The Maiden City Holds Against James in Ulster Siege
Londonderry, known as The Maiden City, withstood James II’s siege in 1689 after a long defense led by Bishop Walker. The garrison of 7500 and 30000 residents endured hunger, disease, and siege warfare until ships from Lough Foyle delivered relief, forcing James II to retreat.
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Iowa Judge Rebukes Guardian Over Ward Allowance
In Avoca Judge E B Woodruff criticizes a guardian who sought extra funds for John Johns, an 18 year old student in Iowa City. The court notes prior orders totaling 100 dollars monthly and a mortgage of the ward’s farm to cover expenses, totaling 175 dollars monthly for eight months.
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E. B. Woodruff
Iowa City
Emma L. Johns
Oakland
John P. Johns
Pottawattamie County
Court Denies Increase in Minor's Estate Allowance
The court rules it unnecessary to fund extended education for the minor at Oakland High. It upholds economy, self reliance, and parental contribution, noting farm income decline requires possible reduction of the 1920 monthly $100 allowance to fit the Ward estate.
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Oakland
Standard Oil of Indiana Declares 150 Percent Stock Dividend
Chicago November 2 stock dividend declared by four directors of Standard Oil Company for Indiana. Shareholders on record December 17 will receive 1.5 new shares for each share held, with total value estimated around 156.8 million dollars. The distribution lowers market value per share and uses surplus to capitalize new stock, marking one of the era’s largest melon style stock dividends.
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Standard Oil Company
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Standard Oil
United States Supreme Court
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Standard of Company of
New Jersey
Tanlac Restores Burlington Woman’s Health After Digestive Woes
Miss Clara Larm of Burlington Iowa credits Tanlac with ending five years of indigestion gas pains and weight loss. She says her appetite returned, she sleeps well, gains weight, and feels stronger and happier. Ad notes Sherman Bros. in Washington Macjugin Drug Co Wellman as sellers.
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Tanlac
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Wellman
Macjugin Drug Co
Advt
Standard Oil of Indiana finances show large earnings and growth
From 1913 to 1917 the company increased capital from 30 million to 100 million dollars and paid steady 12 percent cash dividends plus 50 percent in extra cash dividends. Eight years under present form yielded about 200 million in net earnings with 1917 the peak at 43,808,931. Since 1916 wartime orders boosted profits, with annual surpluses of 15 to 20 million and 16 to 18 million reserved for excess profits and income taxes. Tell him I saw your ad.
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Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Transfer of City Funds Hearing in Washington Iowa
Notice to taxpayers that Washington Iowa seeks court approval to move 5000 dollars from the Improvement Fund to the Grading Fund. Judge Chas A. Dewey sets November 10, 1920 at 10 AM for the hearing in the Washington County court. Objections may be stated at the Court House session. City Solicitor W M Keeley announces.
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Iowa
Chas. A. Dewey
District Court
Washington County
Dewey
Court House
City of
W. M. Keeley
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