Safer Foundation Finances, Says th. Banker
W F Moore of Guthrie Center, bank and farm loan executive, urges a safer financial base for all sectors. He cites inflation of credit, transportation bottlenecks, labor shortages, and stock speculation as causes of tight money and warns many notes now due are collapsing banking liquidity. He calls for retrenchment, reduced borrowing, and slower stock buying to restore normal credit.
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W. F. Moore
Guthrie Center
Bank and Farm Loan Company
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
Moore
Bankers’ Association
Chicago
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Waverly Concern Goes On The Rocks
A receiver petition surfaces in Waverly seeking control of Central Live Stock and Loan association after the disappearance of president B C Dove. The re created firm, once Willow Lawn Farm owners Nat P Ellis Helen Ellis and Burton Sweet control 429 shares, with assets including 257 acres and cattle. The company’s debts reportedly exceed 100000 and Dove’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Waverly
Central Live Stock and Loan Association
B. C. Dove
Willow Lawn
Nat P. Ellis
Helen Ellis
Burton
Sweet
Dove
Ellis
Slis
Mr. Sweet
L. L. Ballentine
J. Rickabaugh
Shipment of Ripe Olives Seized by U S Government
Washington May 11 Officials of the U S Department of Agriculture report a shipment of ripe olives from California seized in Milwaukee as adulterated and dangerous. Bottles labeled Supreme Curtis Quality California Type Olives were found to contain bacteria and toxin from Bacillus botulinus, with deaths linked to similar olives in several cities. Defective pickling and weak brine handling allowed fermentation and contamination, leading to court condemnation and destruction under the Federal Food and Drugs Act. Authorities urged recall and reprocessing to higher temperatures, though no mandatory action exists, hoping industry voluntary action will ensure complete sterilization.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Wis
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Curtis Corporation
Long Beach
California
Canton
Detroit
Brooklyn
Memphis
Barbers Raise Prices and Taxi Fare Policy
Barbers in Parsons Kansas adopt new price schedules with a 25 cent haircut share and 40 cent half cuts. Patrons traveling in taxis pay the fare, in addition to the barber shop price, as part of the reform due to stricter shop laws, higher material costs, and increased wages.
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Parsons
Kans
Barbers
Kansas
Scotland may gain Home Rule before Ireland
Scotland may obtain Home Rule ahead of Ireland as the British government shows clear support for a parliament at Edinburgh. The stance indicates a shift toward devolved governance within the United Kingdom, with Edinburgh poised to gain regional legislative powers.
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Scotland
Ireland
Edinburgh
Illinois Appellate Court upholds press rights on news selection
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that newspapers may decide for themselves what counts as news and may print or suppress it accordingly, affirming editorial discretion and freedom of publication in a principle short on specifics but broad in scope.
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Illinois Appellate Court
British War Loans By Country In First World War
Britain extended large loans to Russia France Italy Belgium Serbia and other allies totaling 11.35 billion dollars. No interest is charged Belgium Serbia or Montenegro according to the list.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Goldwyn Star Tom Moore Shines As Captain Plunkett In Duds
Tom Moore stars in the Fox Theatre picture Duds as Captain Plunkett a soldier of fortune. The film promises action and romance with plenty of grit and river adventures as Plunkett seeks excitement after war service. Moore’s spirited performance and love of adventure frame a lively tale for audiences.
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Goldwyn Star
Tom Moore
Goldwyn
Fox
Captain Plunkett
France
Tom
Clarinda Music Club hires Major Landers for band work
The Clarinda Community club renews its contract with Maj. George W. Landers, director of the old Third Iowa Infantry band. He will instruct free of charge the junior band of thirty, lead the Clarinda band, and stage ten public concerts in the courthouse park. Each boy gets weekly private lessons and a rehearsal. The band has been strengthened by about ten new musicians who moved to town.
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Clarinda
Landers
Will Wage War on Salesmen Over "Blue Sky" Stocks
Muscatine May 11 Guerilla warfare against salesmen disposing of blue sky promotion stock will be waged by the Muscatine Ad club vigilance committee. Plans shown by A J Magnus include a questionnaire to prove a corporation's status, with salesmen answering under oath. The method has cut fake promoters in other Iowa counties. J L Giesler, president of the American bank, said four fifths of recent Iowa stock sales were for aircastle ventures while scrutiny grows and sales decline.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Act Club
A. J. Magnus
Aman
Magnus
Muscatine County
Ad Club
J. L. Giesler
American Bank
Iowa
Prussian Parliament Debates Crown Prince Portrait
Herr Graefe described the Crown Prince as a young man fond of the fair sex and with cuff-link patent. He questioned Kaiser’s large family, asking why they must be provided for and noting his six strong sons could work.
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Herr Graefe
Herr ‘Graefe
Autoists Kill Cyclist at West Branch Iowa
Geo Morgan of Cedar Rapids died in a motorcycle collision with a car driven by Sam Mankin of Chicago and Jake Kiev of Sioux City near West Branch. Mankin and Kiev are held for investigation. About 100 pints of whiskey and fifteen gallons of alcohol were found in the car. officials say the men were intoxicated.
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Iowa City
Sam Mankin
Chicago
Jake Kiev
Sioux City
Geo. Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Mankin
Kiev
West Branch
Morgan
What the Pitcher Cannot Do In 1920 Baseball Guide
The 1920 Spalding Official Baseball Guide lists forbidden acts for pitchers. Do not rub the ball in soil or treat it with licorice paraffin or other substances. Do not spit on it or roughen the surface with sandpaper. Do not bound it to an infielder to abrade the cover. A pitcher who delivers a ball after any offense is suspended for ten days. The proper stance is with the ball held before the plate with both hands. Do not lift a hand from the ball except to throw to first or deliver to the batter. Dropping the ball during delivery is a balk.
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Spalding
Walk Rule Uniform Adoption Spreads in Major Leagues
The piece notes a change as both major leagues standardize the walk rule uniform across play marking a shift from prior practice. It references the historical divergence and the context of this procedural upgrade within professional baseball.
Macon town crier resuming duties after paper suspension
Macon Missouri May 8 Ye olde town crier resumes after Chronicle Herald suspended for a fire. With no daily, the town crier bell patrols streets to announce public sales meetings and local notices, informing residents of events and actions.
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Macon
Missouri
Chronicle-Herald
Biloxi Bathing Ordinance Bans Revealing Swimwear
In Biloxi Mississippi on May 12 a new bathing ordinance prohibits persons over 14 from wearing one piece suits and bars adults from loitering in public places while not robed from shoulder to below the knees. Officials call scantily clad attire injurious to public morals.
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Biloxi
Miss
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U. S
Blue Sky
Iowa Bankers Association
Vortun
Bactle
Crank
Michigan
U.S. A
Em Reeper
Cleveland
Cleveland Six
O. B. Cleveland
Bevins Motor Company
B.C. Carris Machine Shop
West 2Nd St. Washington
Cleveland Automobile Company
Cleveland, Ohto
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