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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1936

Page

8

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Savings Bank Crawf

At an Iowa stockholders meeting in Crawfordsville on January 6 1986 an amendment to the bank’s articles was adopted by 262 votes of 255 represented. The amendment adds a section on stock assessability reading that post 1933 common stock holders are not liable for debts or assessments, while pre 1933 stock holders have limited liability as provided by law. The Chairman Turkington and Secretary K A Coates were authorized to sign and record the amendment.

People's Savings Bank Crawfordsville Peoples Savings Bank Iowa 45Th General Assembly State of General Assembly Turkington K. A. Coates Gald

Absolute Music As A Pure Abstract Form

The article defines absolute music as pure self sufficient composition not tied to ideas or objects. It notes musicians view it as the highest form of music and contrasts it with program music.

Levant Cloud over Gibraltar per Collier's Weekly

A large low cloud formation known as the Levant forms over the Rock of Gibraltar at certain times yearly. It remains stationary for as long as 12 days, created by moist easterly winds sweeping the rock.

Rock of Gibraltar Levant Collier’s Weekly

Gem paste, pasta origin notes in 1936 Crawfordsville notice

A short 1936 notice discusses the term paste for imitation gems derived from Italian pasta. It is filed for the Peoples Savings Bank Crawfordsville Iowa, dated January 6 1936, and signed by S Turkington and K A Cortes with later dates Jan 11 18 25 Feb 1.

Peoples Savings Bank Crawfordsville Iowa S. Turkington K. A. Cortses

Will Purvis Recounts Hanging Escape After Mural Murder

Here is Will Purvis of Purves Mies reciting his unusual tale on air. He claims to be the sole survivor of a gallows ordeal in 1895 when a mural murder led to his near execution and eventual release after the real killer confessed.

Will Purvis Purves Mies Purv

Early use of soap by Cleopatra Helen and Lucrezia

Fragmentary note traces early soap use by Cleopatra Helen of Troy the deceding women and Lucrezia Borgia with brief mention of washing habits.

Cleopatra Helen of Troy Lucrezia Borgia

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