Bank plans and stock concerns in Beaumont Wheeled by dubious investors
Stockholders in the Star Petroleum Company of Beaumont Texas and others describe a defunct venture sold as an electric road scheme. The group details how promoters coaxed conspiratorial investors into buying shares with promises of rapid riches, only to be left in financial peril after the scheme collapsed.
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Star Petroleum 01 Company
Beaumont
Texas
Weno Puldsofhin
Said-Company
Swore- AL
Balkaninet
Hl, & Gardner
Liberhtyville
Tingis, Gil, Dalton
Leddyard
Towa
Helierkyg
Bellovin
Idm
Budingtof
From Iowa to Denver A Wagon Train Camp Chronicle
The diary describes an arduous overland trek by wagon train starting in Lima and moving toward Des Moines area routes. It covers rough camp life, early starts, rough cooking, wagon assembly, and division into squads. Fuel, water, wood tasks, and meals are noted as the group crosses plains toward a river crossing and a bridge near a Des Moines route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Jose
Rome
In- Alans
Des Muings
the Bays
County Board Convenes Adopts Bankers Bond for Treasurer
The 1904 county board, led by J. G. Smith, convened to approve minutes and inaugurate new members Albert Ogren Led yard township J G Smith Algona Albert Jacobson Seneca W C Hall Buffalo Jot Callen Whittemore. The bankers pledged a $150 000 treasurer bond as funds were allocated to banks. The session opened with oath taking and a calm, cordial mood among officials and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leandar Barbasind
Kuna
Boyle
Te Eubire Hull
County Annibor Potter
Wf. Murtagh
G. Chub
J. W. Winehot
Eoberan
J. G. Smith
Albert Orren
Jacobson
Albert
Bir
Toasty
Albert Ogren
Ledyard Township
Algana
Albert Jacobson
Seneca
W.C. Hall
Buffalo
Jot Callen
Whittemore
County confronts pay for Woodbury road trustees
The Woodbury county board weighs whether to fund the salaries of six township trustees under a new road law. If approved, trustees could earn about 24000 annually, though the law lacks payment rules. The change shifts disbursement from county to township trustees, prompting debate.
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Republican
Sioux Cley
Woodbury County
Board of Supervisors
Ube
Byuslebs
Marriage of Cooper and Hansen in Portland Township
Quiet wedding occurred at the M. Ti parsonage last Wednesday evening as IL Cooper of Portland township wed Miss Camidky Hansen of the same township. The couple, after a wedding trip to Webster City, will settle on the Chas Blake place and begin housekeeping.
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M. Ti
Cooper
Portland Township
Camidky Hansen
Portland
Rasmus Hanson
Webster City
Chas
Blake Place
Grand Tour to Mexico Arranged by Iowa Tourist Association
A personally conducted five week Mexican tour departs Des Moines February 16 organized by the Iowa Tourist Association. The trip covers all transportation and hotel expenses with rates inclusive. Information available from the Jew s Tourist Association in Des Moines or Jon G Farmer Rock Island System Cedar Rapids.
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Egypt
Mexico
Iowa Tourist Association
Des Moines
Jews Tourist Association
Crocker
Lowa
Jon G@ Farmer
Rock Island System
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Minneapelia and Rock Island Agents Discuss Fare Rate Plans
Rock Island System agents are instructed to arrange a fare rate of one third on certificate plans. Please contact your nearest ticket agent for information on the proposed changes and availability.
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Rock Island System
Red Pulled Bull for Sale Near Lamoroux Titonka Iowa
Local livestock listing advertises Red Bull breed cattle for sale with prices offered. Buyer is directed to contact R. Lamoroux at Titonka, Iowa, for details on availability and purchase.
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Lamoroux Titonka
Lowa
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J. P. Conner
Denison, Iowa
Congress
Orks
The
Stan Pocum Ob Company
Beaumon, Warars, Ald of
Moroioad Drafts
Muesday
Denver
Bol Tain
County Board
Alben Ogron
Ledynedown
Chateallan
Naw Beairal
Bond
Woodbury
Indiana
Hocking Valley
J.J
Marridd
Minneapelia
Miu
Lumbere Man’s Association
First National Bank
Titonka
Iowa
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