Co operative Store and Bank Collapse Linked to Stensland Plans
A Chicago report traces the rise of the Chicago Co operative General Merchandise store on Milwaukee Avenue to Paul O. Stensland and associates. The venture funded by stock subscriptions and store rebates contributed to financial strain and the Milwaukee Avenue State bank crash, exposing overstatement of profits and failed investor trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Chicago
Stensland
Co-operative
Milwaukee Avenue
Carpenter Street
Wilner Bros
Theodore Stenslands
Knute R. Matson
F. J Williams
Frank J. Crane
Herman Esdohr
Chicago Co-operative General Merchandise
Newark
N. J
Cenius
Strasland
Institute Notes Highlight Teacher Institute Attendance
One hundred twenty-two teachers attended the opening day of the Institute. Miss Farley gave an address on What to Read to the Children. A teachers reception, a lively ad writing contest won by Misses Haines Countryman and Mr Andrus, a Round Table for beginners, Elmwood High quartet, and music directed by Supt. Fulmer were featured. Dean Wardyce spoke on the Psychology of the Child. James Wynn of Omaha visited his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Haines
Andrus
Tmt Fk
Usee Tuans
Teenie
Supt. Gamble
Elmwood High School Quartette
Supt. Fulmer
No Piece of Furniture Described as Davenport Comfort
The piece extols a davenport as handsome versatile seating for naps and lounging. It praises its suitability for small flats with limited space and as a sleeping option for overnight guests, attributed to MICHAEL HILD.
William J. Bryan Homecoming Events Planned in Lincoln
The Lincoln events for William J. Bryan include a homecoming reception at the state capitol led by Mayor Brown with prayer by Rev. Martin and a welcoming address by Governor Mickey. Mr. Bryan and his family will arrive late September 5 after travel from Chicago, with plans for a statue of reception in the capitol corridor and a mounted escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Bryan
Brown
Lincoln News
Martin
Normal
Bryan
Familly
Mickey
Capitol
Commercial Club
Chicago
Lincoln
State House
Thange Committee
Newark
N.J
New York
Liryan
J. J. Miller
Dog Days and Sirius The Dog Star's Myth and Heat
The dog days mark the height of summer when the Dog Star Sirius rose with the sun. Sirius, once thought baleful, is now recognized as the brightest white star in Canis and linked to myth with Orion. The heat, not the star, explains the season’s harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Social event at WL Thomas home sparks lively celebration
A True Hue lodge No. 4% social at the WL Thomas home two miles west of town drew about two hundred guests. hay rack transport from Riley hotel, electric lights, music on piano, and lively games. A minor hayrack accident occurred but no disruption followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Varga
Nettie
Blanche
Josephine Vallery
Maggie
Katie
Mary Kalfenberger
Lizzie
Emma Hirz
Fernie Ruby
Teresa Marler
Lena Niday
Anna Trietsch
Minna Stohlman
Adelia Trietsch
Anna
Clara Parkening
Emil
Louie
Philip
Pred
Henry Meisinger
August
Henry Kehne
George Kaffenberger
Frank
Chas
WL Thomas
Membes
Sudens
Riley
Sauter
Plano
Blge
Old Settlers Reunion Boosts Union Iowa Town Prospects
Union Iowa looks forward to the Old Settlers Reunion on August 4 and 25 with a larger program and more amusements. The town undertakes concrete construction on Main Street led by W. H. Banning, including a two story building for J. W. Pitman post office use and a residence for Mrs. M. E. Davis with an independent telephone exchange. Concrete blocks and sidewalks soon transform the town as Union builds a new era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathamouth
Elmwood
Casa County
Kimwood
Elmwood Dirk Association
G. Stark
K. L. Woolcott
Edwin J. Jeary
Lf Langhurst
Murdock
Union
Cass County
Old Settlers
Main Street
W. H. Banning
J. W. Pitman
Vinton
M. E. Davis
Independent Telephone Exchange
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Co-Operative Store
Europe
Theodore
England
Olher
Everbody
Senn
Africa
Tuiner
Paul Wurl
Byron, Neb
Institute Notes
Dean Wardyce
James Wynn
Omaha
Michael Hild
Budweiser
Budweiser Beer
Phil Thierolf
Mr. Bryan
A. J. Sawyer
Neilson
Sarpy County
Courier
Third Street
Millcreek
Springfield
Sheeley
Louisville Courier
Illinois
S. A. Drehmer
Plattsmouth
New Fall Woods
Wescott’s Sons
G. M. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Alec Fisher
Greenwood
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