Private Banks in Iowa Dwindling Amid Reform Drive
Des Moines reports private banks in Iowa shrinking as 27 become state or savings banks during the last biennial period. Only one bank failure in seven years noted. Meantime rains boost next week crop prospects while corn stands, pastures, and hay harvest recovery with general statewide rainfall. National guard matters show strong condition. new Clinton battery of 128 men to camp August 3–29. Shippers press for higher rail livestock liability limits. railroads silent on testimony.
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Des Moines
Iowan
Ander
State Banking Department
George H. Pennell
Col. Conlogue
State Board of Control
Clarinda
Allen
Logan
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Clinton
United States
A. Sykes
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Colorado Springs
Gondenow
Association
Commerce
Henderson
Jacobson
Rate Department
Supreme Court
Convict Road Workers At Ames Get Pay Raise
Ames Aug 1 The twenty men in the convict road making camp at Ames will be paid 25 cents an hour starting this week after a satisfactory first week at 20 cents. They work on small college projects and oiling dirt and gravel roads, with Adams the guard becoming more of a timekeeper during the period.
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Ames
Towa
MacDonald
Adams
Town Lights Sacrificed to Save Grain Crops
In Jewell Hamilton county Nevada the threshing season demands power. The local electric plant engine was moved to threshing duties after an explosion. Peterson, owner of a threshing outfit, wired his engine to the duties, leaving the town in darkness and forcing residents to revert to coal oil lamps and candles.
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Nevada
Jewell
Hamilton County
Teweil
Peterson
Brother loss in Des Moines river tragedy near Chillicothe bridge
At Ottumea on August 1 Harve Worley 21 died saving his 14 year old brother Ralph from the Des Moines river. Both bodies were recovered within forty minutes. Uncle Charley Worley witnessed the accident as the youths, Frederic residents and sons of A Worley, leave behind a bride of three months.
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Ottumea
Harve Worley
Des Moines
Chillicothe Bridge
Ralph
Charley Worley
Frederic
A. Worley
Tama county to test law on transporting intoxicants
A warrant is out for J. M. Winn of Toledo for transporting beer from Chelsea to Toledo. Winn, owner of an auto, runs trips to Chelsea and collects fares from passengers. Chelsea is described as wet, and the elvic league president of Toledo claims the incident violates the law and has filed action.
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Tracr
Tama
J. M. Winn
Toledo
Chelsea
Winn
Elvic League of
Minister's Trousers Stolen in Town City Robberies
Unknown burglars entered three homes in Town City and escaped with a pair of trousers from a retired minister and about $57 in cash. At Kampmell home they took the minister’s pants. at Weeley home $36 was taken from a child’s pocketbook. at Houser home $1 in change was found missing. No clues on the burglars.
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Ate. T
Kampmell
Mr. Kampniek
Prisoners Escape From Iowa Jail After Inside Help
The Mason City jail escaped five inmates with Whittaker leading the break aided by outside allies. Whittaker, captured in Waterloo after prior jailings, allegedly used a saw to cut bars from the inside while guards were distracted by meals. Deputies and Sheriff Shores police a wider search, with warnings to shoot on sight if suspects Monroe or Whitaker are encountered.
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Oly
Harlow O'Reness
Jagl
Scmuuler
Whittaker
Senmmler
Ike
Semmier
F.C. Jackson
Semmiler
Whittacker
Joe Monroe
Cedar Falls
Thomas McVeagh
Vernon Cochrane
Cochrane
Chris Miller
Charles Anderson
Charles City
Federal Grand Jury
McVeagh
H. T. Semmier
Thomas Jackson
Kerby Daniels
Petty Isreeny
M. McIntosh
L. E. Campbell
Sheriff Shores
Sheriff Krause
Waverly
Mason City
Krause
Sheriff Jranse
Payne Children to Headline at Electric Park Acts
Two young acts headline next week at Electric Park. The Payne Children perform modern society dances including tango and maxixe with a lively exhibition. The Three Amores present rapid fire tumbling and hurdling, plus wholesome comedy. Pope and Uno the dogs and Misa Irie May also appear with song numbers.
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Pope
Uno
Mian
Misa Irie May
Mies May
Death of Wm Mullin Shocks Iowa City Community
F J Butterfield received word from his wife in Iowa City that her father Wm Mullin died about 2 20 this morning after two weeks of age related illness. Butterfield rushed to be by his bedside and will attend the funeral Monday morning, leaving tomorrow to ensure his presence. The notice notes a biography of Mary Dekfird and an advertisement for Princess Theatre.
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Iowa City
F. J. Butterfield
Wm. Mullin
Mr. Mullin
Butterfield
Mr. Butterfield
Packard Automobiles Highlight Luxury and Demand
The article notes strong Packard sales in early 1914 with seven million dollars in autos delivered in six months. It describes high demand for luxury cars, rising interest in style and quality, and a shift toward higher priced models as dealers prepare for a major Packard Sales Session in Detroit featuring 338 demonstrators and a cross country dash. A.L. Alexander of Central Auto & Supply Co. plans to attend.
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Trig
Packard Motor Car Company
Wxample
Mal
Alvin Macauley
Packard Company
United States
Si Mad
Packard
Detroit
Armethcrat
E Xperta
A. L. Alexander
Central Auto & Supply Co
Woodmen Return to Former Plan Repeal Details
The Modern Woodmen of America report that Chicago adopted insurance rates have been repealed and old rates will reapply. Members face suspension for refusing to share the old table. A Cedar River park picnic August 15, hosted by commerce and traveling groups, asks attendees to bring baskets while the committee provides bread and cold drinks. Naprapath S. Trice Gatteway has moved offices to 223 West Fourth Street across from People's Clothing Store.
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Woodmen
America
Chicago
Cedar River Park
Towa State Travelingmen's Association
United Commercial Travelers
Travelingmen's Protective Association
S. Trice Gatteway
Naprapatis
Black Hawk
People's Clothing Store
West Fourth St
Cummins Defends Interstate Regulation and Tariff Policy
Senator Cummins argues for federal regulation of interstate railroads and for a protective tariff policy, criticizing Republicans who deny congress power while urging voters to back reformers who support constitutional authority. He also discusses Sherman anti trust reform, child labor laws, and the Democratic stance on protection and duties for national welfare. The piece notes Mary Pickford at Princess theatre and updates on the new Thomas A Hidigan school building in Waterloo along with West School Board discussions.
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Renindiak
Congress
Comunns
Repellione
Vetera
G& Republican
Congress of the United States
Cummins
Waterloo
Thomas A. Hidigan
Weatfield
Atractive
Anson T. Huklll
West Schuol Board
Wedding at the Falls Quiet ceremony for Byers and McCarter
This afternoon at four Rev Q H Molmes officiated the marriage of Miss Bistel L Byers, daughter of A S Byers, between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, to John E McCarter, a former Uylig north of Cedar Falls. The ceremony took place at the Congregational parsonage on Clay street and the couple went to their new home north of town.
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Q. H. Molmes
Mias Bistel L. Byers
A. S. Byers
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
John E. McCarter
Uylig
Clay Street
Entertaining Guests At South Street Home
Misses Patt and Louise Lindner hosted members of the Wednesday club at their South Street home last evening, with a cordial reception and light refreshments. The gathering showcased neighborhood camaraderie and local social ties amid pleasant weather.
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Misses Patt
Louise Lindner
Wedsenday Club
Community Event Highlights and Prize Winners
The note lists attendees Janet Price from Oska Los An geles Miss Henrice Baer from Los Angeles Cal and Edna Sterrett from Chicago. Mrs Frank Braniger won the prize for the evening. A luncheon was served by the host ORACS Mary Pickford at the Princesa event on Sunday.
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Ueste
Mink Janet Price
Oskalocas
Henrice Baer
Los Angeles
Cal
Misa Edna Sterrett
Chicago
Frank Braniger
ORACS
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