Federal Reserve Board Warns Banks on Treasury Bills
The Federal Reserve Board warns American banks to avoid locking up funds by purchasing treasury bills of foreign governments. It urges caution in investing in such long term obligations to protect financial stability. The statement interprets responses to J P Morgan Co. plans and British fiscal agents, noting gold backed loans and Ottawa renewal provisions.
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Washington, D. C
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Federal Reve Board
Treasury
Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan Co
Ottawa
State commission urged to handle rising food costs
A state commission was urged to take action amid increased food prices. Whitman announced calls for legislation for effective accomplishment and proposed a man at the head of the effort to oversee the handling of the foodstuffs issue.
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Whitman
Benbow City Sold in Holinois. Benbow Founding Firm
Benbow City in Holinois was purchased by agents of a guard company for 2 switching. A.H. Benbow, founder years ago, led the town once home to eighty inhabitants and twenty-three saw Hughes to Practice Lan ewood. J-Charles E. announced Janu will resume practice of New York j. His son Will enter Jones Heads Army West Point Cadet Lawrence from the class of '18 was elected to the army football team. Jones player tackie thiy.
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Werésville
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Holinois
Gard Oi Company
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Ese
W Hughes
Lanewood
Charles E. Es
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Army
West “Point
Lawrence
Tary Academy
Death by Live Wire on trolley crane incident
A 24 year old man fell from a trolley crane and was electrocuted after losing balance while riding the device. Brief notice records a fatal accidental electrocution on an industrial site.
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Clinton
Balaiph Lyons
Apportionment Decided in Democratic Campaign Deficit
A decision has been reached on how to apportion the deficit facing the Democratic campaign in New York. Details specify allocation among key committees and regions to address fundraising shortfalls. The plan aims to balance support across districts and sustain campaign operations.
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York
Withdrawal of Pershing Expedition and Border Patrol Pact
Agreement reached after 13 weeks between American and Mexican delegates calls for Pershing's withdrawal from Mexico within 40 days of joint approval, with possible extension if northern Mexico endangers the border. Both nations will maintain border patrols on their sides while coordinating against marauders and aiding joint efforts as practicable.
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N.J
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Pershing
United States
General Pershing
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Chihuahua
Npetheen
Juarez
Ahich
Carranza
Veilistiano Carranza
Fire destroys Northern Illinois Cereal plant in Lockport
A Friday night blaze in Lockport Illinois destroyed the Northern Illinois Cereal company plant. The loss is estimated over 200000 dollars. Eighteen girls were among those who escaped as the fire crossed electric wires in the milling room. Thousands of spectators watched the blaze.
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Lockport
Ilinois
British Capture Large German Submarine
Milan report states British naval forces captured a large German submarine. A British sweeper reportedly landed 15 crew members at an Italian port from the diver.
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Milan
Carriere Delian Sern
Priests to Take Five-Year Abstinence Pledge
Chicago reports Archbishop Sangeleta urges all ordained priests in the diocese to take a five year abstinence pledge as part of a formal vow. The move signals a broad clerical reform within the Roman Catholic Church.
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Chicago
Sangeleta
Banks Warn Iowa Banks Against Yeggs and Safeblowers
Des Moines warns Iowa banks about rising safe-cracking incidents as Yeggs strike post offices and small-town safes. Frank Warner of the Iowa Bankers Association urges strict surveillance, noting one bank safe blown and two in a nearby area in a single night. He advises documenting suspicious persons and contacting local police. the association cooperates with Burns Detective Agency and the American Protective Department.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Warner
Iowa Bankers Association
Bankers
Mr. Warner
W. J. Burns International Detective Agency
American Bankers Association
Girl Graduate Now Farmer from Iowa to Florida
Edna O Harra a 1916 University of Iowa graduate left teaching to run a twenty seven acre Florida farm with her mother. She markets fruit and vegetables shipping them under the name Iowa girl farm products from Clairmont Florida as a new path for girl graduates.
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Iowa City
Iowa Girl Farm Products
Edna O’harra
University of Iowa
Clairmont
Fla
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Fees for Prosectuting Attorneys
Iowa Supreme Court declares prosecuting attorneys entitled to a flat fee on fines: 10 percent on fines up to 200 and 5 percent on amounts from 200 to 500. The ruling, issued amid a dispute between County Attorney Fred E Hanson and the state auditor, sets a new rule impacting counties including the later finding of a $3 fee repayment.
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Nevada
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Flounty
Fred E. Hanson
State Auditor’s
Hansen
Iowa City Students Rally Amid Football Victory
More than 1,500 University of Iowa students participated in a celebration after a football victory. Police report store break-ins, arson attempts, and property damage amounting to several hundred dollars, with revolver use by officers to repel demonstrators.
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Iowa City—State University of Iowa
Iowa
Amessb
Films barred from Fort Madison prison for fire safety
Motion pictures shown weekly to inmates are forbidden at Fort Madison after a state fire inspection report. No incidents have occurred, but a nonflammable projection booth must be installed before films resume.
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Fort Madison
Fire destroys New Hartford high school building
Fire destroyed the high school building in New Hartford. Estimated loss about 15 000 with 4 000 insurance. Flames likely started by spontaneous combustion in the coal bin. The blaze struck at noon when empty. glass will be resumed in churches and halls. City now lacks a school building aside from a small primary grade room.
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New Hartford
Couple Celebrates Seventieth Wedding Anniversary
Fort Dodge area reports Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wakeman of Otho observed their seventieth marriage anniversary. Mrs. Wakeman, aged eighty six, is confined to a chair yet remains well apart from immobility. Mr. Wakeman, five years her senior, is described as hale and hearty.
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Fort. Dodge
H. W. Wakeman
Otho
Weketan
Mr. Wakeman
Hale
Tom Phillips Hits the Trail in Ottumwa Rally
Tom J Phillips longtime Iowa politician and former Democratic mayor of Ottumwa has reappeared at revival meetings led by Evangelist Charles Reign Scoville. His presence drew a large crowd and sparked a dramatic reception among the marchers and audience members.
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Ottumwa
Evangelist
Tom J. Phillips
Iowa
Phillips
George Cosson
Cummins
Billy Sunday
Charles Reign Scoville
Phibias
Hvangelist
Scoville
Refuse To Switch Cars Amid Iowa Freight Car Shortage
Des Moines reports indicate Iowa railroads are denying turning freight cars to other roads for sidetracks and unloading. Shippers complain nationwide about limited car sharing because lines must keep cars to meet demand. Coal operators say coal service has been fair, with adequate coal car availability.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Railroad Sues Over Eighthour Law In Federal Court
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad files in U S district court a suit to declare the Adamson act unconstitutional and to enjoin enforcement against its four brother companies. The company contends the act’s last provision is not consistently followed by similar firms in the region.
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Council Bluffis
Chicago, Burlington ,& Quincy Railroad Company
United States District Court
United States
Santa Fe conducts typhus control crusade on rail line
Fort Madison reports Santa Fe railroad launches a thorough crusade against disease by running four special cars that stop at every camp or colony to wash and disinfect living quarters and all laborers and their families to prevent further spread of trypan.
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Fort Madison
Santa Fe Railroad
Dairy products valued in Iowa for year ending July 1 1918
Iowa dairy products valued at a total of 105 million dollars for the year ending July 1 1918. Creamery butter leads at 27.13 million, country butter 21.05 million, market milk 20.94 million, with condensed milk 0.44 million and ice cream 4.06 million.
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Ames
Food and Dairy Commission
Iowa
Swindlers Sentenced for Fake Horse Races
Fort Madison judges sentenced J. W. Reeves Harold Ward and J. W. Brown to three years each in the penitentiary for conspiracy in a large midwestern scheme. The trio ran a widespread operation that convinced farmers to bet on “sure things” in horse racing.
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Fort Madison
J. W. Reeves
Harold Ward
J. W. Brown
Middle West
Raid Temp Bars Crackdown Seizes Alcohol Trade
Keokuk county agents Terril Risden and Rock raided seven temporary bar permits used for illicit sales. They seized a large quantity of beer whisky and gin and stored the merchandise in the county jail. Prosecution against the proprietors has begun.
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Keokuk
Terril, Risden and
Rock
Coal prices rising in Des Moines winter forecast
Local dealers predict Iowa coal could reach six dollars if severe cold returns this winter. Currently all Des Moines coal firms sell the Iowa product at four dollars fifty cents with many unable to deliver at that price. One company sold a carload of steam coal to an Omaha firm at six dollars on track.
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Pes Moines
Iowa
Omaha
James H Wilson Dies in Washington After Illness
Des Moines report notes James H Wilson long time Iowa railroad commissioner since 1914 died in Washington DC after brief illness. He attended the national association of railroad commissioners meeting and underwent stomach surgery before death. Buried at his home in Menlo he was 70, a lifelong farmer and public servant with a long Iowa career.
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James H. ‘Wilson
Iowa State’ Raiiroad Commission
Washington
D. C
Wilson
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Iowa
Menlo
W. B. Martin
W. C. Hayward
Toby Herriott
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Ames
Prairie Jim
Taria Jim’ Wilson
United Statessecretary of Agriculture
Kings County
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New York Volunteers
54Th New York Veteran Volunteers
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South Carolina
Adair County
Governor Appoints Delegates for National Conference
Governor Clarke names honorary delegates to represent Iowa at the fourth national conference on marketing and fan credits in Chicago December 4 to 9. Delegates include H Co Adams, Ames. M Cacady, Whiting. and many others from Des Moines, Sioux City, Massena, and Ames. The list follows with several cities and professions represented.
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Iowa
Chicago
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H. Co. Adams
Algona
EB. M. Cacady
Whiting
F. Cartin
Decorah
Eaton
Sioux City
V. William Get
Waterloo
Court
Des Moines
J. P. Cagen
A. R. Corey
Fairfax
Roscoe J. Saunders
Menilla
George Berge
Mount Vernon
W. W. Marsh
Nathaniel Wrench
Davenport
Plague Costs Prompt State Budget Review
The executive council reports total foot and mouth disease expense at 89087 dollars for the state. It lists payments to farmers for condemned cattle and pigs, with uninsured losses beyond estimate. The state board of control earmarked 22000 dollars to furnish a hospital and epileptic colony at Woodward. Bid requests will follow.
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State Board of Audit
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General Assembly
Board of Control
Lowa
Wilneis
W. L. Harding
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Harding
Ernor
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Woodward
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