Failing Co op stores hit Iowa and Kansas creditors
Inter State Grocer reports three failed ventures in Iowa and Kansas raising losses for local creditors. Greek Beaston led Community Stores of Iowa into collapse. Fort Scott Peoples Store fault blamed on stock and loans. Parsons area Co Operative Buyers Union liquidated under trustee Quinlan.
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Interstate Grocer
Kansas
Iowa
Community Stores Company
Fort Scott
Kan
Parsons
Co-Operative Buyers’ Union
F. T. Quinlan
Shellman Wholesale Grocery Company
Queen City Wholesale Grocery Company
Operating Association of America
St. Louis
Co-Operative Society of America
Chicago
Boone
Estherville
Jeferson
Spencer
Storm Lake
Idarove
Ogden
Hampton
Cherokee
Algona
Carroll
Nevada
Webster City
Waverly
Jewell
Beaston
Butler Brothers
Minneapolis
W. J. Jordan
W. G. Jennison Company
Creston
People’s
John L. Connolly
Pape’s Cold Compound Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Cold Compound as the fastest remedy for colds. It claims a dose clears blocked nostrils and head passages, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, and suggests doses every two hours until three are taken, with a low price in drug stores.
Grant Giffin Sentenced to Life for Killing Father
Grant Giffin was sentenced to life imprisonment for the first degree murder of his father, Elliot R. Giffin, after Judge Deland overruled a motion for a new trial. The defense argued numerous exceptions but the sentence was imposed without incident. Special Attorney James Williams and Attorney Francis Kennedy represented the state and defense respectively.
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Estherville
James Williams
Mason City
Grant Giffin
Giffin
Elliot R. Giffin
Smet
Franccis Kennedy
Deland
Altho
No-To-Bac Claim Promises Tobacco Craving Relief
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to break tobacco habits with a tablet placed in the mouth. It promises relief from cravings and a potential complete break, offering a money back guarantee if no craving relief occurs.
Boone Ames interurban conductors resign over free rides
Nine Boone Ames interurban conductors quit after being forbidden to allow families to ride free. Officials claim the resignations are for the good of the service while employees cite the policy as the reason. Three men reportedly received notices for failure to collect fares.
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Boone, Ira
Boone-Ames Interurban
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Interurban Line
Motorman Hauser Remains as Others Resign
Several resignations hit the interurban line leaving Theodore Hauser the sole remaining veteran motorman aboard the Hoe. Families previously riding free are noted in reports.
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Theodore Hauser
Boy of Two Years Fares Forth to Find North Pole
Davenport, Feb. 22. Carl Hentze aged two began a trek to locate the North Pole yesterday morning. His exploring tour ended abruptly and details of his fate are not yet clear.
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Boy
North Pole
Davenport
Carl Hentze
1618 Spring Street
Boy Found After Allege Abduction Attempt Near Orphans Home
Police questioned a boy found wandering after he claimed he was picked up near the Orphans Home. Investigators traced the incident to a potential attempt to return to his home as Dr. Shallenberger and local officials, including Waterloo authorities, took part in the inquiry.
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Mileang
Pepnene
Stop Rheumatism With Red Pepper Rub Ad
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub for quick relief of rheumatism backache stiff neck sore muscles lumbago and joint pain. It claims instant warmth within three minutes increases blood circulation and reduces congestion and pain. Bowles Red Pepper Rub costs little at drug stores and also helps colds in the chest.
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Pape
Nty
First National Bank Building
of Oxfords
By Alden and
E. T
Wright
Oxfords
Russia
Gray
Hallahan
Shallenberger
Wy Peinline i
Waterloo
Russell-Lancon
Ah Treaby Mall
Adare
Frank Clothiers
E.fourth Street
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