Iowa Bank Debts Cut To 20 Million In Three Years
Des Moines reports by Frank Warner show Iowa banks’ indebtedness to the federal Reserve Bank and the War Finance Corporation, peaking over 160 million and now reduced to about 20 million in three and a half years. Small town banks and farmers contributed to liquidation across the northwestern quarter, reflecting improving business and labor conditions.
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Des Moines
Iccord
Warner
Iy. Warner
Iowa
Soll
Welp
Warner Taporis
Ten l
Danish Lutheran Convention Closes Seven Day Session
Elkhorn Iowa June 4 The first annual convention of the Danish Lutheran Churches of America closed after electing officers and outlining next year’s program. Bishop H O Ostenfeld addressed delegates urging use of ancient language in American schools. Officers elected Rev A Lund secretary Otto Hansen treasurer J Skoz and Visieh directors. HH M Hansen named publicity chair. Over 1000 delegates attended. Next year’s location to be announced. Artesian wells named for Artois France water has flowed since 1126.
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Elkhorn
Memorial for John Speicher 1838–191? Civil War Vet
John Speicher, 84, a Civil War veteran who lost an arm at Petersburg, died Saturday night at his daughter’s home in Osage Indiana after moving there following his wife’s death. Born in Heldel tere, Pa., he moved to Iowa 38 years ago, ran a Black Hawk County farm, retired 20 years ago, and later lived in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held at Kistner chapel and Church of the Brethrenwith Rev Blough officiating. burial in Orange Township Cemetery beside his wife.
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Sohn Speicher
Petersburg
Waterloo
Edward Groff
Osage
Argyle Street
Kistner
Church
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Black Hawk Township
Local Gardener Remembered Through Blooming Homes and Beds
A large garden and flower beds on Argyle Street showcased a resident’s enduring industry. The obituary notes several surviving children among the family, highlighting a life dedicated to horticulture and community beauty.
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Argyle Street
Swedish firm to deliver locomotives to Russia this year
A Swedish concern will deliver locomotives to Russia this year. The list of names includes Rome Bensfog Waterloo Mrs Ed ward Groff Osage George Speicher Tacoma Wash John Speicher Jr Sherman Ore dren Harry Speicher Mrs ae.
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Waterloo
Edward Groff
Osage
George Speicher
Tacoma
Wash
John Speicher
Sherman
Ore
Dren
Harry Speicher
Russia
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