Thirteen Iowa banks add 6.94 million in deposits
Chief Clerk Ellis reports from Des Moines on the Iowa banking department balance sheet as of August 10, 1909. Thirteen banks joined, total deposits rose by 6 942 069.74. Savings banks number 631, state banks 265, trust companies 15. Total assets for savings banks stood at 183 327 568.65 and for state banks and trust companies 92 911 246.10. Average reserve across all banks was 21 percent.
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Des Moines
Yowa
Ellis
State Banking Department
Bleakly
Iowa
Ernes
Pattin Receivabla
National Bank Pri
Governor Carroll Visits State Institutions Tour Plan
Governor Carroll Judge Robinson and G H Robinson visited the state Insane hospital at Clarinda the school for the deaf at Council Bluffs and the home for feeble minded children at Glenwood. The trip begins a series to familiarize with needs and activities. Des Moines plans a grand military ball for 300 army officers during the tournament September 20 to 25.
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R. M. Brisco
Katherine Brisco
Twenty-fourth Street
Governor Carroll
G. 8. Robinson
State Insane Hospital
Clarinda
School For the
Council Bluffy
Glenwood
Des Moinee
Pay Tribute to Brandt Memory at First Presbyterian Church
The last rites were held for Isaac Brandt, pioneer, who died suddenly at his Ninth Street home. Despite inclement weather, many friends gathered at the First Presbyterian church to pay their final tribute to the deceased.
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Brandt
Isaac Brandt
Pioneer
Last Ninth Street
First Presbyterian Church
Whigr
Bat
Des Moines Chosen Northwestern District HQ for Airmen
At a Louisville Kentucky meeting of the National Airmen's Association Des Moines was named headquarters for the northwestern district. The district includes clubs in Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Minneapolis and St Paul Paul B Lessing of Des Moines was elected president of the district and vice president of the national association A district club meeting will be held in Des Moines late November during the corn show to plan new clubs in cities with populations of 25 000 or more.
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Synod
Lutheran Church Synod Meeting of
Iowa
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Des Moines
National Airmen’s Association
Louisville
Omaha
Lincoln
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Paul B. Lessing
National Association
Bally Backs Air Brakes Ordinance For City Cars
Bally told council the Des Moines Street Railway can be forced to fit air brakes on all cars. An ordinance to require air brakes on newly received cars had its first reading, following the First street and Rock Island derailment that injured over thirty. Officers Claims Filed: Davenport police seek a governor’s reward share for officers who helped convict Reed’s killers. Chief Atkinson Captain Phelan Detective Quinn and Mrs Shanley seek part of the reward.
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Bally
Des Moines Street Railway Company
Hamery
First Street
Rock Island
Louis E. Roddewig
Carroll
Davenport
Thomas Reed
Poweshiek County
Atkinson
Phelan
John Quinn
George Shanley
Miner Benjamin Brown Found Dead Near Hull Avenue
The body of Benjamin H. Brown a coal miner formerly at Enterprise was found beside the Northwestern railroad tracks about a half mile north of Hull Avenue. His head was crushed beyond recognition and both arms were severed above the wrists. The scene was discovered by his brother William Brown near Death Curve.
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Benjamin H. Brown
Enterprise
William
Northwestern Railroad
Hull Avenue
Iowa Boy Writes Travel Books from Navy Voyage
Robert H H Whitaker, a Baltimore? no Marshal Town boy and chief yeoman aboard a battleship, has written two illustrated travel booklets about Africa. Copies arrived at the state house, presented by his brother Harry Whitaker.
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Iowa
Robert HH. Whitaker
Marshal Town
Africa
State House
Harry
Wilson Quits Street Railway
C. P. Wilson resigns after eight months as superintendent of the Des Moines City Railway Company. Immediate resignation shifts duties to A. G. Marsh, the general manager, who will assume the office of superintendent.
Institution Heads W5II Meet in Des Moines
State institution superintendents will gather in Des Moines on September 22 and 23 for the quarterly conference conducted by the state board of control. They will discuss questions of interest related to institutional management.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Anthrax Epidemic Over, Says Koto in North Trip
Dr Paul QO Koto state veterinary surgeon reports from northern trip that anthrax outbreak in Mierokea and Plymouth counties is under absolute control and no longer active. Local authorities warn farmers to maintain basic biosecurity measures and monitor livestock closely.
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Koto
Paul QO. Koto
Mierokea
Plymouth
Aprons For All Occasions In Modish Summer Wardrobe
The article describes a range of aprons from garden to chafing dish styles, emphasizing chic trims, lace edges, and practical pockets. It highlights features like dark blue and white striped galatea, French flower baskets, chafing dish aprons with lace, and dusting aprons in chambray, with details on fabrics, embroidery, and decorative motifs. It notes practical touches such as elastic sleeves, buttoned cuffs, and pockets, aiming to combine fashion with utility for summer wear.
Bronze and suede dominate summer to fall footwear
A late novelty in footwear is the bronze shoe with colored leather demand. Bronze evening slippers feature beaded toes while suede styles show braided toes and self stripes. Suede and bronze remain in style through fall into early winter, with Gibson ties on light canvas and extension soles with Cuban heels for comfort.
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Gibson
New Garment for the Traveler in Sleepers
A new traveler garment for sleeping cars appears in black china silk. It features a yoke, a belt, and a small attached hood to cover the head when entering the dressing room. Lightweight and foldable, it envelopes the wearer and is praised for its prettiness and suitability.
Hard to Mend Silk Skirts and Handy Ruffle Trick
Mending silk skirts is often hopeless yet a 12 inch ruffle can be made from salvaged fabric. Attach this ruffle to a sateen foundation or inside the skirt to create a new look with minimal waste.
Stone-gray silk mohair motor coat with satin trim
A new motor coat features stone-gray silk mohair fabric, described as one of the best shades for top coats. The smart model includes a satin collar and cuffs and is fastened with mother-of-pearl or smoked pearl buttons.
Finishing Skirt Seams: French Seam Advice
Do not finish the seams of a skirt with a French seam. Instead bind over cast or pink them. French seams suit underwear or shirt waists more than skirts.
Draped blouse with lace bands and chiffon sleeves
A decorative blouse features a tucked chemise, cream chiffon sleeves, and lace insertion bands. Silk draperies highlight the bodice with soft folds, while silk bolero-style bars and buttonhole work add pure motifs and a refined finish.
Collar Supporters for Easy Whale Bone Insertion
Instructions advise sewing linen tape on each collar side from the shoulder seam, with central slits to let whale bones slip in. When washing the waist, remove the bones and replace after laundering, avoiding repeated sewing.
Orange color in fashion tops this season in fabrics
Pale yellow dominates gowns wraps and hats but orange leads the fashion color trend. The dye matches fruit hues and appears in panne velvet military capes and large white straw hats, with hints of spotted and figured net gowns for bold styling.
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Propheta
Convenient Storehouse Combined With Corncrib
Instructional note by John Upton in American Agriculturist describes a combined storehouse and corncrib setup for farms. It outlines a floor plan with a door from the carriage house, removable doors for top access, shed and crib floor levels, ways to dry corn, internal openings for direct transfer, and securing pins to keep posts in place.
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John Upton
Keeping Swine On The Farm Pens And Feed For Profit
farmer D M Stuart argues Berkshire pigs and purebred stock are most profitable. He details farrowing prep with hot swill and salt, feeding regimens, weaning at four to six weeks, pasture rotation, and winter quarters. He cites cost efficiency, sanitary quarters, cement walls, and a clean dry bed as essential.
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D. M. Stuart
American Agriculturist
Berkshire
Wes
No Eggs for Horses
A New England veterinarian notes feeding eggs to stallions offers little benefit to a well nourished horse. Eggs are nutritious but horse digestion cannot fully utilize animal proteins, so vitality gains are unlikely during breeding season.
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New England
Device for Four Horses on a Harvester
A Missouri Valley note by C J Hecker describes a device for four horses on a harvester. One team leads while a second team tows on the tongue. A 24 inch hardwood piece is bolted to the tongue with two 14 inch wood bits at each end. Each end connects to a 24 inch tree, and a chain runs forward to hit the lead team.
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C. J. Hecker
Missouri Valley
Woman Farms Mice and Rats in Western Massachusetts
A western Massachusetts woman runs a mouse farm noted by the American Cultivator. She sold 8,000 mice and rats last year for laboratory use in tuberculosis and disease research. Animals are kept in farm cages and include guinea pigs and rabbits. Prices range for mice 16 to 25 dollars per 100, rats about 26 per 101. Guinea pigs supply laboratories for antitoxin production.
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Massachusets
Care of the horse through winter to spring
The text advises feeding a colt to prevent thinning in spring and preserving value. Oats plus timothy hay are best general feed, with occasional corn and clover with bran mash. Feed only what is eaten clean and avoid watering until an hour after meals.
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Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Wells
Miller
District Court
Chicago
Crabtree
James Parsons
Lisle Crabtree
Port Crook
Captain Raymond
Second Cavalry
Parsona
Des Moines Union Railway
Union
Northwestern
State Board of Health
New Motor Coats
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