Dismisses suit against banker and insurer in Des Moines court
William R. Graham of Bloomington township saw a district court dismiss a suit against William Lange cashier of Wilton Savings Bank and the North American National Insurance company of Des Moines. Graham sought 5854 dollars he paid on notes for 10000 dollars in stock bought on Lange’s advice, alleging the insurer existed to promote stock commissions. Attorneys for both sides represented in Des Moines, with Graham’s counsel Thompson Thompson and Gustavus Allbee.
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William R. Graham
Bloomington Township
William Lange
Wilton Savings Bank
North American National Insurance Company
Des Moines
Graham
Lange
Thompson & Thompson
Gustavus Allbee
Matthew Westrate
Henry L. Adams
Stipp
Perry, Bannister & Starzinger
Insurance
No Damage Reported From Keota Storm Wednesday
Keota Iowa residents reported no damage from a Wednesday morning storm despite high winds and an electric squall. Farm regions south and west lost hundreds of chickens and small pigs, with a ninety acre Conrad farm corn field expected to yield poorly. Siding on houses split and roofs battered by hail, and many people needed window glass.
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Keota
Here
Conrad Farm
Alice Wolfe
Norton Messenger
Wellman
Raymond Warrington
Cincinnati
Warrington
Grace Vincent
United Presbyterian Aid Society
Pearson
Ottumwa
Egypt
G. G. Vincent
Ed. Grubb
Des Moines Opens First State Egg Laying Station
Des Moines Iowa August 20 the first state egg laying station will be ready for operation under manager L E Heifner. The project has the approval of the state and American Poultry associations and will accept birds from about 45 breeders for care and testing to develop high producing strains. Barnevelder entries from Holland may be tried and foreign birds could be added to study under local conditions.
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Des Moines
A. P
L. E. Heifner
State
American Poultry Associations
Mr. Heifner
Iowa
Barnevelder
Holland
Heifner
W. Middleman
Tarred and Feathered Pennsylvania Man Near Burgettstown
Robert Noris, owner of a cleaning establishment, was lured into a car by masked men and tarred and feathered on a lonely road near Burgettstown Pennsylvania last night according to local reports.
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Burgettstown
Robert Noris
Miner Freed Over Dog License for Ten Children
Ralph Jessor of Newbold Verdon England, an unemployed miner with ten children who all adore his dog, was freed from prosecution for lacking a dog license. The case highlights local licensing and family circumstances in the village.
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Ralph Jessor
Newbold Verdon, Eng
City plant fights for six cent light rate victory
A resident defends municipal electricity against a private utility. He cites a 6 cent rate, lowered by direct meter readings, claiming city ownership saves about 2.1 million dollars over 20 years and scores of residents support the move while opponents threaten higher prices.
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Ipal Lighting Co
Mr. Willis
Bemis
Willis
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Claim Promises Safe Whitening
An advertisement touts a DIY lemon juice and Orchard White lotion as a harmless skin whitener. It instructs mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White, shake, bottle, and apply to face neck arms and hands. The ad claims it cannot irritate and is used by stage beauties for a clear rosy white complexion, freckle sunburn and tan bleaching.
Prophesies and hard truths on Muscatine plant debate
Norman Baker warns Muscatine readers that supporting the public light plant brought benefits while private providers failed. He accuses merchants and officials of hypocrisy and urges solidarity to protect city services, criticizing false prophets and urging council support.
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Muscatine Packing Co
Thermopak
Norman Baker
Mentha-Pepsin Elixir Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Henderson Drug advertises Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion gastritis and related distress. It claims instant relief from gas fullness and heartburn and promises lasting improvement with regular use. Dr William W Morgan credits the product after trying other remedies. Available at Henderson's drug store and other druggists.
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Henderson Drug Stars
Guaranta
Dave
Wm. W. Morgan
Bridgeton
N. J
Henderson's
Local aviator’s sedan reported stolen in Des Moines area
The Ford sedan owned by J. O. Sabin of 233 East Fifth Street was taken from in front of their home sometime Wednesday night. Mrs. Sabin reported the theft this morning, noting the car was present after 10 PM. A Great Lakes naval training station plate and an Illinois license were on the vehicle. a windshield fragment from a broken spotlight was missing.
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J. O. Sabin
East Fifth Street
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Go On K of C excursion on Capitol tonight
Advertisement notes a Knights of Columbus excursion to Capitol tonight with brief prompt to read Journal Want ads for details.
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Capitol
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Rysler
Dyche
West Front Street
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Tipton
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Muscatine
Red Goose
Poll Parrots
the Army Store & Shoe Market
Iowa Avenue
Elmira Gagnon
Hubbell
Mich
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Malden
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Klaffenbach Print Shop
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MY Use TV V Theatre
Wonder Horse
Silver King
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Dick Turpin
Willie
William
FOX
Tony
Kstone
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