Money makers and fall from grace a 1923 Chicago meeting
A column recalls a 1923 Edgewater Beach Hotel gathering of ten top financiers and leaders. Twenty five years later all had fallen on hard times or faced prison, suicide, or exile, illustrating that wealth does not guarantee living well. The piece closes with farm rotation tips and spring cleanup advice.
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Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago
Charles Schwab
Samuel Insull
Howard Hopwon
Arthur Cutten
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Richard Whitney
Sing Sing
Albert Fall
Wall Street
Jesse Livermore
Ivan Krueger
Bank of International Settlement
Leon Fraser
Iowa junior gardeners to compete for $6000 in awards
Paul R. Tuttle announces a new production marketing contest for Iowa youths ages 14 to 21 with $6000 in scholarships from A and P Food Stores. The NVGA program seeks to boost youth involvement in farming as U S population and food demand rise. Local 4-H leaders or vocational instructors can enroll interested youths. Janet K. Johnson of Eagle Grove was the 1948 Iowa winner.
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Iowa
Paul R. Tuttle
Vermillion
Ohio
National Junior Vegetable Growers Association
Tuttle
Hawkeye State
A & P Food
Mr. Tuttle
Vermilion
NVGA
W. Atlee Burpee Seed Company
Philadelphia
Janet K. Johnson
Eagle Grove
Miss Margery Thompson Swallows Spoon at Kenawhs
Miss Margery Thompson swallowed a spoon at Kenawhs prompting surgery to remove the utensil. The medical team performed an operation to extract the object and restore health.
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Kenawhs
Margery Thompson
Moravia Band On Air Delights Local Listeners
Moravia music lovers heard America's finest symphonic band return to the air Sunday on KBIZ and KIGA. Dr. Frank Simon led 66 NASCA artists in a Sousa epic and a Goldman march, part of a National School Band Clinic of the Air series reaching over 3 million students in 37,000 bands. Three more Sundays are planned with longer series anticipated for next fall.
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Moravia
America
KBIZ
KIGA
Mutual Broadcasting System
John Philp Sousa
MBS
National School Band Clinic of the Air, Inc
Frank Simon
Sousa
Hall
Edwin Franko Goldman
NESCA
National
KNOA
Infrared Pig Brooder Lamps Too Low Endanger Sows
Reports to Harold Beaty of Iowa State College warn that infrared heat lamps in pig brooders are hung too low, risking back injuries and electrocution. Sows rub against lamps with wet backs, breaking them and raising spring pig production costs. A farmer lost a sow to electrocution.
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Beaty
Harold Beaty
Extension
Iowa State College
Stamp halves used as postage become collector item
In 1895 the Jefferson postmaster ran out of one cent stamps and cut two cent stamps in half, marking them due 1 cent. About twenty such improvised stamps circulated and now fetch around fifty dollars as collectibles.
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Jefferson
Notice of Probate of Will in Appanoose County
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa opens probate for the will of Jessie P. Davis deceased. The 23rd day of March 1949 and the 18th day of April 1949 at 10:00 AM set as final proof and probate date. Court clerk M. G. Luse issues notice. interested parties may appear and contest.
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Jessie
P. Davis
Said
Jessie P. Davis
1949 Craft and Hobby Show by Iowa's Handicapped
The 1949 Craft and Hobby Show will run March 18 26 in the tearoom foyer at Younkers Des Moines. Physically handicapped residents from Appanoose and other counties contributed entries to the exhibit sponsored by the Polk County Medical Society auxiliary with the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Items include leather purses carved book ends baby garments aprons crocheted place mats and Easter novelties. Visitors may view and purchase items and Easter Seals support helps provide instructions materials and encouragement for partial self support through crafting.
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Iowa
Younkers
Des
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Plow Entombed by Tree Near Extra Town, Old Tale Surfaces
Old timers recount a walking plow abandoned near a young sapling around 1875 that the tree reportedly grew around until only the handle and part of the plow show. The strange relic sits south of Extra, becoming a local legend.
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Extra
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Moulton Tribune
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E. Prairie St
Centerville
G. Newton
P. Q
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Chevrolet
FORD
Albia, Iowa
Pfister
Earl May
John Deere
DEVOS
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Amie
Kat Freert
Wea
Adawaren
Depwqay
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State of Iowa
M. G. Luse
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Town Southern Uilities Company
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