Treasury post likely for Charles Dawes in Dawes Weeks debate
Chicago financier Charles G. Dawes is favored for secretary of the treasury, with ex-Senator Weeks as a possible adviser. The piece argues Dawes’ banking experience and Western origin give him the edge over Weeks, who lobbied for the post and could join Harding’s cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Marion
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Treasury
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Washington
East
Weeks
Dawes
State Department
Harding
Hughes
Reot
New York City
David Jayne Hill
New York State
Knox
Pennsylvania
the Treasury
West
G. B. Reynolds
George B. Reynold
Taft
McKinner
Gen. Pershing
Pershing
George
Lloyd George
Senate
Wilson
Barding
Banks Set for Heavy Year End in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls on December 31 1920 banks and trust companies urge staff to balance and close books for 1920. Savings payouts total 16925 to 3800 depositors while semi annual dividends total 22000 to 260 stockholders. Grand total 37923 in 4060 checks. Watch parties noted at Zion Evangelical church and homes of Gibson Drohman Willard Petersen and Jennie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Des
Kivening
Zion Evangelical Church
Samuel G. Gibson
Lawrence Drohman
Lloyd Willard
Drohman
Elizabeth Petersen
Jennie
Harding aides to name state and treasury secretaries soon
The article notes that the secretary of state and the secretary of the treasury will be chosen before Harding leaves for a Florida trip in a few weeks. It urges the next state secretary to have time to learn the foreign situation and the treasury secretary to study revenue problems.
Editor Robinson Pursues Gelwein Postmaster Job
To date the only candidate for Gelwein postmaster is Editor Robinson of the Register. He notes multiple hopefuls may emerge when Postmaster Jamison’s term ends about three years hence. A federal agent reports a bloodhound added to Great Kennels, while others depart for winter trips and naval service.
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Gelwein
Robinson
Register
St Red
Jamison
Fox
Paxton
Lil
Patti MW
Ington
Bmr
Mrg. C
Fon du Lac
Wis
C. G. Brigg
Pacific Coast
Allan Edwards
Philadelphia
Navy
Fred Jonas
Washington
TD. C
Railway Valuation Board
J. L. ReVeal
The
Iowan
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings
Mrs. Pardee hosted twelve young women at her home for dinner. Mr. and Mrs Sherman Porter entertained guests at a noon dinner on West Nineteenth Street. Sac City is visiting Mrs. Alvie Jones in Washington Street. Joan Seliger travels to Albert Lea to visit son Mark. Hans and Helga Rasmussen returned from La Crosse. Mrs. James C. Larsen and Virginia return from a two month California trip. J. E. Briden and son Janesville were in town. the son fractured his right ankle recently. George Jepsen attends a Council Bluffs meeting on a college building committee. United Danish Lutheran Church to hold annual congregational meeting tonight. Home Social and Literary Club plans a Friday picnic supper and literary program at Mrs. F. H. Lamson’s home.
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Caroline Pardee
Sherman Porter
West Ninteenth Street
George Cowie
Dike
John Cowie
Chas. Cowies
City
Paul Brill
Mina Hickle
Sac City
Alvie Jones
Washington Street
Joan Seliger
Albert Lea
Mark
Hans
Helga Rasmussen
la Crosse
Wis
Albert Rasmussen
James C. Larsen
Virginia
California
J. E. Briden
Janesville
George Jepsen
Council Bluffs
Blain
Neb
United Danish Lutheran Church
College Hill
F. H. Lamson
Waverly Sugar Plant to Close for Season
Waverly Iowa December 31 The town sugar factory resumed work after about a two week layoff and will terminate the season in about a week. Community notices include visits, entertainments, and a New Year reception at the First Baptist parsonage with open house for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Clyde J. Askins
First Baptist Church
Rebel Avenue
Mason City Woman Edna Wilson Found Dead in Chicago Case
Mrs Edna B Wilson a young society woman from Mason City was found dead in a bathtub after a trip to Chicago Investigators said she had written letters expressing she was tired of living A J Sullivan connected with the case surrendered to Chicago police and admitted acquaintance with Wilson earlier she had visited him as his sister in a rooming house and left with a diamond ring for pawning as authorities pursued the death view
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Des Moines
Edna B. Wilson
Mason City
Chicago
Evelyn Beckner
Waterloo
Beck
Miss Beckner
Mrs. Wilson
Sully
Sullivan
Hawkins Ice Company
Washington Blvd
Wilson
Mystery surrounds Mrs. Edna Wilson death in Mason City
Details emerge about Edna B. Wilson and her Chicago friend Arthur J. Sullivan. Miss Blanche Gulbranson, a former local switchboard operator, recalls gifts and love affairs, noting Wilson rarely opened up and planned burial in Greene after a Marble Rock birth in 1896. Dean, her son, remains with an aunt in Greene.
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Sullivan
Mason City
Edna B. Wilson
Arthur J. Sullivan
Chicago
Blanche Gulbranson
Decker Packing
Pauline
Edna
Greene
Free Trial Offer Promises Asthma Relief at No Cost
A newspaper ad claims a consumer method can end difficult breathing and wheezing for asthma patients. It asserts it works across ages and climates and invites all to trial at the sender’s expense without payment or postage by mailing a coupon today.
December intoxication arrests lead police docket
Intoxication arrests dominated December for city charges with seventeen cases, while total city arrests reached 56, matching November. State charges added twenty two arrests, as docketed violations listed intoxication, traffic, fugitives, indecent conduct, gambling, and other offenses.
Advertising catalog route for markets with limited reach
A brief note explains catalog advertising as a method that wastes neither circulation nor loyalty. Manufacturers use catalogs to cover markets where direct business is too costly, making it a rentable option for reaching small or scattered audiences.
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Charles 6
Glorge
H. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
West Fourth Street
Fhone 218
Bhar Suniers Tege
Tadve
Mildred Jepsen
Mr. and
Mrs
Jed Larson
Rose Mooney
O. MM. C
F W
Rotwing
Davenport
Rohiwing
Peterson Oil Company
Lou Shepherd
Altho
Josep Anhalt
Alice Rohde
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Po Byrne
Edw. Rohde
Emma Anhalt
Walter
Mert
E. Moodie
Hazel
Applegate
J. J. McClure
Fort«ner Hotel
Savanna. Il
A McClure
O. R. Barns
Boston
Black
Crawford
Miss Guibrapson
Percy RB. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Yowa
DR. Waterbury
Edwin T. Jaynes
Franklin St
Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Streets
Buffalo, N.Y
Black’s
Crawford’s Orchestra
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Interstate Appliance Corporation
Palm Beach
Harpers Bagar
Stein- Imete
Tappe
Harper's Barar
Ron
Scott & Bowne
Perous
Thorson
Ontical Co
Toa Pownle Phat
Anethan
Clark
William Russell
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