Banks Sidestep Bluesky Notes in Iowa Bank Case
Des Moines reports Iowa banks refuse to pay certificates of deposit exchanged for farmers notes linked to Bluesky stock. Banks argue grounds include fraud knowledge by the note maker or non negotiability of the deposit. Lawyers predict deposits will be paid as due, while many holders seek compromise to avoid lengthy litigation amid rising public sentiment against blue sky promotions.
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Des. Moines
Towa
Iowa
Selesma
eThaker
Midland Paoipany
Bank i
Sioux City
Blue Sky
Rae
Lowa
Brother and Sister Held Up Lose $235 in Robbery
Jan 5 Davenport, Ta. Arshed with automatic pistol, two assailants robbed Fo Thiel and her brother on West Second Street at 11 pm. They took $235 cash. the couple was forced to surrender and were left unharmed as the robbers escaped into the dark hallway.
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Davenport
Thiel
Second
Tered
Phi Beta Kappa Emblem Reaches Long-Delayed Recipient
Spencer Iowa January 5 Emory Taggart 72 year old veteran of Franklin Marshall College receives a Phi Beta Kappa key 37 years after graduation in 1883. He was top in his class at Marshall College and later taught in Maryland before moving to Iowa. The emblem arrives after a long delay and final confirmation in 192)].
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Spencer
Franklin Marshall College
Lancaster
Emory Taggart
Taggert
Franklin Marshall
Taggart
Boonesboro
Sharpsburg
Iowa
Clay County Bank
First National Bank
Phi
Beta Kappe
Franklin Marshal
Policy shift urged for US agriculture to grow through science
Dr. E D Ball, assistant secretary of agriculture, told a full house at the winter short course opening at lows State college that only 30 cents of every $100 spent by the government supports agricultural development. He warned that without rising yields per acre and scientific methods, US growth and world power would lag, noting Europe’s past shortages and the northward shift of world power. President Pearson welcomed attendees and predicted improving conditions for farmers.
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Dr. Ball
United States
Germany
Ball
Pearson
1920 Iowa corn cost producers 93 cents per bushel
Iowa State College farm management with Iowa Farm Bureau federation released costs from 337 farms across seven counties. Average 1920 corn cost ranged 0.83 to 1.06 dollars depending on county. Fayette at 0.83 cents, Union at 1.06. Most farms reported corn selling 49 to 60 cents on the farm.
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Iowa
Farm Management Department
Iowa State College
Iowa Farm, Bureau Federation
Fayette
Union County
Story
Jones
Pocahontas
Crawford
Jefferson
Webster County Farmers Hit Implement Makers With Prewar Quotation Pledge
Fort Dodge Iowa January 5 Webster county farmers members of the county farm bureau federation pledged themselves to join a buying strike against farm implement manufacturers until prices return to pre war levels. The strike was launched yesterday at the annual meeting of the farm bureau. It originated through a resolution by J J Ryan of Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dodge
Webster County
County Farm Bureau Federation
Anpal
Farm Bureau
J. J. Ryan
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Zemo, a clean antiseptic liquid sold by The Be W, Rove Co. Cleveland, promises prompt relief from itching and common skin troubles. A 35c or $1 bottle is applied as directed to banish eruptions and soothe skin, leaving it soft and healthy.
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Rove Co
Cleveland, O
Vinton Lodges Install Officers In Joint Ceremony
Vinton Iowa January 5. A joint installation was held for Vinton lodge A F and A M Adoniram chapter R A M and Order of the Eastern Star. Officers for the Masonic lodge and for the Eastern Star were installed by W T Woods with William Mossman and J M Reeve among others recognized for their posts. A dinner followed the ceremony.
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Vinton, Ja
Vinton Lodge
A. F
A. M. Adoniram
Oreder
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
I. M. Reeve
Wells
F. J. Clartin
J. W
W. Husie
Hueb Mossman
C. A. Kling
E. Bunten
J. D
L. Ridge
S.S. George Reynolds
A. B. Dowell
A. B. Forrester
Adonfram
J. M. Reeve
H. P
W.C. Fry King
J. A. Ruhl
B. M
Lelia Spike
W. M
Rosa Sheets
A. M
Hugh Mouseman
W. P
Georgia Knight
Margaret Reeve
Rebecca Wallace
Nora Evang
Vera Thomas
A. C
Cora Lent
Alice Wells
Marshal
Francis Miller
Adah
H. MM. Fischer
Ruth
Louise Tilson
Bether
Goldie Bibbeshimer
Martha
Herger
Electa
Masonic Order
Vinton
Pioneer Settler of Grundy County Dies
Mrs. Harvey George aged 84, a pioneer settler of Grundy County, dies at her daughter Mrs. C. M. Schwab’s home near Conrad after long illness. Event noted from Grundy Center Ta. dated January 6.
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Grundy County
Obituary notices from Wellsburg county residents
Mrs Harm Meter died at her Stout home aged 64 leaving husband and 10 children. J Bells, 70, fell at his Wellsburg home and broke his hip. John Adams, with the army of occupation in Germany, visits relatives in the county. his wife accompanies him. Surviving relatives include Mrs S M Shirk Melvin Louis Mrs John Shirk and Mrs W M Schwab in the county. W M Moffett and Rev J C Curry are very ill after weeks of sickness. Earl Adams of Wellsburg is his brother.
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S. M. Shirk
Melvin Louis
Howjanes
John Shirk
W. M. Schwab
W. M. Moffett
J.C. Curry
Harm Meter
Stout
J. Bells
Odie Bells
Wellsburg
John Adams
Army of Occupation
Germany
Earl Adams
Milks Emulsion credited with restoring strength after illness
Mrs Lida B Schilds of Toledo recounts severe lung pains and cough after a heavy cold last September. After three doctors and ineffective medicine she tried Milks Emulsion, taking four small bottles, and reports regained health, gained weight, and can perform housework again. The ad promotes Milks Emulsion as a nutritive medicine and bowel aid with a money back guarantee.
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Hite
Lida B. Schilds
Congress St
Toledo
Ohio
Terre Haute
Ind
Adve
Joe Says and Joe Knows Dear Billy
Joe Says and Joe Knows features a column style exchange between Joe and Billy. The piece centers on opinions and reflections conveyed in a conversational format with a familiar tone. Readers are invited into a casual dialogue about everyday observations.
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Council of Patrons of Husbandry
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Clyde H. Doolittle
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Wellington Hotel
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Ace
Yours Truly
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Y. M
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Leavitt & Johnson Bank
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