Bankers' meeting weighs postal banks and theft risks
The 36th annual American Bankers Association convention in Los Angeles discusses the central bank of issue, postal savings bank, and safeguards after a wave of insider thefts. Lectures include Dr. Wheeler on bankers as public servants, with sessions, excursions, and receptions planned.
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Los Angeles
Calif
American Bankers’ Association
Lewis F. Plergon
Gillette
Alexander
Holliday
Los Angeles Clearing House Association
Shrine Auditorium
Trust Company
Catalina Island
Pasadena
Savings Banks
Clearing House
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Central Bank
Postal Savings Bank
South
New York
Louisville
Pittsburg
Denver
New York City
WANTS PARTER FOR HUBBY
Spokane report notes secretary Burns of the Dry Farming Congress in session. Women in the east and central regions seek marriages to aid men in dry farming, reflecting a belief a dry farm life warrants a wife’s partnership.
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Spokane
Wash
Burns
Dry Farming Congress
Boulevard for Madrid to become world’s finest avenue
Madrid plans Grand Via a mile long boulevard through the city’s busiest district. Eight year program starts with bids opened today and demolition of 358 key edifices already under way. Contracts go to Spanish firms with American builders likely supplying materials for rebuilt structures.
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Madrid
Spain
Census Fear Hampers Mexico City Count
In Mexico City on October 4 officials fear the national census this month will be incomplete as men avoid interviews to dodge army service. Past censuses caused depopulation of towns as males fled, despite efforts by officials teachers and priests to explain the purpose of enumerators.
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City of
Mexico
Mail Order Firms Prosper As Year Sets Records
Chicago reports 1900s era mail order houses booming with a likely all time high in annual business. One leading firm shows over 30 percent growth from the previous year while others post gains. Farmers, major patrons, drive profits, signaling Midwest agricultural prosperity.
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Chicago
Middle West
Fortune for a Tree Grows Into Thousand Acre Nursery
An old apple tree in eastern Washington has a $20,000 offer that was refused. The tree grew from seeds planted twenty years ago by an Indian and yields a unique golden yellow fruit valued for taste and keeping quality. Grafts from the tree now cover a thousand acres, with both parent and offspring guarded by armed guards.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
MI O NA stomach tablets promise prompt relief and guarantee
Lemmon's Pharmacy hawks MI O NA as the best stomach remedy for indigestion gas and belching with a five minute claim and money back guarantee. A customer testimonial from A J Fish says the product relieved years of pain and enabled eating a wider variety of foods. The ad lists a 50 cent price per box and offers a free trial by writing Booth's Mi o na in Buffalo New York.
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Lemmon
A. J. Fish
West Carthage
N. Y
Lemmon’s
Booth
Buffalo
N.Y
Students defend Kennedy as Animal Husbandry growth cited
Iowa State College agricultural students dispute calls for Kennedy charges, praising his 9 year leadership. They note a 700 percent growth in the department, threefold more four year students, and top judging teams and graduate outcomes, asserting Kennedy inspires practical achievement.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Des Moines
Kennedy
Board of Education
America
Chicago
Mayor Maddox Praises Weather Amid Curious Quote
Atlanta mayor speaks at a shad breakfast praising the pleasant weather and flowers while remarking on tramps. a morning incident involved a tramp knocking at a lady's door.
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Maddox
Atlanta
Misses Pierce Host Junior Christian Endeavor Social
The Misses Lucy Ruth and Helen Pierce host a Junior Christian Endeavor social at their North Marion avenue home Friday evening. A formal reception honored Howard Etta Nannie and Walter Laughead who left for Los Angeles by midnight train. Pleasant social evening and refreshments were served by Misses Roth Wells Lucile Miller and Mildred McLaughlin.
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Lucy
Ruth
Helen Pierce
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
North Marion Avenue
First United Presbyterian Church
Anna Anderson
Gertrude Kendall
Howard
Etta
Nannie
Walter Laughead
Los Angeles
Calif
Roth Wells
Lucile Miller
Mildred McLaughlin
Fortnightly meetings and church group notices
Fortnightly general meeting with Mrs. Charles Keck Thursday at 2 30. Current Events department meets Miss Minnie Conner Tuesday October 4 at 7 30. Barrel fruit drive for Children s Home at Council Bluffs. bring fruit to Lemmon s jewelry store for empty jars. Baptist Women circle program at Mrs. Forgey s Friday October 7 at 2 20 with officer elections.
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Charles Keck
Minnie Conner
Presbyterian Ladies
Council Bluffs
Lemmon's Jewelry
Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Forgey
Girl Burns to Death in Bonfire Accident
Albia Iowa Oct 4 Lottie Green 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Green of Hiteman burned to death when her clothes ignited from a bonfire. The child ran as her clothing caught fire and wind fanned the flames. Her mother called to stop but she did not hear. she died two hours later in agonizing burns.
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Albia
Towa
Lottie
Ed Green
Hiteman
Murderess Is sued for damages by wife of victim
The widow of the slain man seeks ten thousand dollars in damages from the accused woman. An earlier church building on the same property was reported destroyed in the incident. The case hinges on the defendant's alleged role in the fatal crime and the resulting losses.
Old Church Destroyed Incendiaries Wake Fire, Arrest Roumanians
Des Moines reports an incendiary attack destroyed an old church and led to the arrest of Roumanians for thefts. The town also notes favorable corn ripening weather with frost on the 27th causing little damage. Other lines describe seed corn, harvests, and drought effects on fields. Winters faces insanity hearing over forged checks tied to Brown Camp Hardware.
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Des Moines
Winters
Brown-Camp Hardware Company
Murderess Is Sued For 10000 In Iowa Case
Nellie McMahon of Sturgis South Carolina faces a $10000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Thomas widow of attorney J D Thomas. Thomas was shot dead at his office by McMahon after she arrived with companions. The widow, mother of five, seeks compensation for loss of support and companionship. The murder trial is set for early November.
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Mason City
Iowa
Nellie McMahon
Sturgis
S. C
McMahon
Old Salem church destroyed by fire at Columbus Junction
An incendiary attack likely sparked the destruction of the older New Salem church building in Columbus Junction Iowa while the newer church nearby was saved by volunteers. Oil and burned matches found at the scene support the arson theory with no motive given.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
New Salem
Winters goes insane in Des Moines forgery trial
In Des Moines Iowa Frank Winters began his forgery trial in district court but became violent while proceedings started he tore his straw hat and attempted to remove clothing prompting removal by officers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Winters
Boys fall ill after drinking opium tonic in Albia
Three boys Dan Steele Everett Miller and Albert Kinder aged 13 11 and about 9 drank a diluted opium alcohol solution found in a bottle hidden under the opera house steps at about 10 am Sunday. The youths are in grave condition and may not recover two of them.
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Albia
Iowa
Dan Steele
Everette Miller
Albert Kinder
Everett Miller
Albert Kinder’s Health Murky After Drug Side Effect
Albert Kinder aged 80 faces unusual effects from a drug, with doctors monitoring his condition and family notes concern over the reaction. No firm diagnosis yet, as the issue remains under medical review.
Governor Carroll Receives Warm Wesley Church Ovation
Des Moines report says Governor B F Carroll arrived at Wesley Methodist Church on Sunday morning to a standing greeting from congregants. Attendees waved handkerchiefs as the choir sang praising the unity of church people and a Chau tauqua courtesy was extended to platform favorites.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Wesley Methodist Church
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