Voice ID Bank Cashes Check in Iowa Tale of Radio Proof
A University of Iowa professor used his radio voice to cash a personal check at a distant bank, first known case of voice identification accepted by a bank. Farmers near Quasqueton assist Cal Walters after fire, plowing and planting поля acres with 48 farmers aiding 101 work horses. Des Moines features Camp Dodge School of Fire and Fort Des Moines summer posts, Reserve Officers training and Citizens Military training camps. A traveling radio outfit, a five-tube neutrodyne rig, tours the state from Davenport to the west coast, housing six, with concerts at each camp via WOC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest C. Ensign
University of Iowa
Professor Ensign
Radio Statio Whaa
Quasqueton
Buchanan County
Cal Walters
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
National Guard
School of Fire
Doray
Omaha
Fourtenth Infantry Brigade
Army
Fort Des Moines
Whit Way No. 7
Davenport
R. A. Hill
WOC
Moline Truck Company
Hill
Harvey Devine
West Coast
Pheasants Declared Pest by Farmers Across Counties
Chinese pheasants have become a nuisance in Bremer and Butler counties. They feed on corn and pull up plants by the roots, leading to calls for legal action against protectors. A farmer killed one, was arrested, then exonerated by a farmer jury. Butler County Farm Bureau demands discretion by wardens. In East Lafayette Township, all farmers at a meeting affirmed pheasant damage to crops.
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Bremer
Builer
Butler County
Butler County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
East Lafayette Twanship
Bremer County
Notice in Probate Proceedings for Plein Greeneweg
Court in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, will hear probate of Plein Greeneweg's will on July 8, 1924 at 10:00 AM. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Tr. J. Reeves records the notice. attorney C A Walhof represents the estate.
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Orange City
Sioux County
Iowa
Plein Greeneweg
A. D
Tr. J. Reeves
A. Walhof
Central Battery & Tire Co Offers Battery Service
Central Battery & Tire Company in Rock Valley Iowa advertises battery service and sales for all car makes. The notice promises recharging repairing and rebuilding batteries and invites customers to subscribe for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Battery & Tire Company
Rock Valley
Iowa
Remedies for Bowel Disorders in Children and Adults
This note promotes Chamberlain's Calic and Diarrhoea Remedy as safe for children and adults. It claims quick relief from sudden intestinal pain and stops diarrhoea, urging prompt use to prevent serious bowel disorders.
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Chamberlain
H. H. Pembert
Notice of Administration for Mary Jane O'Meara Estate
On June 19 1924 the District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed Frank T O Meara as administrator of the Mary Jane O Meara estate. All debts must be paid to the administrator and claims presented to the court for allowance. C A Wathof attorney.
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District Court
Sioux County
Iowa
Mary Jane O’meara
Frank
T. O'Meara
C. A. Wathof
Hydraulic Mining of Gold Using Water Jets
The article explains hydraulicking as using a powerful water jet to break apart rock and soil to recover gold. It notes a special apparatus and that power may come from a reservoir, mountain torrent, or a steam fire engine mounted on poles for rough terrain.
Umbrellas Through History From East to Empire
The umbrella has ancient origins in the East and was common in Ninevah Persia and Egypt. In Persia the Satrap was called umbrella fellow for carrying one. The sunshade protected against sun and the term Lord of the Umbrella appears as a royal title. In Greece and Rome women used umbrellas in peace and soldiers used them in war to avoid sun glare.
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Ninevah
Persia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
A Girl's Way in the Neighborhood Memoir
A young man watching Bluebelle from his front window declares he wants to marry a sensible girl. The rainwashed streets set the mood as Bluebelle surveys the sidewalks. She returns for new earrings, prompting the man to call her wise for pursuing practical things.
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Bluebelle
Louisville Courier-Journal
Alteration Case Discarded After Mutual Strikes
A witness described an assault in which the plaintiff and defendant argued and exchanged blows, each striking the other and missing, leading the magistrate to dismiss the case as the alteration appeared to be mutual.
Rock Valley Reports Astonishing Eye Relief Claim
Local readers report dramatic eye improvement after using Lavoptik eye wash mixed with camphor hydrastis and witchhazel. A man helped after 15 years of sore eyes and a woman who could not read now reads thanks to Lavoptik. One small bottle claimed to help any case of weak stained or inflamed eyes. An aluminum eye cup bearing H. H. Pember’s name is advertised.
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Lavoptik
Rock Valley
H. H. Pember
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
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Chidren
Overland
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Central Auto Co
Illinois
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Ery.co
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Huntting Elevator. CO
Millings
J. Coert
Oride
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