Springfield
Mass
Notable Local Obituaries and Community Notices
Du buque Rubber & Belting Co. proprietor Emil Ktene dies last Friday. Mississippi River reaches record low for June. Delmar resident Raymond Fitzpatrick drowns opposite Lainaville. Rev. Gustave Melchert, father of a local pastor, dies aged 80 in Clinton. Court cuts bond commissions in Waterville school sale. Maquoketa pipes Pinafore outdoors draws 2,600 spectators. Senator J Hamilton Lewis visits Mason City unexpectedly. Injured motorcyclist Mark Kane in Luckey hospital. Lenox Nutshell announces Bow en Collegiate Institute prospectus from 1859. Rising Sun lodge No. 197 in Hopkinton dedicates new temple. Dubuque drivers face jail or license suspension for intoxicated driving. Double wedding reported from Minneapolis Journal featuring Miss Jane Elizabeth White and Miss Irene Henderson.
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Emil Ktene
Dubuque
J. A. Fitzpatrick
Delmar
Gustave Melchert
Melchert
Ryan
Felix
Clinton
Iowa
United States
Jullom
Ilinois
Waterville
Waukon
H. E. Taylor
Ray Robey
George M. Bechtel Company
Davenport
Maquoketa
Vincent Balcar
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
State Bar Association
Mason City
Senator Lewis
Mark Kane
Terra Haute
Indiana
Luckey Hospital
Vinton
Thinta
Kane
Lenox Nutshell
Lenox College
Bowen Collegiate Institute
Jerome Allen
A. M
Orman EB. Taylor
Lucy A. Cooley
Allen
Masonic Lodge
Hopkinton
Rising Sun Lodge No. 197
Grand Lodge of
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Rising Sun Lodge
Guilbert
Worthington
R. Dando
A. B. Wheeless
D. E. Maguire
Walter Ziegler
Center Grove
Bernard Wessel
Luxemberg
China not a nation but a loose jointed empire
Lincoln Journal argues that China is a loose federation of rival provinces each ruled by a military despot seeking control. It claims public opinion does not stabilize affairs and that the Chinese people have little stake or voice in the conflicts, despite outcomes affecting them.
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Lincoln Journal
China
China names Yen head of finance department
New Orleans Times Picayune notes China appoints Yen to lead the financial department. The move signals a focus on treasury management and economic policy as authorities plan steps to oversee monetary matters.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
China
Yen
Financial ‘Department
the Treasury
Preventing rust spots from bluing on laundered clothes
Miss Eloise Davison of Iowa State College explains rust spots after washing may come from iron in certain bluings. If spots appear after laundering, rinse soap thoroughly and test a small fabric sample before applying reagents. Salt with lemon juice or cream of tartar with hot water can remove iron rust on fabrics.
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Eloise Davison
Division of Home Economica
Iowa State College
Davison
England's Reducing National Debt Tied to Victory Bonds
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes that England recently paid 77 million in victory bonds, covering interest and principal. The article suggests every reduction eases debt management and reflects public relief at the financial effort.
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Sioux Falls
Bottom Might Drop Out Lincoln Star Defies Theorists
The piece challenges Darwin and other theorists to explain how the mark can reach the bottom and keep dropping. It claims Iowa has as many colonies as any state on area basis and ranks fourth in colonies owned.
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Lincoln Star
Darwin
Bryan
Hinstein
Iowa
Union
Funny Vignettes From Various Recollections
A collection of short humorous anecdotes from different sources. A tourist’s stopped watch confuses a boy saying it is 12 o clock. an American sargeant learns Luther’s long dead. college freshmen compare fathers’ earnings from songs stories and sermons. a goose feast elicits a parsonish compliment. a theater hat incites a playful hat-removal scene.
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London
Citizens' Military Training Camps Endorsed Nationwide
Memorandum notes approval and strong backing from clergy leaders and lawmakers for 1923 camps to run August 1 to 30 at Fort Snelling Fort Des Moines and Fort Leavenworth. Arch bishop appeals for support while a Methodist bishop opposes militarism yet backs the camps. Congressman Thorpe laments his son's ineligibility and urges patriotic training. Government covers rail travel lodging uniforms and medical care. details and applications via local Military Training Camps representatives or Major General George B. Duncan Omaha Nebraska.
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Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Harry
Seventh Corps
Homer C. Stunts
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
R. H. Thorpe
Military Training Camps Association
George B. Duncan
Army Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Fat people born not made, says Cold Spring Harbor expert
Dr C B Davenport of Cold Spring Harbor argues heredity fixes body type and that fat parents produce fat offspring. He notes cattle models and cites two daughters weighing 300 and 350 pounds. Critics say appetite and nutrition also shape weight, with Professor Graham Lusk stressing the role of intake. Iowa ranks high in honey production, second to California. Plow deep, while sluggards sleep, Franklin.
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New York Herald
C. B. Davenport
Cold Spring Harbor
New York
Davenport
National Academy of Science
Washington
Aberdeen
Jersey
Jerseys
Graham Lusk
Cornell University Medical School
Honey as Cash Crop Boosts Farm Self-Sufficiency
The text notes honey as a cash crop that brings money to farms and supports diversification toward self-sufficiency. It cites Sir Walter Beott on drinking as the foe of greatness, framing habits as a barrier to achievement.
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Sir Walter Beott
Jones County seeks bids for bridges and culverts in Anamosa
Sealed proposals will be received at the county auditor of Jones County Anamosa Iowa until 10 am July 3 1828 for three box culverts one beam bridge on concrete abutments one truss bridge on concrete abutments and related plans specifications and proposal forms may be secured at the auditor or county engineer offices Anamosa Iowa LiVan Klak County Auditor
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Jones County
Anamosa
Towa
Iowa
LI van Klak
Final Reports in Jones County Estates Noted
Notice to all interested parties that executors administrators guards and trustees in several estates have filed final reports in the Jones County District Court. A hearing date is set for the day of duty, A.D. 1se, at which objectors may appear and show cause why reports should not be approved. Includes final report for Courtney estate and other administrators in Annimosa, June 26, 1-2 B.C RAM Clerk.
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District Court
Jonas County
Public notice of executrix appointment in Jones county Iowa
The district court of Jones county appoints Julia J. Drinkwater as executrix of the estate of Charlotte Stedman deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 11 1923.
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District Court
Jones County
Town
Charlotte
Stedman
Anamosa
Iowa
A. J
Julia J. Drinkwatir
Doxsee
Listate
Final reports filed in Jones County estates hearing set
Final reports of executors guardians and trustees in the annexed estates have been filed with the Jones County Iowa district court clerk. A final hearing and approval are fixed for June 30, 1923, at the court, where interested parties may appear and file exceptions. Includes executrix Alina Catherine Tobine son estate of George Trobiasen and guardian Ray Echternacht of Agnes Stirten. Dated Anamosa June 19, 1923.
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District Court
Jones County
Agian
Binat
Alina Cathérine
Tobineson
George Trobiason
Ray Echternacht
Agnes B. Stirten
Anamosa
Iowa
B. G. Rebs
Jones Co
Cella Havlik
Divorce Petition Filed in Jones County Court
In the District Court of Town Jones County a divorce petition has been filed by Mathilda Bracha against Gonuaib Bracha. The petition cites ex hostility and cruel inhuman treatment as grounds and seeks costs and equitable relief. Respondent must appear by the next term or a default judgment will be entered.
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District Court of Town
Jones County
Perm
Ltte
Mathilda Bracha
Gonuaib Bracha
Coutitb Bracha
Anamosa
Duwa
Cone
B. J. Rhineehart
Divorce Petition in Jones County Iowa
Anna M. Kerr files for divorce from Herman Kerr on grounds of desertion without reasonable cause in Jones County District Court Iowa. Court session begins September 24, 1928 at Anamosa. failure to appear may lead to default judgment. RHINECAART, attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Down
Jones County
Anna M. Kerr
Herman Kerr
District Court of the
Aubove
Matrithey
Anamosa
Iowa
Public notice on vacation and relocation of county road
Petition by GC Clark and others seeks vacation and new location of a public road in Lovell township Jones County Iowa The plan moves the road along the west line of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 5 from its northwest corner west to the line near the NW corner of the section Damages claims and objections must be filed with the county auditor by September 14 and will be heard by the board of supervisors at the auditor’s office Announced by County Auditor Lek Van Sir
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GC. . Clark
Leeton No. 11
Lovell
A. W.dums
Board of Supervisors
County Auditor
County of Jones
Annimosa
Iowa
Honlaga Road
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jones County Iowa
Notice of sheriff sale directed by district court of Jones County Iowa issued on June 14 192% in favor of Mrs L L Lesh against Flats Helike heirs to satisfy a money judgment and costs. Property description North half of the southeast quarter of section four township thirty three north range two west in Jones county Iowa to be sold at public auction to highest bidder on July 4 192% at 10 am in front of the courthouse of Anamesi city. Sheriff John Bodenhofer to conduct sale with redemption rights reserved. Dated June 14 192% and attorney E K Reed.
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Sherife
Vlerk
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Dlaury
Leseh
Asphaintiff
Andbrisd Bt
Feeibwards
Dloorge
Boli
Shoda Holub
Anna Rehmike
Heliike
Anna Rehiike
Mred Pehicke
Avie Katherine Heliike
North Gre
P. Im
Edwards
Court House
Anamesi
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Three Mile
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Charles Bartholemew
Robert Henderson
Irene Henderson
Plymouth Congregational Church
Jane Elizabeth White
John Farlowe White
Charles Lewis Bartholomew, Jr
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Robert Wood Henderson
Vancouver
B. C
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Leslie Randall Thomson
Plymouth
Harry P. Dewey
Hamlin Hunt
Henderson
Clyde H. Porter
Kansas City
Winifred Winter
Dorothy Roberta
W. B. Roberts
Miss White
Miss Henderson
Joseph F. Porter
Mr. Thomson
Leamington Hotel
Mrs. Bartholomew, Jr
Billings
Montana
Mrs. Thomson
White Cloud
Missouri
Enroute
Frishman
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Germany
Martin Luther
Gosh
Luther
American Legion Weekly
Bradder Williams
7Then
Dypman
Fats
Franklin
Peter Co. Sobth
Vreere i
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Lown
Patateted
Rhinecaart
Lek van Sir
John Bodenhofer
KE. Reed
Sisal
Manila
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
Eclipse
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