Savings banks gain traction as deposits surge in 1906
Washington reports a dramatic rise in American savings bank deposits with totals surpassing $200 million in 1906. Massachusetts deposits near $700 million prompt new industrial life insurance plans, while New York banks push past the $100 million mark. The shift signals savings banks as a stabilizing finance force amid high living costs and stock-market caution.
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Washington
D. C
Uncle Sam's Treasury
Wall Street
United States
Savings Bank
New York
Massachusetts
Bay State
Massachusetts Savings Banks
Armstrong
Ohe
Local residents and visitors travel in and out of the city
A series of short departures and returns marks the city’s social movement. George Matlock of Brighton, Abe Essley, Ed McFarland, M. L. Olds, S. S. Truax, Eva Easter, Richard Owens, Alma Johnson, A. J. Kirkpatrick, Florence Patterson, and Olivia Dusenberry all left or returned after day trips or visits. Col. M L Temple and families from Osceola and Maryville also passed through or visited Crawfordsville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Olds
Ainsworth
S. S. Truax
Crawfordsville
Eva Easter
Richard Owens
Winfield
The Runaways tin soldier and dolly under mistletoe
A whimsical tale recalls Ronald and Ruthie as tin soldier and French dolly distract each other under a Christmas tree. The scene ends with the pair found under a mistletoe while their soldiers stand in neat lines, mystery lingering. An unrelated ad promotes Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy with a free trial offer and a 50 cent jar.
Willard Temple a Monument to Temperance Reform in Chicago
The Journal details the Woman's National Temperance Temple in Chicago at LaSalle and Monroe, a fireproof 15 year old building costing 1.265 million dollars with 600 thousand in bonds. Miss Frances E. Willard, founder, will be honored when the last bonds are paid and the temple dedicated, with income from office rents supporting ongoing temperance work for future generations.
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Woman’s National Temperance Temple
Frances E. Willard
LaSalle and
Monroe Streets
Chicago
America
Board of
Temple Trustees
Custom Department Hints At Superior Vehicle Craft
Custom Department at the factory showcases higher grade goods and styling for carriages buggies and harness. A trial order proves the merit and ensures customers get exactly what they want. Mrs Shimitz of Chicago travels to Ainsworth with sister Mrs Bert Skalla whose health worsens hopes for climate change. Mr and Mrs Allen DeLong and son Claus return to Crawfordsville after a Brighton business day and family visit.
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Mary Forman
Eldon
Sam Walton
Irma Runyon
Crawfordsville
Dan Anderson
Charles
H. Bell
Shimitz
Chicago
Ainsworth
Bert Skalla
Oklahoma
Mrs. Allen DeLong
Claus
Mr. DeLong
Brighton
Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure Restoring Health
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania states he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for two years and spent much on doctors before being cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. He urges others to try it and warns against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Divorce Petition Placed in Iowa Court Deserts Grounds Named
State of Iowa in and for Washington County records the petition of Arthur Oral Walton seeking a divorce on grounds of desertion. Readers are advised to appear before noon on the second day of the September 1907 term. failure to defend will lead to default judgment. Clifford Thorne represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Arthur Oral Walton
Clifford Thorne
Notice in District Court of Iowa Washington County
In the District Court of Iowa for Washington County September Term 1907 original notice. W R Montgomery plaintiff vs Mamie Montgomery defendant. You are notified there is a petition on file alleging habitual drunkenness and a default judgment may be entered if you fail to appear at the courthouse in Washington Iowa on September 1907.
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Bessie M. Walton
Lminwis
Hus Yuiet Winte Cwwrret
Tha
State of Lowain
Washington County
W. R. Montgomery
Mamie Montgomery
District Court of
State of Iowa
A. D
Court House
Washington
Iowa
The Toe Nails And Foot Care
The article explains thickening of the toenail under the free edge due to boot and shoe pressure. It notes painful corns from nails pressed against flesh and urges keeping nails short and trimming soft thickened parts with a blunt knife or scissors.
Capital and labor joke exchanges over a loan
A joke exchange defines capital as the loaned 25 cents and labor as trying to fret it back, contrasting economic terms in a humorous way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jack
Teddy Roosevelt Presidency and Fortune Quip
A New York Herald cartoon caption jokes about Teddy Roosevelt becoming president during a fight and then opposing it while earning $40,000, highlighting public swagger and fortune in a mocking tone. The excerpt reflects early 20th century political satire and Roosevelt’s larger-than-life image.
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Teddy
Foightin
New York Herald
Chautauqua Season Tickets Available Through Local Banks
Promotional notice offers season tickets for Chautauqua through local banks with a sales pitch for Dr. Shoop remedy packets. It mentions a free mail offer of Pink Pain Tablets and claims rapid pain relief by altering blood pressure. Address Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. sold by J. H. Stewart.
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Dr. Shoop
Shoop
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Earnest Dean
Oskaloosa
Amn Frianna
George Matlock
Sigourney
Abe Essley
Ed McFarland
Davenport
Alma Johnson
City
A. J. Kirkpatrick
Florence Patterson
Ruth Johnson
Fairfield
Col
M. L. Temple
Osceola
U. S
Olmvia Dusenberry
Keola
W. L. Dusenberry
Dolly
Ronald
Ruthie
Soldier
Clarice W. Riley
New York Times
John Shields & Son
Willard
Chicaco
Custom Department
North Pole
Work & Meek
Tommy
McCartney & Son
Dr. King
Bibles
Bargain Table
Nicola & Harmon
North Side
Tobias Minick & Son
Washington, Iowa
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
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