Brookhart to limit hard campaigning in Sweet's district
Des Moines reports Senator Smith Brookhart plans modest campaigning in 1924 ahead of the primary, focusing on Sweet's home territory to guard his fence and deter rivals. He seeks a six year term if reelected, with little primary activity until the Iowa legislature adjourns around April 15. The governorship race shows slow progress amid six candidates, with after adjournment set for broader political speaking in Iowa towns.
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Des Moines Bank Robbery Sets Regional Record
Des Moines February 14. The University State Bank in a Des Moines near residence district was robbed by two bandits. It was the first Iowa bank robbery in more than 261 months with cash or negotiable papers stolen. Officials of the Iowa Bankers Association say the record may be a new central west standard since the war, reflecting a long decline in bank robberies.
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University State Bank
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Central West
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Sage Tea Hair Darkening Remedy Promises Youthful shine
An old time hair darkening method claims sage tea with sulphur darkens fading gray hair naturally. It suggests mixing at home or using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound from drug stores for even coverage and lasting gloss.
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Wreth
Vigilante groups mobilized to patrol banks across counties
Across the state, organized bands of vigilantes are trained and ready to pursue bank robbers who strike within county borders, aiming to protect communities and deter future heists. The move signals heightened local security and community action against crime.
Horrible Work of Walker Man in Attempting Death by Own Action
Francis Derby a 30 year old farmer and broom maker residing four miles west of Walker Louisiana attempted to kill himself Tuesday afternoon in a timber lot by slashing his head throat and wrists with an ax. Searchers traced a blood trail through snow to the half frozen victim and found him semiconscious. He was taken home after nine stitches were placed in his throat and wrists. Despondency and ill health are cited as causes. Derby has a wife and four children.
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Former Iowa man aids arrest of post office robbers
Roy Sheldon, formerly of Iowa Falls and appointed a postal inspector last summer, aided in solving a Missoula Montana post office robbery. He led to the arrest of three college students who allegedly stole 25,000 dollars. The case, based on Sheldon's information, went to prison with the trio serving terms.
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Sheldon
Iowa Falls
P Postoffice
Missoula
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Resignation of Assistant Postmaster Funds New U.S. Inspector
Don’s headquarters sit at Butta while 6 served in the poulal service for years. He resigned as assistant postmaster to enter the Po Uarn me Bergica as an inspector.
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Poulal
Hawaii Farmers Prosperous Says Territorial Official
Honolulu February 14 Hawaiiian farmers are described as prosperous by Walter Coombs executive secretary of the territorial farm loan board He says he could not find borrowers for 32000 available for loans at four percent for six months signaling strong conditions on the islands unlike mainland farmers.
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