The War on Bandits in Iowa Banks
Bank robberies in Iowa have declined as vigilance committees formed by the Iowa Bankers association curb crime. In Booneville a 100-strong mob pursued robbers within 20 minutes, swelling to 200. a gang member was captured in Van Meter. Since then four laws have been passed with stricter penalties, four robbers jailed for 1,264 total years, and life sentences for some. The campaign, using armed citizens and swift action, aims to deter bandits by fear of punishment.
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Iowa Bankers Association
Jess J
Booneville Savings Bank
Bandt
van Meter
Bankers' Association
Iowa supervisor surveys factors for school board members
A. N. Jorgensen of Arlington examines what traits matter in school board members through a statewide questionnaire. A Waterloo official prioritizes good judgment, tolerance, uprightness, and knowledge of education goals, deeming political preference, nationality, and sex least important.
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Waterloo
Jorgenson Geserves
Movie Traditions We Rally Against the Heroine's Fear
A satirical critique of silent era and early cinema customs. The author condemns the trope where the heroine hides in fear while the hero battles the villain, noting that such melodramatic scenes define the industry yet remain unworthy. The piece argues for more sensible heroism and respect for the heroine.
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Parthenon Caneo es on Fleep Ness Health Note
Dr William Brady discusses heart hypertrophy in endurance runners like Paavo Nurmi, calcium intake from milk, and natural immunity differences in children. He answers questions on cream of tartar uses, and explains bread flour distinctions.
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Paavo Nurmi
Fantom
Hig
Tigerstedt
America
Finland
Brady
William Grady
Bootleggers Meet Stricter Volstead Act Sentiment
In a headline toned note the piece praises judges and lawmakers who now condemn Volstead Act violations as a sin deserving stiff punishment. It suggests broader enforcement will grow as the legal profession shuns bootleggers and liquor-law evaders, and cites Webster City Freeman Journal on Chicago's reaction to Herrin.
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Kettle
Pat
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Chicago
Herrin
Dr Marion L Burton Honored by Iowa Republicans
Iowa editors report Dr Marion Leroy Burton of Brooklyn Ta born 1874 and longtime Michigan University president died at Ann Arbor Mich He rose as a national figure after a speech praising President Coolidge highlighting his moral fibre frugality and humility The Des Moines Capital notes his prominence in education religion and public service and recalls his nominating speech last summer. The piece also references the Iowa assembly’s strong push against the eighteenth amendment and law enforcement as it stands in the Globe-Gazette report.
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Marion Leroy. Burton
Des Moines
Cleveland
Marion LeRoy Burton
Coolidge
Burton
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Brooklyn
Bureton
Alo
Dr. Burton
FRIEND WIFE By ROB FULKERSON
A comic domestic exchange unfolds as Andrew deceives Emogene about a mail letter meant for Christmas. They debate honesty and consequences, with playful miscommunications about a supposed secret and the post office.
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Friend Wife
Rob Fulkerson
Twenty Years Behind You and The Deceitful Letter
In a tense exchange, Imogene confronts Andrew about failing to mail a letter as promised. She accuses him of deception, noting Aunt Hester’s silence as further proof. Andrew maintains he mailed it by mistake, while Imogene insists the act reveals a pattern of dishonesty and lack of trust. The dialogue centers on truth, trust, and the consequences of broken promises.
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Emogene
Imogene
Andres
Hester
Bill
Uncle Wiggily and the Rag Bee a rag bee misadventure
Uncle Wiggily fails to find his lunch in the hollow stump bungalow and visits Aunt Lettie's to ask Nurse Jane. He navigates tangled rags during a rag bee where sewing cats and muskrats join. After being freed by friends and a passerby goat, he learns lunch is in the pantry and vows to avoid rag bees.
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Hallow Stump
Jane Fuzzy Wuzay
Uncle Wiggly
Lettie
Jane
Nurse Jane
Tle
Mr. Longears
Vanle
Hollow Stump
Nurse June
Aunt Lettie
Uncle
Miss Pucey Wruzey
Uncle Butter
Uncle Wiggily
Banker's view defends service charge on checking accounts
An Iowa letter-writer argues against class discrimination claims about a new service charge on checking accounts declining under $30. He says accounts above $50 cover costs, outlines seven risks in handling checks, and asserts banks must profit from services while serving the public. He urges depositors to consult bankers to mitigate the charge.
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WW. Hartman Co. Courier Hidg
Cerne Park Ave
Commercial St
Brant Exchange
John C. Forman
Jackson McCoy
Reas
Wisseloes Town
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Royal News
Tate
New York
Page
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Aiofas Fooks & Fintey
Representaives
Interiog
Bank
Mercantile Busiesses
Waterloo
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
A brief item notes Sam Loud conducting a short brain tests session titled Six Minutes to Answer This. The piece highlights the quick nature of the exercise and the test’s focus on rapid cognitive tasks.
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Sam
Apples at Two and Three Cents Explain Who Sells What
In a Red Cross fair tale, Martha and Jane combined earned twice what Mary did from selling apples. The girls sold at 2, 3, and 5 cents each, with Mary, Martha, and Jane each using a different price. The 3 for 5 cents girl holds a stock of 16 apples. determine who is Mary, Martha, and Jane from the clues.
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Ree Lassias
Red Cross Fair
Martha
Mags
Jane
Mary
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Curiosities and Questions
A fragmentary 1923 Burroughs Nature Club note discusses small animal behavior and plant life. It raises questions about house mice, owl eye placement, sea lettuce, and rabbit burrowing, with partial answers and garbled OCR-era wording.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Tomosrow
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