Financial status feared critic al in Iowa by March if land payments due
Des Moines reports state banking chief George H Messenger warns of rising socialistic influence and inflated land values. He cites rail union demands as evidence of growing communism and notes Iowa banks may crash if land contract payments default next March, with no federal reserve help. A separate bank chase ends with calm surrender and a suspect fleeing Sioux Rapids after a theft.
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Des Moines
George H. Messenger
Iowa
Messenger
Federal Reserve System
Federal Preserve
Gypsies Dig Up Money Near Sioux Rapids
A band of four auto loads of gypsies were reported en route to Sioux Rapids after allegedly stealing $100 in currency from a Dickenson bank. Local guards lined the road as word spread from Spencer via a sheriff’s telephone warning.
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Sioux Rapids
Spencer
Dickere
Belle Plaine Girl Louise Blossom Dies at 20
Relatives in Belle Plaine report the death of Louise Blossom in Chicago after an illness. she was the only daughter of Charles A. Blossom, a high school graduate, who had planned to visit her in Chicago. The funeral was held at the Congregational church.
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Belle Plaine
Louise Blossom
Chicago
Congregational Church
Louise
Charles A. Blossom
Our High School
Grinnell College
Blossom
Warren
California
Plan big homecoming in Muscatine Sept 1
Muscatine officials announce a large homecoming celebration for returning soldiers on September 1 featuring airplanes vaudeville attractions ball games boxing and a free steamboat excursion with dinner for the veterans, with several thousand dollars allocated for the event.
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Muscatine
Youll Find It There In The Want Column
A brief want column item highlights a listing or notice placed for sale or service. The entry notes a specific contact or contact method and hints at availability or timing without revealing extraneous details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WANT
Iowa to reorganize 168th Infantry regiment soon
Adjt. Gen. L. G. Lasher said Iowa will begin reorganizing the one hundred sixty eighth infantry immediately after returning from Washington. He expects official authority for a new regiment within ten days and notes plans to organize a 100 men per company unit plus a battalion of field artillery field hospital and engineers. A cavalry regiment may also be formed in southeastern and central Iowa. The move follows discussions with General Carter and Secretary Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Moines
One Hundred Sixty-eighth
Adjt
L. G. Lasher
Washington
Carter
Militia Bureau
Iowa
Lasher
Col
Matt. Tinley
Howell
Baker
Tinley
All Wrong Farce-Comedy at Fox Theatre Next Saturday
Pathe's Extra Selected Star Photoplays features Bryant Washburn in All Wrong a scintillating farce comedy full of hilarious situations witty lines and shrieks of laughter at the Fox Theatre next Saturday.
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Presious Pathe Washburn
Kidder & Ko
Pathe
Bryant Washburn
FOX Theatre
University of Iowa expands athletic coaching assistance
The physical training department will aid in coaching major sports for interscholastic competition this year. Nelson J. Sharp joins to assist football and baseball along with gym duties, praised by Director Schroeder as ideal for fitness and coaching.
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Iowa City
Aus
University of Iowa
Nelson J. Sharp
Department of Physical Education
Sharp
Y. M. C. A. College For Physical Directors
Springfield
Mass
New England
Haverhill Baseball Nine
BE. G. Schroeder
Returned Soldier Seeks 10000 Damages in Suit
Des Moines August 12 John Schaefer a returned soldier seeks ten thousand dollars in damages from a former acquaintance in a civil action filed this week. The suit alleges distress and financial loss tied to the defendants actions prior to his discharge.
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John Gustafson
Bondurant
Des Moines
John Schaefer
Cities Cut Living Costs by Army Surplus Purchases
Dispatch from Camden reports two tons of ham and bacon bought by city warehouses and sold at well below local store prices. Ham sold at 32 cents a pound and bacon at 36 cents, including wrapping and transport, with sale to consumers at cost to prevent profiteering. Some towns consider similar purchases though results are unclear.
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Quartermaster Corps of the Army
Camden
N. J
Bacon
Parcel Post
New Jersey City
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Wheer
Carl ‘Arter
U.S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway, N.Y
Kimball Pianos
Player Pianos
Liberty Bonds
West Side Square
Belknap
Music House
Washington, Iowa
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