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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
13
Des Moines reports a surge in deposits across 629 savings, 379 state banks and 23 trust companies under state control. From Nov 1 1918 to Nov 17 1919 deposits rose by 118.98 million to 619.78 million with loans totaling 558.52 million. Comparative gains include 19.90 million since June 30 and 90.66 million year over year.
Mason City Iowa December reports from the chief of police show a total of 500 arrests over eight months of 1919. May records 95 arrests, the highest monthly total, with intoxication cited as the most common offense among minor crimes.
In Tibet the Tartars created an early burglar alarm guarding royal tombs. On funeral day the deceased’s jewels and robes were buried with them while court women were encased and placed around the tomb. An arch of coded arrows triggered a discharge to deter thieves, protecting wealth and enacting swift punishment.
Postmaster M H Kelix issues guidance for savior holiday parcels due to train service disruptions. Rules urge small print return addresses, avoid covering stamps with seals, printed return cards, proper packing and secure tying, and refusal of loose parcels.
A catalog of holiday offerings features neckwear lace stocks lace collars fiches and diaphanous blouses. Includes New York style gloves maid sets aprons boudoir caps handbags corsets bandeaux and bras fascinatings satin nets and laces negligees scarfs moccasins and children's knitting sets with prices.
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